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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
THE PENSION ROLL.
Sl39,949,7l7.35 Discussed During
Year to 976,014 Pensioners.
Over SO 900 Added-Expeaditure Ran Very
Close to Appropriation.

Washington, Nov. 5-The first an
nual report of Commissioner or Pen
sions H. Clay Evans to the secretary of
summary follows:
There was added to the rolls during
the year the names of 50,101 new pen
sioners and there were restored to the
rolls, 1871 pensioners who had been pre-
viously dropped, a total of 54,O72. Dur
ing the same period the losses to the
roll were 81, $3.50 by death, 1914 by re-
marriage of widows and mothers, 1915
by legal limitation (minors), 1888 for
failure to claim pension for three years
and 1850 for other causes, an aggregate
Of 41,122
The whole number of pensioners on
the rolls, June 80, 1897, was 976,011.
The net gain over the previous year
was 1896. 1t will thus be seen that the
pension roll has not yet begun to show
any diminution. Seven widows of
Revolutionary soldiers and nine daugh-
tiers of Revolutionary soldiers are Still
on the rolls. During the year. 94,45i
pension certificates were issued IF
which number 50,101 were original al
lowance and the balance were reissues,
increase, restorations, renewals, etc
OF this number l4.611 certificates of vari-
Gus classes were held in this bureau until
July /, 1897. and are accordingly not cred
tied to the past fiscal year. During the
same period 1924 claims of various
classes were disallowed.
The amount disbursed for pensions dur
ing the year was 1893, 799. 242.12, and the
amount disbursed by treasury settlement
was $50, %. total of $139, $40 III. 50.
This exceeds the amount disbursed during
the fiscal year 1896 by the sum of 81, 54,-
4s01S.
The appropriation for the payments of
pensions for the fiscal year of 1897 was
only $l40, 900. The average annual value
of each pension at the close of the year
was 1888 II. The average annual value of
each pension under the general law was
q. 1890. s169.25. The aggregate annual
value of all pensions at the close of the
year was sIz9. 49,, 42S. There were A orr
ginal and seven duplicate bounty land
claims admitted. and 145 original claims
of this character rejected.
Referring to the consolida ton of agen-
cies. Commissioner Evans recommended
that the Executive order of July IA last
suspending operation of the order of Feb
6. 1897 the latter of which provided for
the consolidation, be continued indefinite
ly, and adds:
Il am still of the opinion that the re-
duction and consolidation of the pension
agencies at this time is not only unneces-
sary but inexpedient; that the disruption
of business i'm the agencies. the business
for the interior department and the gen.
eral inconvenience of the service would
more than offset the anticipated saving
TO the government"
Attention is called to significant saw
ing in rentals-of agencies. a policy still
being cont Inued. In conclusion, the re-
port recommends the publication of a
complete list of pensioners and of the
passage of a law to the end that no PEN
sion be granted to the widow of any SOL
diers that shall marry hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
THE CHECK REFUSED.
Bath Banks Refuse to Honor Check Of The New
City Treasurer.

Boston, Nov "a special to the Her.
aid from Bath, Me-, says: "A check
drawn on the National Bank by Oscar
c. Rogers, the newly elected treasurer
of this city, was refused payment by
that institution, today. The check was
then taken to the Bath National Bank
where payment wa salso refused.
AT the First National Bank, a tel
ephone message to the Marine Bank
brought back the reply that there We're
no funds there with which to pay the
check, and payment was again re-
fused. The check wa sthen taken 20
the office of Treasurer Rogers and he
paid the amount thereof in cash.
THE complication in regard to the
city treasurership is the principal topic
of conversation about the city. and just
where the trouble will end no one pre-
tends to know. 1t is an entirely diff
ferent state of affairs than ever existed
in any Maine city and there are likely
to be interesting legal questions to set
tie"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
THE DeRsY, n. H., FIRE.
Total Loss oil SCI ,000-Two Large Blocks
and Several Other Buildings eurned.

