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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12
SPECIAL SESSION
Of the Governor and The Exec,-
tive Council
Held Wednesday and Continued Today Macv
Matters Discussed.

| The affairs of state have reached that
point where Governor Powers does
| not like to act without the advice OF
| his Council, and it was decided bv
nm, Friday, to call them together.
The session Of Tuesday, which was
an executive one, was begun at 10
| O'Clock, and lasted for about an hour
and half, during which time the
| matters that now confront them on
account Of the Spanish war, were
fully discussed.
One Of the matters of business that
they disposed of, was the authoriz-
ing of the Governor to draw his war
rant for $27,227.07, which is the bal
ance of the military fund now in the
State treasury.
The total fund was $32,S5O, which is
raised by an assessment of LIP of |
per cent. on the state valuation each
year.
OF course this amount will not be
sufficient for the present needs of the
State, and it is probable that before
the Council finally adjourns, Thurs
day, that it will authorize a war
loan so that the military affairs may
be properly conducted, until the
United States government reimburses
the State of Maine for the expenses
incurred.
State Treasurer f. NJ. Simpson was
consulted by the Governor. and the
matter CT the loan is expected to be
soon settled. There is not the least
doubt upon the minds of any of them.
but that the loan can be easily OBJ
tanned.
The matter Of the special session of
the Legislature was touched upon. ana
the matter now rests exactly where it
has for sometime past. They believe
that at present there is no need of the
session. and that there will be none
unless the situation becomes graver
than it now is. \ Spanish sea vic
tory might change the opinion of the
Council. ii is said. but as matters
now stand, they see no necessity of
mourning the extra expense.
1t VAS voted to change the date Of
the regular session of this month,
that was to have been held on May
20, to June l6
The Council took recess at 1850
o'clock. until Thursday morning,
They visited Camp Powers in the
afternoon, and called unon the ofi-
GERS there, being interested spectators
of the affairs of the camp.
Governor Powers is not especially
pleased With the manner in which The
men Of the 1st Regiment have been
turned down ~ the medical exam
ining board, for such trivial matters.
and he has been in correspondence
with the war department concerning
it, The only satisfaction that he has
received however, is in the matter of
weight as the department has de-
cidcd to pass a man who is a few
pounds under weight, if nc is All right
in other respects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12
War With Spain Is Not So Imminent

rs is the cold hand of Death when con-
sumption fastens on a victim. Cleve-
lands Lung Healer THE Monarch of the
Worlds EXpectorants," will ward off
Coughs and Colds, and avert tendency
to Consumption. Be warned in time.
Forewarned is forearmed. Do not delay.
Every bottle of Cleveland's Lung Healer
is sold on a positive guarantee. No cure,
no pay. Your money back if you want 1t.
Call on Devine & Chadbourne and get a
trial bottle free Large bottle, 23c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12

The following statistics are given by
the selectmen of Rumford: Valuation OF
town. 81. 496. 470: real estate, ST. 1879 so; per-
sonal estate, S3065c0; No. of polls 9S2:
rate Of poll tax. $27o; rate OF property tax
ner one thousand dollars. $3.50: amount
of tax committed. $50, 1889. The number
of school children in town as obtained
from the superintendent is 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks to
our neighbors and friends for their
kindness in our late bereavement in
the death of our daughter May, for
the many beautiful floral offerings,
and to the choir
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Nj. Haynes and fam
ily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12
Simply a Question
of Time
When all Intelligent Peo-
pie will Admit
That the New Treatment for Diseases OF
the Head, Throat and Lungs Is the
Only Method by Which the Dis.
cased Parts can be Reached
and Cured.

