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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
RATES AND CLASSIFICATION.
Interstate Commerce Commission LOOKING
Into Railroad Freight Matters.

| Washington. Dec. PA hearing wa.
begun, today, by the interstate COM
| merce commission in the matter Of
| changes in freight classification ana
| advances in freight rates BY carriers
using the official classification. Many
complaints have been filed with N.
commission. alleging that discrimina
! ting changes in freight classification
! by carriers have been agreed uDon In
take effect on January |. 1900. To de-
termne this question the session Of to-
day was held. Many of the most prom
inent railway freight officials and shin
pers OF the eastern part Of the country
attended the hearing
At the opening. G. f. Gill of New
York, chairman of the official classif
cation committee" was put on the
stand. He said that the committee
was satisfied the proposed advances
were necessary and he intimated that
till further advances probably would
have to be made. Upon many articles
Mr.. Gill maintained that existing rates
Of freight We're 'unjustifiably low"
Mr.. Gill maintained that the pro
posed new classifications. generally
speaking, We're reservations of freight
rates which prevailed when commercial
ana trade conditions We're similar to
what they now are. 1t was his belief
ana that OF his colleagues on the class
lncatlon committee that the recent
marked advance in the price of rail
way equipment and operation, in steel
ana IRON, etc, rendered it necessary
Tor the railroads in degree propor-
uonately to advance freight rates. He
said freight rates had been on n grad
ually descending scale for about %
years, but he was unable to saw
whether the proposed new rates would
pc higher or lower than the rates which
prevailed IN lS92. In a statement to
the commission. w. A. Day, attorney
Tor the commission, said a comparison
OF the proposed rates on certain spacific
articles showed that the new rates
would be higher than ever existed since
the commission was created
Judge q A. Prouty. a member ~ INA
commission. instituted a line of inuuirv
the questions or the answers Indicating
mat N 1877 the railroads paid more for
steel rails ana other articles Of ealip
ment than they now had to pay. In view
81 these facts he desired to know why
the classification committee deemed il |
necessary to increase the rates Mr.. Gill |
replied as he had previously. that in the |
Judgment Of the committee articles Oh |
winch advances We're made could well |
stand them and that the railroads needed |
the additional revenue which the adj
vances would give them
At the opening of the afternoon session.
W m. {. Corwine of New York. reprr-
9ehllnS the Merchants Association, sug-
Sested a postponement, believing that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

1t will be interes ting, later on, to note
the fact that on the Dist of December
1899. there arrived At this place a scow
from Portland. and. after loading Oh
lumber. sailed out again. This is what
happened. yesterday. The steam scoW
Leviathan. which has been at Portland
all the summer. working on the new
Notifications. arrived at Grays wharf
yesterday morning about 10 o'clock. and
took on load of hard pine. This was
taken to Richmond, where the owners
of the scow will construct another
scow. this winter. They brought from
Portland a lot of machinery that will
also be used. The scow returned tO
Portland in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
A RECEIVER
Continued from page ID

other stocks and wrecked many strong
institutions
During the past week the withdrawals
from the bank haye been exceedingly
heavy, amounting, il is said. to over 81, :
W.um IN deposits, And il was stated to-
night, that the closing Of the institution
cuuld not AFFECT any great number Of in
dlVidual depositors. \ furry in copper
stocks is anticipated at the opening of
tht stock Exchange, tomorrow morning.
ana II seems to be the general belief late
tonight. that number Of brokerage
firms Will he obliged to go to the wall.
but II is hoped that no bank will be ma
tcrially affected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Adjutant General Case Of Michigan
Thursday, sent a letter to Govcrno!
Pingree at Lansing, refusing to comply
with the governors request for his
resignation. saying that he was not
present at the meeting of the state mill
tary board at which the alleged dis
posal in military supplies was ordered
and had no part in the transaction.
The governor has received the resgna-
ton Of Quartermaster General White
and Inspector General Marsh. Both
assert that they can establish inno-
cence on their trials The Senate.
Thursday. passed the House joint reso-
luton authorizing proceedings to re-
cover the money alleged to be lost to
the state BY the military board deal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

