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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The three-masted schooner Grace
Davis of Portland. Capt. Dodge from
New York for Portland, is ashore off
Pasque Island, Vineyard sound The
Grace Davis was built in Yarmouth,
Me-, in 1873, and registered 300 TONS
She is owned by w. F. Jordan & Co
At a meeting of the stockholders of
the Bridaton & Saco River Railroad
Co. at Bridgton, Tuesday, the action
of the directors in voting to extend the
road to Harrison, five miles, was rati-
fled with practical unanimity. In the
ATS shares voted, only two negative
votes appeared.
The Maine Life Underwriters held their
annual meeting. Monday, at the office of
j. w. Fitzpatrick. Portland. The officers
elected es e We're re-. as follows: President; H L.
vens; second vice president, w. H. Hart
secretary. J. NJ. Gooding: treasurer, D..
g. Hall; executive committee. c. +. Dun
Jewell Peterson; legislative committee,
H. l.. Shepard. A. l.. Talbot, j. p. Ste
vens, J. w. Fitzpatrick, j. M. Gooding,
c. F. Dunlap.
Tuesday, in the supreme court at
Portland. the famous libel suit of Plum
mer VS.. The Evening Express Publish
ing Co, was finally disposed of. The
plaintiff abandoned the action, and the
case was entered Neither party; no
further action for the same cause" 1t
will be remembered that the criminal
case. founded upon the same facts, was
decided against the defendant on a
technical point, and the nominal fine
of Sc was imposed.
Thn ;,,t1 to-,
poration of the House of the Good Shop
herd, met, Monday, at the office of Mer-
vyn APP Rice. Esq, Rockland. The con-
stitution and bylaws were read and ac-
cepted. The corporation is called the
House of the Good Shepherd. The object
is the foundation and maintenance of IL
home for orphans and poor and neglect.
ed children residents of the State of
Maine. and the home is to be known by
the name of the association. The officers
are to consist of a president secretary
and treasurer and board of trustees of 10
members. The meeting adjourned until
Friday evening at O'Clock, when the
officers will be chosen.
Samuel c. Harlow, one of the we'll
known citizens of Bangor, died, Tues
day forenoon. at his home on Center
street. Mr.. Harlow had been i'll for
some time and death was due to gen.
eral breaking up of the system. Mr..
Harlow was one of the most prominent
fruit growers in Maine. He was a
member of the Maine Pathological So
ciety and had made exhibits of fruit
at the Bangor and Lewiston fairs for
several years. Mr.. Harlow's father
was Nathaniel Harlow, one of lne origi-
nal settlers of Bangor. The deceased
was 65 years of age and leaves one
daughter who resides in Providence,
r. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
BATES COLLEGE.
The Winter Term Opens-Many Students Are
Teaching-A New Instructor.

Lewiston, JAM. 12-(Special.-The
winter term at Bates opened with
chapel exercises. this morning. Regu-
lar Rotations and gymnasium work
will begin, tomorrow. The attendance
at chapel was rather small. as con-
siderable number of the students are
teaching and will remain out of college
for the first three or four weeks of the
term.
Mr.. Evans, Colby "a, who has been
elected assistant in the department OF
Greek. for the present term was pres
ent at chapel, this morning. He Will
have two divisions of freshmen Greek.
Mr.. Evans has had experience as in
structor in Colby and comes to Bates
well recommended.
Messrs. Call and Morse. Bowdoin
1900 have entered the Freshmen class
this term. Both men are graduates OF
M C. l.. and it is reported that Call is
likely to- be heard from on the foot ball
field,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
BOWDOIN AND BATES.
Athletics at Bowdoin Have Most
Promising Prospect for Years.
The Bates Winter Term Opens. Tuesday
Many Students Out. Teaching.

