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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
ANNUAL MEETING.

The stockholders of Granite National
Bank of Augusta Maine. will hold their
annual meeting for the election of direc-
tors and for the transaction of any other
legitimate business. at their banking
room in Augusta, on Tuesday. the llth
day of January. l>,o. at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon.
TREBY JOHNSON. Cashier
Dec. % 1897.
dec22. .. ian4. s. 10, Ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood
3itters Cures dyspepsia constipation;
invigorates the whole system
mon wea& fritz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

The announcement is made OF the
gagement of Mr.. Benedict F. Hahel
of this city. and Miss NJ, Christin"
Quinn Of HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

The prospects are that seal skins viii
be scarce in the United States another
year. H. c. Barker Gardiner. has
enough left for about one good JACKIE.
If YOU want to make sure of one at
present prices better be looking after
this one. An astrachan jacket J"
inches deep, satin lined. for 81 30, is i
great bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10

| w I'd an oulDuTSl OF enthusiasm Wnen
the lovely prima donna appeared. The
| spell was begun before the first liquid
CharminSly gowned she was, though
with hint at simplicity in the effect
| of the black embroidered tulle over
blue, but the utmost her costumer can
hope to achieve is harmony with the
attractivenesS that is hers by birth
right. For there is an indescribable
fascination inseparable from the
stage presence of this, wonderously
sweet singer. Comparisons are
| indeed odious in the light Of her strik-
ing Individuality of manner and voice.
And such Voice. 1t is inevitable. per
maps. that Il queen Of song should
awaken memory of tho morning or.soES
OF the birds. though it has come to be
ancc to the thought. But there is no
avoiding the impression when You hcar
i;lauvclt and sit spell bound under the
sway Of tones as flexible as the grace
iul winnings of Il rivulct, clear as the
waters Of a mountain spring. l'ut de
scription does not describe the pcrfeo
ton Of art and nature to which Blau-
Velt's voice 50 nearly approaches in
many respects. 1t may be said to pos
scSS surprising volume when is con-
st'ered its dclicacy. and though yoI
hardly know how or why it suggests
even greater possibilities.
or course there was an encore. she
bowed her acknowledgements. but that
wouldn't suffice, and finally she yielded
and Mr. Chapman's composition.
Singing of YOU was rendered in 1
way that the composer must have APP
pIeciatcd the compliments the audi
ence did Then there was Il scene
when she concluded what has APPLY
been termed that "scintillant" bolern
'Sicilian Vespers." If possible her
rendering of this was more generally
pleasing than that of the aria. Truly
the enthusiasm was Of the boundless
variety. Again and again she cam
forward. bowling. and retired denying
but at last there was an imperative
shake Of the head that told the most
relentless she must be obeyed
We,e one To attempt an equitable dis
tribution of compliments due to thoss-
making the musical success OF the DC
casiOn rot n member OF the orchestra
would he overlooked. though there is
not here opportunity for such an at
tempt Even SO short notice as this
WOULD be incomplete but for a men
tion of the great assistance rendered
Conductor Chapman by the concert
master DR. O.. T.. Wasgatt of Bangor
He was remembered by those who
heard his work with the Violins in the
Maine Festival. Dr. Wasgatt is a Pupil
uf Emile Malenhauer and is as firm Of
technique as he is accurate in compre-
hension and true in tone. His solo
violin part in Schumann's "Traumerei"
80 ''i' ""' my
my WIZ VI '"' 'V'c'' 'e'' i"''i' W
nctist. Mr.. r. Il. Hall, was regarded
with a feeling OF local PRIDE. Tor Nj
,,.,, 49,. ..,,.. - ,,;,, ,.+ ,,.,,,,- =,
IAN ''"9 ''''> SWIM - '''' '''
this and our neighbUring towns.
IT,. 49,, ,,,,...,.., - .,.. o,.,t,....4,
llHt OF the members ol inc ottht9tid'
follows. together with the programme:
Oscar l., Wascatt of Bangor. concert
e.. T.. Uoyt. II. II. crane. C. Il. Whitman
,'"nm w. " 2'unuL ~, L. yuan, -, NJ
Schlegel S. II. Boardmau. Frank Gilpat-
,!i,I =, ~ y IIav.ncr " r c"usins "
| i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
Annual Meeting OF Unity Club.

