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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
SCARLET fever
Puts Town Of Athens Under
Strict Quarantine Law.
Board Of Health Closes Schools,
and fotbids Public Nee tings.
Visitors Are Leaving Town and Business Re-
ceives Severe Setback.

Athens, Jan. 14.-(SpecaD. Scarlet
FEVER is on the rampage and the local
board of health is at work. though some
what tardy, taking precautions to check
the advance of the disease. Several DAYS
ago religious quarterly meeting was
held on Stickney hill. and it is believed
that the infection was brought to that
vicinity by some of the members. Any
way, the younger members of the fam-
lies Of James Poland and Hiram Brown
have become affected. and to make things
worse. one OF the girls went to a recep-
ton the night before she showed indica-
tons of having taken the infection. AS
the reception which the young lady at
tended was largely attended. it is feared
tnat she may have communicated the
ulSeaSe to a large number of Others so
that now excitement and wonder abounds
here.
The board of health has closed all the
schools. ordered all public halls to remain
closed notified the churches that no ser
vices Will be allowed next Sunday and
forbidden the assembling of parties for
any purpose or upon any occasion what
ever Wesserunsett Lodge of Odd Eel
lows had planned for the celebration. to-
morrow. of the 18th anniversary of the
institution of the lodge in this town, but
the board of health's order is imperative
and the anniversary exercises have been
postponed until such Il time as the hea,ti,
officers say that such exercises may be
held.
Several people who were visiting in
town have hurried out of town to avoid
being placed in the general quarantine
which it is believed will be the next step
of the health officers. For the past two,
days very little business has been iran
sacted, on account of the scare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from North, East
South and West.

The contents of the burned Meyer &;
Strauch warehouses at Bremen. consist
ed mostly of tobacco. Loss, 100000
marks tStJ0OC0).
are 200. 100000 bushels in England. 20o0o.o0o
in Germany. the same in Italy, 120O0, 900
in Spain and Portugal.
Mayor Swift of Chicago, has reconsid-
cred his determination to sign the anti
theatre-hat ordinance and will send it
back to the council with suggested re-
visions. holding that in its present form
it is too sweeping.
Jake Gaudaur has accepted the chal-
lenge of Edward Hanlan to row any man
in the world, and has made a deposit of
500 forfeit. He stipulates that the race
shall be for ut least $4,000 and roWed in
either England or Canada.
The tragic death is recorded of Miss
Ellen Beach Yaw at Binghampton, n.
u, Sunday She was singing before an
audience, and, in reaching the high
notes for which her voice was famous,
the jugular vein in her throat burst
and she bled to death ON the stage be-
fare her hearers. Miss Yaw was able
to reach the highest note Of any can
tatrice in the world, which was due
to peculiar formation of her throat.
In straiDing to reach this note muscles
in her throat were pressed against the
Jugular vein and injured this by abra-
sion until the membrane was Worn
through. causing hemorrhage. She
had been warned by the vocal masters
that the result would be SO if she per-
sisted in singing so high. but the warn
ing was not needed Miss Yaw was
born in Boston. Erie county, N. Y, and
was about 80 years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
HIS BRAIN TURNED.
Capt. McGrifin, Who Fought Gallant
" 10 Chinese-Japanese War,
Goes Violently Insane at New York.. The Re-
suit Of His Wounds.

New. York, jan. H.-Captain Philo
McGrf1in a former officer of the United
States navy ara afterward of the
Chinese Imperial navy, who fought the
flagship Chen Yuen against the COM
bined attack of the entire Japanese fleet
in the memorable battle of the Yalu
river. Sept. Il, 1894. was recently taken
from a lodging house here to thu post
graduate hospital. violently insane.
He had been stopping at the lodging
house for four months. Much of his
time was spent in reading and writing,
and it is said he was preparing an ex-
haustive review of the Chino-Japanese
war. A few days ago. his rawlings be-
came SO violent that the police was
summoned but the captain stood at the
head of the stairs with a revolver in
each hand and threa tened to shoot the
first man that approached.
John McGifffn, the captains brother
arrived in haste from Little Washing
ton, Penn, and induced the ravins
man to go to the hospital. Captain
McGiffin must he Gained thoroughly
before DR.. Hammond operates on his
brain. This operation will probably
not take place for several days yet.
The Wrecking of this brilliant naval
officers intellect is said to be the direct
result of the terrific strain to which he
was subjected during the battle of the
Xalu river. He was dangerously
wounded during the engagement. Both
his ear drums were ruptured, his eyes
effected and his head and body filled
with splnterS of woodwork and steel
Dr. Hammond thinks a splinter OF
some extraneous matter is impingine
upon Captain McGifIins brain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Judiciary.

