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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
STEAMERS DELAYED-TRAINs LATE.
The Storm About Belfast was One Of the
Worst for Years.

Belfast, Jan. 2S.--(SpeciaD.- sec
ton was visited, today, by a terrible
snow storm, about one foot having
fallen. The streets are badly drifted.
Islesboro and Belfast route, attempted
to return to Castine, but there was
such heavy sea that she had to give
it up. The steamer Castine of the
same route is tied at Whites wharf.
The noon train was late going out with
only two cars. The freight ran to
Burnham with only one car and a plow
and returned at night with passengers.
two hours late. The country roads are
badly drifted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
GAGE ACCEPTS.
will Be Secretary Of Treasury
Under Major Mckinley.
SIX Positions Are Now Said to Have
Been Decided Upon.


Canton, Ohio. Jan. 2s.-Lyman J..
Gage of Chicago. this evening, said:
Il have been rendered the appointment
OF secretary of the treasury by Major
Mckinley and have accepted it,"
1t may be safely assumed that Major
Mckinley has decided at present upon
SIX nen for his cabinet, though he has
not formally rendered all portfolios.
The men regarded as certain of ap-
pointment are: John Sherman, Lyman
j. Gage, Nathan Golf, Jos. McKenna,
John d. Long and James Wilson of
Iowa for secretary of agriculture,
Gen r. A. Ayers appointment as
secretary Of war is probable hut by no
means certain. The one remaining
portfolio which is not likely to be ten
dered before the middle or last of Feb
ruary will doubtless go to New York
of Pennsylvania man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-'The barometer
has fallen rapidly in New England. New
York and the extreme Northwest; and
has risen slowly in the Central valleys
and rapidly over the south Atlantic
states. The depression central near Cape
ltatteraS. Wednesday evening. has
moved rapidly northward with increasing
energy and is now central near the coast
OF Maine, where the barometer is un-
usually low.
1t is colder on the Atlantic coast from
New England southwark to Florida. and
below freezing far south as Jackson
vile. The temperature is rising slowly
in the Central valleys, Northwest and
central Rocky mountain districts.
The weather is generally clear, tonight.
except in New England and the Lake re-
giOn, where snow continues. The snow
fail has been heavy in New England and
eastern New York attended by severe
northerly gales. Generally fair weather
will continue in the Central valleys and
Southern states. with slowly rising tenn
perature. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
IN the HOUSE,
Indian Appropriation Bill Passed Grosvenor
Answers AItgeld's Charges against Ohio.

Washington. Jan. 2S.-In the House.
GrOut reported the appropriation bill for
the District of Columbia: calendar The
House went into committee of the whole
to further consider the Indian appropria-
ton bill. The paragraph Immediately I'M
der consideration was that providing for
dian commission. Sherman offered an
amendment changing the phraseology of
the paragraph to meet the objections
raised by Cannon. and reducing the
On a point of order, the item of $4,000
for the irrigation of the Southern Ute
allotments was stricken out. An amend
ment suggested by the bureau of ethnol-
ogy. forbidding the removal or destruc-
ton of antiquities on reservations in the
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29

A. telegram was received by ex-
Mayor Enoch Lowell of Saco. Wednes-
day, announcing the death of ]. Guy
Gilpatric by apoplexy in New York. at
noon, Wednesday. Mr.. Gilpatric was
born in Saco, 90 years ago. and when he
became of age went to New York City,
where he has since resided. For two
years he has been employed in a
brokers office on Wall street. He
leaves a wife and one child and three
sisters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Buxton's Rheumatic Cure.