The annual meeting Of Unity Club
will be held, tonight. Officers for The
year will be elected The literary eXei :
cises VIII consist Of paper on 'Thr
Classical Renaissance by Mrs. l.. -.
Carver: topics, character and Career
of King Henry Of Navarro: His Ad-
viscrs," The E,dict of Nantes. Dc
vice on the Shield of Medici, and
Who Were the Jacquerie?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-10
Dyspepsia ! ssss'' $a$ b ss 4

ders positively cured. Grover Graham
Dyspepsia Remedy is specific. One
dose removes all distress, and a perma
nent cure of the most chronic and severe
cases is guaranteed. Do not suffer! A
50 cent bottle will convince the most
skeptical. F. G. kinsman & Co.. Drug
gists. Augusta. Me. d1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
WEARER OF EIGHT COATS
Sir Tatton Sykes Vagaries Recounted by
His Wife's Suit.
Lady Sykes Also Contributes In Tho
Gafety of the Audience by
Her Testimony.

LONDON. January 13-The hearing of
the suit of Daniel Jay against Lady Sykes
wife of Sir Tatton Sykes was continued to-
Gay before the lord chief justice. Baron
Russell of Killowen, in the queens bench
division of the high court of Justice. The
delehdant repudiated the suggestion of
counsel that she had. in 1880 obtained
from the Union Bank the sum of fIO 600
on forged guarantee which her husband
afterWard recovered and burned in order to
avoid a scandal
ASKED II she knew D. o. Mills, she said:
On. yes He is the father of Mr. Ogden
Mills. the man who married my sister-in-
laws twin sister,"
Continuing. the witness said that at Sir
Iattons request while in San Francisco
she asked MIR. Mills to allot him shares
IN an Alaska gold mine. and paid for them.
She did not receive her husbands check
Tor tlO60O to pay for them.
In October, 1895, Sir Tatton she added
gave her two checks for $1,000 each for
the purpose Of buying from Mr. Ogden
MINIS some more Alaska securities; but the
shares were not obtainab!e, and she ap-
pied the money to paying debts
Later on Lady Sykes told of a ZIG ono
loan on her life insurance policy A Ger
tain naval captain, J. Fl. Allan, it appears
also wanted money. so they Joined forces
''ii iatloi SYKES ana captain Allan going
security for Lady Sykes, the captain re-
ceiving $4,000.
AT this Juncture, replying to a remark Of
the Judge, counsel said that it was pro-
posed to show that between 1890 and 1S9,i
sir ration Sykes gave his wife 100000
The witness remarked that this represent
ed the Accommodations and renewals of
twenty years.
Lady Sykes caused peals of laughter by
her bland comment unon her husband
vasaries. She said: We were speaking
most friendly only yesterday. / hoped he
would be better advised, and l wore his
great coat in court, because Of the
draughts."
Replying to the judge. Lady Sykes said
she had always been and still was on the
best OF terms with her husband, and had
life. " 1
X =. Beresford, the tutor Of the Sykes
son, testified that the signatures were I'M
doubtedly genuine, and created sensa-
ton by suggesting that Sir Tatton Sykes
was insane Mr.. Beresford added that he
had known Sir Tatton to wear seven or
eight coats simultaneously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
Showing Made by Agricultural society
of Montgomery County.
) Evening sta

