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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-12
DIGESTIVE POWERS OF AN OS-
TRTCH.

Good Words: The digestive powers OF
the ostrich have long ago passed into a
proverb: the birds will swallow almost
anything that they can get into their
beaks. They are amusingly greedy, and
will gulp down whole oranges more rap
idly than they can take them into their
stomachs. so that half a dozen may ba
seen passing down their long necks at
the same time, each orange producing a
queer-looking protuberance. When Wis
itOrs stan near the fence of one of the
enclosures, the birds will peck in a most
persistent manner at any bright object,
such as the head of an umbrella or a
walking cane, a watch chain, locket.
brooch or button. 1t does not surprise us
to be told by the attendant thai indiges-
ton is the prevalent malady among os-
triches, and usually is responsible for
their death. it is said that an attempt is
sometimes made to relieve their systems
of an accumulation of indigestible mat
ter by administering half a gallon of cas-
tor oil in one dose. ,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-12

P14 HaMH Hs sd ATBAGSE OF FT T%h "A ER4Rn S NoEEHEEA TE E4 nMRnn AS9 2KHp2TmMTxGGr SAY r EMg6 THE MIS-
TUREssH REKF FROM THE oERNToNI MANNGn TT EN vILoNE Nf"RcFEN
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-12

serum can enter from the puncture.
When the operation is completed the
patients receive a certificate to the effect
that it has been performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
Superintendent OF Schools Report.

AS no appropriations was made last
year for music and drawing. these
branches We're dropped from the course
Of study. at the close of the spring term.
| THE teachers of most schools have con
Quoted some practice work in both
studies during the past term. but the pu-
pills are losing ground says Superinten-
dent Miss Emma French. from lack Of
special instruction. 1t is earnestly hoped
that the city government will provide for
this work in the coming year"
Continuing her report Miss French
says: The removal last year of the
highest primary grade to the South Mann
school proved SO beneficial to the children
it was thought best to make d still fur
Their division in the lower grades. The
most advanced pupils Of the primary
schools have been taken to form a new
school in the Warren street house con-
sisting of what are known as the second
and third grades. The children remain
ing in the primary schools, have been
classed as equally as possible. in the Old
South and Page rooms. The only nos
sible objection to this arrangement is
the greater distance to Warren street for
children living at the extreme end of
Water street. and near the Augusta line
The schoolrOom selected for these grades
is the most available for the purpose.
ana as the children average, this year SO
years Of age, the distance does not seem
an insurmountable difficulty In the old
plans 1t was simply impossible for A
teacher OF sixty pupils or more, in five
or SIX grades, to do justice to all and
the progress of our schools has been re-
tarded. all along the line. by the poor
work Of the primaries. BY the new
grading, the numbers in these three
schools have been equalized as never be-
fore, while the work done is beyond
question greatly improved Our primary
schools are still too large for the best
work. and our next step in advance
shold be the fitting up of two kindergar-
ten rooms for the youngest children OF
the Old South and Page schools"
The closing Of the Laughton school was
considered this year. but the increase in
the number of pupils. together with
earnest protests from the taxpayers If
the district. turned the decision in favor
Of continuing the school for the present
Repairs have been made on school
buildings only to an extent that would
ensure safety and cleanliness The an
preparations for miscellaneous expenses
was not as large as in previous wears
Miss French did not go into details of
school work. as soon more complete re-
port Of the progress will he made. Tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

