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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27

the county of Kennebec. on the 26th day
Oh january, A. D., 1899, before Joshua II.
Bean, one of the coroners of said county
upon View of the body of Frank Kicker.
there lying dead. by the oaths of w. IT.
flsher, George Patterson, w. l.. McFad-
den, w. ii. Edwards. j. H. Chandler and
.. W. Beck, good and lawful men. who.
being charged and sworn to enquire. for
the State, when. how and by what means,
SAID Frank Kicker came to his death.
upon their oaths say: That said Frank
Kicker was killed by being struck by a
tram of the Maine Central Railroad Com
pany on the might OF January sd, 1899, at
SAID augusta, and we do not find that
any blame attaches to said railroad COM
pany.
In testimony whereof the said coroner
ana the jurors of the inquest have here
uhto set their hands and seals, the day
and year above written.
s- JOSHUA +. BEAN, Coroner
W. II. FISHER,
GEORGE PATTERSON,
w. l.. McFADDEN,
u w. II. EDWARDS,
j. H. CHANDLER,
]. w. BECK.
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suspended, bill read three times, and
was passed to be engrossed.
PASSED TO BE ENGROssED.
Bill an act to amend the charter of
the Maine Charitable Mechanic Asso-
citation.
Bill an act to amend chapter 203, of
the Public Laws of 1892 relating to the
education of the deaf, dumb and blind.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
Bill an act to provide for the estab-
lishment and maintenance of free pub
lie libraries in cities and towns and for
the purchase of books for the use of
plantations out of the money raised
and collected from the licensing of
dogs.
Referred in the House. January %,
was called up and on motion of Mr..
Guernsey of Dover, the vote whereby
the bill was referred to the committee
on library. was reconsidered and on
motion of same gentleman the bill was
tabled and ordered printed pending ref
erence.
On motion of Mr.. Donham of Hebron,
Adjourned.
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Ca, Cutans Govern Themselves?

One of the best known diplomatists re-
Gently declared that the Cubans are IN
capable of governing themselves. and thar
tho United States. must maintain its pres
ent control indefinitely, or else an
nov the island There will be those VIM
viii dispute this; but there are non none , WhI
Moptatter's Stomach Bitters is capable OF
cnntrolling the common diseases of tn.
etnmach. 1T is remedy that. is backed
by fifty years Of success. 1t is an tro idea
i,,;Ider for those who are predlsposed u
ing troubles. and for nervousness 1t Is OF
,,.u,nnSderfuI benefit. AS an appetizer it Is
Incompatible Those WHOSE f stom ma h are
out of order should not IAN TO Try DOT
tie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27

SCOTTISH UNION & NATIONAL ms.
rated in 1924. Commenced bus ness in l..
s.. 1880. Martin Bennett, manager: assis-
tant manager, James II. Brewster Capi-
tai paid UP in cash. $500. 10000.
ASSETS. DECEMBER 81 1893.
Real estate owned by the COM
pany, unncumbered, $157. 7sS. II
Loans on bond and mortgage
r, ttirst liens,. SGi.57475
Stocks and bonds owned by the
company market value. 49,. s3i5
Loans secured by collaterals. 2SOO.OD
Cash in the companys principal
Office and in bank. S52.7sso2
Interest due and accrued Al 39g 63
Premiums in due course of coll
lection, 27s.a47.o7
Aggregate of all the admitted
assets of the company at their
actual value. A.17O, 7ol.03
LIABILITIES, DECEMBER 81. 1S9S.
Net amount of unpaid losses
and claims. 1894 .slsse
Amount required to safely re-in-
sure all outstanding risks, 1,S47 SAG %
All other demands against the
company, viz: commissions,
ETC.. 100000
Total amount of liabilities, ex.
cept capital stock and net sur. "a
r, plus, $2,1S4, 46O59
Surplus beyond capital, l,9S6, 24O.4i
81 -
Aggregate amount of liabilities
including mex surplus, s417O. Os
jan21 .d1aw3t - =
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JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

