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Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
MAINE lTINERANTS.
The December Convention Of The Methodist
Institute at Lewiston.

Lewiston. Dec. 6.-The December ses-
sion of the Maine Conference. Itinerants
Institute. will be held at the Hammond
Street M. E. church, Lewiston. The
opening session was on Monday evening.
Dec. 6. and the meetings continue to
Thursday forenoon.
The programme for the institute is:
Monday. Dec. 6.-7.30 p. NJ, lecture by
Rev. S. NJ. Williams. subject. "a Trip to
Pixies Peak
Tuesday, Dec. $50 A. NJ. morning
devotions; 8. examination of classes; II,
lecture by Rev. w. F. Holmes of South
Portland; 23O p NJ. lecture by Prof. c.
w. RisheIl of Boston; 4, examination of
classes; 7.30. lecture by Rev. S. NJ. Will
liams. subject "Acres of Cold
Wednesday, Dec. $3.50 A. NJ. morning
devotions; 9, examination of classes: II,
lecture by Prof. c. w. Rishell of Boston;
2.3O P. M. lecture by Prof. G. w. Rishell
of Boston; 4, examnation of classes 1.3O
lecture by Prof. c. w. Rishell of Boston.
Thursday, Dec. $3.50 A. M. morning
devotions: 9. examination of classes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
SHE WILL PROBABLY PAY.
Report at Berlin from washington that Hayti
Is Ready TO Settle.

Berlin, Dec. Ga dispatch to the Frank
fort Zeitung from Washington. today
pay Germany the indemnity demanded in
behalf of that country for the alleged
illegal arrest and Imprisonment of Herr
Emil LuedeN. a German subject.
Washington. Dec. 6.-Mr. Leger. the
minister of Hayti to the United States
when asked. today concerning the
Frankfort Zeitungs statement that Hayti
had agreed to pay the indemnity asked
in the case of Lueders, said that he had
received no advices of any change in the
position taken by his government, namely.
that it stood ready to cheerfully pay any
proper indemnity. provided it had the
opportunity to demonstrate whether this
indemnity was properly collectable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
HEARING, FRIDAY.
The Lynn, Mass Shop|ifters
Are Held in $4,000 Bonds.
Their Operations Have Extended
Throughout New England States.
The More They Talk the Worse the Case Ap.
pears Against Them.

Lynn. Mass, Dec. 5.-Mrs. Ida NJ.
Houston, for receiving stolen goods
and Mrs. Clara A. Phillips, Louise
Cobb and Florence Manson, for larce-
ny. the Lynn shoplifting gang unearth-
ed by the police, Saturday, were
brought into court before Judge Berry
this morning, and held in $4,000 bonds
for a hearing, Friday. They were not
arraigned. j. H. Fisk appeared for
Mrs. Houston and II. F. Hurlburt for
the other three.
More arrests are expected to be
made, today, one of a woman.
l. A trunk full of goods shipped by
Mrs. Houston, to East Boston, Satur-
day afternoon, has been recovered, hui
the goods in that do not amount in
value to over a dozen dollars
No more goods have been recovered
but the representatives of stores in
Lynn, Boston, Salem. Maiden and else
where have been busy Identifying the
stolen articles now at the police sta
ton.
One of the women has told the police
where some of the things have been
sold and the inspectors have been de-
tailed to look them up.
The operations of the gang have eX-
tended into New Hampshire and Rhode
Island. and one of them has stolen
from New York stores. during a trip
made there some four months ago.
Six months ago Mrs. Phillips was
detained at the store of P. b. Magrale
in Lynn and dry goods and lace val
tal
case was not reported to the police.
Two of the women arrested have
been living with men for some time
past. These men have suddenly dis
appeared from Lynn, and the police
have notified other police departments
to look for them.
From the stories told by the women,
they have worked with a system. meet
ing frequently and each reporting what
stores have been visited with details
of whether theft in those places was
easy or not.
In one store in Salem, three visited
at the same time, and bore away 20
different articles among them, mostly
millinery furnishings and dress goods.
1t is thought that the total amount of
their stealings since they began work.
ing together have amounted to nearly
$4,000. They have received it is thought.
about $4,000 in disposing of the goods
through fences. besides securing nearly
all their own dresses.
They have had a resort in Boston,
where they have nat and where they
have disposed of stolen goods. The
police have the names of several who
have regularly purchased goods at that
place
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
THE WILL AND POWER
Is Possessed BY Germany 10 Make Hayii Settle
With Herr lueders.

