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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
POLITICAL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May l.
The municipal elections were held in this
State today. At Vincennes the entire demo-
cratic ticket was elected for the first time in
several years. At Delphia, the democratic
ticket was elected by large majority. At
Terra Haute the republicans elected the,mayor
and the democrats the city council. At
Green Castle the democrats claim the entire
ticket. At Greenfield The whole republican
ticket was elected. At Logansport the dem
ocrats elected their ticket. An independent
ticket was elected at Muncie on local issues.
At Keokuk the democrats elected the mayor
and marshal and the republicans the other
officers. The independent candidates for
mayor and clerk at New Albany were elected,
and the democrats elected the treasurer, mar
shall and two councilmen. The republicans
elected two councilmeH and the independents
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
THE CALAIS CASES.
Verdict in Favor of the Bangor Com
NATURALIZATION Indicted for Man
slaughter.
CALAIS, May |.

CALAIS, May |.
In the Supreme Court at Calais the case of
Rev. John Morse against the Bangor Com
mercial, libel suit for $50, coo, went to the
Jury on adjournment last night. The jury
returned a verdict this morning for the de-
PENDANT.
The grand jury reported this morning
twelve indictments. including one against
Herbert W. Eaton for manslaughter and
another for assault with intent to kill. Gil
bert Stanhope of Pembroke was indicted for
assault with intent to kill. Four indictments
were made for keeping tippling shops, one
for larceny, two for deer killing and two for
rape.
Eaton is still in Truro in such condition
that he is unable to be moved at present.
The wound behind the ear is now diseharg.
ing very freely, and the patient has frequent
attacks of vomiting with cramps in the stom-
ach. His right eye was at first considerably
affected by the wound behind the ear, but he
has now in a measure recovered from this.
Whatever the event, the widow aud child of
Kelley will be amply provided for out Of
Eatoh's property. Arrangements have been
made for this Eaton says he has no recol-
lection whatever of any circumstance of the
affair. He desires to return to Calais and
submit to the laws. He says he should never
have left Calais had he not been wrongly
advised by others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

The Michigan Legislature mas passed
the bill lately before it for consideration
to authorize the maker of a will TO prove
il during his life time. and the Governor
has sgned it. Its provisions have at
tracted very general attention throughout
the country. and it is likely soon to be
largely copied by other States Those
who prefer to leave wills rs now can do
80, and run the old risk of being proved
incompetent or insane by Disguised heirs,
but those who prefer y better way can act
under the new law, too, without divulg-
ing the provisions of the will
A correspondent writing from the see
ton in Mississippi recently devastated by
the cyclone saws: THE residents of this
region are seriously contemplating dig
ging storm-pits. for this section appears
to be directly in the track of cyclones and
storms. Brick houses are found made
quate and will rot resist successfully the
terrible tempests which. six times within
the last twelve years, have devastated this
country. Among the relies of the storm
are hard pine stumps in which were i'm
bedded pebbles. stones. etc. and near
Beauregard a wagon wheel hub was halt
buried in the trqnk of tree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
For Safe.

HOUSES FOR SALEIN HALO NELL-One
IL cottage house with l. ana stable COZ ner second
aud North SIS; also one largt story hou g, cor
ner Water and Temple SITS. For particulars inquire
of L. CutGhLiN, Halowel.
apr21t& swim
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
A STRANGE AFFAIR.
George Parkman of COrinna Meets His
Death Under Peculiar ClTcum.
stances.