West Derry, N. H.. Nov. 5.-The fire
which broke out in the Young's block at
] 80 this morning. proved to be the most
disastrous that has ever visited this town
since the big confiagration of 1882 1t
was discovered in the bakery OF William
A. Leech, in the Young building. and
when under control at 3 O'Clock had
caused total loss of SCI COO. Two large
and handsome blocks, stable and several
outbuildings were burned to the ground
and a number of business firms suffered
considerable financial loss.
The loss is divided as follows: Odd Fell
lows block. $4,000; Volney II. Moody. dry
goods, $4,000; c. G. KimbaH boots and
shoes. 5000; Young's block. 10000: w. 8.
Leach, bakery. $3.50: Mrs. A. F. Tibbetts,
millinery. $500; DR.. I. v. Gordon. $500.
I he Odd Fellows block was occupied on
the third story by large number OF Sc
cret societies, which will lose all their
valuable records. regalias and furniture,
Their loss will figure 5000. s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Just LIKE A BATTLE.
IRE Among Ammunition in Bangor Store
Keeps the c rowd Back.

Bangor, Now 5.-The Commercial
loon. an alarm of fire was sent in from
box %, West Market square. The fire.
men and police who rushed around the
corner to where smoke was pouring
rom the hardware store of Patterson
Z Porter arrived on the scene just as
there began a fusillade that sent all
but the most courageous ones to the
rear.
Over the door there hangs a sign:
Licensed Dealers in Gunpowder," and
everybody knows that powder dealers
store their stocks of explosives at the
street front next the windows. That's
where this MONDAY blaze seemed to
De the hottest, when the fire brigade
arrived.
While the firemen were making a
coupling with the hose. the fusillade be-
gan once more. AS the smoke rolled out
If the windows, there came forth
sound like mild bombardment.
The fire had reached the cartridges and
they were exploding. Just like an as
;ault,' said all the old soldiers, through
the smoke.
The firemen located the fire near the
southerly window on the front, and ex-
tinguished it at once. The crowd was
tense and at frequent intervals the police
lad to drive the insolent citizens back out
If the way. Finally somebody spread the
report that dynamite was stored directly
under the location of the blaze, and that
scattered the crowd When the police
wanted to break the jam. they simply
shouted: Look out! Dynamite!" and the
men ram like sheep,
The origin of the fire was unknown
when the Commercial went to press; there
we're some signs that the blaze had been
started by electric wires.
The loss will amount to many hundreds
OF dollars. through water and smoke, the
latter being dense.
Patterson & Porters stock of hardware
is insured for $4,000 in the agency of Boyd
& VeaZie. Bangor.
The store, the property of the Picker
ing estate. is covered by $1,000 through the
agency of Blake, Barrows & Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
A CASE OF -.---?
Wilson Haskell of West Pen
obscot, Perfectly Sober,
Sees 100000 Spotted Frogs on Road
Between B|uehiIl and Orland.
Hopping Toward the East Haskell, at Last
Accounts, Was Living.

Orland, Me-, Nov. 5.-Wilson Haskell
of West Penobscot, a man not addicted
to the use of alcoholic liquors, saw the
following wonderful phenomenon:
"A few days since, in driving from
Blue Hill to Orland, and at the foot of
Marks Hill, / encountered thousands
of spotted frogs hopping at rapid rate
towards the east.
The road was so filed that for a
long distance 1 was obliged to drive my
horse at walk to avoid driving over
these jumpers.
1T seemed to me the whole valley of
Marks Hill was full of them and there
could not have been less than 100000"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The storm. GEN.
trail in southwestern Wisconsin, Thurs
day evening, has moved slowly north
eastward to Lake Huron. The storm
will probably move slowly northeast
ward and threatening weather with
rain is indicated for New England, the
Lake regions and the upper Ohio val
ley.
The barometer has fallen in the lower
Lake region and throughout the At
lantic states, also on the Rocky Noun
tain plateau. The temperature will fall
in the Ohio valley and generally in the
Atlantic states, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Woman's Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve Strength