Berlin. Dec. G.-Baron Won Bulow, the
minister for foreign affairs. in the Reich
stag, today, said, referring to Hayti:
We are not satisfied with the mere re-
lease of Herr Lueders and have de-
manded satisfaction and compensation
for his Illegal Incarceration. which was
contrary to Haytian and international
laws.
I'VE hope the government of Hayti will
accept our legitimate and moderate de-
mands, as in addition to the justice of our
claim we will have the will and the power
to enforce it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
FIRE AT NORTH GORHAk.
Store, PostofIice and Residence Burned
Loss. $4,000; Small Insurance.

North Gorham. Me-. Dec. 6-The store
of II. G. Parker of this village, the post
office and the residence of c. w. Shaw,
who lived over Mr.. Parkers store. were
burned. this morning, with all their con-
tents. Even the mail bags and all the
mail in the post office were destroyed.
The fire caught in the cellar of the block
in which the store was located and when
discovered. at about o'clock this morn
ing, was beyond all hope of saving. and
Mr.. Shaw and his family barely escaped
with their lives.
Mr.. Parker's loss is estimated at about
$1,000 and he had insurance to the amount
of $1,000.
Mr. Shaw lost all his household goods,
which We're partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
EARTHQUAKE IN THE ORIENT.
The Severest Shock and Greatest Tidal Wave
Of Recent Years Many Killed.

San Francisco, Dec 5.-The China
steamer which arrived. Saturday. brought
the first details of the greatest earth.
quake and tidal wave of recent years
which did enormous damage in the Sulu
Archipelago The shock alarmed resi-
dents of Sandahan, British North Borneo
but the seismic wave originated in the
Sulu Archipelago.
Seamboangan. the penal settlement OF
MinGaraO, a weil-laid-out town with stone
and brick buildings. has been levelled to
the ground. The loss of life was slight
Port Isabella. the Spanish naval station,
fraed much worse.
The tidal wave estimated as 35 feet
HIGH swept over the settlement, demo1-
ishing houses, cracking the walls of the
forts, and causing the deaths of a large
number of persons. No detailed accounts
have vet been received.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
STARTING on FULL TIME.
Saco and Pettee Machine Shops At Saco
Again Ready for Business.

Biddeford. Me-, Dec. 6.-The Saco
Water Power Machine Shop of Bidde-
ford, which has recently become con-
solidated with the Pettee Machine
Works of Newton Upper Falls, Mass,
under the name of the "Saco and Pei
fee Machine Shops" started up on full
time in the foundry department. Mon
day morning, after virtual shut down
Of several weeks.
Other departments will be started IN
a few days, or as soon as work for the
foundry is ready for them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
ITALIAN MINISTRY Reslejvs.
Rudini will Form New CabinelZ1ho Chss.
ber Of Deputies Diselvsd.

Rome. Dec. 6-The cabinet, this morn
ing. formally rendered It's resignation to
King Humbert. who reserved his decision,
1t is expected that the Marquis Di Ru-
DIM. the present premier, will be entrust-
ed with the task of reforming the min
istry.,
At the meeting of the Chamber of Dep
uties. today. the premier. the Marquis Di
Rudni. announced the resignation of the
cabinet and the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
TALKING" IN BOHEMIA.
czechs Will Agree 10 Division But the Ger
mans Are Opposed.

Vienna. Dec. g. The Neue Freie
Press says the negotiations of the Aus
trian premier, Baron Won Gautsch Won
Frankenthurn, with the various par
ties, are progressing towards an ar
rangement on the language question.
The young Czechs, it appears, are will
ling to agree to division of Bohemia
into three language territories, Csech.
German and mixed. To this the Ger
mans are opposed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
SLIGHTLY IMPROVED.
Mother Mckinley Takes Nourishment for Firs'
Time in Four Days.

Canton. Dec. 6.-As a result of an exam
ination made by Dr. Phillips, it was an
nounced at 1890 that Mrs. Mckinley was
slightly improved. She took some nour-
ishment, today, the first for four days.
The statement is authorized by the doctor
that the case has taken such a turn that
she may survive the day or even until to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
WaShinQtpn forecast.

Washington. Dec. 6.-For Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont: Fair:
followed by local snow in the interior,
Tuesday evening; warmer; winds
shifting to the southeasterly.
Fer Massachusetts. Rhode Island and
Connecticut: Fair in the morning !;
followed by cloudy and threatening
weather; warmer; winds shifting to
southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
$4,000 Fire at Allegheny. Pa.