ON EASTERN MAINE INSANE HOS.
PlTAL.-Adams of Penobscot, Grindle of
Hancock. Head Of Kennebec, Beal OF
Bangor, Macomber of Augusta, Fierce of
Blaine, Jordan of Lisbon, Peaslee Of Wis
casset, Parkhurst of Bangor. Garcelon OF
Lewiston.
ON GOVERNORS MESSAGE,-Ham-
len of Hancock, Weeks of Somerset. pike
Of York, Chase of Portland. King OF Car
Ibou. Donham of Hebron, Sanborn OF
Newport; Dawson of Monroe Perkins OF
Cornish, Morey OF Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27

Justice Bigham. in the Queens Bench
division high court of justice at London
Thursday, decided in favor of Pelle!
Bros, in the suit of the United states
against them to recover $1,000 paid then
as brokers on two COTTON golfers. b!
Lieut.. Sims, acting naval attache OF tht
United States embassy, that amount De
ing 10 per cent. of the total sum of io3,oo,
for which he ship brokers agreed; April
q, TO deliver the Golfers. The case hinged
on whether a state of war existed. April
% when the owners ceased their prepara-
lions to fit out the ships. they testified
that they sounded the foreign office on
fhe subject and were Informed that they
might h. liable under the foreign enlist
ment act if they carried out their con
tract. The justice said he believed that
rroi,nd ia insinuate that the brokers acf-
ed in bad faith They were entitled "a
keep the money under clause OF me ne
contract wnlcn proVdrfeu v, ,,i ,,rl.yentea de-
liycrng the ships.
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STANDING coMMITrEEs OF the seMA1e.

ON BILLS IN THE SECOND REAc.
ING.-Witham Of Cumberland, FernalN
of Androscoggin, Whitehouse OF Saga
dahoc, Merrill Of Somerset. Dudley Of
ard of Franklin, Vickery Of Kennebec.
Johnston of Piscataquis, Hodsdon Of
Cumberland, Hargraves Of York, Jones Of
Penobscot.
Hancock. PIERCE of Waldo, Pike OF
York. White Of Androscoggin, Sawyer Of
Washington, King of Oxford, Chamber
Of Somerset. Plummer o: Penobscot.
!2iuiii,, OF Hancock. Drummond Of Cum.
berland. ~ -
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To the Public.

we are authorized to guarantee every
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
ana # not satisfactory to refund the
nonev to the purchaser. There is no bet
fer medicine made for la grippe. colds and
whooping cough. Price, % and soc. per
bottle. Try it. John Coughlin. Water
street. aH,uar,1y
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NOTICE.

District of Maine,
Portland, Jan. 20, 1889.
Pursuant to the rules Of the circuit
court of the United States for the DISTRICT
Of lsaine. notice Is hereby given, that
Herbert w Trafton. of Fort Fairfield, In
said district. has applied for adm ss;on No
an attorney and counsellor OF said circuit
court A. H. DAVIS
Clerk y. s. Circuit Court, Maine District,
jan27 dat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27

Mitham of Cumberland, King of Oxford,
euler of Auburn. Colburn of Windsor,
Nlckerson of Orrington, Stetson OF Mon.
lslesboro. Brown of Warren.
ON TEMPERANCE.-W itham OF Cum.
berland, Hargrayes Of York, Dudley Of
Glenburn, Fuller of Kennebunk. DeCoetef
Of Buckfield. Craig OF Island Falls,
Prince of Yarmouth. Hodgkins Of Harps-
ON TAXATION.-Hodsdo Of cumber-
land, Pike of York. Fernaid OF Andro-
scoggin. Hutchings OF Brewer, BodweN or
Hallowell, Jordan. Of Lisbon. Girdier Of
South Thomaston. Garcelon Of Lewiston.
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NOTICE..

Whereas. my wife. Della Campbell. hay-
Ing left me without sufficient cause, I
hereby forbid all persons trusting her on
my account. - | shall. pay no bills OF her
contracting after this date.
WIN. r. CAMPBELL.
ueusta, Me. Jan. Is 1899
dlaw3W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27

Disguised. played out. tired ana weary
because of a weak aching back? Com
fort and instant sbothing. invigorating
effect if the Hop Piasters are used. Your
backache will disappear. Try them. SOIL
every where.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27

II had a rlnring, itching sore on my
took away. the burning and itching In
stantly, and quickly effected permanent
cure" c. w. La hart. Bowling Green. G.
mon wed frilIwkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-27
CASTORIA
For Infants aud Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s; sssss ss: Ct &M4z7za
Fully Warrsnt ed.