BANGOR, May l.
The Wing and Courier learns of the death
a, Corinna, under peculiar circumstances, OF
George Parkman. who lived a mile north OF
that village He formerly lived In Palmyra,
and last SUNDAY was married to Mrs. Myra
Mil. and came To her home to live. About
o'clock this morning he complained of be-
ing sick and she arose and prepared some
herb tea for him. He then jumped up, with
nothing on but his shirt, and ran to the house
Of neighsor, distance of 20 rods. de
raped at the kitchen door and woke some
of the inmates. In the meantime Parkman' $
wife and her mother. who resides with them.
followed him, and as they entered the yard
he attacked his wife. The two women finally
gained enterance to the house and Parkman
was told to go away. He then jumped
through the kitchen window, smashing glass
and sash. Mr. Footman, in whose house
this occurred, stepped forward to help him
down. and Parkman clinched him and get
ting Footman's thumb in his mouth began
chewing it. He was obliged to choke Park
man to make him let go and then with the
assistance of the omen tied him. Shortly
after being tied Parkman died. Coroner
Wvman has been summoned from Bangor
Parkman was man of incorporate habits
and it is supposed liquor was the cause of his
death
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Washington Notes.

The debt statement shows the decrease in
the public debt during April to be s2,s5l, ).
402. 65.
Secretary Chandler says that no complaints
have been made to him by the relatives OF
the late jerome Collins, of unfair treatment
before the Jeanette board OF inquiry.
Only one of the new steel cruisers has been
named thus far. The President in a few
days will select names for the other three
Work on the Washington monument will
be resumed Monday.
DR.. Richard Joseph, formerly of Marble
head, Mass. disbursing officer of the depart.
ment of the interior, died of heart disease
this morning.
Secretary Teller says today that he does
not intend to make any reply to charges
made by Senator Hill, except so far as they
relate to his management of affairs in the
interior department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
SINGULAR AFFAIR.
One Hundred Letters Scattered Along the
Railroad Track.
New YORK. Nav /

New YORK, May l.
Post office inspectors Newcome and Gardi-
ner returned from Hartford today. where they
went yesterday to investigate circumstances
connected with the abstraction OF three pack
ages containing altogether one hundred let
tiers, from mail pouch destined for this city,
on the goth. The letters wore found scatter
ed over the New York & New England rail-
road, and along the shore of the Connecticut
river. their contents, consisting of drafts aud
checks amounting in the aggregate to $780,
900, having been stolen. The detectives do
not believe the letters had been stolen from
the mail pouch, which had not been locked
and clasped. on the way to the railway sta
ton, from the Hartford postoffice. After the
letters dropped from the bag they were pick
ed up by some one and opened The paw
ment of all the checks contained in the letters
has been stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
rELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

Rev. George Henry Conner, dean Of Wind
sor, is dead.
w. Graham of London offers to shoot at
one hundred pigeons with any man in the
world for $1,000 side.
A bill reducing the pilotage fees in the
harbor of New York passed the assembly
Tuesday.
Arthur, niece of the President. and q party
of ladies' and gentlemen from the east, ar
rived at Guaymus, Mex, Monday.
Gov Cleveland has signed the Niagara
Park bill; also bill providing for soldiers,
sailors and mariners who die, and whose
families are unable to bury them.
VIM. F. Mills. pianist and composer, died
Monday.
Sitting Bull and one hundred and fifty OF
his band left Fort Randall last Saturday for
Fort Yates where they propose to engage in
farming.
Don Louis Torres is elected governor Of
Sonora.
bill proposing an amendment to the con-
! stitution prohibiting the manufacture and
sale of liquors in the State of New York was
killed in the Senate, Tuesday.
The internal revenue officers at Richmond,
Va, issued, Tuesday, $685. 900 worth of to,
bacco stamps.
Seven hundred cigarette makers struck in
New York, Tuesday.
Nearly five thousand Immigrants arrived
| IN New York, Tuesday.
IN q
ing, Pa, Tuesday fternoon, for 81 increase
per thousand.
The ice bridge at Cape Rouge has not vet
moved. Until it goes navigation to Montreal
will continue closed, but an attempt will
probably be made by the military authorities
| to blow up the ice bridge Wednesday.
Senator Anthony's condition remains much
the same, but no better than yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
A Disgraceful Prize Fight.