DR.. r. f. Donnell, whose extensive
practice for 10 years at South Gardi-
ner so clearly bespoke the high esteem
in which he was held as professional
man, has again come to Gardiner this
time to practice in the city proper.
During the past fall. DR.. Donnell has
taken an extended course of profess
sional and special study in the hospi-
tails of Boston. including supplement
tary work in bacteriology and germ
diseases and modern and improved
methods of antiseptic surgery. He has
leased the commodious and attractive
suite of offices in the Patten block.
lately occupied by Dr. b. NJ. Turner,
in which are afforded separate recep-
ton rooms for ladies and gentlemen.
and is now ready to serve the public
to the best of his ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Elliot Williams, a colored lad, years
old. while playing with matches at Attic
boro, Mass, Tuesday evening. set fire %
his clothing ana was probably fatally
burned.
Hiram n Barney a retired merchant
died al his home at New York. Wednes-
daN. tie was born at Bennington VIZ
ana with his brother established one 81
the largest dry goods stores il Omaha,
Neb. one NJ his brothers was a founder
HI Denver, COL
Minnie seiigman Cutting, the we'll
known actress Wednesday. through her
attorney. cX-Gov. Johnston. filed suit in
the circuit court at ST. Louis. for divorce
alleges desertion. The couple were mar
ried in 1892 ana separated in 1928.
United States Ambassador Joseph H.
Choate and Mrs Choate, accompanied by
the bishop OF London. the Rt. Rev. Man
dell Creighton. and Lord George Hami-
ton. the secretary Of state for India,
Wednesday, opened the free library at
Acton. Eng. donated by Mr.. John Pass
more Edwards. a well known publisher
and founder of many libraries and instt-
tutipnS.
John Dwyer. who was serving sen.
Jence in the MiddleseX county house of
correction at Cambridge. Mass, for lar
CenY, and whose term would have expired
by hanging to his cell door with his sus-
penders. Dwyer had been i'll and de-
spondent, but il was not thought that his
illness was so serious as to lead 10 such
an act. He was % years old.
Three small children Of Thomas Col
molly. 1856 Pleasant street. Lynn, Mass
were saved from death by suffocation
ana fire by Milkman George Mansfield
Wednesday morning. Mr.. Mansfield
heard screams while on the street and
rushed to the second story of the house
There he found a baby in cradle and
two small children almost unconscious.
The floor was burning. set fire from an
overheated stove The damage to the
house was small. The children had been
left alone and locked in.
The effects Of the recent storms on
exports are now manifesting them
selves in Jamaica. ana the apprehen-
sions Of the colony in this respect are
confirmed. The Kingston fruit COM
panies have practically collapsed, and
the fruit industry already absorbed by
the United Fruit Co. has reached lis
lowest ebb. The United Fruit Co is
dispatching only two fruit steamers,
this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
CYANIDE OF MERCURY.
Friend OF Cornish Shows How Easily MoIneux
Could Have Made II.

sew York, Jan. 3.-In the trial Of
Roland h. Molineux for the murder Of
Mrs. Katherine J. Adams, today. the
most interesting testimony was that
of John II. Yocum. a chemist and
warm friend Of Harry Cornish. He
said that any chemist could make cya-
hide If mercury. the poison which is
alleged 10 have caused the death of
Mrs. Adams. He had made it himself
and the process was easy. He took
prussian blue and yellow oxide Of mer-
curv. boiled them together. filtered. the
mass ana the precipitate contained
cyanide If mercury. Still other drugs
would yield cyanide Of mercury. All
f the drugs required We're what is
knuwn AZ 'dry cnlors." Molneux, it
Will b. remembered. was superintend-
.rt VII dry color factory in Newark.
Yocum testified that any man known
a q chemist could procure the in
gradients of cyanide # mercury, even
without registering his name.
Alvin \. Harpster, who has figured
in the case as 4 friend Of Cornish and
an object Of NolineuX's hate. had been
expected To give important testimony
as 10 MolireuX's i'll Will toward Cornish.
HNt hS tNlminali'h, To-Day, developed
nothing important
An1,. Eu-tor,by an ar7rIn,-. ar tl.a
--
Nhick'rho'kcr \. c. ana VINO had
been. he said. very friendly" with
N1niinauy testified that when the fac
smile NJ the poison package address
was published h" recognized the hand
writing as that uf MnlineuX and told
u,.,...+.,, ,.l,,,,. .f IA. .1,,b IL .b,
''"'H -f'"ili9 90 'i'e ''""' VI '"e
discovery.
other witnesses were policemen who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Again, last evening. there was a very
fair audience present at the Opera
house when Dad in Harness was
presented. This is a comedy in three
acts. many specialties. These were all
very good and called for number OF
encores Another feature of the en-
tertainment was the playing or MISS
Allen, which was very fine. and she,
too. was encOred a number OF times.
There is but little plot to the show, the
idea being to make one laugh from the
beginning to the end and this is most
successfully done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
SENATOR HANNA DENIES IT.
Will Not Conduct Republican Campaign or
Be Delegate at Large.