Pittsburg. Pa, Dec. 5.-The ware
house of julius DeLong & Co.. hair-felt
and carpet lining manufacturers on
Concord street, Allegheny, was destroy
ed by fire, today. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000; insured. The origin
Of the fire is a mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
A PENSION REFUSED.
He Doesn't Deserve II and Is Honest Enough
to Say So.

Vincennes. Ind. Dec. 6.-Rev. L. j.
Keith of this city, has written letter to
the commissioner of pensions at Wash
ington. absolutely refusing a pension
from the government. and has made full
restitution of all the money received by
him, amounting to $4a5.
Mr.. Keith was first lieutenant of Co. B,
5th Indiana Regiment. He served years
and 6 months in the Civil War and had a
good record.
In returning the money to the govern
ment he says the pension allowed him
was not we'll based.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
,EffEales AND saAakeY
will Next Fight At San Francisco Instead el
jefisries and Jackson.

San Francisco, Dec. 5.-The verbal
agreement between the manager for
Peter Jackson and Jim Jefferies for a
2O-round contest in this city, has been
declared off. In it's stead match has
been arranged between Jefferies and
Tom Sharkey to take place between
Dec. 80 and Jan. {, in Mechanics pavil-
ion,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
Insane Man Commits Suicide 1t Taunton.

Taunton, Mass, Dec 6.-Francis l.,
Brown of Chelsea, an inmate of the
insane asylum here. committed suicide.
today He was committed to the asy-
lum from the Chelsea court. last Satur-
day. Loss of property drove him in.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
0f II. G. BARKER.
II. G.. Barker.
WARMER-possiBLY LIGHT SNOW.

Boston, Dec. 6.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday: Pos
sibly light snow in the late afternoon;
slightly rising temperature; easterly
winds, shifting to southerly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
Lue,aert win Tale The s,aa1.

Chicago, Dec. 6.-Adolph Luetgert will
take the witness stand and tell his story
regarding the disappearance of his wife.
Attorney Harmon for the defence, has
decided on this course.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
Insane Patient E.cspe.. ].

Providence. r. l., Dec. 5.-James A.
Adams. 80 years old, an inmate of the
state insane asylum at Cranston, es-
capped, at 6 o'clock this evening. He
was dressed in the gray asylum uni
form.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
Goldsisin's Letter Of Acceptance.

Boston, Dec. 5.-David Goldstein. the
Socialist labor candidate for mayor.
has issued his letter Of acceptance. 1t
is quite lengthy and devotes much at
tention to the idea of cooperative
commonwealth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
Rudini wants Time 10 Reflect.

Rome. Dec. 6.-King Humbert has en-
trusted the Marquis di Rudini with the
task of constructing n new cabinet. and
the marquis asks time to reflect
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug
eists refund the money II it falls to cure. 2,c
The genuine has L. B. Q. ON each tablet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
BORROW MONEY

Where you can pay it back in INSTALL
ments and reduce interest with each pay
ment: IS to $500 on Household Furniture,
Pianos, Bicycles, Live Stock, Watches
and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY,
Opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
FUNERAL OF G. r. BLODGETT
Held at Schenectady, N. Y.-Remains to b
Taken to Bucksport, Me.

Schenectady, NJ Y, Dec. 6.-The
funeral of George II. Blodgett, who was
shot by a burglar, Friday morning
was held here, this afternoon.
The services, which were private
were conducted by the Rev DR.. Ray
mond, president of the Union coiiese'
assisted by the Rev. John Pendleton'
D. d.
The body of Mr.. Blodgett Will remain
in This citv. tonight. and will be taken
TO Bucksport, Me-. for intermeht' 'o-
morrow. .u,,
Resides the members of the FANNY,
q committee of prominent oinciais oi
the General Electric Co. Will De III TIE
funeral party, tomorrow
Rut five car loads of Christmas trees
will he shipped from Waldoboro thls
season There were 1S cars last year
and some wears there have been as
MANY as 90 cars from that STATION
alone. Trees are getting scarce IN 'na
vicinity and there is less money III 'ne
business than when it first began. l..
n Chonman has paid out betweeI.
$4,000 and $1,000 for trees ana iaoor nele
the mast few years. E. X. Chapla
and !. G. Piper have also snippeu ias a1a,.
-, harc of christmas trees TO tne I've"
,vor,, n,.rket. This business alone mas
brought in many thousands -
to the people around tne
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
50 PER CENT SAVED ON
TEA AND COFFEE.