BY Mr.. Savage ofAndroscoggin-Pe
ton of George NJ. Coombs for compen-
sation for services for preparing plans
and specifications of the Eastern Maine
insane hospital. Accompanied by or
der. passed under orders.
BY Mr.. Savage of Androscoggin-
Bill an act to incorporate the Liver
more Falls Water Company.
BY Mr.. Savage of Androscoggin-Bil
an act to ratify and make valid the do
ings of the First Baptist Society of
New Gloucester and to authorize the
sale of it's meeting house and lot.
Br. Mr.. Chamberlain of LincOln-An
act to amend the private and special
laws Of 1893 relating to the Water Com
pany.
BY Mr.. Savage of Androscogsin-Bill
an act relating to bonds of trustees and
guardians.
BY Mr.. Drummond of Cumberland
Bill an act filling vacancies in the
board of directors OF She Maine general
hospital
ALSO petition of Fred E. Richards and
others of the city of Portland for legis-
lation relating to the Portland Eleva-
tor Company.
BY Mr.. Savage of Androscoggin-B
an act to fix the term of the police Of
ficers of the city of Auburn.
Also petition of the city of Auburn
for act fixing the terms of police Off
GERS. with accompanying bill.
BY Mr.. Weeks of Penobscot-Bill an
act to legaliZe the lease of the Old
Town Street Railway Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
BATHS BAD CHlNAMEN
Held for Grand Jury for Assault on Sheriff
John Ba!iou

Bath. Jan. 14.--Sam Lee Joe Fon and
Joe Yin appeared before the municipal
court. this morning, on charge of as
saulting Sheriff Ballou with intent to KILL
The three Cinnamon having pleaded not
guilty. Wednesday. the testimony for the
State opened the hearing. Ballou told
his story, in which he said he was at
tackled in the laundry by the three China
men, one of whom had previously locked
the door. making him a prisoner. They
then thrashed him about the floor, tear
ing his clothing and bruising him.
William Perkins and John Clements
who came to Ballou'S aid told their story
in part corroborating that of Ballou, as
far as what they saw
The respondents waived examination.
Judge Fogg said there was probable
cause 10 hold the three respondents for
the grand jury. and he ordered them held
in the sum of $3.50 each for the April
term of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
weather Condition and General Forecast.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE barometer
gions and northern portions of New Eng
land and New York. and has fallen slow
ly on the Atlantic coast south of New
England and rapidly in the extreme
Northwest. The barometer is lowest
north of Montana; low over southern
California, and high north of Lake Su-
perior.
1t is slightly warmer over the Atlantic
coast districts and north of Dakota, and
colder in the Southwest. The weather
continues generally cloudy east of the
the middle Atlantic states, westward to
the Central valleys and showers in the
Southern states.
The indications are that the weather
will continue cloudy with showers in the
Southern states. and local SHOWS followed
by clearing weather are indicated for the
states of the Ohio valley and the middle
Atlantic coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Martin Cone Il well-known Calais lily
eryman. was thrown from sieiSh.
Thursday striking on his head and being
severely cut. The doctors have hopes or
his recovery.
DIR. Arthur S. Chilcott's right hand was
so severely injured, about IL A. NJ
Thursday. at Bangor, by the explosion % !,
il vulcanizing apparatus. that II Is lea l,s.o
he will lose the hand Ills lace was ''i'o
considerably burned.
A sad accident occurred at North
Haven. Monday Mrs. Lillian Gills
and son were driving when the horse
became frightened on the approach OF
,nother horse. The animal ran throw
ING Mrs. ellis and the boy out. The
lady met with a very serious hur'
breaking both legs one in two places.
The boy was unhurt.
Assistant Adiutant S. l.. Miller OF
waldoboro, was in Lewiston. Wedhes-
day making arrangements Tor the en-
o.mnuent of Names Grand Army OF
the Republic, which will convene, there
an April 81 and 16. Hotel ATWOOD VIII
he the headquarters during the two
aavs, session and 40 rooms nave oeeil
secured there. Commander carver anu
staff will be uuartered there. CITY haii'
I.ewiston. will be the place OF the con .
vention and the beautiful building VIII
no covered with Old Glory during the
stav of the veterans. A general ofoer
viii he issued in a few days concern
49,, tho details of the encampment'
From present indications there VIII De
- $40 veterans in Lewiston at the
encampment, and with their wives ana
ah;I5,en will swell the number or visi-
tors to probably 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
A BROKEN RAIL.
Undoubtedly Cause Of Accident. on Grand
Trunk. Near Lewiston.