Cleveland Ohio. Jan. S.-Senator Hanna
dec Jared today, that although he had
charmanship Of the Republican national
convention. hc would not do 81. There
are other men" he said who are more
ambitious than | and who value that
honor more than dO. | will give way to
them.
He also declared that he would not be
one Of the delegates-at-large from Ohio
il the convention III greatly desire that
Gen. Dick shall have an unconteStcd place
IN the Ohio observation-disclosures. he eX-
planned. 'and am glad To step out in
his favor. II | were to he considered as
one IF the dcleSatcS-at-large precedent
giving the place to me as Il senator, there
would he contest between Gen. Gros-
venpr and Gen. Dick. ] being out Of it.
there will he room for both Of them. as
there should be and friction will he
avoided"
Senator and Mrs. Hanna and Miss Ruth
Hanna departed, this afternoon, for
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
LAW COURT DECISION.

Androscoggin, S..
+. Provost. ct ais. IS. Melina Piche.
1t al, trustee.
Rescript, WisWell. ]. Under the
statutes Of this State relative to trustee
process principal defendant is
estopped in subsequent suit brought
by him against the trustee, by the pre-
vious judgment against the trustee fol
lowed by delivery or payment by him
Of the goods. effects and credits for
which he was charged. Such a defen-
dant. therefore, has legal interest in
the adjudication of the trustees liza
bility. and may appeal from such an
adjudication in lower court to the
appellate court, in this case the defen-
dant's appeal carried the whole case
to the appellate court.
What is included under the term
''ncccssaries" in the statute relative to
exemption from trustee process cannot
be determined by any arbitrary and in
flexible rule. it depends upon the cir
cumstances Of each case. The term is
a relative one and what would be
classed among necessarics under the
circumstances of one case would not
be in another.
A sewing machine is not q necessary
article under any and all circum-
stances, it might be such under some
circumstances. The statement in the
bill of exceptions, that the machine
was bought by the defendant for her
own personal use in the manufacture
Of her own clothing" is not sufficient
to show that the machine was neccs-
sary for her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

At their hall, last evening, the OIL
GERS recently elected by Danforth Max
cy Camp. s. of ", were installed by
Capt. d. NJ Berran of Augusta, as fol-
lows: Capt. G. A. Cobb; LIST lieut.
Charles HOdgdon; I'd lieut., X. w Hi!
chaplain. w. Q. Potter: 1st sergt, q,
w. Gray; q. m. sergt.. j. c. Reed; >.
of G., Will Armes: c. of G., h. Hlg-
gins. After the exercises, refresh
ments were served and a general good
time had by all. The condition of the
camp is very prosperous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
iChicago & Grand Trunk Railroad in Trouble.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 3.-A bill was
filed, today, in the United States cir
cult court here by the Mercantile Trust
90. of New York. as trustee to fore
close the senior mortgage on the Chi
cage & Grand Trunk Railway 60 for
the principal Of the bonded debt of the
company. $4,000 900. which matured
Jan |. +. ". Meddaugh and Henry b.
JOY Of this city, have been appointed
as receivers Of the road. which ex-
tends from Port Huron to Chicago.
The first mortgage was made for 20
years. A second mortgage. also for
$4,000 0o0, was placed on the property
two years later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Court Robert Emmett, F. of A., will.
this evening. entertain their lady
friends at their hall in the Winslow
block. This is the first meeting Of this
kind that the Court has held and the
committee of arrangements has done
everything in its power to make it a
success in every way. There will be
an entertainment and refreshments,
and whist and dancing will be in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Though it was very cold and raw out.
yesterday, this seemed to have no ef-
feet upon those who had horses. All
the afternoon and evening, there We're
large crowds riding and all seemed to
be enjoying it. Some Of the fast ones
We're out but no lively "goers'' We're no.
ticed. The Causeway will not furnish
50 good a place, this winter. as usual.
the railroad crossing the street Some
fun is expected before the winter is
over. as there is lots Of fast blood in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The ice continues to make in the
river and the ice men are all seen to
wear smiles. Work began in earnest.
Wednesday forenoon, and from this
out, there will probably be but a short
spell when there is not work enough
to keep all moving. At some Of the
places down the river. the ice was
found not to have gained the thickness
to enable the teams to work on it, and
after some OF the horses had taken
baths. work was suspended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

