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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
MAINE WESLEYAN SEMINARY.
Two Companies Being Drilled in Military Tao
tics-An Orchestra Formed.

Kent's Hill, Me, Dec. 27.-(Special. y
About one-half of the students re-
turned home to spend Christmas.
Two companies have been formed in
military tactics and are making rapid
progress under their instructor, John
Chase. The election of officers will
probably occur sometime this term.
A philharmonic orchestra of 13 pieces
has been formed by DR.. Morse. this
term. The orchestra is composed of
the following: Dr. Morse, director, 1st
violin; Louis B. Morse and Joseph
Chase. LIST violins: Mrs. Morse and
James Marsten, cellos; Leandro Rion-
da and Mr.. Francis, I'd violins; Merle
Hartman and Mr.. Chandler, ,clarionets;
Prof. +. Z. Peacock, solo B fiat cOrnet:
w. c. Brown. trombone; Madison
Smith, double bass; Kent Racklifie.
accompanist. An armory for the usa
of the Kent's Hill Light Guards has
been fitted up in the basement ii
Kicker hall.
The Caliopean and Adelphian Sc
cieties were invited to candy pull II
the d. o. E. Clubs quarters, and the
Literati and Eromathean at DR..
Chase's. Saturday evening
w. w. Norcross recently received
some very pretty kent's Hill souvenirs.
They consist of white china card trays,
match safes. mugs, pitchers. ETC., bOr
dered with gold and having upon each
piece very accurate representation OF
Bearce hail. Kicker hall and Sampsor
hall in colOrS. They We're made in
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
ANOTHER DEcLINATl0N
Comes from England on Our Latest Proposals
in Behrins Sea Matter.

London, Dec. 27.-Lord Salisbury, the
premier has written to United States
Ambassador Hay in response to
Americas latest proposal in the Behr-
ing controversy her request that Great
Britain should enter into an agreement
with the United States, Russia and
Japan to stop sealing.
Great Britain declines to enter into
such an agreement. Lord Salisbury
says, in substance. that he has cOmmu-
nicated with the Canadian government
which has the foremost interest in the
sealing question and that Canada IS
unwilling to become a party to such an
arrangement as is proposed by the
United States. I
Therefore England, continues Lord
Salisbury, whose interest is but slight.
would not be justified in acceding to
the proposals. Lord Salisbury's an-
swer emphasizes the policy of England
not to interfere in Canada's foreign
relations
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
A PRETTY MESS
Being Kicked Up by Slot
Machines at Richmond.
Settlement Made in Famous PittsHeld
Case Of Humphrey VS.. Bailey.
canidan Pacific Brakeman Loses Leg and
Arm at Chester, Christmas.

Richmond. Me-, Dec. 2,.-(SpeciaD.-A
deal of interest is felt in the doings of
the grand jury now in session at Bath,
out the probability is that they will not
report before the middle of the present
week. Since last Tuesday, the jury has
been wrestling with the slot machine bus
mess. and according to statements made
by parties who have already been exam
ined with respect to these cases, little
progress has been made. Several Rich
mond men expect to be indicted for viO-
latlng the law which prohibits the use of
slot machines. A large number of wit
nesses have been required to give evil
dence against the parties. but whether
sufficient evidence has been obtained to
warrant the jury in finding indictments,
is not known to the outside world.
Ex-County Attorney Newell and the
present incumbent of the office. Grant
Rogers, have disagreed somewhat re-
specting the rights of witness in the
grand jury room Mr.. Newell. who is
counsel for the parties under fire. refuses
to answer certain questions, he having
been summoned to give evidence against
his clients. Mr.. Newell informs the Jour-
nal that other questions of an objection
able character have been put to him by
the county attorney. which he also re-
fuses to answer The matter has been
referred to the court.
At today's proceedings. Mr.. Newell
again refused to answer the questions
and was excused. The outcome is await
ed with interest.
A large number of Richmond boys and
girls from abroad spent Christmas at
their homes in town.
DIR. c. NJ. Randlett went to Monmouth
Monday. where he intends to settle.
Miss Jessie Glazier of Lynn. Mass. is
at home on a two weeks visit.
Mr.. and MRS c. r. White. who have
been absent for the past six weeks. re-
turned to town, Saturday.
Rev. Hosea Hewett of the Methodist
church. is confined to his home with a
bad cold.
Harry Stinson, who has been employed
at Bibber's drug store for the past four
years, has decided to study medicine and
will enter BowdOin Medical school. next
month.
Teams will be set to work on the ice.
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
SETTLED FOR S150.
An End Of the Famous Pittsfield Schoolbol
Fio9ging Case.

