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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11

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acres i.ue garden laud: -ix roum house.
stable. i0xg0: water piuod 10 house, ana
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in good ORDER. 4 tuuN.~ washer aul al.
Tile findings with r.. Nrp}v do f.. r. prsSn
4 CO. W.t.r street. ti4rdia. H. iuc7alw
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class ehaTr- III. 6. Barker, tofNar lit-
store. Gardiner: lHe.H1t
E!i'Giu-s Consisting of uou-e. barn.
s&uds amid Ulodhov-t 10 b. rarnogt
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
Local Matters.
A Plantation Farewell.

De plow stop in de furr0w,
En- de mule is grain nigh;
Good-by ter Mister Cotton.
En- Mister Con, good-by!
De bailiff jinc dc army,
De chitlun gWine ter school;
G30d-by ter Mr.. Mortgage,
Good-by ter Mister Mule.
4wine long wild de army,
Ter take dc Spaniel Ian,
Wild ''Hooray"' fun Dc cap'n,
I'm Dixie fun de ban,
Atlanta Constitute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11

r. q. Jordan Of Auburn, was visitor
~ the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11

J. +. SaWtelle of Lake Shore, was in
this city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11
MT@CELLA& EZC>TJs.

People wanting Il pleasant place Tor al
outing or picnic, viii Hud one or norih
shore OF Ic2us lake DLdke View houS' b..
where Burrows let's boats furnishes
ch0Wder Dinners etc. Five mIl"s east 1l
PcttvnSill'S Corner. jNncl1. div
Chairs cane seated and repaired at
reasonable prices at - Ga4e street.
june. d3t%
Miss VI. +. Shechan, 80 Court street. Is
prepared to call at homes 70 do first
class work in shampoOiug. manicurinE.
pedicurine and chiroPody. jun.Gdlm-
Ladies tired of life of weakness,
WEAKNESS and pain. are invited to call Al
the Eiavi office, lG Melville St
apr25,dt
Mrs. Antonio II. Sawyer, contralto will
be in Watervillc during July ana August.
While in WatrrVilc Mrs Sawyer will re
ceve n limited number of pupils in voice
culture. If a class in Augusta ar other
nearby cities should be formed one day
in a week could he devot.u 10 it. Tor
terms and particulars address Mrs. An
tonia II. Sawyer, So 18th Avenue, New
York. apr2j,dtf
MADAM BRANN- Clairyoyant, is a. q
Gage street, Augusta, Me. oct2J,dtf
T. W. Spencer, No. % Winthrop street,
will loan money on any kind Of personal
property. indy4,dti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-11

To entertain people at their homes hy
reading aloud 10 those who. for amy roa-
son cannot read themselves. or. situation
as companion and helper where reading
would be Il speciality win can If any
wish. Miss !. T. Springer. 10 Weston
Place, East Side. Augusta. junc1, d2W*
BGARDERS WANTED at No 4 F'iass
Pace. Also rooms ~ rent rnar2a DIR
Lady Of middle age, with tact ana abil-
ity, and desire to succeed in pleasant
occupation. Address, A Y. c., Il Melville
street anro5 ,jtf
BOARD-i4owest rates iii the city for
frst-claSs board. Gentlemen, $3.50 per
week board and room. Ladies, $50 per
week Rooms without board, 81 per week
MIS- 11oWe, 10 Gage street. aprGdtf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Says Professor Bryce, more by a Sc
ries Of what may be called historical
accidents than from any deliberate pur-
pose Great Britain has acquired vast
transmarine Possessions. This is Pc
culiarly true Of the British settlements
and protectorates in Africa and the far
east. The English have no possessions
in north Africa. The sphere Of their in
fuence and dominion in the dark con-
tinent extends from Cape Verde On the
west and the gulf Of Alden Oh the ca st
to the Cape Of Good Hope England 8
scattered colonies and dependencies in
this district have an area Of more than
1880. 600 square miles and population
estimated at from 10, 900, 900 to 40, 600, =
900. To Great Britain more than to any
other nation belongs the credit Of bring
ing this unknown land into contact
with European civilization. British en-
terprise and capital have done much to
develop its abundant resources. British
traders, hunters, soldiers and mission
aries have traversed its wiIds and sailed
its rivers and lakes. Along with other
blessings that England has brought to
Africa Der share in expressing the
slave trade should not be forgotten.-
Chautauguan.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