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, January 13. 1888.
The annual meeting of the Agricultural
Society of Montgomery county took place
at the Town Hall here yesterday. a large
number OF members being in attendance.
President Lee Offutt occupied the chair
with John L. Muncaster as secretary A
communication from Prof. w c. johnson,
relating TO a call for convention of fruit
growers in Balti more to be held January
20 and %. was read, and Mcssrs H. H.
Miller and John w. Homer were appoint
ed delegates to said convention. letter
from the Evansville Farmers Club was
placed before the meeting asking for aid
in the matter of good roads, and Messrs,
John II. Bogley, Herr. Trail and J. J.
Hutton were appointed to confer with the
club.
Balloting for a board of directors was
then proceeded with. resulting in the elcc.
ton OF Messrs. Lee Offutt, VIM Dorsey,
c. VIM. Fields. II. c. Hurley, Herr. Trail,
John Fl. Gassaway John II. Bogley. il. II.
Miller, John c. Bentley. II. II. Griffith,
j. j. Hutton and James II. Onutt
John j. Higgins, treasurer of the society,
made the following report OF the financial
operations of the same for the past year:
Receipts-balance on hand. s63. 10. sales of
II. IL
membership fees, Sl15: grand stand, SIS;
parcel room, Sl4.30; sale of wood 81 30:
ads in premium pamphlet, $500: National
Trotting Association, s1o.15; secretary's re-
celpts, privileges, race entries. &c. ST.
4"d29; treasurer of Maryland, STA -:
loans, S,SJ2-total, Sl1.5T9.GS. Disburse-
ments-secretary postage. Si4.50: dues
National Trotting Association. $50: rent
Town Hall, $500; taxes, sd; whitewashiug
S5olo; commissions. sl9.SO: Insurance.
SNosl; printing and advertising $5l7.35;
sprinkling grounds, s54.I5; hauling eXhib-
its, $50; repairs to wells, ST.: hay and
straw, S2i9; presidents lunch, So 10;
music, so; expenses chief marshal, 81;
base ball, $50; judges and expenses,
SEQ; work on grounds, s192. ~: race en-
tries refunded, sll75; superintendent poul-
try S2i.D; acrobats, $40 merchandise 81. 81;
watchmen, 9I; salary secretary $50: sal
airy treasurer, $40; secretary's employees
S'4; treasurer's employees. $.t}.:E5: trcasurer's
postage $40; miscellaneous expenses, 49, 10;
race and scales clerks. SIG: race purses
l,S2I.1; premiums, sl,6t6.J3; temporary
loans, $1,000; permanent improvements,
s2G3.2a balance in bank, $6.24-total.
S1l.519.6S.
The board of directors will meet Tuesday
next, when a president, secretary and
treasurer viii be elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
BENEFIT OF COMPETITION.
ItensOns for the Low Prices OF
American Provisions.

ItehSOnS 1Dr the Low Fr1ceS OF
American Provisions.
From the National Pro, isioner.
In answering a number of inquiries as to
the cause of the low prices reigning
throughout the world for American provi-
sions, we need not go far to find a reason
why lard and provisions are so very low
in spite of very large consumption. The
tines have passed when each last squeal of
the hog meant a dollar in the pocket OF
the packer who killed the animal. Through
enormous competition in all sections of the
country and low rates for live stock and
freight the profits have shrunk until pack
ers kill and cut up hogs for a margin of
ten cents each. if 1t must be. The ex-
penSeS, however have not grown any less
and the progress of time demands the pur
chase of labor-saving machinery. 1t is
quite clear from this that firm formerly
making $500 a day by killing 800 hogs
would have to kill 5000 now to clear the
same profit. Labor-saving machinery and
the utilization of all waste products has
come to the aid of the packer, and he can
therefore dispose of the animals quickly
and in great quantities. The result is that
most packing houses strain every nerve to
work up to their full capacity. since the cx-
penses are relatively the same whether you
kill to the full capacity of house or only
to part of it. What is good for hogs holds
good for cattle, calves and sheep. Conse-
quently there has been a very large de-
manu- from the packing houses In the live
stock markets of the United States and
the natural consequence has been an in
crease in the number of stock raised and
driven to the markets. The farmers know
that the packers Will buy and will kill the
animals as long there is a margin left
be it ever so small. At times, therefore
We find the markets glutted with half
famished animals. which, when killed, do
not yield the proper quantity of lard or
tallow. or whatever the article may b.
and the meat of which is poor in quality
There is always an abundant demand for
meats of good quality. Meats of poor quail
ity. when thrown on the markets in large
quantities, quickly depress prices all
around. So it has gone from bad to worse;
packers have made lard and tallow with
out the proper outlet for them until the
manufactured product has reached level
not far above the price of the live animal
Fortunately for US short crops and hog
cholera in Europe have caused our Euro
pean friends to buy and take the surplus
from us or we would have dire dis
aster in our markets lin spite of a brisk
local demand) due to overproduction and
overcompetition."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
LOCAL LEGISLATION.
List of Bills Received for Considern-
ton by COMMISSIONER.

