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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
PURSES AMOUNT TO $50. 500.
Dubuque To Put Up Largest Stake Ever Raced
for by Harness Horses.

Dubuque, Iowa, Feb. 1.-The Nut
wood Driving Club of Dubuque. was,
today, awarded the great horse review
combination futurity race for 3-year-
old trotters. valued at $4,000, and
biggest stake and largest sum of money
ever raced for by harness horses. This
bring the total value of the purse for
the Dubuque meeting to $50, 500. This
is the largest sum ever hung up by A
trotting association.
The dates for the Dubuque meeting
have been changed from Aug. 21-26 10
Aug. %, Sept. .; so as to give the nomi-
majors entered in the Boston $4,000 flu
turity chance to race here. There
are IS nominations in the futurity to
be raced in Dubuque.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
BIDDEFORD BOARD OF Trade
Holds Annual Banquet Local Topics the
Subjects Of the Speeches.

Biddeford, Me-. Feb. 1.-The Board
of Trade held it's annual banquet at
Thatcher Hotel. tonight, with an at :
tendance which well represented the
business interests of Biddeford and
Saco. President c. Fl. Ham presided at
the opening, giving the way to Edward
n. Cove, as postmaster at the eXer-
ciSes. Addresses upon local topics
dealing chiefly with municipal affairs
were made by Judge w. Fl. Fosler of
Rockland. Mayor l.. w. Stone of this
city. DIR. S. J. Bassford, EX-M Mayor ..
f. Hamilton. Alfred J. Bonneau, all of
this city. EX-Mayor James o. Brad
bury of Saco. and f.. II. Tardival of
Manchester
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02

A sensational murder case has de-
velOped in Lewis county, Washington.
The charred remains of Rancher w. A.
Faddaugh We're found in the ruins of
his home, eight miles from Chehalis.
He had gone to sleep the night pre-
vious in his cabin. During the night.
the cabin was burned and Faddaugh
apparently persisted with it. The Off
GERS sent to investigate the matter
found the trunk of the dead man S
body in the ashes of his cabin but the
head and limbs were missing, having
been completely severed. William Tay-
lor has been arrested on suspicion. The
dead man recently came from Missouri
and was reported to have had a large
sum of money at the time Of the
tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
SCHOOL FOR DEAF
Is Visited by Legislative Com
mittee on Education.
Committee Goes to Pennington to In
spect the Normal School.
Celebration Of 18th Anniversary Of Christian
Endeavor at Portland.

Portland, Me, Feb. 1.-The commit
tee on education accompanied by ladies
and by other members of the Legisla-
ture visited the Maine School for the
Deaf, Wednesday morning, spending
the forenoon there. They had dinner
at the Falmouth hotel. at which brief
address was made by Mayor Randall.
The committee left on the 10 train for
Pennington to visit the Normal school
there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Admiral Sampson May Visit Harvard.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. LIN antici-
patton of the visit of Admiral Samp-
son to Boston. swhere he will be ban
quoted as n mark of respect and APP
probation for the services he has rem
dered the country in the Spanish war.
the faculty of Harvard University, it
is reported, will endeavor to arrange
for a visit to the university from the
admiral. If the arrangement be sue
cessful it may be stated that an adj
dress to the members of the university
at the Saunders theatre will be next in
order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Mayor McKisson Wants Third Term.

Cleveland, Feb. Mayor +. r. Nc
Kisson, who came into national promi-
nence as the candidate selected for
United States senator by the boiling
Republicans and the Democrats of the
Ohio Legislature in opposition to NJ. A.
Hanna, announced formally. tonight,
that he is a candidate for reelection
for a third term. The feeling between
his supporters and opponents in the
Republican party in Cleveland is ex-
teremely bitter and the campaign Will
be fierce and exciting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
GERMANS IN LIBERIA.
Constantly Extending and Strengthening 1hei
Grip on the Country.

London, Feb. IAN American mission
airy. the Rev. W. a. Beck. has arrived
here on his way to the United States.
after spending two years in Liberia. He
says there is considerable unrest and dis
satisfaction with President Coleman and
that the neighboring tribes are encroacn-
ing and melting to rebellion. Mr.. Beck
added that it is reported the French have
encroached over the frontier from the
Hinterland and that the Germans are
lending money to the Liberian govern
ment in return for concessions. thus con-
tinually increasing their influence and
hold on the country, though the Liberians
would prefer an American or a British
prOtectorate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal SWEET. Port.
land. Help Them Celebrate 1t.

