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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
IN THE HOUSE.
Presidential Vote Reported b Hsuss District
d Columbia Bills.

Washington. Feb. S--A premonition of
the approaching count Of the electoral
vote. Wednesday, was given In the House,
today. when the Speaker laid before the
House copies of the returns of the recent
Presidential election by states, showing
the votes for the several candidates for
electors. By unanimous Consent they
were permitted to lie on the Speakers
table. Terry asked Il there vas reports
from all states. and Speaker Reed replied
that he believed there was; that under
the law one copy was sent to the Presi-
dent, one to the Senate. and one to the
Speaker of the House. $3.50
Talbert endeavored to get before the
House the concurrent resolution of the
Legislature of his state favoring Cuban
recognition, but objection was made to
its reading and to printing II in the Rec
ord. The resolution was referred to the
committee on foreign affairs.
The House considered bills affecting the
District of Columbia. Danford interrupt
ed proceedings to present the second
agreement of the conferees on the immi-
grafton BILL which was ordered printed.
He gave notice that he would call 1t up
for action. tomorrow. Nine District OF
Columbia bills were disposed of. The
House then adjourned.
Just before the adjournment. the
Speaker appointed Gr0svenor and Rich
ardson tellers on the part of the House
to count the electoral vote.
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BEHIND closeosDooss.
Senate Thinks Trsab Tee lmpeeiaat b -.
bate IN Opsa essslea.

Washington. Feb. Sin executive ses-
sion, Monday, the Senate discussed Hjlls
motion to publicly debate the arbtf4pce
treaty with Great Britain. Lodge aaid
that as far as his personal interest4 we're
concerned, he would favor an Open -
sion. as It would enable him to sh0U ~
constituents and the country just what
he desired with respect to this treaty:
but when he considered the subject from
the standpoint of what was best for the
country. he saw very clearly that
closed session was not only desirable but
imperative. Open doors meant an end
less debate: what he wanted was action.
He did not wish to see this treaty de-
bated to death. As amended ana report.
ed to the Senate. he favored It and desired
that such a course might be pursued ~
would lead to its ratification BY the SEN
ate.
Senator Stewart of Navada. made 2
vigorous speech in favor Of an open 1es-
sion. The inference drawn from his re-
marks was that he desired such q session
for the reason II would be c0ndnclve 70
the defeat OF the treaty, Mr.. sherman
made final appeal to the senat0re not
to open the doors on such an important
matter as was now before the Senate.
The vote was taken and resulted In an
overwhelming majority against. ptbikc DE-
bate. The votes cast In favor 81 the open
session were: Messrs. Brown. Utah:
Hill. New York.; Lindsay. Kentucky:
Pier, Kansas; Roach, North Dakota;
Stewart, Nevada; Tillman, South Caro-
lima: and Teller. Colorado. The c0nsi0-
Grafton of the treaty on its merits was
then begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
CONTINUED from page ~

a wharf into the tide waters OF Casco
bay and bridge over tide waters In the
town of Harpswell.
An act to provide for the better protec-
lf Resolve 81 psG IN favor Of st. Elizabeth
man Catholic Orphan Asylum OF Fort
land.
An act to amend chapter, 2o7. Private
and Special Laws of 1895, relating to the
Vinal Haven Telephone and Telegraph
An act concerning the Portland and
Rumford Falls Railway and Rumford
Fails and Buckfeld Railroad Company.
An act to authorize the Maine Certral
Railroad Company its successors and
assigns, to construct and maintain a
wharf and boat house In Lake Mariana
throp.
hospital.
Revised Statutes. relating to railroads.
An act to provide In part for the ex-
penditures of government.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
On motion by Mr.. wyman of Washing
ton, the report of the commissioners to
investigate and revise and simplify the
laws relating to sea and shore fisheries
was taken from the table and referred to
the committee on shore fisheries.
On motion by the following senator's,
the several petitions praying for a reduc.
ton of the tax on savings BANKS taOleu
pending reference. were taken from the
table and referred to the committee on
banks and banking.
BY Mr. EnScl of Penobscot-Petition OF
Geo. 3. Sawyer and others and J. W.
Butterfield and others.
BY Mir. Head of Standardization OF
Reuben Foster and others.
BY Mr.. Reynolds of Cumberland-Peti-
ton of BENZ. +. Sturgis, president, and
the trustees of Mechanics Savings Bank
of Auburn; and trustees or 10 other saw
ings institutions.
by Mr. Stearns of Aroostook-Petitions
of r. c. Hodgdon. ct ais, trustees Booth
bay Savings Bank; and trustees of six
other savings institutions.
BY Mr. Hargraves of York-Petition of
Edward p Burnham. ct ais.
ON motion by Mr. Savage OF Andres
coggin. the communication relative to be-
quest to Maine Insane hospital in will of
late Joseph Fl. Williams. was taken from
the table and referred to the committee
on insane hospital.
On motion by Mr.. Weeks of Penobscot,
the resolve in favor of Horace Nicola.
representative of the Penobscot tribe Of
Indians was taken from the table, read
twice and passed to be enGrossed.
On motion by Mr.. Merrill of Somerset.
the Senate adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
IN the SENATE.
The ceasldssatles d he Asbiisaiiea Jssaiy 10
Opsa Session Asiussd.