Pittsfield. Me-, Dec. 27.-Settlement has
been made in the case of Humphrey VS..
Bailey the suit for which was to have
been tried at the present term of court
at Skowhegan. +. p. Bailey, the defend
ant Saturday, paid $50 to ]. c.
Humphrey father of Laforest G.
Humphrey who. it is alleged, was un-
justly and cruelty chastised, last March.
by Bailey, the teacher of the Lancey
Street Grammar school, to have the case
dropped.
Young Humphrey. who was a strong.
robust boy before this affair took place,
is now experiencing very poor health.
His eyes trouble him a great deal ana
this may have been caused by the nerv-
BUSINESS.
He has attempted to resume his studies
at school but the condition of his eyes
obliged him to give up the idea. He will
go to Portland in a few days for eXamina-
ton and treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
WE SHOULD HELP CHINA.
Such 70 the Idea Of Rev. Gilbsd Reid, Well
Acquainted With Situation.

Utica, N. Y. Dec. 27.-Rev. Gilbert
Reid. who is in this country in the in
terest OF the international institute to
be located in Pekin. China, and es-
pecially sanctioned by the Chinese gov
ernment gives his views on the present
crisis in China as follows: y.
while the government at Washing
ton may not care to interfere in behalf
of China from fear of the powers of
Europe, it should be the policy Of all
Americans to help China in friendly
spirit in order to maintain and promote
American interests in that land. It Is
my belief that both our commercial and
missionary enterprises would fare bet
ter under the Chinese rule made Iii.
tie more progressive, tolerant and en-
lightened than in some colony ruled
from the courts of Europe.
1T is Furthermore possible for US To.
help on the cause of progress and en-
lightment in China at the present time
If earnestly attempted and no
European power would dare Illustrate
such attempts"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
STARVING CUBANS.
Thousands Of Them in Need
Of Immediate Relief.
And the American People. Will Send
Food by the ShipIoad.
While Spain's Only Gift ls Cold Steel and
leaden Bullets.

Washington, Dec. 27-The most pro-
found distress prevails among many
thousands of people in Cuba. Starva-
ton not only impends but is also an
actual fact. The President has been
informed of the facts from sources
whose creditability cannot be doubted.
He has gone to the length Of his con-
stitutional powers in calling the state
of affairs to the attention of the Amer
ican people. The state department has
used all of it's authority to mitigate the
conditions there and the letter to the
public, sent out by Secretary Sherman.
the day before Christmas, pointed out
the way for relief.
Five thousand dollars was received
by Assistant Secretary Day. Monday.
from certain charitable disposed per-
sons whose names are not disclosed
and this sum will be remitted by tele-
graph, tomorrow, to Consul General
pressing cases.
1t is hoped by the department of
state that the American people will
come to the relief promptly with sub
scriptions of money, clothing and sup
plies. The machinery for distribution
has been provided for by the state de-
partment and Consul General Lee has
undertaken to give personal attention
to the alleviation of distress by the dis
tribution of the gifts of the American
people.
The Ward Line of steamers plying
between New York and Havana. it is
said, has undertaken to forward any
contributions of goods to Gen. Lee, at
Havana, and it is believed that the
American railroads will do their part
by carrying the goods free to the sea-
board. The state department directs
that supplies so sent direct to Gen. Lee
either in money by draft or check or
goods.
General Lee. tonight. cabled the state
department just what is wanting at
this juncture and his list is as follows:
Summer clothing, second hand or
otherwise, principally for women and
children; medicines for fevers, includ-
ing large proportion of quinine; hard
bread. cOrnmeal, bacon, rye, lard, pota-
toes. beans, peas, salt fish, principally
cod fish and canned goods, especially
condensed milk, for the starving chill
dren. Money will also be useful to
secure nurses, medicines and for many
other purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
SAD CHRISTMAS FOR HIN.
Canadian Pacific Brakeman Loses Leg and
Arm at Chester, Christmas Day.