Moods SarsaparilIa Makes the
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
vigor and Vitality.
~ feel that I ought to write few
words in praise of Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me. I
was in delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach and constipated. tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
on other troubles. I was SO weak 1
could not attend to my household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods Sar-
saparilIa. After had taken this medicine
q short time l began to gain strength. I
Grew Stronger Each Day
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. I have taken Hoods
Pills for constipation, and am better to-
day than I have been for five years.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods Pills I feel rested in the morning.
I am less nervous and am sure I have
richer and purer blood. have always
been bothered with scrofula, but now
en- rid of it. Before my last child was
born I took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, while
my other child was not well and lived
to be only two years old" MRS. E. F.
DEAL, Bog 419, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Railroads and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Trains in
Effect October a, 1897.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol-
lows:
THROUGH TRAINS,

passenger trains leave Augusta as IOI-
lows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-6.30 A. NJ. for Lewiston,
Pennington, Phillips. Rockland. Port
land, Bridgton, Boston. Montreal and
Quebec. 1905 A. M. Daily for Brunswick,
Lewiston. Portland and Boston. week
days connects also for Pennington. Phil
lips, Carrabasset. Rangeley, Rockland Mon
treal and Toronto; 3.35 P. NJ. (cxpress) for
Brunswick, Bath, Lewiston. Portland,
Boston; 11.O0 p. NJ. (night Pullman) every
night for Lewiston, Bath, Portland and
Boston; Las 4. M. Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-1.50 A. Nj. (night eX-
press) for Skowhegan, Bangor, Bar Har-
Dor st. Stephen, st. John. Halifax and
Aroostook county; $40 A. NJ. for Water
vile. Belfast. Skowhegan and Bangor;
LIS p. N. for Waterville. Oakland, Win
throp, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Old Town,
Patten and AroostoOk county g. & A.,
Vanceboro, St. Stephen. Houltoi.. Wood
stock, st. John and Halifax;
34O p NJ. for Waterville. Oak
land. North Arson, Bingham. SkOwhegan.
Belfast, Foxcroft, Greenville, Bangor.
Old Town and Mattawamkeag; 7.23 +. NJ.
for Waterville.
SUNDAYS only 915 A. NJ. and 25j p. M.
for Waterville and Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at LEO
A. M. going east does not connect for
Skowhegan on Monday mornings, or for
Belfast FoXcroft or beyond Bangor, Sun
day mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
THE CABl VET MEETING.
Routine Business OnIy-GeneraI Satisfaction
Expressed At Recent Elections.

Washington, Nov. 5.-All members of
the cabinet except Secretary Alger
were present at today's session, which
did not last long. Routine business
was presented by the different cabinet
officials but much of the time was
given to a discussion of the recent
elections. Satisfaction was expressed
on all sides. especially at the result in
Ohio and Maryland.
The Spanish situation was not con-
sidered although there We're some dis
patches relatingsto the subject in the
cabinet room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Commissioners Notice

nv ne Undersigned. having been appointed
ccr m,e honorable Judge of probate for the
Ama,,:y OF kennebec, on the 23d day of
ceiSs s.. A. ID. 1897, commissioners to re-
against the estate of Robert Ashford late
ress w tngsor in said county, deceased, rep
sir nv. ,nsolvent, hereby give notice that
iovedo =. ms from said appointment are al
ana u 10 10 said creditors in which to present
viii ~ prove their claims. and that they
M rsoSaus session at the office of Arson
10 n,cioo,a IN Augusta in said county, at
a. a. : M CLOCK in the forenoon on the 18th day
on trU ny sn 1897, and at the same hour
ns we "a day of January. 1855.
'"is @oth DAY. of October. 1897.
a. M. GODDARD,
Jasper s. GRAY,
d.octsQ noye-1s commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
MASSACHUSETTS, VOTE.
Holcott Has Unofficial Plurality Of IS, 1857
Over Geo. Fred williams.