Washington. Feb. s.-The Senate rc-
fused to consider the arbitration treaty
In open session. Daniel. from the Judi
ciary committee. reported back to the
House the bill to constitute a new divf-
sion of the eastern judicial district OF
Texas, with a court to be held at Beau
mont. with the recommendation that It
to the contrary Notwithstanding. These
objections are to the effect that accord
ing to the statements of the judges and
lawyers the change. is unnecessary and
would interrupt judicial business The
bill was passed by the requisite two
thirds majority: Yeas, 81: nays. 1; (Caf-
fiery. DEM, of Louisiana.)
Tho Senate at p NJ. on motion OF
Sherman. proceeded to the consideration
of executive business. The Senate re-
manned in executive session until SIS r.
NJ, when It adjourned.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

A large number of the German news
papers in their comments on the
Cretan situation, declare that war be-
tween Greece and Turkey is almost in
evitable.
ing the doodle case in connection with the
United States senatorial fight at Seattle
wash. has dropped the matter. The com.
nittee decided that Senator Squire and
Representative Warner consulted votes
and the use of money, but there was no
evidence to show that money was paid.
The bill in the lower House of the
Nebraska Legislature providing for a
constitutional amendment giving
women the right of suffrage. was,
Monday. defeated, a motion to indefi-
nitely postpone being carried by vote
OF Sc to SO.
Owen Gildea, 80 years old. was buried,
Tuesday. in. the Immaculate Conception
cemetery at Lawrence, Mass. He died,
o% injuries IN hs ae ssgs q have Sssn
ceived In q scuftle In a stable at Wal
them. Gildeas cerebral vertebrae was
fractured, by shovel. in. the meagre
statement given out by his friends at
Lawrence. ~
A fire, Monday morning, damaged one
Of the wings of the House of Refuge on
RandalFs Island. New. York, to the ex-
teut VI eoWW w men the IRE broke out,
over 500 children OF both sexes, ranging
from to 20 years of age. were in the
building. Those located in the burned
wing. were removed to another portion Of
the building. The transfer was made
without excitement and no casualties oc-
CURED.
Thomas Sexton can't Parneliite) former
Y member Of the House of Commons for
the north division of Kerry, who resigned
his seat last year. has written letter de-
Ginning to re-enter Parliament. In tho
am still convinced that the Irish party
must have. better discipline before any
thing worth labOring for can be obtained
from the House of Commons. even for the
most palpable grievances of ireland.
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Does Not This Attract Yeu,

These. who are sick. suffering or out
ct health, are always anxiously seek
Ing chance to get well. To such this
is welcome news. You can consult
free, by letter. DR.. Greene, 81 Temple
Place. Boston. Mass. the most famous
and successful, physician in the cure
OF disease, whose swonderful cures
have made his fame Worldwide.
Write to him about your scase. He
will send his opinion, advice and fully
explain your disease free. Write to
him now-do not delay. Follow his
advice and be cured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Bath, 3; RocxLAHo, z.
Four Periods Necessary 10 Decide Game
winning Goal BY J. Moonsy.

Bath. Feb 9.-The game between Bath
and Rockiand. tonight. was fast and furi-
Gus. Every man played a great game.
nn mu ie the goal tending Of o!Ma,iev and
the all-around work OF the home team.
Murphy made great stops and bnt few
balls got by his defence. and the Bath
rushers kept the Rockland rush on the
defensive. The score was tie mt the
end of the third period. The fourth lasted
but % seconds. MONEYS winning shot
was n wonder, the drive being made from
the side of the rink. at an angle of about
10 degrees. The lineup:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
ORDERS OF THE DAY.