., rave cd pound can Java and Mocha Coffee
a,y' oss as good as sold anywhere for soc.
an" rnu aoc. -fb.. either whole or ground,
=: lbs. choice 6Oc. tea. 81: 3 lbs. fine 75c.
pss pasi Formosa, Oolong. Japan, English
n,.s neakIast, mixed, or Ceylon Tea. All
al GOODS are warranted. Agents want
CENTRAL TEA CO.,
"trai st., Boston. Mass.
or s-Express paid on all orders of s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07

= D.ss are the favorits family
(1OOO $ Fl1lo cathartic. Price 25c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

you not only want dainty feast but a
plentiful one We shall have MAINE and
VERMONT TURKEYS with other "FIX-
ms" Including Boston Market CELERY,
LETTUCE, RADISHES, Wellman's s
CRANBERRIES, Jamaica ORANGES,
Malaga GRAPES, New FIGS. Dehesa
RA1SINS, New HONEY, Choice con-
FECTIONERY and everything which
may be desired for the occasion. All of
the best quality.
Try our Rival Java Coffee; it is superior
to all others.
HILL h LOCKE.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-07
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

CONTINUED on page z
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23
Oldest Woman on Earth.

Mrs Anne Armstrong, who was born at Fermanagh, Ireland, in 178l, is 116 years of age and probably the oldest woman in the world. She was married 101 years ago, but has been a widow for 80 years. Sbe lives in little matched house, just outside of Miltown Malbay. in Ireland, all alone. Mrs Armstrong is still able to. walk and to care for herself and her little cottage by the aid which her kindly neighbors give her She is thin and slightly deaf, but her sight is good and her memory is clear. At or o'clock each afternoon her day is finished, and she locks her cottage door and retires for the night. Utica Saturday Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23
A Remarka bie Birth.

It is reported that Mrs Joseph l. Dowd of Lee. Mass, gave birth on Dec. IT, to baby boy which had two heads, two pairs of shoulders, two arms, and a stub of an arm between the necks, two backbones terminating at the base of the spine. one pair of lungs and weighed IA pounds. The mother is under five feet tall and weighs only al out JOG pounds. Both parents are of old Yankee blood. The child was born alive, but died in few minutes, probably from injuries that were unavoidable. A Pitts field medical man offered Sl .OOO for the body, but his offer was refused by the parents,
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23
BURGLARS!

They Enter the Store of Jackson & man Four are Captured by Mir Rood
 with His Revolver.
 Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock five thieves entered the store of Jackson < Eggleston through window on the east si1e of the shoe room Martin Rood. tho clerk who sleeps in the store, was awakened from his slumbers by | hearing the burglars at work on the stock of shoes. Martin quickly arose. i and, although there was no light in the store, he aimed his revolver toward the direction from which sounds proceeded, and he commenced iiring. Two of the burglars went down, one shot in the leg ami the other in the back; the other one escaping through the window in his stocking feet. The third shot cannot be found and perhaps the fleeing burg lar carried away bullet in his body as a souvenir of his visit. The wounded men were not seriously hurt. Martin then lighsed lamp and corralled his remaining four burglars in the office where he kept them covered until help arrived in the persons of Walter War ner and Michael Joyce. Jr., who had heard the shooting. They went for Sheriff Van Deusen who came and plac- ed three of the robbers in the lock up; the one shot in the leg needed medical attendance and was taken to Van Deu- sens house where Dr Lee extracted the bullet
 The prisoners give testimony that Mir Rood is nervy watchman and did not show a sign of fear when dealing with the five of them.
 Three of the prisoners were given hearing in the afternoon before Justice Roberts, who bound them over to the superior court, and they will be taken to Litchfield jail to-day.
 The three prisoners gave their names as Thomas Martin alias "Whitey" 24. Percy St. Clair 22. James McGraw 25. John O. Davis, the man at Van Deu- sens, will be given hearing as soon as he is able to appear in court. The gang were of the tramp order of thieves and were not professional burg lars. The three plead guilty" when given their preliminary hearing. The prosecution was conducted by Lawyer Howard Landon of Salisbury. Sheriff Reed of Falls Village assisted Van Deu- sen at the hearing and in taking the prisoners to Litohfeld.
 A person answering the description of the burglar who escaped was seen early in the morning walking north on the | railroad track near Sheffield.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23
CHURCH STATISTICS.
Town of North Canaan, Conn.