The expectation Of rabbits from New
Zealand has assumed such dimensions
that ii has quite got beyond the expert
mental stage. and has now become an
important industry. Ona exporter is at
the present time in receipt Of between
10, 900 and 10000 rabbits per day, and
is paying 10 trappers in wages between
$4,000 and s., 900 per week. He has
"a, 900 traps cut giving employment TO
about 500 'rappers. Last year his ex-
pert Of rabbits was about 700. 900, while
be anticipates sending away about
$500, 900 this season. By this exporter
alone about eight trucks Of timber are
used per week to make the boxes in
which the rabbits are frozen and export
ed, while in carriage he pays over $500
q week.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Portland Victims Identified

ORLEANS. Mas, pAc 1.-TWO more
bodies have come ashore from the
wreck Of the por land, making IS in all.
One Of the latest has been identified as
that CT 4. Gossel!a. assistant city clerk
of Montreal. and the other as a deck
hand. Three bodies which were re-
ported from Chatham are those of An
sci Dyer. quartermaster OF tbs Port
land; Walter l. Bemis Of Auburn. Ne.
and Edwin Dunbar Of Boothbay. Me-
This makes 19 identified tions.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

States Attorney Hoar has had the task
Of enforcing the criminal laws in this
county since tie first day Of October and
the manner In which he has commenced
is ample proof that he will never have
any trouble with the Supreme Court
Judges about his salary. When Rich
ard once gets hold Of Law breaker he
keeps after him, until justice is done he
tween the state and the respondent.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
AUSTRIA Celebrates.
Jubilee over the Empercr's fiftieth
Year Of Eein.
THE DAY II WASHINGTON.
President Mckinley and ForeiSn
Diplomats at the Capital Take
Part In Reli. ions Service In
Francis yoseph'> Honor.

Vienna. DEC. 2.-E1p=ror Francis 10
s=lk VINO IL celebrating the EtLieth an
nig -rgary Of his accession to the throne.
ssued z general order 10 the army
thanking ths soldiers for their loyalty
and fearless valor throughout his reign
ana declaring thar he VIII ever look
uron the army Is the shield and pro
rs=cr0r Of Ihs throne and taiheriand-
Amnesty has also been granted 10 I'o-
iitIcaI offenders in Hungary. and q
nuglb=r Of decorations have been gazst-
ted
All the newspaper without any dis
tinction IS 70 politics. publish articles
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

extolling the Austrian emperor as the
guardian Of European peace.
The day was ushers1 in with the
booming Of cannon and grand reveille
sounded by the bugs ot all the regi-
rents Of the garrison
The city vas gayly decorated with
fags and the streets were thronged
with people wearing black Gid yellow
or red and wrlt= favors and jubilee
medals.
The archduEes attended 4 special
Thanksgiving service in the garrison
church The distribution Of jubilee med
ais to the troops followed.
Services were also celebrated in other
churches, commemorative meetings
were held in the university schools and
there was much rejoicing throughout
the provinces.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Flying Foxes In Nes- south Wales

Vancouver. p. C. Dee. 3.-Advices
from New South Wales ~ the steamer
Miowera say: The Hunter river valley,
like all other coast districts Of the col
ony. is every year visited by thousa nds
Of flying foxes which play havoc with
fruit OF all kinds. Already this season
the pest has arrived. although last year
il was not till March that they came
There is very substantial reward of
several thousand pounds awaiting the
discoyerer n 4 specific ttat will kill of
this curse Of the farmer and the or
charGist
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
CELEBRATION In WASHINGTON.
The President Attends n Religious
Service In the Emperor's Honor.