Brownville Me-. Dec. 27.-As freight
train on the Canadian Pacific road was
leaving Chester Christmas day. brake
man by the name of w. Z. Wyman
missed his hold in getting onto the train
and went under the wheels, cutting Off his
left leg below the knee and left arm be-
low the elbow.
He was removed to BrOwnville by Con-
ductor w. J. Lindsay with the van ana
locomotive. and DR.. Martin, the physician
of the c. P R., and DR.. Award. dressed
the wounds. He lost a good deal OF blOod
but was reported as doing well. Monday
morning.
He is being looked after by the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen. of which or
der he is q member z. b. McCluskey act
ing as head nurse and VIM. Frazier as
assistant.
Mr.. Wyman will be taken 70 the hoyai
Victoria hospital. Montreal Tuesday
morning. If his condition is such that 1t Is
thought advisable by the physician.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

The many friends of Conductor Frank
Hammond, of the Dover & FoxcrOft
freight train, will be pleased to learn
that he has been promoted to the posi-
ton of conductor on the passenger
train between Bangor and Foxcroft,
which was run for many years by Con-
ductOr Josiah L. Owen of Dexter. Con-
ductor Hammond has seen 25 years of
railroad service. He started as a water
boy on a gravel train and has gradually
worked his way up to his present posi-
ton, which is an important one, and he
will have the best wishes of scores of
friends for future success. Conductor
Hammond takes the place of William
G. Baker. who was promoted from bag
gage master to conductor, upon the re-
tirement of Conductor Owen a few
weeks ago. and who was discharged
last week. Conductor Hammond be-
gan his railroad life in September. 1872,
when he was given a position as water
boy on the gravel train run by Conduc
tor Elbridge G. Chase on the old
European & North American Railway.
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
THE CUBAN CABINET.
Announcement to Be Made This Week-Galvez
TO Be Premier.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The new Gu
ban cabinet. which with the captain
general of Cuba, will form the execu-
tive organization under the new au-
tonomy regime. will be announced dur
ing the present week. according to the
expectation of Spanish officials here.
There is no doubt that Senior Galvez
will be the first Cuban premier. He has
been long prominent as the leader of
the Autonomist party in the island. He
is described as man of wide influences
among the most substantial Cuban ele-
ments and popular with the people at
large.
Senior Amblard will be another name
in the cabinet list if he will consent to
take a place. He has been in Washing
ton for several days in conference with
the Spanish minister and left here, last
night, for Cuba.
1t is possible that Senor Amblard may
prefer to continue in parliamentary
life, in which case it is believed he will
bee sme the leader of the Cuban party
in l6e COrteS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
RECEIVER APPOINTED
For Novel; Gold Mining Co. and
Bernas Bay Mining Co.
Pres. Howell Cannot Understand lt-Says
No Danger Of Failure.

New York, Dec. 27.-The news re-
ceived in this city. today. in dis
patch from Port Townsend, Wash, O
the appointment of a receiver for tn,
NOVEL; Gold Mining Co. and the Ber
ners Bay Mining and Milling Co., cam,
as surprise to the stockholders, par.
ticularly to the president Of the tw.
companies, Thomas s. NOVEL; of Bos
ton, who is at the Waldorf Astoria
When seen at the hotel, tonight, Mr.
NOVEL; expressed himself as completely
mystified as to the reason for the as
signment
THE telegraphic report received, to-
day, from Port Townsend, Wash, -
says Mr.. NOVEL;, 'is incomprehensible
Some financial complication must have
arisen in the absence of the companies
financial agent. Mr.. Fred D. NOVEL;,
who has been in the East and is now
in San Francisco. en- route to Alaska
of which the Eastern officers at Boston
know nothing"
What information we have received
from Port Townsend is that the man.
ayers in charge during c. F. Nowell's
absence, applied to United States Dis
trict Judge Charles S. Johnson to ap-
point a receiver in order to protect the
property until the Eastern Office could
be notified. Judge Johnson therefore
appointed F. F. Cassell, auditor of the
companies. receiver for both.
The financial operations of both
companies are conducted through the
Eastern office and all debts have been
1o< \
vised from Boston, today, that all de-
mands coming TO that office will be
promptly met.
THE NOVEL; Company was incorporated
in 1891 and the BernerS Bay Co. in 1894
both under the laws of the State of Maine
Nominally the home offices are in Port
land. Me-. but the financial manager. and
that is my son. has offices in Boston.
myself besides being president of both
companies. own a majority Of the stock
of both companies, and the other stock
holuers are among the solid men Of the
Eastern states. Not share has ever been
offered to the public. and the men who
own the stock are not offering it for sale,
but holding it as an investment.
1.-The properties controlled are conceded
by mining men to be of great value, and
the Governor of the territory in report
to the interior department stated that the
mines We're regarded as the most valu-
able in the territory. The properties of
both companies. the NOVEL; at Juneau
and the Berners Bay at Seward, are hun
dreds of miles away from the Klondike
and are on the coast. easily accessible to
shipping at all seasons of the year.
THE companies plants include wharves,
railroads, mills. waterways and tram
ways. erected at cost of $2.0O0OOO. The
mentioned in the Port Town
send dispatch are in no more danger of
failure than the United States govern
ment."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

Shops at chicepss Fails ciestd- -oovssal
Hundred Thrown Oui q Work.