The District Commissioners have received
for report thereon the following bills. re-
Gently introduced in the House of Rep
resentatives: GAS. to amend the charter
of the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail-
way Company, the Maryland and Wash
ington Railway Company and the Belt
Railroad Company. Gn31, for the relief OF
William Scht oler for compensation for
work done and not paid for at contract
rates. 6oS2. for the relief of Anna Mer-
KEEL account of erroneous assessments.
$3.50, to amend the charter of the Capt
tai Traction Company. 624S to provide
for the disposition of assessment certifi-
Gates. 5?I2. 10 establish building lines In
the District of Columbia. 6oS3 to prevent
the construction of barbed-wire fences in
the District of Columbia. 5?I6 TO regulate
the manufacture and sale of paper boxes
in the District of Columbia. 1917, to re-
duce telephone rates in the District of
Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

the command of such a vessel whose brain
and nerves have not been so trained as to
enable him to act in an emergency with
promptness and decision"
Harmony and Efficiency of the Service
The department in proposing this bill has,
substantially, followed the policy outlined
in these two reports OF the naval commit
tees of the Senate and House 1t has not,
however, recommended any radical meas
ure as regards remedying stagnation; it
has merely provided for the imperative
needs of the sea service of the nation at
the present time
This bill will accomplish objects which
are so important to the harmony and eff
ficiency of the naval service that the de-
partment earnestly urges it's adoption, at
the earliest possible moment, in the inter-
est of the navy. and therefore in the in
terest of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
REFORMING THE CURRENCY,
Monetary Commission Bill Endorsed
by Boston Merchants.

Monetary Commission Bill Endorsed
by Boston Merchants.
Much interest is attached here by the
friends of c,lrI ency reform to the vigorous
resolutions adopted yesterday by the Mer-
chants Association of Boston.
The Merchants Association is not only a
representative commercial organization en-
bracing in its membership the leading bust
ness men of New England. but 1t is essen
TALLY working body-the active business
force which is engaged in promoting all
measures OF Importance to the commercial
world. Two years ago, before the neces-
sity for some change in our currency laws
was generally appreciated. such sweeping
resolutions would not have secured a re-
spectacle minority vote. and their adoption
yesterday is regarded a significant cir
cumstance showing the rapid develop
ment of sentiment in support of a more
scientific monetary system. The resolu-
tons declare that: Whereas the monetary
commission appointed by the convention of
business men held at Indianapolis last
winter has, after careful study and de!ib-
Grafton, pointed out a safe way in which
our standard money can be freed from its
dangers, AID in which those living in the
agricultural sections can supply themselves
with bank currency, of which our present
laws have urjustly deprived them, our
Warmest thanks are due to the members of
this commiSS on, and are hereby rendered
to them. 1t is clearly the duty and the in
terest of us all to lay aside minor differ
ences ard to make every exertion to have
laws enacted in substantial accordance with
the recommendations of the commission.
Until such laws are in force our nation
will be in constant financial peril and will
suffer a repetition of the panic of 1896 at
every presidential election"
Congress and the President are asked to
or, of int 1a1U no off hIr no ~
etary commission without any changes af-
fecting its essential principles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