Portland, Me-, Feb. 1.-Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall SWEET celebrated their golden
wedding at their home on State street.
today. There was a goodly attendance
of relatives and friends. Among the out
of-town people were Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ.
Bodwell, Mr. and Mrs. Walter c. Gray
and Mr.. George T.. Ba BIB of Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. NJ. S. Jordan OF Haverhill. Mass.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Young of East
Somerville Mass. The principals of the
happy occasion We're welded in this city
so Years ago and are among Portland
most esteemed citiZenS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
OUGHT TO MAKE MONEY.
Syndicate Now Controls Mines and Oil Fields
in Chinese Provinces.

Pekin, Feb 1.-The final contract of the
mining concession of VIM. Pritchard
Morgan. member of Parliament for the
Merthyr Tydvil division OF Wales, has
been signed. 1t is understood that the
contracts secures for Morgan, in part-
nership with an American syndicate and
the Chinese authorities. control of all
the mines and oil fields in the province
The Americans. it is added provide - per
cent. of the capyal. the Chinese officials
80 per cent. and is Mr.. Morgan is to pro-
vide the balance. Mr.. Morgan. it is fur
Their asserted. intends to start with Il
capital of 81 900 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
The Fatal Thirteen Votes Lacking.

Harrisburg. Pa Feb. There was no
change, today, in the senatorial situation
Senator Quay was again the Is votes
short of the number necessary to ciect;
None of the candidates having rec' l
y M, ioritv of the votes east. Lieut.. GOV.
Gobin announced that there had been on
election. The convention then adjourned
until Thursday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02

News reaches Vancouver. B. C., Oh
fatal snow slide on the MAIN ny
Canadian Pacific~at Rogers vi
the summit of Selkirks, Tuesaay even
ing. The round house and station were
swept away, seven lives lost anu TWO
persons injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Senator Addison G. Foster Of Washington.

OLYMPIA, Wash. Feb. 1.-The joint
assembly. today, elected Addison g.
Foster of Tacoma. senator, in accord
ance with the Republican caucus heid
last night. Foster received 81 votes on
the final ballot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Christi an Endeayor's 18th Anniversa,y.

Portland, Me. Feb. 1.-At Williston
church, the birthplace of the Christian
Endeavor Society, the 10Th anniversary
evening. Rev DR.. Smith Baker was
the principal speaker of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Thirty. eiqhth Ballot in California.

Sacramento. Cal, Fen. l.-lne 'o."
ballot for senator, today, RESUME" III
no change. .i-1f
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WILL PLEAD seLf-oeFEHcE.


Portland, Feb. Mrs. Provencher
will plead self-defence, the line of argus
Continued on page 81 =,
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, Feb. 1.--For New Eng
land: Fair and continued cold; fresh
to brisk southeasterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
AUGUSTA MAINE. THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 2 1899.
NEED DASH?

We will loan you money to pay up your
piMs; Large or small sums advanced
quickly and quietly ON Pianos, Furniture,
watches. Horses and Carriages &c. You
can pay 1t back in instruments.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN CO.,
Opposite Cony House, Augusta, Me.
dec27, eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
poDe Favorable Toward Americanism.

1nao, Eeb 1.-The Rome correspon-
5an n9'io of ;he Daily Chronicle says: It is
asserted in the American colony that t me
Pope. While convers:1lg with ATcno, sah i, !
showed himself very iaVo'-''iT
to AmericantSm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
FAIR AND WARMER.

Boston Feb. forecast: Fair
weather; slowly rising temperature:
wind generally southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
sIxTY.NIMrH SESSION.
SENATE.