Fully Warranted.
II not cured after taking three
fourths of bottle OF TOGUS COUGH
MIXTURE return the bottle. and the
money will be refunded.-BOWOIT
WEBSTER q co.
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Died.
KENNEBEC

Gardiner-Jan. "a. Susan Ms, a., w Ire % %
S Sniuas,ar a r. French, formerly of Farm
M WE IoV "a, Nathan b. Frost. aged
about 50 years.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.
ORGANIZED loAa.
Banking rooms $50 Water
street.

TRUSTEES-J. H. Marley, L. c. Cor.
Dish. Lendall Titccmb, B. F. PARROT.
Treby Johnson.
Deposits are placed on interest the nfpt
Of February. May. August and Novem-
Der,
Interest paid CT accredited on account
on first Wednesday Of February and Au.
gust.
Deposits are excerpt by law from ali
lakes. and accounts are strictly c0nfiden.
tial.
Especial privileges afforded to Execu-
tors. Administrators. Guardians. Trus-
'e.ss, married women and minors
Edwin g. DUDLEY TreAa
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Married.

dM,W&F1y

yr,tarvi,le-Jan, 25 Fred II. Towne ana
Mis- Phie Iowne, both of Watervilie.
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NANri,fs. 4 had OF lieaIth that M.
FANS Will not benefit. Send S cents L, RI
pass clsincsl Co. New York. Tor 10 samples
and 1907 testini'niais- 1'dy.2.dy
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FOR SALE Ten H-I-r-A-N-S for ccr.a NJ
druggists ohs gives feiicf Jny.2.tlfy
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MAINE LEGISLATURE
Continued from page -

act to authorize Benjamin Desjardin
to maintain a wharf into the tide
waters of New Meadows river In the
town of Brunswick, county of Cumber-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-11
EPIsTLEs TO ST. PAUL.

He was in a brown study as he walked
up the street.
Paper, sir? All about the war in South
African shrieked a diminutive but enter
prising 'newsboy.
But the perpleXed mind did not heed.
The youngsters spirit was awakened by
the absolute inattention of the aecostee
Half block further up the street he met
the man again.
Paper, sir? All about the election in
Ohio!
But the man in the brown study and the
light oVercoat did not answer. He was
evidently thinking, perhaps, of the letter
that never came with money in 1T. The
boy was apparently batfled But no. He
returns to the attack. Scampering up
another half block he came upon the port
bow of the man in the brown study and
wig-wagged with a voice that will make
him money when st. Paul has a midway
plaisance, If he lives:
Paper, sir? A-l-l about Mayor Kiefer
goln to get married.
And the man in the brown study bought
It is so long since Jimmy Healy SPELL
bound the multitudes on the municipal
hustings that most folks around town
have forgotten how the present secretary
of the school board used to wake the
echoes Of Um-ta-ra-rums hall with the
reading of the call and list of those who
could vote. But since the recent difficult
ties have come up, the undying sympa-
thies Of that yoetic, sentimental, Celtic
soul have been awakened In behalf of
the school children who have to content
themselves with seven months school,
and his imprisoned oratory is a source
Of constant encouragement to those who
are laboring in behalf Of the education
of the little ones Indeed, they do say
that at the end of one Of his recent ora
tons TO a young woman who has taken a
great interest in the work Of the Public
School union, his audience of one, brush
ing a tear from her eyes with her kerr
chief, extended the glove not so occupied,
and clasping the Spencerian hand which
the secretary uses in making out pay
rolls, exclaimed with evident emotion:
''Mr. Healy, you must come out and
address our Mothers club
The Philistine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-11