In the publication Of paragraph " from
General Orders No. p. yesterday. an en-
ror was made in the omission Of a line.
That portion Of the paragraph relating to
approval of passes by the quartermaste!'
should have read: "Quartermaster, for
employees in his office: quartermastcr or
quartermaster sergeant. for the employees
in the several shops under the Immediate
charge Of the duartermaster and for ail
employees not otherwise specified"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

MRS. FLORA r. WAKEFIELD
wishes to announce to the ladies Of this
vicinity that she has secured the
agency for large house to sell rem
nants of sheeting, outing flannel, seer
sucker, ginghams and other articles.
All are invited to call at her home and
examine. No. Is Autumn street Gar
diner. Jan2d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

George Cunningham went to Lewis
ton, Wednesday. Mr.. Cunningham was
a workman in the shoe factory until
some five weeks ago, when he had his
eyes filled with emery Since that
time, he has been a great sufferer and
his many friends made up a purse and
he has gone to the hospital at Lewiston
where he will be treated for the
trouble. His many friends wish him
a speedy recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

There Will be no pains spared at the
supper. this evening. at the vestry of
the First Baptist church. 1t is under
the charge of the ladies and all will be
carefully looked after. After the sup
pier is served. there will be an enter
tainment in the room above. which will
be very Interesting and entertaining.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Again, Wednesday evening, the
weather or something was too severe
for the city fathers to gather together
At Monday evenings meeting, it was
decided that the storm kept them
away, but, last evening. it must have
been something else. There was in
neither room enough for a quorum
and there will be no other attempt I'M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The total estimated expenditures II the
National Home that is, the several
branches. the salaries Of officers ami
employees of the board OF managers. out
door relief ana Incidental expenses. ana
aid to State and territorial Homes. for
tie present quarter is $977. 325.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
He Only Repeats What Has Been Said A'ouns
the Globe.

1t has been demonstrated repeatedly
in every state in the Union and III
many foreign countries that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is a certain pre-
vcntive and cure for Group. 1t has De-
come the universal remedy for tha'
disease. NJ. V. Fisher of Liberty, w.
Va, only repeats what has been saw
around the globe when he writes.
have used Chamberlain's Cough KEN
edy in my family for several years anu
always with perfect success. we oe'
leve that it is not only the best cous"
remedy, but that it is a sure cure ~
Group. 1t has saved the lives OF our
children a number Of times. lhis
remedy is for sale by Jno. Coughhn'
IL Water St. druggist.
tu.th, sat.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

James Belts appeared again for in
toxication before Judge Larrabee, yes
terday morning, he having been ccle-
brating too much. the evening before.
He settled and was allowed to go. lie
had company during the evening, for
there We're two dodgers in the station
with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Mrs. Emma Stephenson of Gardiner.
will install the officers of John r. Hub
bard Relief Corps at Grand Army hall,
this evening. A collation. will be serv-
ed at 5 o'clock. All members are re-
OueSted to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The recently elected officers of the
Golden Cross will be installed, this
evening. After the exercises. an en-
tertainment Will be given and all the
members are requested to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

