The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-01-15
MAINE ELECTION TROUBLES.

Augusta, Jan. 8.--Governor Garcelon
ceased to be governor at midnight last night.
Mr.. Lamson, the President Of the Senate, is
now acting Governor. Both houses of the
| legislature assembled quietly today at 10 A.
NJ. The crowd was greatly diminished from
yesterday sentinels were placed at the doors.
he police force continued to be under the
sheriff and mayor. A committee was appoint
ed to investigate charges Of alleged bribery
by the Senate. On the opeuing OF the House
an inpatient crowd rushed in. Quiet was
soon restored. The records of yesterday were
read and showed that not more than 70 votes
were cast for any candidate in organizing the
House, that number being less than quorum.
The republican members who withdrew yes
terday, were present and ready to be quail
fed. Acting Gov. Lamson refused to qualify
them at present, not being sure of his power,
but would inform himself. The House then
adjourned.
Augusta, Jan. 8. Doubt, distrust and
excitement still continues. The military pow
er looms up. Gen. Chamberlain consults civil
authorities. The last nights conference at
Blaine's house continued until late hour in
the morning of the 9th. At the Augusta
House every person was closely watched till
two o'clock in the morning. In the morning.
politicians were nervous, and fusionists PAN
icky. Gen. Chamberlain early in the morn
ing, issued a general order to the effect that
he would assume command and protect the
property and institutions of the State, in trust
for the people, until governor is duly elect
cd and qualified. By this order, Gen. Cham
bcrlain assumes temporarily the office of Gov.
ernOr and commander in-chicf The entire DO
lice force of the State house was changed,
those indicated by Gen. Chamberlain taking
the place Of those there for Sc 'cral weeks
The change was quietly made. On the OPEN
ing Of the senate. but one Republican ap-
peared and took his seat, Locke of Cumber-
land. The vote on the bribery order was re-
In the House only y members appeared, all
fusionists. Swami and Hartman stated that
they had each been offered $1,000 by Wallace
r. White not to appear at the organization of
the legislature
Advlces from Augusta, to Jan. 10, stats
that the House have attained no quorum, and
the legislative status was substiantly un-
changed. BY order Of Gen. Chamberlain, the
state arms brought from Bangor and placed in
the State House, were returned to the arsenal
in Bangor. The Portland advertiser says it is
understood that White accused of bribery will
reply that he received the resienatious and
certificates as stated. but did hold tho alleged
interview, and that tho money payments is q
pure falsehood
Augusta, Jan. II, Wallace R. White
has published card, denying in the most
positive and emphatic terms the charge of br-
berry made against him, and demands at the
proper time, an investigation. James D. LAM
son. lusiOnist, has issued a proclamation, as
president Of the senate, assuming the func-
tions Of acting governor of the State. This
may bring on conflict with General Cham
berlain.
ASSAULTED BY A MANIAC.
A few days ago, John Calvin reached
st. Paul MINI. from Morris, Stevens county,
to visit brother-in-law. He had wandered
away about six miles from the city and Satur.
day afternoon, Jan. 10th, he appeared at the
residence OF Mr.. Townsend, who Was engaged
In cutting up meat in frame addition to his
house. Calvin inquired which way he could
best strike the road, from which the house is
about one mile distant. Mr.. Townsend gave
the necessary instructions. after which the
stranger made himself obnoxious by indulg.
ing in personal remarks that were highly i'm
porper Believing that the man was tramp,
MIR. Townsend attached no particular weight
to the remarks, until suddenly the butte
! reached over and seized the knife with which
he was cutting meat. Being under the i'm
preston that the man intended to take his
lie, the attack wns stoutly resisted. The
maniac siezed the knife by the blade, and in
trying to wrench 1t from NJ Townsend. al.
most severed his right wrist. The encounter
was now desperate, As Mr.. Townsend knew
that life depended on the issue, while the rspe
Of the lunatic, became furious. With the alac-
rity of eatthe lunatic released his hold on
the knife and jumped for IN axe which stood
In corner of the room, with which he dealt
Mr. Townsend one or two blows on the: head.
the force Of which was partially broken by
that gentleman. Mr. Townsend managed to
seize the axe, and after fearful struggle he
ielled the maniac to the floor. after which he