CHICAGO, May l.
The police learned late last night that a
prize fight occurred in the town of Lake,
Sunday, between John Kelley of New York,
a bruiser, and Rodney, alias Yank Cunning
ham, bar tender. 1t was a smuggling match
from the beginning. Eight rounds were
fought in twenty six minutes. Both were
dreadfully punished. Kelley had his face
cut and his nose broken. Cunningham lost
four teeth, and it is believed had his skull
fractured. The fight was awarded to Kelley.
1t is believed that Cunningham will die. The
police are in search of Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
A Young Rascal.

BOsTON, Nav l.
William B. Jones, IS years old, residing in
bingham and employed as salesman by the
hardware firm of Bigelow, Kraus & Co. OF
this city, was arrested today, charged with
stealing from the firm. His salary was 81
per week, out of which he paid railroad fare
daily between Boston and bingham, besides
paying for meals in this city and indulging in
other various luxuries. This morning the
officers went to bingham and searched the
house of young Jones where hardware worth
between 5000 and $500 was found. Jones
was arrested in Boston and on him was found
large amount of property he intended &c
dispose of in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

'INO LEI. Rooms in stone store Water street,
L Augusta, nearly opposite Post Office, up tso
flights; been occupied Tor photograph busincs, the
last fifteen years. Comprising the whole OF the tlld
floor, and besides work room, has suitable for
a small family; supp led with pipes tor and
other conveni.nces. =" ill let for any legitimate bu.i
ness. Apply to FRANK L.. HAMIEN,
apr2tu W sew all ST., Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Arrested for Smuggling.

PORTLAND, Me-, May !.
Walter X. Pattee, country trader and
agent of the Singer Sewing Machine Co.. at
Houlton, was arrested by Deputv United
States Marshal Marble, for smuggling. He
sold sewing machines across the border, TAX
ing goods and produce in exchange. and
Struggled the goods. The authorities say he
has beat the government out of several thou
sand dollars. He was held for smuggling a
double harness in $500 bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Reunion of the Civil Service Reform
Association.

BosToN, May l.
The first social reunion of the Civil Ser.
eice reform Association, of the fifth Congre-
gational district, was held here tonight.
There was a large attendance of members.
Chas. Theodore Russell presided. Gen.
James Hawley of Connecticut was the prin-
cipal guest of the evening. and made the
principal speech, explaining fully the intend
ed operation of the civil service bill passed
by the last Congress, and its scope. Most
of the other speeches were upon tho same
subject, and the speakers were: Congress
men Morse and Lyman, Rev. Jas. Freeman
Clark, Mr.. Jabez Fox and John g. Andrews.
Letters from Carl Schurz, Dorman B. Eaton.
and Geo. VIM. Curtis were read, and letters
expressing full sympathy with the cause
represented were received from Senators
Bayard and Pendleton, ex-Gov Long, Hon.
Geo. ID. Robinson, Mayor Seth Low of Brook
lyn, Hon. Charles B. Goldman and Hon. A.
A. Ranney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
IL. s. Call ROnds.

The l20th call for bonds matured today.
The redemptions under call, including pre-
paid bonds, amount to about Sll 800 900.
The exchange of three and one half per cent
bonds into three per cents. which was sus-
pended during the month of April, was re-
sumed today. The amount of bonds surren
dered for exchange was about 500, 200. which
swells the total amount of exchanges to near
ly Sl3l 900, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
The DOrsey.LilIey Affair.

Ex-senator S. w. Dorsey has returned an
answer to the suit of VIM. Lilley for 1000
damages, alleged to have been sustained by
him from the personal assault by Dorsey on
March 6, last The answer is simple and
broad denial of Lilley's allegations. and sre
expressive of the respondents willingness to
submit the case to a jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Bicycles VS.. Horses.