Brunswick, Jan. 12.-(SpeciaD.-A
great interest in ice polo is manifested
by Bowdoin athletes, this winter.
Nearly every day during the past week
dents participating in this sport, and
skillful players are being rapidly de-
veloped. 1t is hoped that a Maine in
tercollegiate polo league may be one
of the possibilities of the future.
The tutor system is being gradually
introduced into Bowdoin. and tutors
are employed, this term, in the courses
in Greek and Latin, Algernon S. Dyer.
Bowdoin 81, occupies the position of
Latin tutor and Archie S. Hartman.
Bowdoin 80, is tutor in Greek
Several students have left college to
teach during the winter term, Russell,
81: Hunt. '9S: Narney. IS, and Green
law, 80 are successfully filling posi-
tons in the rural schools of the State.
The Maine Intercollegiate Base Ball
League will hold it's annual meeting at
the Elmwood hotel, Waterville, on Fri
day, Jan. Is. Percival p. Baxter, '9S,
manager of the Bowdoin BAH nine, will
represent Bowdoin at this meeting. A
schedule OF the college games for the
season of 1897 will be arranged, and
business of a like nature will be
transacted.
AT meeting of the track team which
represented BowdCin in the New Eng
land intercollegiate field meet at Wor-
cester, last spring, Clarence F. Ken
dali, '9S. of Biddeford was elected cap
tain of the track team for the season
of 1897. Kendall is well known in col
lege athletics. He has played halfback
on the Varsity foot ball eleven for two
seasons, he is a remarkably fast
sprinter. and. in various branches Of
athletics, he has won an enviable rep
utation. All feel that the members of
the team have made wise choice in
the selection of their captain.
The Junior class at Bowdoin will
give a course of dancing assemblies
during the winter term, and at a meet
ing of the class held, this afternoon,
the following committee of arrange
ments was appointed: George f. Stet-
son of Bangor, Howard r. Ives of
Portland and Frederick e. Drake of
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
FOR P0LYGAMY.
Frank Herbert of Brownvi|Ie,
Held for Grand Jury.
Regardless Of Fact that He Has Wife
and Three Children
he @arrics Asain-First Wife Objects and
Causes Fis Arrest.

Foxoroft. Jan. 12-At the Dover mu-
nlcipal court, today, before Judge
Durgin, Frank Herbert of Brownville,
aged Sc, was held for the sum of $500
to appear before the next term of the
grand jury to answer to the charge OF
polygamy.
Herbert, last April, married Mrs
May Felt of Brownville, having been
separated from his first wife for about
- years, during which time both par
ties unsuccessfully sued for divorce.
His first wife, whom he married at
Masardis. Me, in August, 1867, was liv-
ing in Jackson. Recently hearing of
the second marriage. she came here
entered complaint and caused the ar
rest of her husband.
BY his first wife Herbert had five
children, three of whom are now liv-
ing. The defendant does not bear a
very good reputation. being a rather
| lazy, shiftless character
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
RICHMOND.
Death OF Willard Grant Clarence Black Gets
80 Days for Assaulting wife.

Richmond Jan. 12-(SpeciaD. Willard
Grant. a Bowdoinham farmer. died at his
home on the Bowdoinham road. about
two miles below Richmond. Thursday.
Mr.. Grant was for many years familiar
figure on the streets of this town, being
one of the oldest residents of this section.
His age was rs years. Funeral services
We're conducted at the house by Rev. +.
w. Churchill at II A. NJ. Sunday. The
interment took place in the Perry ceme-
terry. near the late home of the deceased.
Clarence Black was sentenced by Jusice
Curtis to 30 days in Auburn Jail, for as
sault upon his wife. Monday.
John Mason, late clerk of the johnson
house. Gardiner. is said to be very low.
Ice in the kennebec varies from three
to seven inches in thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
NEWS NUGGETS.

An exploding lamp in F. II. Hall &
Cos. restaurant at Exeter, N. H.. Tues
day. caused a 5000 fire.
Charles b. Brown. aged e. committed
suicide at Woburn. Mass, Tuesday. The
death Of his daughter had preyed upon
DR.. Edward p. Elliot, first assistant
physician at the Danvers. Mass. lunatic
asylum. died. Monday night, OF peritOni-
tbs. He had been IL years at the hospital.
was 40 years old and unmarried. His
home was In Somerville He was grad
uate of Harvard Medical college, had
studied In Vienna and Travelled extern
sively.
George Wheeler Jack the Chaser. -
who has been terrifying young girls for
SOM time. was arraigned In the police
court at Portsmouth. N. H., Tuesday,
charged with indecent assault upon five
young girls whose ages ranged from to
IL years. He pleaded guilty to each
charge and was held in 5000 for the April
term Of the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
UNCERTAIN WHAT TO DO.
Senate Nay Consider New Bill and waste No
Time With Old.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The decisive vote
in the House against the Pacific rail-
roads funding bill has changed the condi-
ton of affairs with respect to that bill in
the Senate. 1t is probable that the meet
ing of the Senate committee will be
called at once or an informal conference
OF members will be held to decide upon
a plan of action. Under the programme
arranged by the steering committee, it
was to be made the unfinished business
after the vote on the Oklahoma free
disposed of within a very few days.
The judgment of the members of the
Pacific railroads committee of the Senate
is that 1t will be useless to consume the
time of the Senate in the discussion of
the measure. as it appears to be the de-
sire to either construct a different meas
ure, meeting some of the objections
raised in the House, or let the Senate bill
so by default.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
HOME DYEING MADE EASY.
Handsome CoIors That Never Fade.
Hard Times Increased the Sale a Diamead
Dyes-Biaek for Cotton, Wool, and Silk
That Does Not Crock-makes Old Cleaks,
Gowns. and Suits Look Like New.