term being used quite considerably Of
late, and Just what 1T means to be
Fletcher Democrat" Is not so easy. OF
course the term carries with 1t much op-
probrfum, and heretofore Democrats who
have been for Fletcher have proceeded
under great secrecy, though not free from
suspicion. AS here and there the term is
applied openly or confessedly, the suppo-
sitfon Is that Congressman Fletcher has
been forcing his men of that stamp to
show their colors" now at time when
Mr.. Fletcher feels the need Of display
ing his forces in overwhelming array for
the purpose of suppressing opposition to
denomination From this on FLETCHER
Democrats" with all that the term i'm
plies or suggests, will be observed with
more than ordinary interest. 1t will be
interesting to see whether the number in
creases or diminishes.
The Fletcher management, which
means either Fletcher or Postmaster
LoVeJoy, continues to show great inter-
est in the probable course of Mayor Gray.
II IS mortally fearful that the hoy WI
the bonnie blue 'e'' will conclude to run
for congress.
The management marks the increasing
desire for Mr.. Gray to do so, and con-
tinues pumping it into his friends that
another term for mayor is the thing for
young Mr.. Gray"
Should Mr.. Gray finally conclude to do
Fletcher up, the talk is that ex-Postmas-
ter F. G. Holorook is the man for mayor.
Speaking CT the Fletcher Democrats"
and whether such would really get any
public recognition at Mr.. F'letcher's
hands, the remark is common that it is
all very well for the "old man" to use
such, but when it comes to places, other
III state or federal service Repubh-
cans "get the jobs"
The way to make Fletcher come
down." said a city hall man, is to buck
him. Buck him early and late for a little
while, and It will fetch i'm" And the
case of eX-Dog Catcher Farnham was
cited. A more recent case is that Of ].
Albert Hagstrom, whom Fletcher has
landed in q Washington job, and who was
one Of the obstreperous members Of the
cid North Star Republican club.
Mr.. Fletcher is very crafty, but some
times makes a bad break. Three certain
kickers who demanded places, it is said,
recently went to the ''old man." ard
kicked on the appointment Of a young
Democrat tc a certain federal place. Ex-
plantations that would explain were not
within easy reach, and Mr.. Fletcher final
ly hemmed and hawed that the appointee
had been given the job out of consider
alton for mis- father who had always been
a close friend. The three departed, and
when out of the "old mans" sight could
not do more than exchange glances, for
all three, living in the same neighboI hood
as the home of the father referred to,
knew that he had been dead for at least
fifteen years-one claimed sixteen.
The Fletcher campaign is at the stage
Of Lovejoy initial activity Postmaster
Stead is making acquaintance, and call
ing On these whom he has not shown any
attention or recognition, well, since the
last time!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-11
DAYS NEWS IN BRIEF.

Cincinnati-Fire destroyed the contents
of three floors of the Norwood bicycle
works. Loss, $4,000
Boston-Fire in the leather district Of
Woburn destroyed the tanning plant Of
BeggS q Cobb, valued at $4,000
Allentown. Pa.-GeOrge W. Kern a
hotel proprietor shot and killed his wife
and himself. The couple had not been
living together lately
Newport, n. Y.-Ex-County Treasurer
John c. LemmeTts, whose official ac-
counts showed heavy deficit. was today
convicted Of grand larceny.
New York-The appellate division of the
supreme court denied today the motion
Of the district attorney for a special
Jury in the case of Roland B. MolineauX
for the murder of Mrs. Kate J. Adams.
StephensviIle, Tex.-Fhomas Wright. an
eX-cOnvict, was hanged today He killed
John Adams, q farmer, because he be-
lieved the latter was the cause of his
being sent to the penitentiary.
Dunlap, Tenn-R. NJ Robinson, mer-
chant. was shot last night and robbed Of
$3.50. He had been to Cincinnati, where
he had sold some stock.
Columbus, O.-The American AssOCIa-
ton of Lumber Dealers has selected
Cleveland as the meeting place for the
annual conference of the association on
Jan. !.
Joliet. Ill.-James J. Weir and John Nc
Namara retired at a hotel last night with
the gas jets open, but unlightsd. Weir
was dead this morning and Mcnamara
was unconscious with little prospect for
recovery.
MeIvern. Kan.-The safe and office furni-
ture of the MelVern bank We're demolished
by an explosion of dynamite touched off
last night by robbers who then looted
the place. securing $500 in money and sew
eral thousand dollars in notes and checks.
They escaped, leaving no clue.
Rendrew, Ont.-The largest business
block IN town was burned today. Adam
Bliss, a carpenter. was killed by falling
brick Loss 100000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-11
WEIGHT OF AMERICAN COINS.
Valuable Information for Persons
Who Handle Much Specie.