Hon. S. o. Dinsmore writes us as fol-
lows:
Medford Centre, Maine,
Dec. 10th. 1896.
To The Buxton Rheumatic Cure Co.,
Abbot Village. Me-:
Gentlemen-I have sold patent Medf-
cines for more than 30 years, and have
never sold any medicine that gives the
universal satisfaction that your ,.Rheu-
matte Cure does. ! was troubled with a
lame hip and three bottles Of the Rheu-
matte Cure made 1t entirely well. Mr..
Palmer Lovejoy, an old, soldier and
prominent citizen of our town was
troubled for years with neuralgia OF
the heart. He says your Rheumatic
Cure has entirely cured it, Mr.. l.. C.
Page, one of our well known citizens,
was troubled. for long time with rheu-
matism in his shoulders and failed to
find any relief until he used your Cure.
the trouble has now entirely disap-
peared.
Mr.. Ethan Sawyer, a veteran Of tho
late war. who has been disabled for
many years, says it's the best medi-
cine he has ever used for the purpose
for which it is recommended and that
he has received great benefit from its
use. The above are all well known
and reliable men, and make the above
statement with their consent and at
their request. They are only few OF
many who have been benefited by the
Rheumatic Cure in this vicinity. It is
indeed Wonderful Medicine. I have
recently sold several bottles to persons
who bought it on the recommendation
of their family physician. My sales
are certainly increasing.
For breaking up a cold your Cure All
is ahead of anything ever used.
Yours truly.
S. o. Dinsmore.
Z For sale by Druggists and Dealers in
Medicine everywhere. Price One DOL
lar per bottle.
Prepared by The Buxton Rheumatic
Cure Co., Abbot Village, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
oeaihs from subonic Plague in india.

Bombay. Jan. 2S.-The official report
just issued shows 1895 cases Of bubonic
plague and 3215 deaths from the disease
in Bombay, and 694 cases and ga
deaths at Karachi, IS eases and GO
deaths at Poonah and few cases at
kathlawar. Suret. Clutch, Beroda and
other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
RATHER NOT AssWin.
Mrs. Learoyd Unwilling y Admit that Ken.
needy Kissed Her.

Salem, Mass, Jan. 2S.-In the Lea
royd poisoning case, today, Mrs. Jessie
Learoyd, wife of Albert F. Learoyd,
testified that Kennedy. the defendant,
had visited the farm since ne quit work
and had come without her husbands
knowledge. He had told her, he thought
q great deal of her and that she was
not properly treated and had spoken
about divorce.
To the question, Has he ever kissed
YOU" she said she would rather not
answer. She denied she ever put
poison in her husbands cup or had
any knowledge of any one intending
to poison him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
UNFIT FOR SERVICE.
United States Steamboat inspectors Condemn
The Steamer New Brunswick.

Portland, JAN 2S.-United States
Steamboat Inspectors Pollister and
Merritt have pronounced the steamer
New Brunswick which it was proposed
to run between this city and Bangor,
unfit for the requirements of the line.
This decision probably will end the
project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
STEAMER MOHAWK ASHORE.
Thick Snow browns Fog Signal and She
Strikes the Recks.

New London, CT, Jan. 2S.-The
steamer Mohawk Of the Central YER
mont Propeller Line went ashore at
1.3O this morning on Goshen reef, at the
west side of the entrance to this har-
Dor. 1t was low tide when she
grounded and the bottom is rocky, but
she lies in an easy position, and it is
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Sons and Daughters Of Maine.

SOmerville. Mass. JAN 2S-The Sons
of Maine Club, this evening, entertained
the Daughters of Maine Club with their
husbands, at the First Universalist
church. The entertainment consisted OF
Il musical and literary programme and
collation.. Despite the inclemency of the
weather, over 100 ladies and gentlemen
were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Maine Pensions.

Washington. Jan. Extensions have
been granted residents of Maine as fol-
lows:
Supplementary. Daniel E. Johnson.
Norway. Restoration and increase, Hen
ry S: Nickerson. Dexter. Increase, Ben
jamin Dodge, Brighton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Washinuton Forecast,

Washington. Jan. 2S.-Forecast for Fri
day: For New England. fair in southern
portion; snow. followed by clearing, in
northern portion; brisk. high, north
westerly winds; slightly colder, Friday
night.
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from EastpOrt to liatteras, except
at Norfolk and Cape Henry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Fire at north Fryeburu,

Fryeburg, Jan. 2S.-The store and
blacksmith shop of Alonzo Seavey of
North Fryeburg, were hNrned, last
night. Total insurance on buildings,
stock and furniture, $500. Cause of
fire unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
This Looks Like Il.

Carson. New. Jan. 2S.-The Senate, to-
day. passed the bill licensing glove con-
tests. The bill passed the Assembly.
Monday. The general opinion is that the
Governor will sign the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
VERDICT OF GUILTY
Against. George Murray for
Burglary at Portland.
Convicted Of Breaking Into Cold Stor-
age Cos. Store, Sept. is.
Fire at Moth Fryeburg College Day Of Prayer
Observed at Bates.