we all know that the air passages IN the head
~e'e made to heat and dry the air before it reaches
tne bronchial tubes and lungs. We all know that
one single drop OF in the windppc will almost
cause s'iangulaton, and that moisture of any Kind
cannon enter the bronchial tubes and lungs. How
e"' eah you expect TO cure diseases .! these pas
Sages with liquid medicines which are simply forced
through the nostrs into the mouth, and are pre-
vented by nature itself from going farther. This
attempt to drown the bacciiii of c.eanh which
thrive and grow on moisture would be amusing if
II were not Tor the serious injury which often results
rom me use OF strong liquid medicines forced into
me oehcate AR passages by powerful sprays
uo"cnes and atomizers. The difference between
me oid ana new method of treating catarIh bron-
cWtiS ana consumption so great that any one can
readily understand why the medical profession
throughout the whole country have accepted the
A'er as me only natural treatment for these dis
Eases. me hrst mentioned being against all the
laws OF nature, the later. natures own remedy car
RED to all paris of the head throat and lungs by the
AR you breathe. and killing at once the germs which
cause the disease. All this without any effort on
me part OF the patient, except the simple act Of
breathing.
"HYoMEI" Cures by Inhalation alone.
There is no danger, no risk. Your money
is refunded iii fails to relieve.
:, Hyomei outfit. $500. Extra bottles. soc.
Hyomei Balm Ia wonderful hcalerl. 25c Sold
coy all druggists or sent by mail. Send for the
Story Of Hyomei.' Mailed free
K. T. BOOTH co.,
ASTOR COURT BUILDING,
sd st. tneNt Waldorf-Astoria HoteD,
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12
Camp Notes.

DR.. Benson and Edwin Parks Oh
Newport We're at the camp "euhes-
day.
Lieut.. p. p. Adkins with ~ recruits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-12
Card OF Thanks.

II. G. Staples Camp, No. 81. S. Of ",
hereby expresses it's thanks to the
merchants of Augusta, the Ideal ORA
matte club and all citizens who aided
in the success Of their fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

+ FIREs.-Three small fires occurred
Yesterday evening and last night, the
first alarm shortly before FIVE o'clock
being caused by the partial burning of
the roof of the residence of James Dove,
on south Fairfax street, and the second
oy Tue burning of u Christmas tree at
the home of Thomas RohD. on Prince
street, between Fayette and Payne
streets. AT o'clock at night an alarm
was turned i'll from the John Hay H.
dustrial School, in the extreme north
western section of the city. When the
fire department reached the scene the
flames had almost DESTROYED a barn
and stable in the rear of the industrial
school, and the efforts OF the firemen
We're concentrated in preventing the
fire from spreading to the more valu-
able property, in which they were sue
cessful. The loss it is claimed, will
exceed $500. The contents of the barn,
including fine buggy. were uninsured,
and are total loss The new laundry
wagon, valued at S125, was saved. a
colored woman residing in the vicinity
Of the school asserts that she saw a
man set fire to the building, but, owing
to the darkness. could not state whether
be WAS white or colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
G. M ADA MS.
Al King street.
THE GAS PROPOSITION.

The following is the proposition submitted
to the City Council on Tuesday, December
Ii. by the Standard Gas Company of America
to furnish gas TO the citizens of Alexandria:
To tho Honorable City Council of tho city OF
Alexandria, Va:
Gentlemen The Standard Gas Company
Of America, having its headquarters in the
Bourse Building, Philadelphia, Pa desire to
submit to your honorable body the PROPOSE
/ ton for furnishing gas to the city OF Alexan
dria, of equal candle power to that now used
by IL aud i'll consumers, thu purposes OF the
company being simply TO manufacture said
gas and d liver 1t to the city, leaving the
management and control of the gas works
and the supply of gas. and lis distribution
entirely within the province of the city and
its officers as now constituted, so that there
need be no change or interference by said
company in the conduct or management OF
the ges office and leaving the city to dispose
of the las so furnished at such price as 1t may
deem right and p oper. With that object in
view he company submit for your consldera-
ton and approval the following proposition !;
to wit:
LIST. That We will furnish and deliver to
the holder coal gas of equal candle power
to that now used by the city for the price or
sum OF so cents per thousand feet, measure
mont 10 be taken by meter measure 40 gas
passes from the holder on TO the city.
End. To carry out the purposes of this
proposition the compsny shall have the use
aud occupancy of the plant now in operation
for the manufacture OF gas and for such inn
provemcuts as nay be necessary. And any
and all such improvements as may De made
shall be so made at the expense of the COM
pany, and at the termination of this con-
tract shall revert to and become the property
of the city of Alexandria.
3rd. In the event of a contract being made
in pursuance of this proposition it shall con.
| tinue and remain in force for the period Of
% years from date thereof and the company
will enter into good and sufficient bond for
the performance of their contra.t and be in
readiness to furnish gas in 80 days from the
acceptance of this proposition.
4th. That the payment to the company for
the said gas manufactured and delivered TO
the city shall be made every three months.
STANDARD GAS COMPANY OF AMERICA,
By JAS. R. FLANIGEN, Attorney.
December Is, 1898
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