Boston, Nov. 5.-The vote of Gosnold
he last town to be heard from, reached
here, today. The town is usually the
last to report. owing~to the fact that
there is no wire connection with the
island. The vote for Governor is as
'ollows: Everett On. d., 0: Williams
I'D, 4; Wolcott (R), 5.
The complete unofficial vote of the
state is as follows: Everett. IA, 1874:
Williams, 79.41S; Wolcott, 165,375. VOL
;Gtt's plurality, $685..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
WAreRvlLLE CAPITALISTS
will Be Ready to Assist wiscas 3 Quebec
Extension to that City.

Pittsfeld. Me-, Nov. 5.-Superintendent
of CONSTRUCTION E. l.. Van Etten OF the
Wiscasset & Quebec Railroad. has gone
to New York to consult with II. w. Mar
tin, who is alleged to be furnishing cap
;tal for building this roads extension.
Pittsfield has become a for.orn nope for
assistance. he says. Careful inquiry fails
to substantiate the report that Watervliie
citizens are as vet making. bids for a
connection.' with this road. When the
matter is properly laid before the capital
lists of Waterville. there are a number
who have expressed determination to
lend their aid, but no overtures nave yet
been made, so far as can be learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
the LANCASTER ARRIVES.
The Olive Picker Murderers Landed at Fort.
rsss Monroe, Thursday Night.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The Lancaster
arrived at Fortress Monroe, last night
with six of the crew of the American
bark Olive Pecker who were taken on
at Bahia, Brazil, where they had been
held on charge of mutiny and MUIR
der of the captain of the Pecker The
navy department has notified the at
torney general that the prisoners are at
his disposal and they will be landed at
Norfolk where the Lancaster now lies,
or at Boston where she is due in a
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Nsbraska's Vote.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 5.-Complete Of
dcial and unofficial returns from 20
counties give Sullivan. Fusion. for SUI
preme court judge, S5,S07; Post, Rep,
1902. Estimates based on last years
vote in the remaining counties would
make Sullivans plurality in the state,
1866.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Presidential Appointments.

Washington. Nov 5.-The President, to-
day. appointed the following to be con-
suls of the United States Abram B.
Jones of Alabama. at Tuxpan. Mexico;
Daniel Mayer of West Virginia. at Buenas
Ayres. Argentine Republic f. Theophilus
Liefeld of Connecticut, at Freiburg,
Baden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Washington, Nov. 5.-The following
pensions have been granted:
Original. Charles Bushey. Waterville:
John Regain. Kennebec; George F. Man
sell, Brownville: Benjamin F. Rider East
Corinth. Additional. George Burley,
Orono. Increase. Henry F. Tilton. New
port. Reissue. George H. Otis. West Ken
nebunk. Original. widows. ETC.. Especial.
Oct. 20, Annie Jones, Oakland; Mary A.
Inman, OrOnO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

The extensive establishment of the
Haywood Brothers, manufacturers and
dealers in rattan furniture, .172 to 1888
Portland street, and q to 81. Lancaster
street, Boston. with frontage on
Causeway street, Boston, was badly
damaged by fire Thursday forenoon.
The loss is estimated at $l2O,0OO; in
surance, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Washington Forecast.

Washington, Nov. 5.-For Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont: Threaten
ing weather and showers; warm
southerly winds. For Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and Connecticut: Show
ers; colder, Saturday night: brisk
southerly winds, becoming westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Henry Mcintosh. veteran of the
Civil War. who lives on the east side
of the river, is the proud possessor of
bird that seems to be gifteo with al
most human intelligence. The parrot
is less than four years old, yet he can
sing nearly all of the latest popular
songs. SO clear and without a break
that its fame is spreading over the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
ia,.iai Sill in Jail.

Boston, Nov. 5.-Ex-Turkish Consul Jo-
seph A. Iasigi. who was. yesterday, found
guilty Of embezzlement and whose bail
was subsequently raised to $75OOO spent
last night in Charles Street jail, and. this
forenoon. the necessary bonds for his re-
lease had rot been furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
THREATENING LIGHT SHOWERS.