Portland, Jan. 2S.-The jury, after be-
ing out all day. returned a verdict of
guilty against George w. Murray,
alias Ullie Burke, the famous criminal,
charged with breaking into the store of
the Maine Cold Storage CO., on the
night of Sept. is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
The BIG FIGHT
Announced by Dan Stuart 10 Be Booked
for Nevada.

Dallas. Texas. Jan. 2S-Dan Stuart
announced. this evening. that Corbett
and Fitzsimmons will fight in Nevada.
March j.. He will make known the town
within the next 10 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
FAIR AND COLDER.

Boston. Jan. 2S.--Local forecast for Fri
day: Fair; westerly winds; probably
slightly colder; fair Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29

Fire destroyed almost the entire bust
ness portion of Centerburg, 20 miles
north of Columbus, Ohio. Thursday
Loss, 5000; insurance, light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29
Fl Below at Fort Fairfield.

Fort Fairfield, JAM 2S.-The ther-
mometer was q below, this morning,
the coolest day of the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-29

Hon. S. O. Dinsmore writes us as fol-
lows:
Medford Centre, Maine,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06

Many delightful summer resorts are SIT
uated on and reached via the Southern
railway. Whether one desires the seaside
or the mountains. the fashionable hotels
or quiet country homes they can be
reached via this magnificent highway OF
travel
AshevilIe. N. c.. Roam Mountain. Tenn.
and the mountain resorts OF Fast Tenncs-
see and Western North Carolina, THE
Land Of tho Sky" Tate Springs. Tenn,
Oliver Springs, Tenn. Lookout Mountain,
Tenn. Lithia Springs, Ga. the various
Virginia springs. also the seashore resorts.
are reached by tho Southern railway on
convenient schedules, and at very low
rates.
The Southern railway has issued hand
some folder. entitled Summer Homes and
Resorts" descriptive OF nearly 1000 sum
mer resort hotels and boarding houses, In
Guiding information regarding rates for
board at the different places and railroad
rates TO reach them.
Write to c. A. Benscoter, assistant rem.
sral passenger agent, Southern railway.
Chattanooga, Tenn. for . copy Of this
folder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06
A IiNcI,. Erncns.

There was case in Justice Hill's court
yesterday that attracted unusual interest
II was the case of j. Il. Boiling, charged
with vaerancy Bolding was defended by
Attorney Brockman. Considerable feeling
had grown out OF this case between Attor-
ney Brockman and Chief OF Police Helm in
consequence OF the arrest of Bolding, aud
the trial of the case gave the opportunity
for the eftervescenco of u good deal VI bad
blood on both sides. Mr.. Brockmap had tho
best of the situation In the trial OF the case
and in the interest OF his client he applied
tho eNcoriating process very artstlcally TO
his prosecutors In the witness box The
charge against Bolding was dismissed. aud
as court adjourned there occurycd a very
diSgraceful melee upon the sidewalk IN
front of the Justice office. in which officers
of the law. lawyers and spectators generally
participated. There was no one hurt In the
fracas that ensured but for time matters
looked very sGually and serious trouble
was expected. II was a general mix up aud
no two peoplo tell exactly the same Gtory
as TO how the melee started or ended
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06

cipal OF the Columbia high school, hc was
last year placed at the head OF the Presby-
terrain college for women at Charlotte.
where. being the first year OF that institu-
tiou. his executive as well ae instructing
abilities were fully tested. That the con-
f'dence OF the trustees was pot misplaced
is evidenced by the past most successful
session Just closed, some 500 pupils matri-
culated. and during the entire year high
order OF study was maintained in classical
studies. music and arts. Although still
quite young man, Professor Junkin shows
an intellectual strength and adaptability
for tho position he occupies that causes
his friends to predict for him most brill
liam, future. This Is all the moro TO be
prcdicated when II is known that he is
descended from long line OF preachers
and teachers. His grandfather. Rev. George
Junkin. n. r., founded Lafayette college.
Enston, Pa, and was also for many years
president of Miami university OF Ohio and
Washington and Lee university, Licking
ton. Va. He will spend part OF tho summer
here though he now goes with his family
to MeNia Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06
A COUPLE OF INauEsTs.
Held Yesterday by Justice HfIl-T. e.
Alexander and Dan Hood