Mr. Noble of Lewiston: When | tabled
House bill -, an act to prevent the
throwing of slabs and other refuse into
the Aroostook river and its tributaries
lbove the mouth of Beaver brook. | had
some doubts as to the legal correctness
II the provisions of section 3, regarding
he penalties for committed under the
ict. | am satisfied that this section is
irawn in substantial compliance with
,ther laws protecting other rivers, and /
tesire to move that the bill be now taken
rom the table and that it take its rcgu-
ar course.
The motion was agreed to. The bill
vas then read twice and assigned for
wednesday.
On motion OF Mr.. Whelden of Portland,
House bill No. s, concerning the registra-
ion of guides was taken from the table.
md on further motion by the same gen.
ieman the bill was laid on the table to
20 printed.
On motion of Mr.. Aver of Vassalboro,
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Killed by Kitten,s Bite

Williamsport, Pa, Feb. 9.-Mrs. Sarah
Hooker of this city died yesterday
as result of a bite of a kitten some
months ago. She saw the kitten in the
yard and. on account of it's sickly con-
dltion. picked it up to carry it into the
house when it bit her on the index finger
of the left hand. Blood poisoning set
in and despite all efforts nothing awaited
to save the woman's life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 9.-Bull ant
Hollister OF the Harvard crew, who were
under the ban of the faculty for thei,
participation in the recent explosion OF
firearms at Harvard, will be allowed ia
row again, and all Harvard is rejoicing,
The matter came up at the meeting of
the administrative board of the faculty.
and was laid on the table, and, conse-
quently, Bull and HOLSTER will again
join the crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
MEDAL ron MANsEM.
Royal Geographical Society Recognized
ExplOrers Achievemenis

London, Feb. 9.-There was an impress.
sive scene at Royal Albert hall last even.
ing, when, amid the cheers of an audi.
euce Of about 1000 persons. the Prince
Of Wales presented Or. hansen. the
Norwegian explorer, with the special
medal OF the Royal Geographical So
Ciety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
CONSUMPTION

To THE EDITOR / have an absolute Cure for
CONSUMPTION and all Bronchial, Throat and
Lung Troubles, and all conditions of Wasting
ly hopeless cases have been bSyvaanenfly cured
SO procS-positive am of its,power to cure,
will send FREE to anyone afflicted, THREE
BOTTLES of my Newly Discovered Remedies
upon receipt of Express and Postofice address,
Always sincerely yours,
7. A. SLOCUM, NC, 1ss Peaf3 St., New York
When writing the Doctor. sention this paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

An act additional TO the act of 1865.
shapter 49, to establish a ferry across
penobscot river, between Ayers Falls
md Marsh Rips. as amended by the act
If 1880. chapter 22l.
Resolve for an appropriation for mark
.nS the position held by the Third Regi-
ment of Infantry, Maine Volunteers, on
he battlefield of Gettysburg.
Resolve making an appropriation to
cover deficiency for cattle killed on ac-
count of tuberculosis for the year 1886.
Resolve for an appropriation for mark
ing the position held by the Fourth
Regiment of Infantry. Maine Volunteers
on the battlefield of GettNSnlrg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

toLydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound. 1t acts at once upon the organ
affected, and the nerve centers; re-
moves the cause, and dispels effectually
the symptoms.
Mrs. Barris relates her experience
for the benefit Of others.
81 had been sick with liberation
OF the womb, causing all kinds of dis
agreeable experiences, such as irrita-
bility, sleeplessness, faintness, and at
times Mysteries. My physician said it
was the worst case he ever had. My
back ached, leucorrhna very profuse,
and had severe bearing-d pain
The physicians thought should never
recover, and as the last remedy, they
procured your Vegetable Compound
! had not taken more than one-fourth
of a bottle, before I was more com
Portable. 1 continued its use, also the
Sanative Wash, and Liver Pills. After
using four bottles, l was able to be
out, and do almost all my work. ]
think the Vegetable Compound is the
only medicine that will cure female
complaints, and it will reach the wors,
cases in a very short time. ( know i,
saved my life. "-MRs. M. BARgs
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. All drug
gists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Improved homeopathic Home Remedy
Company put up separate cure for eack
disease. At all druggists, mostly Is cenfs
Guide to Health free.
Personal letters to Prof. lGunyon. 1sAs
Arch street. Philadelphia Pa, aIlsWered
with free medical advice for any djsease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
consrs.sisaal Notes.