Wednesday, Feb. I.
Senate met according to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. j. II. Boardman of Hal
lowell.
Journal read and approved.
Papers from the House disposed of IN
concurrence.
HOUSE BILLS READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to authorize the Webster Wool
en- co. to supply the village of Sabattus
with water for municipal purposes.
An act TO incorporate the Manufacture
ers' Trust Co.
y communication was received from the
secretary of State transmitting the re-
port of the board of managers and officers
of the Maine Industrial School for Girls.
and was referred to the committee on ed
ucat.on.
The following bills, petitions. etc, were
presented and referred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02

The German Reichstag, Wednesday,
,,o..od tho third reading of the motion
to repeal the anti-Jesuit law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Continued on page ~

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has sapH
rior merit. Try it for cough or col,
and be convinced. There are niIn:
cough remedies on the market put II.
Bulls Cough Syrup is the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02
Loans on Real Estate Security.

ri, me Gardiner Loan and Building Assoc
o,ation Is prepared to advance money to
my desired amount on adequate real es-
e en.e security. Terms will be disclosed on
IppIication to its Augusta attorneys, Will
IPa an,on x Burleigh. offices over Granite
-'ahh. jaa20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-02

By Mr.. Jones Of Penobscot-Bfl an &C,
10 extend the charter of the VIM Water
and Power Co. and 10 amend the same.
Ify Mr.. Adams of Observation-Disclosures
STRANGE of II. b. Williams and Il others
against granting the city of Bangor n
charter to bridge Kenduskeag Stream.
unless majority of the voters of said
city so vote.
Remonstrance of j. f. Snow and 43 9TH
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An act to amend section 1, chapter $50,
Private and Special Laws of 1897. relating
to the erection and maintenance of
booms in the Penobscot river.
An act authorizing the construction of
a wharf into the tide waters of Penob-
scot river in the town of Bucksport
An act relating TO the Waldo and Pc
nobscot Agricultural Society.
An act for the protection of fish in the
West Outlet of Moosehead Lake.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
On motion by Mr.. Stearns of Aroos-
took. the vote was reconsidered whereby
various remonstrances against the in
crease of salaries of justices of the SUI
preme judicial court were referred to the
judiciary committee, the committee
having reported on this matter. and the
CONTINUED on page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
ABt SEES ~ CUBAN PRISONS
'hariton IT. Levi. Makes Serious
charges to War Department

charlton I. Lewis, president 81 the New
"rk Prison Association. who went to cub,
on hehalf of the stat" and other arsariza-
tons in the United States. has made 4, son
sauonai report to the Secretary or Mar in
regard to the penal institutions on the
island He contends that this government
Is responsible. and says that a truthful de-
scrfption Of the prisons would arouse ,fni-
Versal indignation. which would probably
be misdirected.'
After urging this government through
the War Department. TO stop the 'TutoIcr-
able cruelty and injustice which now cnnsti-
tute national Disgrace Mr.. Lewis adds:
Great prisons are overcrowded with men
and boys. Assassins. brigands. pickpock-ts
ana young men charged with disordcrly
conduct. or merely suspected Of slight n
lenses. are herded together I'm absolute idle
ness and unrestraincd intercourse. With no
change of clothing. no blanket or sem
hlance OF bed. many hundreds sleep on bare
stones. where filth and vermin are kept
down only by constant sprinkling with dis
infectantS
In some prisons the only disinf.ctaai
known Is insect powder. and cases OF iuhel,-
cuioSiS' some of them far advanced. infect
of the disease. Moral and physical CON
taslon Is promoted On a vast scale to-
gether. Most Of these prisoners have le,n
proved guilty Of no ofTense
In this hell upon earth they are held in
definitely, while the judges of first instance
investigate the charges
Each of the judges has a secretary who
can often secure dismissal. but the priS-
oner without money or influence must
wait
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
DIED.