Boston, Nov. 5.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Saturday:
Threatening weather, with occasional
light showers; south to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Sealing Conve ntion treaty Not Yet Signed.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The RussO-Japan-
ese-American treaty relating to Behring
sea was not signed today. the statement
being made by officials that the formali-
ties were not yet completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had of +.
H. Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only Office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free of ex-
pense. GEO. F. EVANS, General Manag-
er; F. e. BOOTHBY, Genl Pass. and
Ticket Agent.
Portland, Sept. q, 1897.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
DEATH ., samuel Watts. Norridgewock.

South Norridgewock. Me-, Nov. 5.-Sam-
uel Watts, at one time prominent Dusi'
ness man, died at his residence In South
Norridgewock, Friday morning. from
heart failure. He was 80 years OLD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, Nov. 5.-Among the 81
fourth-class postmasters appointed. Fri
day. were: Fred Clark at Carratunk, and
F. Staples at Wytopitlock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

In the bicycle race at Charlotte, N.
c., Thursday, the 1-mile open profess
sfonal was won by DR.. Brown; time, 2
minutes fiat. worlds competition
record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

Mrs. Silas George of Madison, has a
which has 800 buds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
TO cUmn a CoLD IN ONE DAY

Tste Laxative Broue ouinins Tablets. An arva
49, ssfnsd u nsnsy Y = fAils y en-. 0ass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06

There are Al prisoners in the York
county Jail at Alfred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-06
A LOCAL
Disease
A Climatic
Affection
E!y's Cream Balm

II is quickly absorbed.
Sives Relief at once.
I. opens and cleal,ses the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
Moonshiners Nonplused.

J.iW. Wooten,, a United States deputy
marshal, of Breathiit County, was shot
at aud struck a dozen times in an en-
counter with moonshners on top of Jack
son Mountain. Wooten stood still as u
rock while the leaden storm poured upon
him, end when two moonshiners had ex-
hausted the magazines of their Sans
rushed forward and captured them, sim
gle handed. Wooten is the first man in
the county to introduce q steel shirt Of
mail as a protection from the bullets Of
moonshiners. He came through the fight
with scarcely a mark upon him. He stood
within 80 yards of the men who were
firing at him, and took the desperate
chance that their aim would be so good
that they would not miss his chest. The
two moonshiners were amazed, and think
ing there was some supernatural protec-
ton to Wooten, dropped their guns at the
word Of command and were easily cap
tured. Wootens undershirt is made Of
small steel rings overlapping each other,
something ON the order of the feathers on
n bird. 1t is three-ply, the rings being adj
juste1 so that the garment is flexible,
and yet the steel wire of which the rings
are composed resisted the impact of a
44-caliber bullet fired from a rifle ut q
distance of 80 yards
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-09-30
TROOPS RUSHING IN.
Soldiers from Japan Begin to Invade
Hawaiian Islands.

Soldiers from Japan Begin to Invade
Hawaiian Islands.
If the stories told by the passengers and
crew of the steamship City Of Pekin,
which arrived in San Francisco from
Hong Kong via Honolulu, be true n state
of affairs exists in Hawaii which demands
the attention Of the State Department.
When the City Of Pekin arrived at Homo
lulu the attention of the other passengers
on board that steamer was attracted by
the remarkably symmetrical movements
of ia japanese steerage passengers who
were disembarking. Although classed as
laborcrs, their well-drilled and military
appearance was too palpable to escape OBJ
servation and occasioned considerable
comment. The Japanese were apparent
w under the command of veteran SER
yeant and divided into squads of twenty
under noncommissioned officers.
During the voyage military discipline
was observed which created comment
among the other steerage passengers and
steamers crew, and many conjectures
were hazardcd as to the meaning Of their
being shipped to the islands. 1t was gen.
orally believed that they were sent to the
islands for the purpose of forcibly resist
ing annexation IL necessary. Rumors of
the presence of the Mikado's soldiers are
not new ON the islands, and it is said that
over 1000 well-drilled men have already
been landed there and 400 veterans of the
Japan-China war are expected upon the
next steamer. rs q.