ECLIPSE OF THE MooN.-The total
eclipse of the moon, told of in yester.
Days Gazstte, took place last night
on schedule time. The eclipse
began at 4:57 p. m. and continued until
$50 p. n. 1t was plainly discernible
with the naked eye, and proved much
more interesting sight than had been
anticipated aud was witnessed by num-
bars in this city. The moon was OBJ
scured at intervals some time before,
during and after the eclipse. This is
the first year since 1852 that has had
three lunar ecipses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
Sunday school celebrations were held
last night in Trinity M. E. Church and
in the Methodist Protestant Church.
The Christmas carols sung by
the children were very beauti.
full, aud aside from tho usual
bag of candy presented to each
scholar, many handsome presents were
made. This evening ct $3.50 o'clock at
the Lyceum the children OF ST. Mary's
Church held their celebration which
was very largely attended. The pro-
gramme consisted OF music, recitations,
tab!eux and the distribution OF pres
ents. Tonight the Suudsy-schools
of Grace Church, Second Presbyterian
and the NJ. E. Church South will hold
their celebrations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

4 CASE OF SMALLPoX.-Doctors
Howard and Smith reported to
Bs Mayor and Health Officer
Miller last night that case of
smallpox had developed at house 10
Baddock Alley, between Henry, Fay
ere. Cameron aud Queen streets. The
par,y affected with the disease is Re-
tscca B-yant, fifteen year old colorcd
srI. The girls mother. Rose Scott, has
5.sn for some time employed as g reg
picker in Junk shop. The authori-
ties have taken every precaution to
proven. q spread of the contaeion. The
house has mean quarautined and tie
hnr inmates (who have not shown any
symptoms of the smallpox have been
remoyed to an adjoining hose. A
Guard has been placed there,
sl1 should any If the inmates
oscome affected they will be removed
toucs to some out of-the-way place.
The last time smallpox appeared IN
Alexandria the victim was raepicker.
aud his death resulted from the disease.
When the case was discovered last
night question arose hs to who
should take chargelofit.-the police or;tte
Health Officer. Mayor Simpson, how
ever, decided that it was matter
which came under the jurisdiction OF
the Health Officer. DR.. Miller to-day
rented the house adjoining the one in
which the disease exists, and placed
the 0, her members of the family into it.
Yellow flag has been placed on the
house and the inmates are quarantine,
no one being allowed to enter or leave
The house, policemen being on the
lookout tc see that the order is oheyed.
The agent of the steamers has been di-
rscted TO receive no more rags or Junk
from Norfolk. A house on the out
skirts of the city had been regarded as
suitable one in which to place the
inmates of the house who did not have
the disease, and it was supposed the
owner would rent it. he declined )
however, to GO so, but offered to sell it
10 the city. Or. Miller is using every
precaution to stamp the disease out,
and will rely on tbs city reimburslng
hin for any loss of his practice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
SLIPPERS.
l0CAL RREYly.lil>