HILL. Al Providence Hospital December &c.
1889 CHARLES H. HILL, beloved son Of Eliza
A. and the late Richard T. Hill.
Funeral from the rcsidenc" of his mother. IFS
Maryland uorthetst. with requiem mass
east. AT 9 O'Clock tomorrow Thursday morning.
Friends Of the family invited to attend. Inter
lncnt cat Nj. Olivet cemetery. private prinoe
Ge"rge's. Md, papers please copy
KITSoN on Monday. December - 1899. W II.
Il. kfTSON. late lieutenant 9th New York N"l-
unteers Duryee Zcuaves, and l65th New York
Funeral Friday. December 80. from Lees under
taking establishment PENNSYLVANIA avenue Ice
Inierment at Arlington. Friends are invited TO
attend. -
McNULEY. On Tuesday. December &c. 1883 at
$50 pm. at her residence. 1O0S 2oth street.
Funeral private.
PoEScHE. on "Wednesday morning. December "a,
1899, az lbs residence. 1882 GcTCcrsn street
Funeral private. Kindly omit flowers.
SWEENEY. The remains OF the late MARY
Sweeney, widow Of the late Daniel aud
mother OF i, John on n VIII qIoT Se ,6 Enn
to the grave AT Mt. olivet cemetery.
SIMPSON. On December a6 1899. HENRY T.. be-
loved husband Of Hannah E. Simpson IN his
Funeral on Thursday December 2s. at 2:3o pm.
from the First NJ. T. Church. 4th street south
east Friends and relatives invited to attends
TANNETIIII. Suddenly. Monday night. De
cember %. 1929. at Takuma Park, Mrs. ELIZA
A. TANNEHIIL OF lexington. widow OF W. +.
Tannehiil-
Funeral from the Church Of the Epiphany, Thurs
day December Is at 10 O'clock am.
In Memoriam.
MCINTYRE. In loving remembrance of our sister.
MAGGIE who died one year ago today, Deem
Der p. 1895.
We miss her footsteps:
We miss her everywhere.
Home is what II used to he
Since darling sister Is not here.
SISTER MAMIE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
TO STAY IN THE SoUTU.
Gen. Brooke viii Not Come North for
Some Time.

Gen. Brooke. who arrived at St. Angus
tine, Fla, yesterday. from Cuba. is not
coming north at once. but. it is expected,
will stay at St Augustine or some other
convenient southern resort for time in
order to avoid sudden climatic change
Mail advices from Havana give interesting
accounts of the ovation rendered to Gen.
Brooke on the occasion Of his departure,
from Cuba Saturday afternoon. All the
officials stationed in and near Havana
called and a continuous reception was held
at the palace The strongest expressions
of esteem and regard were given to the
general by his associates in arms. Hun
Greds of Cubans of the best class also called
to say farewell. The scenes at the palace
were repeated at the wharf and many per
sons went out To the ship in tugs and
launches. The spontaneous demonstrations
OF affection for the retiring governor gen.
eral were appreciatlve Of his labors during
the past year for the restoration Of peace
and the upbuilding of prosperity through
out the Island of Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-George E. KIttle of New York city
and Bessie S. Driver of this city; Richard
H. Merchant and Eva L. Maddox. both of
Manassas. Va; William H. Perring and
Floyd p. Jones. both of Richmond. Va:
Isaac W. Francis and Mary A. Bramfield.
both Of Richmond. Va; Zed W. Chewing of
Orange, Va, and Lena Inez PrIett Of Lam
caster county, Va: George p. Forrest and
Mary c. Davenport; Wilbor J. Gates and
Frances A. Gibbons; John w. Nicklin of
Frederick county. Md, and Arbela NJ.
Fielding of Warren county. Va: Edward
O'Connor and Florence ". Coates: q.
Adolph Bonnet and Alice G. Greenwell:
James Wilson and Katie Gheen. both OF
Loudoun county. Va; William II. Snider
and Georgia w. Agner. both CT Bath coun-
ty. Va.
Colored-Walter c. Hatcher and Lenora
Allen: Wesley Blackstone and Elizabeth
Matthews; CT aries Grimes and Alice Lam
don; Benjarain F. Jenifer and Frances \.
Tabs; Louis A. Cornish. tr., and Lillian
Mason; Joseph Payne and Lue letters:
Richard Davis and Mary Williams Jesse
Lewis and Laura Coleman; Eugene Dorsey
and Kate Tyler; William Marshall and Eliza
Young; George W. Pryor and Gertrude
Digs; William H. Simpson and Maria
King; Henry c. Smith and jamie T. Wig
gleSwt nth; William Snowden and Elizabeth
Wright: Charles NJ. Thomas and Sitka T.
Downes; Isaiah J. Carter and Elizabeth
Nancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

Oracle and Helen Bell. who are home from
school for the holidays
Mrs. Grant and Mrs Ssrtoris gave a din
ner last night, when their guests included
Miss Cassini, Miss Edith Davtdge. Miss
Alice Ward. Miss Ffoulke, Miss Sartoris
MISS Miriam Grant Of California AIR and
MRS Francis, General Curbin, Mr.. Gerald
Lo"ther: hrst secretary Of the British em-
passE; Mr. Humphrey owen Mr. Bromley
Mr. Austin, Mr.. Johnston. Colonel Mirhler
and Captain Sautoris.
Mrs Grtggs. the wife Of the Attorney
General is detained at her home by tho
serious Illness Of her mother. and viii a..
unable % receive on New Year day. Tn,
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27
KENSINGTON NEWS.
Citizens Considering Introduction of
Water WOrks-General News.