Held Yesterday by Justice HfIl-T. q.
Alexander and Dan Hood
Judge Hill hold two ipquests yesterday
upon the bodies OF 4. G. Alexander. man
about 65 years Of age, who had roomed at
500 Lamar street, and Dan Hood. colored.
infant son OF Monroe Hood. who lives at
No. 90 Morris street. IN the Second ward.
In the inquest upon 7. C, Alexander
Mrs. c. Borgstrom testified that the de-
ceased rented a room from her. That he
onme 10 live at her house about two months
since from San Antonio That she Thought
he was subject to ats Of some kind as she
had seen him fall down several times. He
had acted In queer" manner during tho
morning and she found him dead In her
back yard 500 Lamar street, at about
o'clock in the evening.
7. G. Pribyl testified that no knew the
deceased. He roomed next door TO him at
500 Lamar street Had heard him fall at
night on several occasions. When he got
home at 4:3O In the evening he found 7.
c. Alexander lying dead In the back yard.
In the inquest on the Hood child Monroe
Hood. father OF the dead child. testified;
Tho deceased was my son; his age IL
months; he has been sick ever since his
birth; he died today June % at p. N.
We had no doctor. Mrs Laura Hood offered
testimony TO same effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06
DAUGHTERS of THE REPUBLIC.
sim Distributing Pictures of Texas
pioneer Patriots.

Pioneer putrtpts.
Tho last meeting of San Jacinto chapter,
Daughters of the Republic, for the summer
was very interesting one and much rou-
tine work was disposed OF. Committees
were discharged and new ones appointed.
Among tho latter was one composed OF
Mesdames Briscoe, Carey, Craig and Mise
Hume TO present TO the Sisters of the In
carnate Ward at their next commencement
exercises. pictures of Generals Houston
and Stephen f. Austin
Another committee, consisting OF Mes
danes Henderson. Berlett. Vance. NC
Keever and urwltz, 10 visit Bayland Or
phan Home and present it win pictures OF
the same Texan heroes
Much appreciation was shown on the
reading OF a letter from Mr. TAFT OF the
Wells Fargo Express company, in whlch
he gracefully repeats his former oier 10
assist the Daughters in their patrlot'c
work by still giving free transportation 10
tho rictures OF Generals Houston and AUS
tin TO the schools. The Pacific Express
company has been equally generous ana
too much can not BIZ said of the Kindness
and magnanmity of these great companies
An entertaining paper was read from
San Jacinto veteran giving correct hhu
strictly historical account OF the capture
OF Mr. Vince's fine black horse by sah'a
Anna. the steed which bore him III me
battle, and which was round aIIet sne
rout the magnificent saddle and trappinss
covered with mud. 1t Is strange coin
cidence that step grandson of this Vince
should now be chosen one OF the commits
soners to purchase the field of San ia
cnto. n,
Al the Thursday meeting Mrs Piety Il.
Hadley became a member OF san Jacihto
chapter. This has caused change IN non
ors lin 10 the time Mrs. Hadey Joined Mrs.
priscoe has been the Oldest member OF the
chapter. now she gives way to the new
Daughter lust admitted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06
THE SOCIAL SEASON.
Opened mt La Porte with Gr.o,
/ EpIas