Washington. Dec. a brilliant Off
cial and religious service commemora-
tive Of the tift!eth anniversary Of En-
peror Francis Joseph's accession to the
throne Of Austria vas held at St. Mat
thew's church. The ceremony was IN
der the auspices Of the Austrian lega-
ton. and in recognition Of its national
character President Mckinley and Sec
rotary Hay were present in behalf Of
the United States government. while
the foreign governments were repre-
sented by the fun strength of the diplo-
matte corps.
The church was deliberately festooned
for the occasion. flowers and potted
plants filing the chancel. AS the off,
cial guests arrived they were met by
the Austrian officials. Baron Reid and
Baron aUmgarten. in the stunning
uniforms Of the Austrian dragons and
DR.. Tho6orovich. representing the civil
branch OF Austria's staff.
The president and Mr.. Hay occupied
the front pew To the right Of the chan
cell while across the aisle sat Sir Julian
Pauncefote. British ambassador. and
Count Cassini. Russian erl bs ssad0r, in
their richly embroidered uniforms.
Among the many other foreign repre-
sentatives were Baron Speech Won Stern
berg Of Germany, Ii. Thiebaut Of
France. Marquis Santo Thryso Of Por-
tugal. the Chinese and Korean minis
tiers, with their STATS and the ministers
Of Turkey, Argentine, Brazil. Switzer-
land and Denmark Colonies Maus and
Michler Of General Miles staff were
present as Representatives Of the army
Archbishop Martinelli, the papaI dele
gate. occupied place in the chancel
and participated in the religious serv-
ice, which was celebrated by large
number Of priests and acolytes. There
was no sermon. the solemn high mass
and an elaborate musical programme
constituting the ceremony.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Mrs. Marble. Tragic Dent..

Oakland Cal, Dec 3.-Mrs. Abbic L.
Marble the aged sisfer-in-law of the
late James c. Elaine, for some time a
resident IF Frutvais, met with tragic
death al San Leandro. She was driving
In light buggy when the horse took
fright and ran away. going through an
open gate into an orchard. A low
hanging limb struck Mrs. Marble in the
breast. throwing her from the buggy
and kill ng her instantly. She was 20
years Of age and was a native Of Au-
gusta Me
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Won't Rrinr Dead Home Yet,

Washington, Dec. 3.-Ths war depart
n1ent has decided to adopt al once the
suggestion of General Wood, in CON-
mand al Santiago. that the removal Of
the reua ms Of American soldiers from
that sectioE Of Cuba be deferred until
February at the earliest While it is
fully realized that this postponement
will bring great disappointment TO the
friends and relatives OF the dead sol
diers the officials believe they have no
right to expose to the horrors OF a
yellow fever outbreak the large popula-
ton Of Santiago and neighboring towns
from a mere sentimental consideration.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Robbed ships In Distress.

Washington, Dec. 3--The British en-
bassadCr has furnished the secretary of
state with a copy Of q notice issued by
the government Of the Bahamas for the
benefit Of the inhabitants Of the outly-
ing islands to the effect that certain
vessels in distress ware robbed by di-
vers persons inha5iting outlying terri
tory in December and January last
The notice calls attention TO the fact
that persons committing such acts are
guilty Of felony and on conviction are
liable to penal servitude for any term
not exceeding IA years.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Woman Arrested For Murder.

Los Angeles. Dec. 3-Mrs. Gross. the
former companion of John Hancock,
whom tte latter accused Of completely
in the murder Of DIR. George Ergelke
and Pete Edm1nston on the desert in
southern Nevada. has been arrested in
this city upon request % the sheriff of
Lincoln county, New. Mrs. Gross de-
ciares that she took no part in the muir
ders and still asserts that Hancock die
the killing single handed first Draining
the men while they slept and then
shooting them through the head.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Bids to Transport Troops.