Mr.. D. A. Mcknight of Washington de-
livered a lecture on Julius Caesar before
the Noyes Library Literary Society at its
last meeting. The lecture presented an
original and striking view of the play and
was thoroughly appreciated by the au-
dience.
At recent citizens meeting the matter
of the construction of a water plant in Ken
Sington was discussed. The report of the
committee appointed at a former town
meeting to investigate the matter was re-
ceived The report recommended the in
stallation Of the plant, and the meeting of
the cost by bond issue, the interest on
which should be met by the revenues from
the water-takers
Mr.. H. w. Lewis, on behalf of the town
council, reported a proposed BILL to be in
troduced into the state legislature, permit
ting the town of Kensington to issue bonds
for the purpose of building waterworks.
The bonds are to be for an amount not eX-
ceeding $4,000, and are to run for thirty
years. Further provision was made for the
submission of the question to the qualified
voters of kensington at the next local cleo
ton. which will be the first Monday in next
May.
Final action on the report of the commit
tee was postponed until Thursday night of
this week. when another meeting of the
townspeople will be held.
The school committee reported, through
Mr.. Robert H. Martin and the matter of
better facilities for the graded school here
and of establishing high school were
thoroughly discussed
Miss Nannette Milliken entertained the
Woman's Club at its last meeting Friday
afternoon. The parliamentary drill was
conducted by Mrs. A. H. Thompson, and
the criticism of the previous meeting was
given by Miss Eleanor Mcqueen, while the
events of the past fortnight were treated
by Mrs. H. w. Lewis. The papers of the
afternoon We're: THE Coming of the Dutch
and Swedes to America by Mrs. Charles
Payne Smith, and Settlement of Maryland
and the Carolinas,'' by Mrs. Dr. Bruce
Thomas. A piano duet was rendered by
Mrs. w. R. Russell and Mrs. Harry Cum
bingham. The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. ]. W. Townsend
Charles Robinson, a young colored man.
employed as driver by Mr.. L. B. Nicholson.
and Fred Stewart, a colored boy of fifteen
years. were arrested Christmas day on the
charge of having stolen pocket book, con-
tanning SIG. from Mrs. Bell Simpson, also
colored. The two, in company with others,
visited at the house of Mrs. Simpson, and
upon their departure the purse. which had
been lying upon shelf. was missed. Upon
hearing the evidence Justice Massey COM
mitted Robinson to Jail, in default of 500
bail. The Stewart lad was released.
Mr.. ]. E. Hartshorn is at home from
Dartmouth College for the holidays
Christmas entertainments will be given
this year by the Sunday schools of both the
Warner Memorial Presbyterian and the ST
PauTs NJ. E. churches. The latter will be
Wednesday evening of this week. the
former New Year night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

In 1890 there were only four insurance
companies in Japan. with a capital of l,6UU.-
600 yen. In 1898 there were seventy-three
registered companies with capital of "a
TO. 900 yen. At the same period the thirty
six Japanese companies alone showed an
issue Of $4,000 policies, Of the value of 12O,-
100000 yen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

I'll aieks."After all, these high prices for
Wicks-''Perhaps not, but can't seen, 70
see it." -. ' seena 10
Hieks-Why, don't you see, I get so hot
thinking about them that don't need half
make me comfortable. Boston Transcr,rt :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

AguinaldO Said to BE in Mexico.
A dispatch from the City Of Mexico YES
terday says: A curious report has gained
credence here to the effect that Aguinaldo
had arrived in Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

1t pays to read the want columns OF The
Star. Hundreds of situations are FILED
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-27

The choking spells Of WhoopingI Cough soon
disappear when treated with Iayne's ENpe,r"Taut
Hundreds thousands OF medical use
JAYNE'S ENPECTDRANT.