BosToN, May l.
The six day race, ten hours day, between
Charles Leroy. riding horses, and John s.
Prince and VIM. Woodside, riding bicycles
during alternate hours, was continued at the
Casino today. At 10 80. the close of the
days cotest, the score stood 303 miles for the
horses. and SI2 for the bicycles. At the
fourth hour today Leroy fell and disloca,ed
his shoulder. Francis NJ. Ware took his
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, May l.
ELOUR-steady.
wHEAT-higher; No. Chicago Spring. l1lIall2
112all2s May; llis June.
CORN higher II, 55i 55s cash bid: 65i a 55s
May; 57sa571 June
OATs-hgher Az cash; AZ AZ May; 42i June.
RYE-steady; COL.
BARLEY-higher So.
PoRK-at ~ As a 10 50 for cash and 10 67I 10 g.!
June.
LARD - at II IS a IL 674 for cash II s2l a II 81
June.
BULK MEAT-ShouIders, s 90; Short rib, 10 IS
short clear. IL 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
New York Stock Market.
WatertOWn Cattle Market.

WATERFOWL. Mass. May l.
BEEF CATTLE - Receipts $40; trade dull at
decline on of last week; market beet extra at 75
90 u.s. first quality at 509s so: second at rs a. 90;
third at rs a 90.
STORE CATrrE-working oxen per pair at 100
$50; mich cows and calves at 2064s; farrow at
1885, fancy cows, 50aso yearling l2a2i two years,
1896; three years 25d44;
SwINE-Recepts $500 Western fat, live, 7lasb.
Northern dressed hogs al 9ial0s.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts 3ld0lheads.
Sales of sheep in lots at 3OOd5 90 each
extra 75a 6 s. or 3a6c; spring lambs Gas; veal
alves SASS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Accused of Fraud.

An order was issued at the postoffice de-
partment today, declaring that c. Lester,
alias f. Lester, of No. 90 Church ct,
New York, was engaged in defrauding the
public by means of false representations and
promises, and forbidding the delivery to him
of money orders or registered packages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Cabinet Meeting.

The Cabinet meeting today was devoted
solely to the consideration of the civil service
regulations. The session lasted nearly three
hours. Attorney General Brewster was not
present. The discussion was general, but
no conclusion was reached
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
No Action Taken.
PORTLAND, NJ

PORTLAND. MAY |.
Today, before the county commissioners,
in regard to procuring the attested copies of
the old York county records for publication
by the Maine Historical Society, it was de-
cided to take no present action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
The Brooklyn Bridge.

NEW YORK, May /.
The board of aldermen today passed a res
olutIon requesting the trustees of the East
River bridge to change the day of opening
the bridge from the oath to the Both inst
Decoration Day. The reason given by the
offerer of the resolution was that the path of
May was the birthday of the Queen of Great
Britain, and it was day that was offensive
to the Irish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

The Chattanooga (renn.) Tines ex-
presses the opinion that the American ne
gro is not fit for self-government, and,
moreover, that their ''late masters, mean
ing not merely the shareholders but the
whole people Of the Republic. have not
shown capacity for selfgovernment OF a
very high or clean variety
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

The vote cast in the Georgia guberna-
torial election last week was so small that
some of the papers there appear to be in
doubt whether an election was really held.
About one voter in eight exercised his
privilege. In other words, there are
00,000 voters in the State, of whom %, 600
thought 1t worth while to 90 the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

The people Of Nashville, Tenn, are to
decide by their votes whether they viii
pay 5000 tor electric lights for their
streets or continue TO rely upon gas at
greatly reduced rate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
The Presidents Appointments.

The President today appointed VIM. NJ.
Henry as Marshal of the United States for
the district of Vermont; jefferson G. Kidder
as Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court
for Dakota, and Benjamin T. Martin as
melter aud refner of the assay office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

1t appears in the forthcoming volume of
diplomatic correspondence issued By the
Government that Secretary Blaine's invi-
tation to all the nations Of North and South
America TO send delegates to peace con-
gress was accepted promptly by nearly
every nation to which it was sent. The
acceptances Of Mexico and Brazil were
especially cordial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

A letter from st. Johns Newfoundland,
of April 20, saws that this seasons sealing
voyage will be one Of the best for many
wears. the number of seals taken being
estimated at 4j0, 900, valued at 81 800, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Export of Irish PauperS by the
British Government.

proposition is now before the English
Parliament to export the whole of the starv-
ing population of the west coast of Ireland to
America, with every chance of its approval.
Large bodies of evicted ,enantry from MAYO
and Connemara have already arrived. Their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Fitzharris Acquitted.