me next attraction 70 appear at the
opera house will be Vogel and
Deming's Minstrels. Of course every
body knows Arthur Deming, and while
NogeIs name is not 50 well remember
ed ut first, perhaps. that fact that he
used to be Al. G. Fields advance man
IS sufficient voucher as to his ability
to manage a good show. The first part
is expected to be a very handsome
scenic display, THE Diamond Grotto,"
and the programme otherwise is to in
clude the usual number of songs, aero
bate feats. club swinging and musical
specialties. The date is Tuesday,
Dec. &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Thursday was one of the busiest days
on Water street for a long time. Early
in the morning, people began to ar
rive from all directions. and this lasted
until late in the evening. All the stores
seemed to be busy and the clerks, at
evening, complained that they We're
tired, as the day was one of the best
for long time. The condition of the
travelling in the country allows the
people to come in and all are improv-
ing the opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
A $500. 900 attachment against Messr

a 100000 attachment against Messrs.
Edward II. Clark and William H. Cool
idge has been filed by Dupee & Sargent.
bankers and brokers, 2S State street.
Boston. The writ relates especially TO
property held by the firm of Hayden.
Stone & Co, formerly brokers at 81
Milk street. and Frederick II. Prince
& Co. brokers. State and Devonshire
streets. The sheriff's writ states that
he has attached particularly property
of Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, wife of Ed
ward r. Clark. situate in Jamaica
Plain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

or the something over 100 applica
tons for furlough which have been
granted to take effect, today. or at
least. this week. most of them being
Tor 80 days or less. giving the appli-
cants an opportunity to spend the
christmas holidays with relatives ana
friends. But very few have been for
three months. About - will leave. Mt
$40 this morning. by special train. 50
as To make close connections at Card
ner with the forenoon train west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

number of the State Changers, who arg
now in convention at Augusta. Quit
a number of them came down on spec
ial electric cars and went to Togus
where they passed the forenoon. 1t is
no wonder that Augusta likes to have
this assembly with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

The Davenport store was busy
place. yesterday afternoon and evening.
the Ladies' Aid of the Free Baptist
church holding their annual sale and
supper. The articles exposed for sale
met with ready purchasers and the
supper was we'll served. Quite a sum
will be realized by the ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

The express offices are now the bust
for them to receive their pack
ages as early as they have this year,
and double crew has been found nee
essary to keep up with the work. Every
train is obliged to wait a few minutes
at this station that the messengers
may take in and unload their freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

quite a number Of sick looking sol
diers appeared before Judge Larraber,
yesterday morning. They had been
looking on the wine when it was red
and it was too much for them. There
We're six of them and after some good
advice, they We're sent back to the
Home. where they will work off their
fun on the dump. Bijah Trip was al
50 among them. but he was sent to the
aims house. where he will find work on
the wood pile for 50 days. Those who
we're arrested by officer King pleaded
not guilty. but later pleaded guilty. as
they found there was nothing coming
to them and they could go home
quicker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

~ w. Cashier, Heselton street, met
with a painful accident. yesterday
morning. He is employed at the S. ID.
Warren Co. plant and with fellow
workman was engaged in repairing a
floor. In some way the place became
filled with gas and as they We're work
ing by the light of lantern. the gas
was ignited. Mr.. Cashier had his right
hand very badly burned and also his
face and neck. His assistant was also
badly burned. Both will be obliged to
remain from their work for few
weeks. Luckily no further damage
was done by the explosion of the gas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

1t is said that about $1,000 deer We're
shot in Maine during che season of 1889.
ana although it may be exagerating. it
would seem that something like half
that number of skins are in process of
tanning at IIowe's tannery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

John Preney went to Bath Thursday
called there by the death of his father.
The news We're indeed sad to Mr..
Preney. as he had just returned from
his brothers funeral at the same Mace
Il week before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Dingley & Decker's store is surpris-
ingly full of just the things the bows
and men. as well as women. would Ike
for present. Don't forget the skates
and pocketknives the boys dream of
receiving. None of your dolls for them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