Opened mt La Porte with Grco,
Eclat.
From social standpoint the summer
season OF 1897 opened at La Porte Friday
night.
Beginning with the arrival OF the train
which leaves the Grand Central depot at
o'clock the Sylvan hotel. cafe. park and
bathing pier assumed the appearance OF
this Is what we have been waiting for
Major Suencer Hutchins came With the
advance party and it was easy to soc that
he was pleased with the prospect of a
delightful evening to be followed by a
successful season. Mr.. II. d. Gribble.
whose admiration for La Porte resulted in
his building summer home overlooking
Galveston bay, came down to see his fam
ily, but there was merry twinkle In his
eye as hc surveyed a delighted crowd OF
delightful people. General Passenger
Agent G. w. Nelson was cxousable for be-
ing somewhat enthusiastic as he came
through tho well filled train, but his COM
tenance grew radiant when he saw peer
ing through those ornamental trees south
of the depot a railroad mau whose name
Is familiar to every man in Texas.
more Thoroughly pleased party never
pulled out of Houston and a jolly hum OF
conversation added TO the enjoyment OF
the forty minutes run.
Dinner was served In the cafe TO the full
capacity of the tables aud mine host Ia
Coste won royal flush smile. This meal
was made tho more enjoyable. as 1t was
accompanied by orchestral music near at
hand and the gentle ripple of the waves
just FAR enough away to finish of the sur
roundings to romantic degree
Some INDUCED In bathing. others We're
satisfied with stroll upon the pier and
still more infatuated with perfect South
ern summer evening promenaded upon the
broad galleries of the Sylvan or enjoyed
the resttul embrace OF the large and COM
Portable settees and rocking chairs.
The dancing and music completed an
evening of genuine enjoyment and the best
known people Of the Magnolia City voted
themselves as fortunate in having such
charming resort In which to pass the even
ings of the coming summer.
Major Hutchins was in his element and
said to The Post representative;
This Is the beginning of what | hope
to nee one of the most delightful summer
seasons tho people of Houston ever en-
joyod. The attractions at La Porte VIII
result in many OF Houston's leading So
oIety people spending the summer here at
home instead OF going to the North, We
have the water. shade, hotel and general
surrounding scenery in which to enjoy our
selves and in my opinion the summer OF
1897 will he the commencement OF La Porte
as summer resort in which the people OF
all Texas will take great pride
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06
CLERKS AND CARRIERS
APPLICANTS FOR THESE POSITIONS
IN HOUSTON PovToFFICE.
Candidates EXAMINED
Yesterday undcr the Civil scrv-
foe Regulations.

There was civil service examination
at the Houston postoffioe yesterday OF
applicants for positions as clerks aud car
rers at the Houston office.
The examination was conducted by II.
Williams, secretary of the board. assisted
by Deputy Postmaster Ed Smith and Postal
Clerks W. w. Rainbolt aud IL. II. Klcnke.
There were twenty-seven applicants.
twenty three males and four females. Their
examination papers VIII DO forwarded at
once to Washington, where All average will
and those who have passed successful OK
aminatlons viii be placed In tho line Of
selection TO I'LL vacancies.
The candidates examined were: Mrs.
Nellie II. thompson. Navasota; Mrs. Cora
n. Worloy,1 Houston lclcriO. Miss Sallle
l.. Bell, Houston lclerk) Miss Mary @.
Steel. Houston (clerkl; John u, Wood.
Houston tclcrk); Philip W, Cunoy, llous
ton cleric: Fred n. soland. Houston tear
Ticrl; j. $. Peterson Houston (clcrk) I;
Fred W. Slayton. Ennis (clerk): Charles
a. Parker. Houston (carricrl; Vim. H.
Tucker Houston tclerk): John Henry BAN.
mol Houston tcarrier): Edward NJ Gautt.
Houston (carricr1. Rislcy II. Heavens,
Houston lclerk): George w. krengcl,
Houston tcarrierl; Henry Leo Metcalk
Houston tcierk)i l.. II. Boriug, Houston
CLERIC; a. n. Mckinney. Houston Gear
fierl Harry A. Randolph. Houston tear
rierl, Charles Williford Houston tcarrierl !,
C. C. Tate, Houston tclerk)i Ethan Aleu-,
Houston Carriers Louis E. Brown. nous-
ton toariorl; VIM. Henry Lee. Houston
tcarrier); George Gardner. Houston
tclerlD. Albert ID. Spence. Houston (olerlsl;
VIM. Il. Jones. Houston (carrier)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-06
THEY GET TOGYrHER.
TN. nusInc.s League Committee and
nonrd of Public Works.


Bonrd of Public works.
After all that has been said about IL the
board OF public works and the committee oil
citizens appointed by the Business League
got together yesterday in conference and
everything was as sweet as pie. 1t was
sort OF mutual admiration meeting
All the members of tho board OF public
works were present. Messr Riesner. Drew
and Gushing. The subcommittee from the
susincss League committee was represented
bv CAPTAIN +. a. Reichardt and Mr, John
LYONS. MIR. Adam Clay being the absent
member.
Tn. board received the committee most
courteouslv. thanked them for their prof
tered aid. requested them TO get all tho
Information possible upon the subject Of
street paving 10 all its bearings as 10 cost,
durability and suitability, and thai at any
time the board would be glad TO receive the
committee and give them considerable
hearing.
with the entente cordiale thus estab-
i,shed eetween the two bodies tho meeting
adjourned after a thorough establishment Of
GOOD feeling.