1T is really marvellous" said a
Water street druggist, how the hard
times have increased the sale of dia-
mond dyes. Ladies buy one package
as an experiment. and find the dye SO
easy to use that they color all their old
clothing, and come out with new
gowns, cloaks, and suits for the whole
family. The diamond dye blacks seem
especially popular. l often sell half a
dozen packages to one customer"
Diamond dyes are put up for every
color with special dyes for cotton and
are so simple and easy to use that
even a child can dye a perfect color
with them. one that will not fade, crock,
or wash out. equal to the handsOmest
shade made by the professional dyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
CLOSED BY SHERIFF.
The Maine Electrical Construction Co. al
Fairfield. In Financial Trouble

Fairfield, Jan. 12.-(SpeciaD.-T
Maine Electrical Construction Co., or
sanized in this place, last spring. and
doing business in the old cotton shop
near the railroad, has been closed by
the sheriff.
Deputy Sheriff Mutt. Monday. at
tached the plant of this company in
the name of the Fairfield National
Bank for the sum of $4,000, nailed down
the windows and took the key. 1t is
expected that other attachments will
follow.
A. b. Smith is the manager of the
company and H. NJ. Mansfield is the
treasurer. 1t is likely the company
will be petitioned into insolvency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
FIRE AT Monsoon.
Five Large Buildings Wiped
Out, Early tuesday Morning.
Prompt Work Of Fiiremen Alone Pre-
vents Still Larger Confag'ation.
The Loss will Reach About $4,000. Fully
Covered by Insurance.


says: At 4.30 o'clock on Tuesday
morning. fire was discovered in the
upper part of the Sprague block at
Monsoon. The blaze was quickly located
by the smell of smoke, and within a
few minutes an alarm was sounded.
Fire apparatus was near at hand
just across Main street, and water was
plentiful Lake Hebron lies just in
rear of the fire and mill canal cuts
Main street a few yards from where
the blaze started.
Although the greatest exertiOns were
put forth by the townspeople, who
turned out in a body to see the flames,
the fire spread rapidly.
The Sprague building sat in the GEN.
ter of what may now be called the
burned district. 1t was twO-stOry
structure; below, it's owner, ]. Il.
Sprague. well known about the State
as lawyer and office holder, had a
law Office in one half, and Henry
Grover conducted a grocery business
for A. w. Chaplin. who owned the
stock: above was couple of tene-
pied.
The fire started upstairs in one of
these tenements' about the chimney.
The building was speedily burned and
large part of the stock was ruined.
The Dawson store sat just south of
the Sprague building on the bank of
the canal. 1t was separated from the
latter by small space and it burned
quickly. The endeavors of the firemen
and the fortunate presence of the canal
stopped the fire here, though the shop
was destroyed. The lower part of the
store was occupied by Joseph Dawson,
with a stock of collins and furniture.
Upstairs he had storehouse. The
stock was partially destroyed or dam
aged.
To the north the fire leaped from the
Sprague building to another occupied
by Orren Rice as a barber shop be-
low and as a dwelling above The
building was destroyed but a part of
the shop fittings and some of the house
hold goods above We're saved.
The fire leaped once more in it's flight,
to the shop owned by e. M. Johnson, O.
Brownville, and occupied, below, by j.
f. Rogers as meat and grocery store
and above as a dwelling by EnOs 7.
HescOck. This building was not wholly
destroyed, but it was damaged beyond
repair. The goods were saved to some
extent.
The next building to the johnson
building is occupied by Mr.. B. W.
knight. but a lane intervening was suf-
ficient to take away the vigor of the
flames and to save further destruction
The total loss is estimated to be $12,-
900, well covered by insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown, but
it is given out that a burning chimney
probably caused the misfortune
About 10 years ago Monson's Main
street was visited by great fire which
swept out the opposite side of the street
from the present scene of destruction
The town is blessed with a steam fire
engine in Grand Army hall. just over
the way from the Dawson building,
and it did good service on Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. SpFague's law library of 400 vol
umes was destroyed by the flames: the
loss is a severe one because many of
the books cannot now be purchased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
HOUSE..
TUESDAY,, ia