The large slaughter house Of the West
Philadelphia stock yards Yves Quilted by fire
Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
BECKY SMITHS MISTAKE.
She 1mbibed Too Freely and Held I'm
Groom,

Il Groom.
Poor old Becky" remarked Bailiff Ken
dig this morning when Becky Smith. an old
acquaintance was called from the pen to
explain a charge of vagrancy, which in
cluded liquor drinking and begging.
Becky, who had been on the outer edge
of society last night, came Up TO the rail
smiling because of the pleasant recolIec-
tions of the previous evenings experience.
but when Clerk Potts read to her the
charge of vagrancy her expression changed
and she indignantly replied:
mo. amt guilty"
:. Everybody knows Becky" was the DO
liceman's introduction of his victim .Ja ct
night she had been drinking, and saw her
hold up three men on 9th street and heard
her ask them for money. Then she went
around on II street where there was a
wedding, and held Up the groom"
Did what?" broke in the judge.
Held up a groom" Policeman Gibson
responded
"a groom?" asked the judge, in aston
ishmen..
Yes, sir"
Now. judge, your honor" said Becky,
Il didn't ask anybody for a cent. l had
been to see lady friend and was hurry
Ing along to get home before 8 O'Clock,
get out of the carriage l stopped him and
inquired the time. 1 was like all the other
people on the street; wanted to see what
was going on
And did you find out?' the court asked.
''Yes, did" was Becky's answer Now.
judge" she added, II can't walk the streets
without being grabbed by a policeman, and
sometimes they tear my clothes Off,
do you get drunk?" Judge Scott inquired
of Becky.
Il won't say I get drunk" said Becky,
but do take my beer when feel like it,"
'Of course" said the judge, you have a
right to take your beer. but when you in
terfere with wedding your conduct is in
excusable."
Becky was sent down for ninety days in
default of bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

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soon the trap snaps to; and he has some
serious disease fastened on him.
The only sensible course is to keep awav
from the trap and not allow sickness to get
any hold on you. 1t is frightful mistake
les IN the belief that they will cure them.
selves. On the contrary they drag the whole
system down with them
When the appetite and digestion are IL
regular it shows that the machinery of the
body is out of order and is not doing its
proper work; the characterization is poorly
supplied and is being gradually debased
by bilious poisons.
The proper Alternative for this condition il
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
An Historic Old House CoIInpses.

From the Baltimore American
The old log house on the farm of Abra-
ham E. Garritt, in Upper Allen township.
near Carlisle. Pa, collapsed Saturday
night from Old age. 1t was built in 1906.
and was probably the oldest house in this
part of the country. 1t has been said that
General Washington was sheltered here
during the whisky insurrcction. The logs,
some of which are remarkably sound, will
row be cut up and the pieces preserved as
relics of colonial days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat. zzz.z
Hon. c. ]. Scofed of Carthage. Ill., ex-
circuit judge in the old ninth judicial dis
trict and appellate judge in the Mount Yer
non district, has accepted the pastorate of
the Christian Church for the ensuing year.
He VIII continue to practice law as senior
rember of the firm of Scofeld, OHara &
Scofield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13

committee to receive supplies for Cuba.
Mrs. JOHN L. Smith. the venerable mother
of Police Lieutenant James Smith, cele-
brated her elghty-fifth birthday yester-
day.
Judge J. K. NJ. Norton has gone to Lynch
burg on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Chapman are visit
Ing relatives in Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-13
Col. John Ii. Cary Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January 13.-sCol. John
B. Cary, one Of the most prominent citi-
Zens of Richmond, died this morning at his
residence after a long illness.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-07-28
The plsoovery of, ,he Day.

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