 The Connecticut Bible Society, through it's agent, Mir s. ". Raymond, has just completed canvass of the town of North Canaan. Mir Raymond gave a report of his work at the union meeting in the Methodist church last Sunday even ng; also at East Canaan on day morning.
 The report, as given below, embraces complete census Of the town; also the religious statistics. denominational preferences. nationalities, number of church members, number attending and not attending church, number of children between the ages of and 16 and other facts of interest.
 The visitor has conducted number of Evangelistic meetings in the homes and school houses and has addressed the congregations in the churches on several occasions; has conversed with many persons on religions subjects, offered prayer in many homes, aud supplied all destitute families with the Bible. A number of persons who have been careless and indifferent have been led to renew their vows. and several others have been induced to undertake Ohristain life. Pastors and people unite in testifying to their appreciation of the work and it's results
 The Connecticut Bible society was organized in 1909. Its work is wholly undenominational in character. It undertakes to do general Evangelistic work iu connection with Bible distribu- tion in the state of Connecticut, and invites the prayers and financial sup- port of all christian people.
 Just now the society is in great need of funds to pay it's workers and it makes an earnest appeal to christians of all denominations to aid in continuing and extending its work to other fields that are white for the harvest. Money may be sent to the treasurer of the society, MT Chandler E. Miller, Bat- ford, Conn. Following is the statstical report.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23
POINT FRS.

Read Catlin's new adv.
 Read notice of meeting of North Ca- naan Board of Relief.
 You can save dollars by reading and needing A. W. Parsons advertisement
 Read what Thomas Abbe's adv. says about Ohio mortgages as an investment
 Great slaughter of prices to-day and tomorrow at E. P. Hunt X Co.'S See new adv.
 The Report of the Condition of the National Iron Bank is published today Read it.
 New store, new goods, and new ad. vertisement-that's what's the matter with R. M. Sawyer.
 Samael A Eddy & Co.'s new adver. tisement contains valuable information for investors, officials, executors and others. Read it.
 Fassett & Pulver's Christmas stock must be closed out tomorrow. Don't fail to read their new adv and also mo- tice other bargains they offer.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23

James Graney's house has been painted light green with red and white trimmings.
 Irving Roberts and family have moved to Salisbury where MT Roberts has secured employment in the Cycle Supply shop.
 The stores in this village will close on Christmas day Saturday. at 10 o'clock a. m., for tho day. They will not be open in the evening.
 Mrs Smith has nearly recovered from her injuries received some weeks ago by falling down staircase of 24 steps st the residence of her son-in-law, Robert Little.
 The town of Salisbury should con- struct several sluices in the highway leading through Weatogue One IS badly needed at the foot of Russell's hill; and two, lone north and one south) near J. s. Adams residence.
 Last Friday the exterior of Michael Goggins' barn in Weatogue was decora- ted with forty coon skins, all of which were captured this fall and winter. Two were captured the previous night near Lake Wangum. The skins have been purchased by a furrier.
 On Tuesday or Wednesday of next week the time expires in which to re ceive bids for rock and earth excava- tions at the Bennett Hill crossing in this town. Don't get left Read the selectmen's notice to contractors, and then hurry up with your bids.
 While at the State Normal School at Willimantic Miss Grace Roraback will qualify herself for the teacher 8 certificate by teaching in one of the schools of the city, under the supervis- ion of the authorities of the Normal school. and will probably remain until June next.
 The Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity of Connecticut has granted Housatonic Lodge No. 6l. F. & A. M. a special dispensation to hold their an nual meeting for election of officers on Wednesday evening Dec 29 Every member of the lodge is earnestly re- quested to be present on that occasion
 The schools in District No. 3 closed on Friday for two weeks vacation. the next term beginning on the first Mon- day in January. In the Mrs Roots room the usual public exercises were he d and favors, consisting of toys, etc. were distributed to the children. About 35 of the parents or relatives of the pu- pills were present.
 The union of G. A. R. Posts, which includes the Posts at Canaan, Lake vile, Sharon. Millerton, Sheffield and Great Burlington, will hold their next annual re union, which Is always held on Washington's birthday, Feb %, with the Sharon Post at Cornwall Bridge on that day, Feb. 22, 1893. The department commander. of the state of Connes sicut and his staff will be pres ent at that time and place, the comman- der thus modifying his previously formed plan to gather the Litchfield county G. A. R. Posts at Winsted or Torrington on Feb. 22, as he had pro- posed to do bef2re he learned of the ex- istence of the above mentioned union of Posts and their annual meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-23
Death of James Finch.

James Finch died at his home in Mil. lerton, N. r., Saturday morning at one o'clock. The cause of his 1eath was a stroke of paralysis sustained about three weeks before. Mir Finch was one of the leading merchants of Millertou and had been in business there for about 30 years. He was 70 years of age. He was ono of the prominent men of the place and highly respected. He was never married. The funeral was held yesterday.