John q. Rogers rf Samcrvitr whose
application Tor admission WIS approved
by General Brown. some weeks lgo. Wa
brought to the Home. yesterday, ana
taken into the hospital. Mr.. Rogers is a
veteran Of + Co, 23d Me Vols
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The Week of Prayer is being OBJ
served at the Congregational church,
this week. Services will be held, this
and tomorrow evening. and all are in
vited to attend them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Miss Gilmore, who has been the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Sanborn, Bruins
wick avenue returned, Wednesday, to
her home a. Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Perry Grant was arraigned before Trial
Justice BOOthby at Livermore Falls, THIS
week, for selling a patent medicine. y
was charged that several young men
from Leeds bought these hitters and Pc
came intoxicated and noisy, broke up
household goods, etc. Grant was bound
over to a higher court and gave bonds y
Hnpear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

DIR. Ben Turner has taken the office
in the Patten block recently occupied
by the late DR.. j. NJ. Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The Ladies' Mission Circle of the
Congregational church passed a most
pleasant afternoon, Wednesday, with
Mrs. Daniel Longfellow, Dennis street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The bursting Of steam pipe at the
High school. Wednesday. neccsstated The
closing Of school. II is thought that it
will be repaired in season to allow reg
MIR sessions tnlAN-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Miss Martha Webster returned to her
studies at Mt. Holyoke College,
Wednesday, after passing the holidays
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Webster Dresden street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Dingley & Decker have an immense
stock of goods but present reduced prices
are causing it to diminish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The Hub shoe stores low prices are
catching lots Of the trade from the coun-
try as well as city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Spear returned
last evening. from Portland. where
they attended the musical in the after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

A large number of the members of
the Eastern Star from this city visited
the Chapter at Augusta, Wednesday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

I'll the regular meeting in February.
Except for the roll of bills to be PAD,
there is nothing of Importance to
come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Miss Lottie Graves went to Boston,
yesterday. on short visit to friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Cali-37-5.

"a. S. Young went to Bath, yesterday
on a business trip of a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Harry Phillips returned, last even
ing. from a few days business trip to
Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

The mercury was lower. Wednesday
morning. than at any previous time this
winter. Many Of the stone cutters quit
work half a day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Several Of the mills along the stream
M obliged 70 remain idle through
p-rt Of the day On account of the low
'nss If the water in the stream. 1t IS
proving n great Inconvenience to all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
A breath Of Pine BaIsam In every cake.
~ Nothing
afina :: =: =: :: !: :: :: ;.
healthy and
S0AP& :; ): :: :: :; :
'~e ! W. - fine and
nj EANe siIken and
O66b1uvV uuu6 the skin
AAAun clear and
QUILT rosy.

Most badness is.caused by dandruff. To
keep the hair, scalp and beard in healthy
condition, make a strong lather with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Miss l.. o Plummer Of Topsham. who
HAY been visiting Or. ana Mrs. Brook
ing. for several weeks. returned home.
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04
27 Different Remedies. nF
EVERY REMEDY, III

der the auspices of the Hallowell Educa-
tional Union. the teachers are To issue
this month. a summary of the work done
in their respective schools. 1t is hoped
that the pamphlet Will be of interest y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Harfina Soap and
shampoo freely. If
It is desired to restore
gray or faded hair to
youthful color. apply
Hair-Health after
sh amp ooing with
harfina Soap, and
the grayness will dis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Mr.. and Mrs. II Try Taylor We're in
Portland, Yesterday. ana attended the
Paderewski recital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-01-04

Eugene NJ. Howe. who has been CON
fined t. the house Nv illness for 4 few
weeks. is conValescing.