Springfield. Mass. Dec. 27.-The
Overman Wheel Co.. of Chicopee Falls,
and with agencies in al 1.-THE prit,cipal
cities OF the country. made an assign
ment, today, to President H. H. Bow
man Of the Springfield National Bank.
Liabilities. $53S.000; assets. $1.318. 900.
A meeting of the creditors has been
called for Dec. 81. The shops closed.
tonight. throwing several hundred EN-.
ployes out Of work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
FOR BOSTON,
Steamer Lincoln

Leaves Bath Monday and THURSDAY
evenings at o'clock for Boston. he:
turning, leaves Boston, Tuesdays ana
FRIDAYS at 6 p. M. Fare only $1.0O each
way. J. b. DftA =.
g. C. GREENLEAF, Agent. batn.
dsc1A dtospriu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
NEW BANK FOR WINTHROP.
Auuusta Safe Deposit and Trust Co. Opens
Branch in that Place.

Winthrop, Me-, Dec. 27.-(Special).-
The Augusta Safe Deposit and Trust
Co. opened a branch establishment
here. today, in the building formerly
store A. H. Blair is the manager
The company here is well equipped to
do a general banking and deposit pusi-
ness. Banking hours, to l2.So a. NJ
to 4 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
MOVING $4,000 BODIES.
Remains in Union Cemetery, Brooklyn, Be'n!
Transferred to Cedar Grove Cemetery.

New York. Dec. 27.-The work of trans
ferring the $1,000 bodies buried IN ohaah mon
;n Rrooklyn. is being rapidly pushed. One
hundred IN italians are excavating and put
tirm me remains into cedar boxes. Num-
hers of curiosities have been found In the
graves The estimated number per o, and 1'u,e over
conn t,aye heen so far transferred.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
Woo diord Me,e 10 Al Right.

Madrid Dec. 27.-According to an oiIlcial
the government considers
that the Spanish press attaches too great
importance to the Woodford note. The
says the announcement. cQh-
tinues to regard Americas attitude IA
correct. despite certain statements In
the note requiring refutation.''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

The Shipowners Dry Dock GO. az
c,are,and. Ohio, Monday, passed into
~ hands of the Globe Ship Building
~ The Shipowner Company is cap
..o,..ad at $3.50. 900 with shares at 500.
The Globe has secured $zeo'oVo WIZ" %
the stock, paying $125 per SNARE
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
AUGUSTA MAINE. TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 2s 1897,
BORROW MONEY

Where you can pay it back in INSTALL
ments and reduce interest with each pay
ment; 80 to $500 on Household Furniture,
and Jewelry. -
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY
Opp. Cony House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
ACcoMMopArIoN TRAINS.

Through tickets to California and al
points South and West may be had OF =
III. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only Office in Augusta selling via an
routes and checking baggage free OF ex-
pense, GEO. F. EVANS General Manag-
er; f. e. BOOTHBY. Gen'l Pass ara
Ticket Agent.
Portland, Nov. 10, 1897
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

Turkey Makes Usual Explaaailsa d The Firing
on Greek Guaboai.

government. replying to the representa-
tives of Greece. has explained that the
firing upon the Greek gunboat by the
Turks. on Saturday last was due to
misunderstanding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 27.-For New Eng
land and eastern New York: Fair;
probably colder; west to northwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

John Donaldson. a well-known sport>
ingman Sulllvan's trainer and Core
belts second. died at Cleveland, Ohio
Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
III. g.. BARKER.
Corner. store.
GARDINER, MAINE.
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Dec. 27.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday: Fair
weather: westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, N. H. D. v. s., Togus,
E.,,lI,, Contra! Railroad.

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad. and Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner Electric Railroad to
Augusta, {; ri Kennebec 81 s-nbo"ts for
Boston. ,.
LEAVE RANDOLPH: So. anu lo.52 A.
M; 1.52 and AZ P. NJ
ARRIVE AT NATL HOME: az and
112 A. NJ; 2.12 and 4.42 P. M. ,.o
LEAVE NATL HOME: 8.15 and u.N
N. ARRfVE ri; " "A At ~ RANDOLPH: ss5 and
II. 10 A. M: 245 ard $50 p. M.
+. y. A. LAWTON, SGpt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

The body of Captain Hagberg. who
was drowned in Gloucester, Mass
harbor last Friday, was revovered.
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28
F'URS
OF H. G. BARKER.