Leslie's Weekly.
The weights of American coins are i'm
pOrtant things for any one to know who
has the handling of any great quantity or
coin, for weight is one Of the best ways
to detect counterfeits. 1t is very difficult
for counterfeiterS to get the weights OF
their spurious coins exactly in line with
the legal weights Of the genuine coins,
The weights of American coins now in
circulation are as follows
: Gold Coins-The $50 gold piece, or double
eagle, weighs SIG grains; the $40 gold piece,
or eagle. weighs 258 grains the 50 gold
piece, or .half-eagle, weighs l29 grains;
the So gold piece (authorized Feb n, 1858,
and discontinued Sept. 26, 1S90l. weighed
II. grains; the $3.50 gold piece. or quar-
gold piece authorized March s. 1919, and
discontinued Sept. Is, 1890 weighed 25.8
Silver Coins-The silver dollar weighed
reduced to its present weight of l2.5
grains. The trade dollar authorized Feb
Il, 1873, and discontinued Feb. -, lSSD
weighed 420 grains. The silver half-dollar
weighs 1929 grains; the Columbian sill
yer half-dollar weighs 1929 grains; the
common silver quarter-dolIar weighs sos
grains; the Columbian" silver quarter
dollar weighs 96. As grains; the silver TWEEN
ty-five-cent piece weighed l7.16 grains( au-
thorized March 8. 1915, and discontinued
May 2, 1879; the silver dime weighs 3858
grains; the silver half dime authorized
April 2, 1892; discontinued Feb u, 1879
weighed first POS grains then changed to
20.625 grains, and finally to 1912 grains,
and the silver three-eent piece (author-
lied March 8, 1851, and discontinued Feb
u, 1879 weighed first 1898 grains, and
Nickel Coins-The 5-cent nickel piece C75
per cent copper and % per cent nickel
weighs IT'S grains; the scent nickeI. piece
authorized March 8, 1865, and discon-
tinued Sept. 20, 1S90) weighed 80 grains
g per cent copper and 25 per cent nickel ;
q, 1857, and discontinued April %, 1864
weighed Y grains (SS per cent copper and
Il per cent nickel.
Bronze or Copper Coins-The old-fash-
toned copper cent authorized April 2,
1922 weighed first 264 grains; it was then
changed to POS grains then to 16S grains,
and it's coinage was discontinued Feb 21
1857. The copper s(or bronco 2-cent piece
1authorized April p, 1864, and discontinued
cent copper and 5 per cent tin and zinc) !;
the present copper cent was authorized
April %, 1884, and weighs 4S grains, Of
which IS per cent is copper and . per cent
tin and zinc. The copper half-cent (au-
thorized April 2, 1892 and discontinued
Feb. 81 1850 weighed originally 1872 grains;
then it was changed, first to 104 grains
and finally to 81 grains.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-11
MUSIC AND THE STAGE.
GRAND.

Prefaclng an interesting recital given
yesterday by the Schubert club at the
Grand opera house Mrs. Fred s. Blodgett
read a gossipy little paper on Current
Musical Topics" The paper was written
by Mrs. D. F. Colville, and gave a re-
sumo of the musical attractions that are
to appear in the Schubert course. II
also told something Of the artists that
are interesting the musical centers of the
East, touching upon the critics contro-
versy as to whether that famous or
chestra leader, Thomas, interprets the
more modern compositions with the
proper spirit or with an utter lack of
spirit, as one critic insists.
The recital yesterday was quite up
to the Schubert clubs usual high stand
ard Of excellence. Besides the local
artists all Of them favorites, two clever
young musicians from Minneapolis Ray
mond Shryock, viofnist and Russell
Patterson pianist, gave interesting read
ings of compositions that are always ia
vorites. They played a sonata by Grieg,
opus 10, in a careful and finished man
ner. Young musicians seldom give an
adequate reading Of sonata. There is
always lack In their work that ma
turer years can alone supply, but the all
legro Vivace yesterday was blithely and
daintily played, the allegretto traneuiIlo
strong and dignified and the final move
ment allegro animate was brightly in
terpreted.
Mr.. Shryock played Wieniawskis pol
onaise Brillante" with piano accom-
paniment by Mr.. Patterson 1t was rem
dered with much verve and provoked
hearty applause. Mr.. Shryock and Mr..
Patterson played one other number a
suite by Schutt, opus A. The three
movements, allegro risoluto, scherzo Wv