missioners held an Investigation. TO-DAY
on the Grand Trunk accident near Lewis
ton. Dec. 81. Many witnesses We're eX-
amined. among them several passengers
who were on the tram at the time. also
officers of the road. the engineer and fire
man. The testimony of the officials was
that the accident was due to Il broken
rail. Il flaw in which could not have been
detected.
No decision was reached. but it is
thought that the commissioners will rem
der "a decision that the broken rail caused
the accident and that the road cannot DC
blamed for the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
.BLUNDER OR WHAT /?
Steamer Delaware Seized by
Dispatch Boat Dolphin.
Evidently Thought to Be fiIibuster--
Left Free at Jacksonville.
Owners and Agents Indignant at Action Of the
Naval Officers.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 1.-THE
steamship Delaware, of the Clyde
Steamship Co.'S Boston, Wilmington.
Charleston and Jacksonville line. came
into port. this morning, having ON
board Lieut.. Sutherland, of the United
States dispatch boat Dolphin. The
presence of the lieutenant on board
the steamer is accounted for by the
fact that she was taken for a filibus-
ter when she appeared off the bar.
All grew out of the lighting of a
match and. the officers on the govern
ment vessel, ever on the alert to catch
any filibuster along the Florida coast,
flashed her search lights over the
waters to learn the meaning of the
little flame. The light settled on a
small row boat in which was seated
a pilot awaiting the arrival of the Del
aware to bring her in over the bar.
The appearance of the man in a small
row boat at so early an hour, excited
the suspicious Of the officers on board
the Dolphin, and the boat and man
were kept under close surveillance.
When the Delaware hove in sight be-
fore daylight and the pilot boarded
her, the circumstances were regarded
with even more suspicion. Lieut.. Suth-
erland boarded the Delaware and came
on into port with ner.
Upon arriving here he visited the
offices of United States Attorney
Clark. but the nature of his visit could
not be learned. 1t is presumed that he
was satisfied that the Delaware was
not a filibuster. and he returned to the
Dolphin, about noon. going down on
the revenue cutter Colfax.
Lieut.. Sutherland said the Dolphin
would await the arrival Of the cruiser
Newark before coming into port. she
being subject to the orders of Capt.
Nelson of the cruiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
NEWS TO BOSTON AGENTS.
Had No knowledge Of Her Being Engaged In
Filibustering.

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE steamship Della
ware Of the Clyde Line, reported fired on
and seized at the mouth of the st.
Johns river on suspicion OF being en-
gagged in an filibustering expedition,
left Boston, Friday afternoon, for
Charleston and Jacksonville. She sailed
from Charleston. Wednesday, and that
fact was the last heard of her by the
Boston agents until informed Of the al
legged seizure. Local officials of the
company say the report that the Della
ware was on a filibustering expedition
is news to them. and they place no
credence in the report.
The Delaware came to Boston, Jan.
8. from New York. light, In charge Of
Captain Rockwell. the port captain of
the Clyde Line at New York. She was
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
MRS. LUMB WINS.
Jury Gives Her Verdict. EntiiIing Her to Large
Share Of Bryant Estate.

Saco. Jan. 14.-Judge Whitehouse. this
morning, charged the jury which for four
days has been sitting on the case of Sa-
rah j. Lumb. who claims to be niece and
heir of the semi millionaire. Luther Bry-
ant, and who brings suit to recover a
share of his estate. The jury retired at
1915.
At 2.25, the jury. after being out four
hours reported a verdict for Mrs. Lumb.
the plaintiff which entities her to one
twelfth of the entire Bryant estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
THE OWNERS Ixp exAs1y.
Say Delaware is No Filibus'sr and the Seizure
is an Outrage.

New York, Jan. 14.-William p. Clyde.
head of the clyde Steamship Co..
which owns the steamer Delaware, re-
ported fired upon and seized by United
States dispatch boat Dolphin. early
this morning, off the st. Johns bar
near Jacksonville. Fla, was indignant
when informed of the report.
1T is absolutely Ridiculous" he de-
ciared, TO even suspect the Delaware
Of being flibuster. State it emphat-
ically that she had no munitions of
war aboard. / cannot credit the report
of her seizure by the Dolphin. We
have received no word of such a pro-
ceeding from our Jacksonville agents,
but if the Dolphin has taken such ac-
ton it must have been for amuse-
ment's sake. You may rest assured
that none of our vessels is engaged in
unlawful trade. The boat was making
a regular trip from Boston to Jackson
vile and carried a general cargo"
The manifest of the Delaware was
shown to the reporter and it testified
that the vessel had on board a mis-
cellaneous cargo of meats, fruits pota-
toes. shoes. leather, etc. She had no
passengers and was manned by a
crew of %. The Delaware has been
employed in the Clyde's West Indies
service, up to a few weeks ago, when
she was transferred to the new branch
line established between Boston.
Charleston and Jacksonville and
known as the Clyde. New England and
Southern Line, which services We're
inaugurated, Dec 10.
The Delaware was due at St. Johns
bar, at midnight yesterday. and was
expected to arrive in Jacksonville, this
morning.
Captain" Kemp, who is mentioned
in the Jacksonville story was seen go
ing cut to the steamship in a launch,
is one of the Clyde Lines regular pilots
stationed in that city and it is his duty
when steamship of the company ar
rives at the bar to go out to her in
launch and pilot her into port.
Some of the Clyde officials say that
il the Dolphin fired on the Delaware,
the action was entirely unwarranted
and a grievous error for which they
will hold the government to q strict ac-
countability.
The Delaware has never been sus-
pected of being filibusterer and the
action of the Dolphin is unaccounted
for in shipping circles here. 1t is the
general belief that the commander of
the Dolphin had mistaken her for some
other vessel for which he was looking
or else false information had been
given him concerning the true mission
of the vessel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
others

Anxiously watch declining health OF
their daughters. So many are cut off
by consumption in early years that
there is real cause for anxiety. In
the early stages. when not beyond
the reach of medicine, Hoods Sarsa
parilla will restore the quality am
quantity of the blood and thus give
good health. Read the following letter:
at is but just TO write about m,
daughter Cora, aged 10. She was COM
pletely run down, declining, had that tired
feeling, and friends said she would not
live over three months. She had bad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
slxrY.eIsaTA SESSION.
SENATE.

Thursday, Jan. IA, 1897.
Senate met according to adjournment
and was called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Newbert Of Au-
gusta.
Journal read and approved.
Papers from the House passed in
concurrence.
A communication was received from
the secretary of State, transmitting the
report of the insurance commissioner.
AI&lI6as referred to the committee on
n1eantile affairs and insurance.
I Ills, petitions. etc. presented and re-
faffed:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Sympathy for Cuba.

Albany, n. Y. Jan. 1i.-In the Assem-
bly,, today. Il resolution was offered by
Mr.. Witter. asking the House to express
to the United States Senate its sympathy
with Cuba in the conflict with Spain. and
request ii to recognize the belligcrency
of the former. The resolution was made
the special order for Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

Washinaton Forecast.

Washington Jan. 14.@fsprecast for Fri
day: New England, generally fair: pos
sibly preceded by light SHOWS in the early
morning on the southern and southeast
coasts; northeast winds; colder in the
northern portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any good.
happened to read about Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and had her give it trial. From the
very first dose she began to get better.
After taking a few bottles she was COM
pletely cured and her health has been the
best ever since.' MRS. ADDIE PECK,
II Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
81 will say that my mother has not
stated nv case in as strong words as /
would have done. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has truly cured me and l am now well.''
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Legal Affairs.

BY Mr. Clason of Kennebec-Bill an
act to provide for the better protection
OF public records.
BY Mr.. Parsons of Piscataquis-Bill
an act to incorporate the Guilford and
Sangerville Water Company.
BY Mr.. Walls of Knox-Bill an act
relating to the Vinal Haven Water
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15

The Waldo supreme court at Belfast,
Thursday. Judge Emery, adjourned af-
ter a session of six working days. There
were no criminal trials and the term
was the shortest for may years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Confessional Notes.

The army appropriation bill for the
year ending June 80. 1895 was reported to
the Senate. Thursday. from the appropri-
atoms committee. practically as passed
by the House. the amount carried being
increased by $4,000 to 500. 129, 344.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
HIGHEST CASH
prices paid for
RAW FURS.
Price list sent on application
\
H. G. BARKER,
Corner Hat & Fur Store,
GARDINER, MAINE,
FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, Jan. 1i.-Local forecast for
Friday: Partly cloudy: fair weather.
light north to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
aine Pensions.

Washington. Jan. 14.-These pensions
We're. today. awarded to Maine residents:
Original David r. Rice. Bangor. ORR
ginal widows, Margaret Macarthur, Lit
Teton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Financial Affairs.

BY Mr.. Drummond of Cumberland
Resolve in favor of the Maine general
hospital, with accompanying state
meAt of facts.
BY Mr.. Drummond of Cumberland
Petition of James Augustine Healey for
aid for st. Elizabeth Roman Catholic
Orphan ASYLUM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-15
Railroads. TeIesraphs and Expresses.

Railroads. IeIegraphs and Expresses.
BY Mr.. Billings of Waldo-Bill an act
additional to and amendatory of an act
entitled an act to incorporate the Maine
Telephone Company.
BY Mr.. Walls of Knox--An act to
amend chapter POI of the Private and
Vinal Haven Telegraph and Telephone
Company.
BY Mr.. Stearns of Aroostook-Bill an
act relating to branch railroad track
in Ashland and Sheridan.
BY Mr.. Merrill of Somerset-Petition
of V. r. Tuttle, president and So others
for extension of charter of Waldo &
Somerset Railway Co.
inland Fisheries and Game.
BY Mr.. Roberts of DISQUALIFICATION
of j.. +. Bicknell and others of the town
Of Norway against making any change
in close time for moose, caribou and
deer.
BY Mr.. Wyman of Washington-Peti-
ton of William Thompson and others
praying that certain islands may be
set off from the town of Jonesport and
annexed to the town of Rogue Bluff.
Pensions.
BY Mr.. Poor of DISQUALIFICATION of f.
T.. Bedell and others of the town of
Andover to pension soldiers of the
Aroostook war.
BY Mr. Morrill, of Cumberland-Re-
solve'i in favor of State pensions.
Androscoggin County Delegation.
By Mr.. Savage of Androscoggin-Bil
an act to authorize the county of An
droscoggin to make loan and issue
bonds therefor.
Kennebec County Delegation.
BY Mr.. Clason of Kennebec-Petition
of Hon. P. o. Vickery and Thomas
Leigh, Esq, and 81 others of Augusta
praying for appropriations sufficient to
operate Monmouth fish hatchery and
feeding station and to pay for two
wardens in Kennebec county for the
years 1897 and 1898.
Petition of oscar Holway and &c
others of Augusta for the same.
BY Mr.. Reynolds of Kennebec-Peti-
y.
of Augusta, for the same.
Alison petition of John f. Hill and "a
others for the same; also. petition of
Edwin c. Burleigh and II others of
Augusta, for the same; also, petition of
Hon. J. Manchester Haynes and so
others of Augusta, for the same.
Orders.
Mr. Savage of Androscoggin, pre-
scented petition of George M. Coombs
for compensation for services in pre-
pairing plans and specifications of the
Eastern Maine insane hospital. which
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee, and upon his motion the accom-
panying order was given a passage:
Ordered. That the committee on
judiciary to which was referred the
Continued On gage %
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