Secretary Lamont, Monday. recon-
mended to Congress an appropriation Of
5000 for the care and maintenance of the
building in Washington in which Abra-
ham Lincoln died, and for the appoints
ment of a custodian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

C. A. Eaton & Co.. started up every. DE-
partment of their factory at Brockto1
Mass. Monday, as q non-union shop
The firm is short OF help In tina ga4l
room on the Fair stitching machines aQq
edgemakers. The union clatms Il b q
straits for lasters and claims that but i
dozen shoes were lasted. Monday. IT.
starting the factory. while the uni51l
claims o reduction Of ono to tWo ceAfa -
certain grades OF Goodyear lasting, an9 E
reduction OF five cents q case on odoe
trimming and edge setting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Early IN the evening DIR. hansen wal
dined at the Imperial institute, the
Prince OF Wales. the Duke of York and
other no:abilities OF the Royal Geo.
graphical society being present. The
party then repaired TO the Royal Albert
hall, where an immense audience await.
ed them. 1t included all the most dis
tipsuished people in London. The box
CO were crowded with women in beautiful
toilettes. The stage was arranged into
three half moons. In the front row was
Sir Clements Markham, president Of the
Royal Geographical society, who pre-
sided. On his right We're the Princess oil
Wales. DR.. Nansen. Lieutenant Scott
Hansen and Mr.. Scott Kettle, secre-
tary of the Royal Geographical society
Seated on his left were the Duke of York,
Admiral Sir Francis McClintock, Vice
Admiral Sir George Mares and Admiral
Wharton. Behind them were 60 distin-
euished guests. including United States
Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard. the
Swedish. Spanish, Turkish, Danish,
Dutch, Belgian and Japanese ENJOYS;
the parliamentary secretary for the for
cign office, George N. Curzon; Admirals
Markham. Ommaney and Commerell,
Sir John Lubbock, Sir George Baden.
Powell. etc.
DR. Nansen, who was accorded a most
enthusiastic reception, delivered his lec-
ti:re in modest manner and illustrated
the subject by photographs, which had
been obtained by himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
A Peculiar Case

North Adams. Mass, Feb. s.-Carrie
L. Conrad. aged is, lies in a comotost
state at her home in this city. She
laid down for nap week ago today
and has not since awakened. Ill
ness year ago deprived her of her voice
which she never recovered. and treat
ment with Boston specialists was of
TO avail. The case is an unusual one
and is pronounced nervous prostration
by the attending physicians
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
RHETJM

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure = ruarnn-
teed 70 cure acute Or muscular rhenn9-
.ism N IRON 1, one 70 I'VE days. sharp.
stopped BY a few doses. A prompt, CO..
plete and permanent cure for IsmeneaS.
soreness stln back and all pains n kins
lumbago or pain In the back are s0eS6iiv
cured. 1t seldom fails to rive relief frofs,
one or two doses, and almost INV
cures before one bottle has been used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
Motion For New Trial For Kennedx

Salem, Mass, Feb. 9.-Arguments for
and against the motion for new trial
In the Learoyd poisoning case. in which
William Kennedy was convicted, were
made y"s-erday. d. NJ Crowley. at
toSSe. for Kennedy, in his speech in
ferentially attacked Mrs. Learoyd, say
ing she had as much notion and greater
opportunity for putting poison in the
FAMILY tea. The court now has the
motion under consideration
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LEWISTON, =; AUGUSTA, i.
Home Team wins In Spite d Dirty Work Of
mr. Furbush.