The mercury dropped considerably to-day,
and at noon registered 30'-
The Woodlawn Farmers Club will not hold
its Notwithstanding this week,
Mr.. Henry Hunterson, of the Woe 1lawn
neighborhood, has traded his farm for Ana
COSTA, d. @, property
The friends of Mr. Robert Weuzal claim
that to him is due the credit of having the
handsomest Christmas tree in the city.
Manufacturers of Lawrence, Msss., msy
buy and operate the paper mill in George
town formerly owned by the late Major Geo
Hill.
Some of the special trains on the electric
road got "tied up" near Lit. Vernon today
and slight delay was caused in the running
of tho;e trains.
Mr. jesse Dobson, who was operated upon
some weeks ago at the Infirmary, is now i'm
proving rapidly and expects to leave that in
stitution next week.
Mr.. Otto Beuchert, while cleaning the N /.
chinery at the a exandris Steam Bakery this
morning, had one of his fingers badly huIt
by getting it caught in the machinery.
The members of Old Dominion Command,
ery, K T, of this city on Christmas Day ass
sem bled at their asylum ard drar toast 10
tho health OF the Grand Master of Templa s
OF the United States.
At the meeting last night of Alexandra
Council. Roval Arcanum, one member wa:
initiated and one application for membership
was received Rev. DR.. Calisch will deliver a
lecture before the council on January 10th
next.
There is now at the Washin gton navy yard
st ~ ,onbip
Cervera fleet. This includes launch boilers
torpedo boat engines hand pumps and other
articles from tho Colon and Teresa that would
be classed as junk but for their historic asso-
citation.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing.
ton Yesterday to Thomas P. Holt Of Man.
chester. Va, and Mabel Sutton, of Salisbury
N. c.; John T. Yates and Mary L. Avis, both
of Richmond; Tilden Palen and Hattie
Young both of Loudoun county Jack Sites
of Spotsylvanis county, and Abba Minor, and
to Robert Hall, of King George county, and
Iavinia johnson.
Inspector Boardman, of Washington, was
Yesterday requested to look out for Frank
Morgan. colored who is charged with the
murder of tho infant daughter Of his para
mour at Manassas on MondaT. Morsanls de-
gcribed as being between eighteen and TWEEN
ty.one years old, bright color, smooth facs
and medium stature. No details Of the mur'
der have been received.
News has been received here of the acci,
| dental death st Little Rock, Ark Of Lyttle
ton G. Anderson, former resident of this
CITY. Mr. Anderson was for some time chic
| dispatcher at this point OF the Virginia Md
land hallway. He subsequently, went *
Charlottesville and was chief dispatcher there
| for the C. & O. road.
Messls. G. E. Price & Co. will have for salt
| in market tomorrow some fine trout, Sleeps
i L.,j ,,arcb oOd ponfiSh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor q. L. Simp
son presiding.-Ths following cases
were disposed OF since Saturday
10 oph Mitchell, colored, arrested by ON
GER Belts charged with asssulting ana peat
ing Maud Peters, was dismissed, the charge
hsying becn withdrawn
Deunis Burns, arrested by Officer Ferguson
charged with vagraney, was dismissed
Charles Lear, colored. arrested by oInce'
Ferguson charged with being drunk and DIS
elderly was fined 50 80.
Two white boys. arrested by Special oheef
Ihul; charged with trespassing or the cars
OF the ". a. & Mt. v BY. Co, were as
~ s.ei.
Goorge Hamilton. Leona,d White, Nettie
Alexander and Ella Warfeld, colored' arrest
o. by officer Lylcs and Special Officer Baker
charged with indecent conduct, were hned
s. each.
Night Report--I asst night was clear and
cool. Five prisoners and twenty-four iodgerS
we're at the stsiion house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

CHARTER.-Judge Norton to-day
granted Charter 10 the Dulin Martin
Company, the objects of which are to
buy and cell china, glassware, silver
ware, sc, and to do general business
in household goods. w. II. Martin is
president and T. G. Dulin, secretary
and treasurer. Gardner L. Boothe is
the agent in this city. The capital
stock is $50 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

A FINGER FoUND.-Oa Monday the
finger of colored man OF this city was
blown of by the explosion of cannon
cracker. Yesterday the finger was
found in the yard of a gentleman who
lived some distance from where the &C.
cident happened. Il mad been blown
nigh in the air and over the top OF the
centleman's house, falling in his yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

EMBALMERs.-The State Board oil
Embalmers met III this to-day ; present,
Messrs. Christian, of Richmond; Wool
wine, of Roanoke; Kurtz. of Winches-
ter, ard Wheatley, of this city. The
following presented themselves for ex-
animation: Messrs. Funck & Striker, OF
Winchester; Hall, OF Hampton, and
Kise. of Staunton. The result of the
examination will not be made known
for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know OF one concern III the land who
are not afraid 10 be generous to the
needy aud suffering. The proprietors
of Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties of this great medicine; aud have
The satisfaction Of knowing 1t has abso-
lu,ely cured thousands of hopele: $
cases Asthma, Bronchitis, Eoarsepess
and all diseases Of the Throat, chest
and lungs are surely cured by it. Call
on Z. l.. Allen or E S. Leadbeater "
Sons, druggists and get free trial bot
tie. Regular re so Cts. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

ADIsTREss1NG AcC1DENT.--ltr. John
Bsauey, residing on upper Prince
street, met with a distressing accident
IN the yards of the Southern Railway;
IN this city, last night, which resulted
10 the loss of his left arm at the elbow.
The unfortunate man was engaged in
switching the yard train, and while
Standing on a sidetrack was struck
from behind by the rear of backing
train. He was picked up and taken to
his home, and later removed to the In
Urinary. Doctors O'Brien, Snowdep,
and Thomas Gibson were called ana
enputated his arm. Beatley's right
loot is also badly crushed. He stated
i9at four cars had passed over MIN.
DE has wife and one child, the lister
being sick with typhoid fever. To-day
4r. Bestley vas resting comfortably.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