DUBLIN, May l.
Cab driver Fitzharris, on trial yesterday
on the charge of being one of the principals
in the Phoenix Park murders has been acquit-
ted.
After the verdict was rendered, Fitzharris
was taken back to JUL to await trial on charge
of conspiracy to murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Accidentally shoots Himself.
SorTH BERWICK :

SourH BERWICK, NAY |.
Charles Randall. ayoung man. accidentally
shot himself in the left side breast while
handling revolver in South Berwick. Tues
day morning. 1t is thought he cannot live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

The Ministers State Temperance League
of Kentucky have set IN motion scheme
looking to the enactment Of a local option
law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Successful Strikers.
TRoY. n. Y, Nav

TRor. n. Y, Nav l.
A number of cigar manufacturers have
acceded to the demands Of the makers for an
increase of two dollars per 1000. Some of
the manufacturers who have not granted the
increase have closed their shops. asserting
that the suspension of work is necessary On
account of over production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
Trial of Togne,ti and Others.

RoAE, May l.
The trial of Tognetti and four other per-
sons, charged with conspiracy to murder
Sienor coccapieller, member of the Cham
Der of Deputies, in August last, has been
concluded. Tognetti was sentenced to four
years imprisonment. The other prisoners
were acquitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Three Thousand Acres of Woodland
Destroyed by Fire.

MARsHFIELD, Mass, May /.
The most disastrous forest fire that ever
visited this town is now raging on MARSH
field Plains" 1t is estimated that over 5000
acres Of woodland, most of which is heavily
wooded, has already been destroyed. Nearly
two hundred men are unable to control it,
Several dwelling houses are in danger. The
fire is supposed to have caught from match
thrown among the leaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

KENNEBEC COUNTY-hn Probate Court. q,
AugMsfa, on the second Monday Of april
1883:
"A the last will and testament Of John Sa vteIle
late Of Sidney. in said county, deceased
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED. That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the second Monday Of
May next, in the Kennebec Journal q news.
paper printed in Augusta that all persons interested
may attend at q Court Of Probate then to be holden
at Augusta, and show cause, II any, why the said
instrument should not be proved approved and al.
lowed, as the last will and festame.t of the aaid
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAN, Judge.
Attest:-HowARD OWN. Register. Sw1es
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The House of Commons.

LONDON, May l.
The House of Commons will adjourn for
the Whitesuntide holidays from the llth un-
til the 2lst. The House of Lords will ad-
iourn from the 10th until the oath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02

When you feel life is burden, and moth
ing seems to cure your dyspepsia, find sure
relief in Browns Iron Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements, not preceding three lnts
coming under the head Of WANTED, FOR SALE
To LET. LOST, &C., ,ofu be inserted here one tim
for 20 cents three times for 40 cents, and one reel
for 90 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.

War Dep Office Chief Signal Officer, !
Washington, ID. c., NAV FL A. NJ. 7
For New England and Middle States,
fair weather, followed in the south portion by
local rains; southerly, shifting to northeast
erly winds; stationary or lower temperature
and pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-02
Aailp gennebst JOnrnal.
Augusta. Wednesday Morning, May 2

The seni-annual dividends payable il
Boston in May aggregate s2.09i.55O.
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COMMERCIAL
new York Money! Market.
EpentnQ Report.

NEW YORK. May !.
Money loaned between from 8 10 and closed at -
Prime Mercantile paper, 6a7 Exchange steady
So for long, and ssh for short. Governments strong