For style. quality and fit they are
unexcelled.
Special attention paid to alterations
and repairs.
All fur work in charge Of practical
furrier with 10 years. experience.
Send address for illustrated cata-
logue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-28

-, n.ar. are the favOrite family
llOOA AAAo cathartic. Price 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06

Mr.. WaidL Smith, OF Fredericks-
town, Mo, was troubled with chronic
diarrboea for over thirty years. He
had become fully satisfied that It was
only a question Of a short time until hi
would have to give up. He had been
treated by some Of the best physicians
In Europe and America but got no
permanent relief. One day be picked
up a newspaper and chanced TO read
an advertisement of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
He got a bottle of 1t, the first doss
helped him and It's continued use cured
him. For sale by X. d. Goodall, Depol
Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06


The bill introduced In the Q ,uncil BY
Hon. T. A. Finical, known as council
bill No. Az, is an act providing for thu
compensation of county officers. a bricI
summary Of which is here given;
The various counties are divided Into
three Glasses, the counties OF Bernalillo
and San Miguel constituting the firsl
class Santa Fe, Socorro, Dona Ana,
| Grant and Colfax, the second class;
San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Mora,
Union, Guadalupe, Chaves, Eddy, Lin
coin, Sierra and Valencia, those OF the
third class, The existing laws provid-
ing for coroners, school superintend
ents, collectors, and road supervisors
are repealed. ~
The ~jnstices of the peace OF thu
various precincts In the counties art
made ex.oficio road supervisors and
allowed So per annum In full compen
sation for services as supervisors. Tht
probate judges of the different countie'
are made ex-ofico school superintend
ents, and paid as follows: 10 countie'
of the first class, $1,000 per amman
for such services; $500 in counties OF
the second class; $500 in counties Of
the third class.
The county commissioners of tb
Territory are allowed not to exceed S3
per day for each day the boards are in
session, but not more than forty day
pay is allowed for any one year; in ad
drion they are allowed 6 cents PEI
mile for each mile actually and neces
sarily travelled.
The of the counties arr
made ex-officio collectors, and paid 8
per cent. Of the amount OF taxes col
County assessors are required t.
make but one assessment during thei
term OF Office, and all levying of take
for the years of their term Is made on
hat one assessment. The compensa-
ton allowed the assessors IS 3 per cent
of the taxes collected by them the frs
year, and no more
Probate CLERKS are made ex of1icit
auditors and paid in full for
their services as clerks and auditors ~
follows: La counties of the first-class, |
81, 200 per year counties of the secou.
class, $500; in counties of the thir
class, $500; in addition to which they
are allowed the fees now collected for
filing and recording all Instruments.
Sheriffs are prohibited from collect
ing any fee for attending meetings "
the board of commissioners, sessions of
the probate court, or attendance upoi
Justices of the peace courts, except
cases where preliminary trials are be-
ing held for some CRIME defined as /
felony under the statutes. At the clos
Of the criminal dockets of the distric
courts, sheriff5 are required to take all
ersons sentenced by judges to serve
n the pe%nitentiary at the same tins.
md shall charge but for n trip; al
of forty cents per day foI
each prisoner under their Gus
odY.
The bill also provides for the dispo-
ition of all delinquent taxes, and out
the duties OF county officials.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06
None But Aver s at the world,s pair.

Ayers Sarsaparilia EN- ,ys the ex-
raordinary distinction of having been
he only blood purifier allowed an fx.
libit at the Worlds fair, Chicago
manufacturers of other Sarsaparillas
sought by every means to obtain a
al wing of their goods, but they were
all Turned away und'r the application
of he rule f%orbidding the entry OF
GA ent medicines and nostrums. The
de ,ision of the Worlds fair authorities
in favor of Ayers Sarsaparilla was in
fleet as follows: layers Sarsaparilla
8 not a patent medicine. II does rot
belong to the list of nostrums. 1t is
here on It's merits.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-02-06

Foul poisons that accumulate in the blood
md vital organs,and ciug the machinery of
che system must be gotten rid of. or disease
will certainly follow. stimulate the blood
~cleansers (the kidneys, and strengthen,
urify aud tone up the liver, stomach ano
bowels with an appropriate remedy.
PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is pre-eminently the
light medici.e. 1t will cleanse the system
nd impart a feeling of strength and vigo
throughout the body. sold by Murph y
Van-Petten Drug Co.