COUNTY CoURT.---Judge j. N. LOue
presiding.-Aifred w. Nourse was ap-
pointed jailor CT the pew couoly Jail
and qualified as such by taking and
subscribing TO the required oath.
Com. v5. Lee Gaskins, colors3, in.
dicted for placing an obstruction on
railroad track !; jury and case in progress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
o,,.oyAL "A dance for young PEG

o.,.oyAL "A dance for young peo-
s' ;o every way charming aud de.
Eli was given last evening by Mrs.
.nr F Fendall, at Rauscher's, in
- yum complimentary to her
A'; ,a5 daughter, Mr.. Thomas Miller
i "a and Miss Fendall, the latter
n the most distinguished debu-
,. Of last year. Among those
'.. was Miss Bessie Lee, of this
S... Nobel Hume, daughter of Mr..
Mrs Frank Hume, gave a small
-',s At her home, on Massachusetts
, ,, in Washington, last evening,
'norimentary to her guests, Miss
sI.n Gibson Robinson and Miss Cor
:. n Pennsylvania, who are spending
81, Chris mas vacation in Washing.
n Major Clifton Smith, of New York,
:o.nding the holidays with his
q -q5er Mrs. Francis L. Smith, of this
4 #. Elwald Jett and Miss Maude c.
5,1 l daughter of Mr.. G. NJ. Griffin,
,.9 married on Monday evening by
3S.r Mr. Masters, of Trinity NJ. f.
ga.ign Wat Tyler Cluverius, who
h.. many friends in this city, is to be
rao- the ushers at the marriage of
d3.,r Admiral SIMPSONS daughter,
I il.. Olive Harrington Sampson, which
in .ske place January 4 at Newark,
Mis-. Joseph f. Willard, wife of Cap.
.n Joseph E Willard, is at the Eo
IN House, in Washington, where she
4: oseu spending some time. 10
aor.t time it is her intention to join
h, husband, who is in Havana, Cuba,
amljfary duty. Il is expected that
Bot. willard will remain in Cuba, at
.l. until late in the spring.
DR.. W. +. Dienelt, who has been Sc
ou.ly i'll for some time, continues to
:agly improve.
Mss Bale Stanton is quite sick at
j.. nome on sOulu 1ISc StISet.
Mr. a. Weinberg, former resident
&.hs city, but now of Baltimore, is
.ie on 3 short visit to friends.
Mis- Anua Strother, of Broad Run,
visiting Mrs. J E. Alexander, on
lmeron street.
Mrs Warner MOORE has returned
ION visit to friends ia Alexandria
nj Philadelphia Richmond Dis
atch
Misses Msude Jones, Beulsh Parker
nj Jane Wilkinson, of Baltimore, are
l:iting the Misses Harlow.
Gen. Y. II. Payne AMI Mr.. Eppa Hunton,
. Of Warrenton, were in the city to-day on
as usinesS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
NO CuRE.--NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists soil GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chiils and
Malaria II is simply Iron and Quinino IN
tasteless .orm. Children love IT. Adult'
prefer it 10 bitter nausestlng Tones. Price
SOC. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Aiiieq
and King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

Soothing, healing, cleansing. ,DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the inlplGcab!e enemy
of sores, burns and wounds. Ii never fas;s 10
cure piles You NAV rely upon If. Eosar
WsTfeld ir., corner King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

The officers ST the State Council Of Daugh'
sseFs OF Amerils of the District of Columbia
Int night piid fraternal visit to Mary
HashlrglonC Council of this city, and Iii en-
|oyablc evening WAS spent BY all present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
LOCAL MATTERS

:.os tomorrow st 1882 8. m. and
~ 9 Ia high wster at S;45 a. N.
=. ii Q. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP is
untoualed for bronchitis, loss of voice,
hoarseness, and other throat and lung
affections. It cures mole quickly than
any other remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-28
HELP WANTED.

vTANTED GIRL for general house
w work. One who can live with family
ond furnish good references. Apply personsI-
a. 70 Mrs. HENRY FETTER. Del Bay, va