San Francisco, Dec. 3.-Pids for tbs
transporta ton Of the New York regi-
ment Of volunteers due TO arrive here
from Honolulu soon have been opened
by Depot Quartermaster Long. This
bids for carrying II companies. mum
bering about IS officers and 1910 men
from this city 10 New York range from
$3.50 to s40.6s for each passenger. TIE
former bid is the lowest ever made for
transcontInental transportation. The
contract has not yet been awarded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Thirty-seven Were Drowned,

Lisbon. Dec. 3.-Thirty- seven people
were drowned who were on board the
British steamer Clan Drummond, from
the Clyde via Liverpool for Cape Good
Hope, which was wrecked in the bay of
Blscay. The remainder Of the ships
company saved, numbering %. are on
board the British steamer Holbeln,
Captain Shurlock. from London and
Antwerp for Rio Janeiro, anchored off
Cascaes, Is miles west Of here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

W. &. Qulnl2n e. 90. Of this city are
sole agents for the famous Empire
Rot Paint which stops leaks and il
guafan;eed Dot to cr4ek, peel Or blister.
Careful property owners will find it
b, their interest 10 io,ist upon using this
reliable article. I>e2d aud oil mixtures
are all night "a the right places. but
never, should M put Oh rt-sfs.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Protest From Pork Packers.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Pork packers here
have united in sending to the depart
ment of agriculture at Washington a
vigorous protest against the passage of
a bill by the German reichstag exclud-
ing from Germany American sausage.
The measure is regarded as the first
step in movement looking to the ex-
clusion Of the entire hog product of the
United states from Germany.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Queen Regent Gets Insignia.

Madrid. Dec. 3-The French embas-
sad3r here. ". Patrenotre. has HANDED
to the queen regent Of Spain the insi-
gnia Of the grand cross Of the Legion al
Honor bestowed upon her majesty after
the queen regent had decorated NJ
Faure. thu president OF France, with
the order of the Golden Fleece. A man.
Hesitation made by a number of stu
dents here has been easily suppressed
by the police.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Representative Swasey is once more
back among IL, and returns with 3 rec-
ord as z member oftbe Legislature tina,
make. the whole city rejoice ths, We
were 20 well represented.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Ran Away With the B,t,tn

Philadelphia, Dec. g. - The British
steamer Briardene. whose master. Cap
tain johnson, defied the English adj
miralty court and sailed from Queens
town Nov. IS. has arrived. The cour,
had seized the steamer for debt. and
the marshal had placed a bailiff on
board Captain Johnson left Queens
town with the bailiff on board.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

This has been good week for City
Judge William A. Boyce- His excel
lent spring wa e: YVES supported in the
recent ti'y meeting Monday night; and
be receives the appointment Of City
Judge Of t5e best city in Vermont.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

There can be no nicer Or more appro-
pirate CHRISTMAS present than fine en-
lar sed portrait. Gall and examine our
work. Granite City Portrait Studio.
Miles New Granite Dlock. formerly at
Commercial Hotel.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Barre neeis larger police force on
some nights than at present are under
pay from the city. The two regular po-
lice now paid by the city, are faithful
and ever watchful officers but Barre
should hare three Or four regular po-
lice officers On duty at night.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Taking Provisions to Dewey

Vancouver. B. c.. Dec. 3.-Advices
from New South Wales say the steam
er Culgon has sailed from Sydney with
a cargo Of provisions for Admiral Dew
ey's feet at Manila. The cargo con-
sisted of 5000 carcasses OF mutton. 250
Of lambs, 125 tons of potatoes. 81 tons
Of onions and 22 tons Of carrots.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Lexington, KY, Dec. 3.-News OF the
death of Colonel A. S. Hunt. for 20 years
night clerk at the Phoenix hotel in this
city, has been received here from De-
troit. He probably knew more people
than any other man in Kentucky and
was the original Of The Colonel in the
play In Old Kentucky"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Anyone who pays visit to the Coun-
y Jail can hardly escape feeling Of in-
dignation that men who are simply char
ged with crime should be brought into
such a hole to await trial. The new
Washington County Jail cannot be cree
ted too soon for the good name Of he
County.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Il was expected that some provision
would be made whereby CnauDcey
BrownelI Of Burlington would have 4
snug berth a. member Of the commit
tee on the charging Ct the State House.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
The Panther mt San Juan.

San Juan. Porto Rico. Dec. 3.-The
United States transport Panther. Com
mander Aaron Ward. which left League
Island navy yard for San Juan on Nov.
rs, where sly is to be stationed as a
depot ship, has arrived here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

The celebrated Rogers Baby lunch
biscuit can be found at ]. T. Callagb.
ans. Nj. Marron's. r. L. Clarks
Sowhen 4 Lyons aud at NJ. l.. Town 4
Co. ,nE,s
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Captain Frank L. Greene Of ST. Al
bans would make an excellent Adjutant
and Inspector General. He is popular,
tent. and hon.et That is what is
needed in the position
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

How the fur will fir when Congress
meets again The land stealers and the
silverites might join hands. What 8
combination,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
Negroes EmIgrate 10 Liberia.

Wichita, Kan. Dec. "a colony OF IS
negroes has left Oklahoma City for Lii
IBERIA. Ii is beaded by farmer named
Apple serry. who recently sold his farm
on Fork creek for 5000. All have some
monel.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Next to pretty girl young mans
choice is pretty necktie. and pretty
girl likes a pretty tie. We have lust
what both want. Frank McWhorter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

W. al. Paquin of Montpelier has
transferred his tailor business to the
rooms over the Parlor Drug Store in
this city,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03
LOST. STRAY % OR STOLEN.

A Red Cocker Spaniel Pup. lie hiss four
white feet and white breast; nas g sesr Of bis
peek. Finder viii N rewarded by leayinz
him at this Office Immediately.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Mrs. Briggs of Morrisville has rented
the home place of Mrs. Ella I. Lamb Mt
l59 North Main Street and has opened
the same for table boarders. 15Otf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Target shooting is fascinating
pas,ime and you hit the bullseye
everytime when you take your soiied
linen to the Barre Steam Laundry
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

We call your special attention to
read what the boys of the Blue Store
have to say in their advertisement on
the first page in the left column.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

Ii you want to see splendid colIec-
ton OF Furs, just call at Spiro's, the
Furrier, Corner Main and State Streets.
Montpelier.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

a bargain sale of Odd Underwear at
Frank McWhorter'-. Call in and see
them.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

1hirty-five cents will be refunded to
any person using bottle of Hendricks
White Pine Balsam and Tar who are
not satisfied.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-12-03

He then read & letter which she wrote
TO Mackay some time before stating
that she knew no WAS responsible for
the disaster in the Sand Hill mine ard
telling him he had better give her the
money" She admitted she wrote Il and
said that she had lost s1Q9G99 rough
investments suggested by Mackay wli.c h
rendered her practically a paupsr, and
it was TO compel him to return some II
that money which prompted that letter.
The counsel asked her when ii was
that she first learned OF the identity Of
Mrs. Angel. She replied not until she
had been in Rouse's Point, about the lst
Of May. 1895.
Then how do you account for this?"
said Mr.. Nicoll. reading a-ietrer written
to Fannie " lker Of Michigan and
signed by Mrs. Cody asking il she KIN W
the address Of Mrs. Angel, her sister,
who was the mother Of Mrs. Pierce Of
Missouri. This letter was dated Febru-
airy, 1885. three months before the time
when Mrs. Cody swore she first heard Of
the existence Of Mrs. Angel
Al this point took place the sensation
al development Of the trial Mrs. Cody.
who had shown much nervousness and
distress al the close questioning Of Mr..
Nicoll. turned pale and. leaning back in
the witness chair, asked for a glass Of
water
1t was evident TO those about her that
she was about to collapse A consulta-
ton with Judge Gregory was had by
the attorne-s for the prosecution and
the defense as TO whether it was proper
to continue the examination Mr.. Nicoll