Tuesday, Jan. II. 1897
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wyman of Au-
gusta.
A communication was received from
the secretary of State announcing that
Harold M. Sewall of Bath. has been
duly elected a representative to the
Sixty-eighth Legislature, as appears by
the report of the Governor and Council
under date of January IL, 1897.
On motion of Mr.. Maxwell Of Rich
mond, that gentleman was appointed
to conduct Harold M. Sewall to the
Governor and Council for qualification.
Mr.. Maxwell subsequently reported
that he had discharged the duty as
signed him and that Mr.. Sewall had
taken and subscribed the oaths neces-
sary to qualify him to enter upon the
discharge of his official duties.
Mr. Winslow of Portland, to whom
was assigned the duty, at the last ses-
sion. of conducting Messrs. ,Pattangall
of Machias, and Stevens of Cutler, to
the Governor and Council for qualifi-
cation, reported that he had performed
that duty, and that Messrs. Pattangall
and Stevens had taken and subscribed
the Oaths necessary to qualify them to
enter upon the discharge of their Off
cial duties.
Papers from the Senate passed in
concurrence.
The Speaker announced the joint
standing committees of the Legislature
as folI~Ws:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Slx1Y.ElchTH SESSION.
SENATE.

Tuesday, Jan. IL, 1897.
Senate met according to adjournment
and was called to order by the Presi
dent
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Williamson of
Augusta.
Journal read and approved.
On motion by Mr.. Pike of York, it
was
Ordered The House concurring, that
the joint rules and orders be amended
by adding to the list of joint standing
committees a committee to be called
the Committee on Taxation.
The secretary, then read the announce
ment of the standing committees of the
Senate, as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
WILL LEAVE THE STATE.
Prof. Baieman Will Wind Up the Maine Pop
uIist's Career. To-Day.

Lewiston, Jan. 12.-The Maine Popu-
lists, of which L. c. Bateman of Au-
in the last two campaigns in Maine, is
editor and publisher will issue for the
last time, Wednesday, Bateman hav-
ing sold the subscription list to out of
the State Populist papers. Bateman
will re-engage in the lecturing business,
which he carried on successfully for p
years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
BRAINS NEW TRIAL
Will Depend Upon the Hearing, January 20,
at Boston.

Boston, Jan. 12.-After a conference
between Judge Colt of the United
States circuit court. Lawyer French,
counsel for Mate Bran, and Assistant
District Attorney Casey. January 20
was the date decided upon by the
judge to hear the arguments on the
motions for new trial for Bran.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
Maine Pensions.

washington, Jan. 12.-Pensiohs nave
been granted these Maine people:
Renewal, James H. Place, Togns. IN IN
Grea Sodgar Sebec: George w. Witham
G =; Ford THOMAS r. Weeden, Tog :Es
William Ryan, Togus; James Brown 20
gus Alyin narr% Franci sa Carney 70
i s',s. luther M. Gerrish, Norcross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13

The building on Clinton street. SYRIA
cuse. N. Y. occupied by Jacob Acker-
man, wholesale shoe manufacturer.
was destroyed by fire, Tuesday. Loss.
$4,000; fully insured. The adjoining
building. occupied by S. P. Pierce &
Son, wholesale crOckery merchants,
was damaged about $4,000, and the
stock about the same amount. Amply
insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13