ON Sunday, the Gardiner post office
viii be open from to 10 in the fore
noon ana . to $50 in the evening. that
all who desire to send away presents
on this day by the mails may be given
4 chance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Samuel A. Perkins ana Miss Alice Cot
tie We're united in marriage. Tuesday
cvenino. by Rev. John K. Boardman Mr..
Perkins mas been in the employ Of the
Hallowell Granite Works at the quarry
for number of years, while the bride
is very we'll known in that vicinity They
were very kindly remembered by Granite
Lodge, No. 50, X. of 2, of which Mr.
Perkins is a member. a fine rocking chair
being received with their best wishes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Mr. Miller, who has charge of the
finishing department Of Berdle's chair
shop. has gone u his home III Boston
70" the holidays. This department Of
the business will be closed for a few
DAVIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Members Of the Standard Wood 90
are in town looking over the ruins Of
their factory. recently burned. and ar
ranging for the adjustment Of the in
Surancc claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

on Saturday evening. the ladies Of
the Degree of Honor will entertain
their friends at a supper at the A. O.
7. W. hall The supper will be served
from to and all are invited to at
tend. as they will find all the good
things on the tables that the market
affords.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

James Field while at work. Thurs
day. on a house in Lincolnville. owned
by b. F. Fuller fell from a staging a
distance of eight feet to the ground,
striking heavily on his back He re-
ceived a bad shaking up, although i
was thought that no bones were
broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Have you seen the wonderful line Of
parlor and hall lamps which Weber
Bros. are exhibiting? This store is
reaping a deserved harvest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

afternoon, in Baker hall. 4 programme
of musical and literary numbers viii
be given. and 70 add to the enjoyment
Of the girls. Christmas trees will be
stripped Of presents. Last year. many
responded to the request that presents
be left at J. w. Church's. and although
not many have thus far seen fit to con
tnue the custom, it is certain that the
kindness would be appreciated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Mrs. o. Donnell and Miss Hamilton
returned to their homes at Monticello.
yesterday. after visit to Mr.. ana Mrs.
Charles Clifford, Marston road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

c. r. Marshall of Portland. was IN
the city. yesterday, on business. Nv
Marshall is the chief clerk of the rail-
road post Offices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Mrs. c. ". Goodwin went to Maiden.
Mass, Thursday, where she will pass
a few weeks visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

{. II. Beane was obliged on Thurs
day. to take flying trip to market in
order to replenish his fast disappear
ing Christmas stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37.5.

Fred Potter Went to Boston. Wednes-
day night. on a short business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

c. w. Marston Of Skowhegan. passed
through the city, yesterday, on his way
to Boston, where he will pass a portion
Of the winter vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Judge Emery o. Became of Eeadfield
was in the city calling on relatives,
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

n Fannie Hildreth went to Law
renee. Mass, yesterday, where she will
pass Christmas with her daughter, Mrs
w. O. Hildreth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

4. w. Morang has leased the rooms
over Stackpole's store and in about two
weeks will open billiard and pool
room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Special electrics We're on the Angus
taHallowell route. yesterday, to ac-
commodate the tide of Christmas shop
pers and the Patrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Pro. and Mrs. a. NJ. Thomas ant
family Of Houlton, are visiting Mr.
Thomas mother, Mrs. ]. Il. Thomas
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Local Notice.

A good supply of fresh holly will be
found at the Pleasant Street green
houses during the next two weeks.
Telephone 4S-3. dec1S div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Miss Hattie Harlow returned from
Colby College. yesterday. for the hol
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

And still the river remains open and
but little ice is floating in it. this be-
ing tlt-t made on the banks during the
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Mrs. King of the Industrial school.
was in Portland, yesterday, attending
to business matters connected with the
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Robert Sholz of Planville. Mass. is
the guest of l.. +. Theme during the
Christmas holidays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Miss Lizzie Bredla went "a Augusta
Thursday, to take position rs stcnog
rapher at Nickery K Hill's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Oscar Baker, formerly with f, NJ
Dolloff. is now in the employ of the
Hub shoe store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

John Green. who has been spendinr
the past three months in New London
g., came home, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

VIM. Clough reported for duty. las
evening. from furlough to Charlestown
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Half the ills that man is heir to como
from Indigestion Burdock Blood BtterS
strengthens and tones the stomach,
makes Indigestion impossible.
mon, wed, fri&wky,tf Ix.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

pr. r. F. Donncll's office furniture
IL being shipped to Lewiston. where ~
is 10 locate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Geo. 4. Thorne reported for duty
from furlouSh to Dundee, New York
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Ms Martha Webster has arrived
from Mt. Holyoke College. South Had
ley, Mass, for the holiday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

DIR. w. p. Gddings has returned from
u profession trip to Massachusetts,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

George Fuller returned to Portland
yesterday, after a few days visit "a
his father, \. Fuller, Highland avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

David Walton will pass the Christ.
mas holidays at mis- old home in Lew
iston, at the family reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
HALLOWELL.