Lewiston. Feb 9.-Lewiston beat Au-
gusta at polo, tonight, by superior all
around playing. The features were the
hot and accurate drives of Furbush and
Tarrant. Furbush however lost Lewis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

Pure blood and o good digestion IRE ~
Insurance against disease and e0Refx1
Burdock BLOOD Bftterr Keeps the
'''''f' '''e 80 m. wAs&wky
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LEWISTON.
AUGUSTA

Score--Lewiston, Z; Augusta. 4. Rushes
-Tarrant, II; Dawson, 4. StOps-ScanlOn,
n; Racket 81. Fouls-Lewiston, 3; Au-
gusta. /. Referee. Leighton. Attend
ancc, 800
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AnsiOver Alumni

Boston. Feb. 9.-The alumni Of the
Andover Theological seminary, of Bos-
ton and vicinity. held their first meet
ing here yesterday. Over 100 ministers
were present. Rev. Edward L. Clark d.
D., of the Central church acted as chair
man and remarks were made by Rev.
Arthur Little. Rev. ]. Henry Thayer of
Harvard, Rev. Daniel Manning of Wor-
cester. Rev. A. E. Dunning of this city,
Professor Churchill of Andover, Rev.
Samuel D. Cole of Taunton and Rev.
H. p. Dewey of Concord, N. H. A COM
mittee of three was appointed by the
chair to have power to call another
meeting of the alumni at discretion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10
HOUSE..
Tuesday. Feb. 9, 1897

Tuesday Feb. 9, 1897.
Prayer by Rev. MIR. Andrews of Gar
land.
concurrence.
The following Senate bills were read
and assigned:
An act to amend section of chapter
1874 of the Revised Statutes. relating to
polygamy.
Resolve in aid of building bridge across
Sandy Stream in Lexington Plantation.
An act to amend section l of chapter
211 of the Public Laws of 1889 relating to
clerk of judicial courts in Piscataquis
county.
An act to establish a sinking fund for
the county of Kennebec.
The following petitions, bills. etc, were
presented and referred:
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Judgment Satisfied.

Boston, Feb. 9.-The execution in
favor of the defendant in the libel case
of Helen Cougar VS.. Congressman
Morse, for S263 and costs, has been
returned satisfactory" In the United
States circuit court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-10

An aged Phillips citizen the night of
the big storm missed getting his mail
for the first time in % years.
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RAILROADS, TELEGRAPHS AND
EXPRESSES.
BANKS AND RANKING.

By Mr. Macomber of ADMINISTRATION
of Cyrus S. Tucker and others trustees
of the Norway Savings banks. for reduc-
belts and others. trustees of Dexter Saw
ings Bank. for same: OF AIinon H. Foeg
and others, trustees of Houlton Bank
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PASSED TO BE ENGROssED.

An act to increase the salary of the
Judge of probate for the county of Knox.
An act to amend section s, chapter 49,
of the Revised Statutes, providing for
investments of the capital and other as
sets of stock insurance companies incor-
porated in this State.
An act to amend the charter of the
city of Westbrook.
An act to amend chapter 29S, of the
Public Laws of 1889, relating to hawkers
and peddlers.
On motion of Mr.. Holmes of Addison.
this bill was laid upon the table pending
it's third reading.
An act to prevent the unreasonable OBJ
struction of public travel over the Penob-
scot river.
An act to amend section SO, paragraph
6 of said section, of chapter 3, of the Re
vised Statutes. in relation to town. village
| and city bylaws and ordinances. ~
| An act to amend an act to incorporate
the Meduxnekeag hospital
An act to amend section 4. of chapter
| 256. of the Public Laws of 1893, relating
to the sale and analysis of commercial
| fertilizers.
An act to provide for the preservati Tor
of deeds now in Lincoln county relating
ton land in Kennebec county in the Ken.
nebec Registry.
This bill came from the Senate amend.
ed by striking out section 4. The Senate
amendment was defeated and the bill
twas passed to be engrossed as amended.
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AGRICULTURE.

BY Mr.. Patten of Amherst-Petition o.
Fl. r. Silsby and 81 others Of HancocE
county, praying for a bounty on VIII
cats.
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for same, Of James g. Pendleton aI,t
Bank. for same; of Alma Shurtlef ant
others, trustees of South Paris Sayingi
Bank for same; of William N. Abbot
and others. trustees Of fremont SAVING
others, trustees of Calais Savings Bank
for same; OF M. v. b. Chase and others
trustees of Kennebec Savings Bank. fol
same; of G. w. Drisco and others, trus
tees Of Machias Savings Bank, for same
N. F. Houston and others, trustees o.
Thomaston Savings Bank. for same; o.
N. ]. Houston and others. trustees o.
Belfast Savings Bank for same.