ON BILLS IN SECOND READING
Witham of Cumberland, Poor of oxford,
Grindle of Hancock. Hargraves of York,
Stearns of Aroostook, Wyman of Wash
ington, Ferguson of Sagadahoc Maxwell
of AndrOscOggin. Merrill of Somerset,
Head of Kennebec, Parsons OF Piscata-
quiS.
ON ENGROSSED BIIiI.S-Reynolds of
Cumberland. Billings of Waldo. Pike OF
YORK. Savage of Androscoggin. Sharp OF
Aroostook, Mccullough of Washington
i'm, Roberts of Oxford. Salley of Somerset
Orummond of Cumberland, Chamberlain
of Lincoln.
The secretary then read the an.
nouncepent of joint standing commit.
tees.
Mote. For these committees see
House report.)
|. communication was received from
the secretary of State relating to the
election laws and upon motion by Mr.
Clason of Kennebec. was tabled fol
printing pending reference.
A communication was received from
the secretary of State transmitting the
report of the superintendent of com.
mon schools, and on motion by Mr.
Walls of Knox, was tabled for printing
pending reference.
"a was received
the secretary of State transmitting the
report of the board of agriculture. ant
was referred to the committee on agri-
culture.
On motion by Mr.. Clason of Kennebec
| it was
Ordered, That the secretary of the
Senate be authorized to employ G
stenographer and typewriter for use
during the present session.
The following communication was re-
ceived from the Governor:
Augusta, January. IL. 1897.
To the Honorable Senate and House o.
Representatives.:
1t is with deep feelings of unfeignei
sorrow that l announce to you the sud
den and unexpected decease of Hon
Daniel f. Davis of Bangor VINO has
ably, honorably and faithfully served
the State in the House of Representa-.
tives. in the Senate and as Governor
He died in Bangor, Saturday morning
Jan. 9. 1897.
He was a man of SpOtleSS integrity
and marked ability, a genial, warm
hearted gentleman. whose name and
public services are an honor to oui
state ana VIII DE remembered anC
cherished by the people.
In every relation of life, in all his
business career, in all the public offices
of trust and importance which he has
held strict fidelity and a sincere devo-
ton to duty and right have dominated
and determined his acts.
l would suggest that it is indeed fit
ting and proper that this Legislature
take such action as shall be necessary
to pay deserved tribute of respect to
his memory.
(Signed).
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
On motion by Mr.. Savage of Andro-
scoggin, it was
Ordered, That a committee of three
on the part of the Senate. to which
shall be added the President and secre-
tary, with such as the House may join,
be appointed to attend the funeral ex-
ercises of the late Ex-Governor Daniel
F. Davis of Bangor, on Wednesday,
Jan. Is, and as further mark of re-
spect, that when the Senate and House
adjourn, they adjourn to meet on
Thursday next at 10 o'clock A. M.
The Chair appointed as such commit
tee on the part of the Senate, Messrs.
Savage of Androscoggin, Reynolds of
Kennebec and Mccullough of Washing
ton.
Upon motion by Mr.. Weeks of Penob-
scot the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
O. B. FaIes Of Rockland, Dead.

Rockland, Jan. 12-Oliver B. Fales,
home here, today, at the age of &C.
For nearly so years he conducted
grocery store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
BROKE THROUGH THE ICE.
0. J. Dionne Of Livermore Falls Drowned in
The Androscoggin.

Livermore Falls. Jan. ED. j..
Dionne, aged about 80, Canadian,
broke through the ice in the Andro-
scoggin, while after a pail of water
and was drowned. The body has not
been recovered. He had a family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
A Sore

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The sore
became worse; could not put my boot
on and thought should have to give up
at every step. could not get any relief
and had to stop work. read OF cure OF
similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it. Before l had taken
all of two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
HIGHEST CASH
prices paid for
RAW FURS.
Price list sent on application
H. G. BARKER,
Corner Hat & Fur Store,
GARDINER, MAINE
FAIR AND COLD.

Boston, Jan. 12.-Local forecast for
Wednesday,: Fair; continued cold;
winds becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13

simon Clough wel-k mo str re.lzen an ID
NOM disiocated his shoulder, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13

Judge e. T. Merrick, ex-chief justice
of the louisiana supreme court, died
at New Orleans, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
Joint Standing Committees

ON THE JUDICIARY-Savage Of An
tlroscoggin. Stearns of Aroostook. Drum
mond of Cumberland. Noble of Lewis
tor. Knowlton of Portland. FOgler of
Rockland. Hamilton of Biddeford. Weeks
Of Fairfield Smith of Pressure Isle, Phil
brook of Waterville.
CONTINUED On cage ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-13
ScrOfuIa

Infests the blood of humanity. It
appears in varied forms, but is forced
to yield to Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
purifies and vitalizes the blood and
cures all such diseases. Read this:
"In September. 1894, 1 made a misstep and
injured my ankle. Very soon afterwards,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-01

Spencer Brook will help St. Francis
celebrate the Fourth Saturday. The
base ball teams of the two towns have
been having some fun with each other
and will settle the question of suprem-
acy at this celebration.