Charles Wescott has returned from
visit to Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Arthur Hayes has returned from his
uu'les az the University III Maine. /.
spend his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

s. s. Soule returned. last evening
from Il business trip of few days I,
Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.
Body Of Patsy Cusack. Aged 10. Found in
Greedy Pond Stream.

The drowning of Patsy Cusack, the
lO-year-old son Of Patrick Cusack OF
headquarters, in the stream which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
SOUTH GARDINER.

Harry Eeedle is AT home from Orunu.
for a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

to his home. yesterday, after short
visit with Gardiner friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

George II. Smith. late of 10Th Me,
temporarily at post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Fred Day arrived frcm Boston, last
evening. whore H. has been attending
the Dental College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Charles Lawrence and family left.
Thursday. for two weeks visit In New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Miss Ethel Coombs, formerly Of this
city, is i'll in Cambridge. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

'ohn HALEY returned YESTERDAY.
III lew weeks visit TO friends in
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

W. f. Reid of Watervile. was in the
city, yesterday, on business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Mrs j. $. BradStreet ana daughter
arrived from LakeNillr, Conn., Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
Polo Games.

At New Britain-New Haven. I; New
Britain. ).
At Manchester, Ct.-Manchester, 10:
Hartford Morse College, s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Albert RinghartZ returned from fur.
Tough to New York, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Eugene Grindell of Bluehill, was j.;
visitor to the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

The Christmas entertainment at the
Industrial school, will b. held. Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

Jerome Vincon of Bangor, returned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22
NATIONALHOME.

Officer Of the day, Capt. Coleman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-22

There We're in the city, yesterday, a
The record-union., 1899-08-22


w A. Jones. 500 acres. Kern; c. S.
Gushing, $40 acres. Kern; r. M. Schnei-
der, so acres, Kern: William King, 24O
acres, Kern; G. ]. Knox, $40 acres,
Kern; A Franklin 2S0 acres Kern;
/. T. Kent, 160 acres. Kern; A. Heyne-
mann, GAO acres, Kern; P. J. Weniger,
$40 acres, Kern: M. F. Jones, 320 acres,
Kern; F. G.. Wakefield. $50 acres, Kern;
William Davis, $40 acres, Fresno; S.
P Belden, 600 acres. Fresno; J. E.
Post, $50 acres, Fresno; N. |. Dutton,
$40 acres Tulare; L. B. Feigenbaum
$40 acres, Fresno: E. D. Sullivan, 36O
acres, Fresno; M. Friedlander, GAG
acres, Tulare; III. S. Morris, 4S0 acres,
Kern; H c. Norris. $40 acres, Fresno;
w. c. Clark. $40 acres. Kern; A. A
Evans, 640 acres, Los Angeles, and #
A Hyde, $40 acres. Los Angeles.
Swamp and overfiowed-R. B. Arm
strong, 160 acres, Yolo; George Hitler
Al acres, Humboldt; Adolph Johnson
40 acres, Sacramento: A. d. Shipp, 2Ot
acres, Fresno.
Tide lands-Milford Land and Lumber
Company. 81 acres. Humboldt; E. A
Oliver, 90 acres. Alameda.
The record-union., 1899-08-22
COULDN'T HIT BEvILLE.
The Co1usa Twirler Too Much for
Our Athletes.

Couldn't hit Beville." is the excuse
handed down by the members of the
Sacramento Athletic Clubs baseball
team for their defeat at the hands of
the Colusa club at Colusa on Sunday
Beville was at his best and had the
Sacramento boys at his mercy through
out the game. But three hits, two of
them scratches, We're all the Athletes
could secure from his delivery, and
only once in the eighth inning did he
show signs of letting up in his great
work, a single and two bases on balls
being plucked in that inning.
The Athletic Club was unfortunate in
having to leave several of it's best
players at home, yet they put up great
ball throughout the game. McCaffrey
pitched a fine game. but nine hits be-
ing made off his delivery, and he re-
tired four batters on strikes at critical
times during the game. A long throw
by Ette from deep center, and three
rafting double plays by Colusa were
the features. Following is the score: