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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-31
ALLEGED FRAUD.
An Injunction Server on the Mayor and
President of the Board OF Aldermen.


NEW YORK, Dec. so.
Mayor Edison of New York was served with
an injunction today, restraining him from
max lg any nominations, and at the same
time Alderman Kirk, president of the board
of aldermen, was served with an injunction
restraining the board from acting on any
nominations sent in by the mayor. The in
functions were issued by Judge Beach at the
ground Of alleged fraud and corruption.
An injunction was granted on petition OF
Theodore Roosevelt, Oscar :. Strauss, ii. A.
Oakley and Geo. Haven Putnam, and is re-
turnable tomorrow, when the defendants will
be required to show cause why the order
should not be continued. Several affidavits
were appended to show the mayor and city
fathers had made corrupt compact TO con-
firm the nominations for office of the com
missioner of public works, and the corpora
tion counsel, Jas. A. Lyon. swears that
while he was in the aloon of Diearich Knobe,
prominent Tammany man. Knobe
hinted that he had given $500 to help the
confirmation of the Fitz John Porter for CON-
missioner of public works. The most dam
aging affidavit, that of John 0'Brien, con-
tractor, to whom the contract for building a
pait of the new acqueduct has been awarded
Mayor Edison having offered his vote as a
member of the acquiduct commission in con-
siderafion of O'Brien's getting two aldermen
to vote for the confirmation of Fitz John
Porter. Mayor Edison, when interviewed
regarding these charges, said that there was
no truth in them, and O'Briens statements
were false in every particular.
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PREFERRED CREDITORS.
They File a Petition Asking That the
St. Albans Trust Company be
Declared Insolvent.
ST. ALRANs. Vt. Dec. 3

ST. ALBANs, Vt, Dec. 30.
The creditors of the ST. Albans Trust CO.,
who claim to be preferred under the provis-
ions of the Institutions charter, have brought
petition asking Chancellor Boyce to declare
the company insolvent under the statute, and
grant them the full payment of their claims
as provided in the charter The same cred
itors made an effort year ago to secure rec
ognitioD, but the chancellor held that the
company was not then insolvent as contem-
plated by the statute, and ordered prorate
distribution of the assets. The petitioners
claim the company to be desperately insol-
vent and unable to recuperate, and their
claims (by virtue of their being married
women, minors or insane) should be paid in
full. Ii the supreme court should decide, the
petitioners will seriously affect the general
creditors, since full payment to the preferred
class of depositors would use about all the
company 'ssassets. Bringing up this question
again now viii be likely at least TO delay the
payment of the 10 per cent. dividend which
the receiver has been preparing to declare.
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THE LATEST RUNAWAY.
Widow of Seventy-Five Years Elopes
With a Man OF Thirty.

CHICAGO, Dec. 80.
The Inter-Ocean's Tiffin, Ohio, correspond
ent says
The details of an extraordinary elopement
and $4,000 swindle has just been made
public. The parties are a rich widow of
10 and man of 80 Several years ago
Abraham Cromwell died, leaving his wife a
fortune of 100000, nearly all of it in rich
Senaca county farms.
Early last summer a man calling himself
Buckley came to this place and did land
office business BY some means he became
acquainted with the aged widow and in a
short time gained her entire confidence; so
much so that she entrusted $4,000 in his
keeping and it has effectually disappeared.
BY some strange chance the woman's friends
were not aware of the proceedings until her
money was gone, The first statement of the
real condition of affairs was discovered only
on the announcement of the marriage of the
couple, who eloped to Monico, Michigan,
where they were married. They returned to
this citv, where the aged wife now is, but the
whereabouts of Buckley are unknown.
1t is learned that the old lady has made
her will, leaving the bulk of her property to
her youthful husband. The affair produces
profound sensation, and threats of violence
to Buckley are freely Indulged in. The wo-
mans friends will at once proceed to recover
the property. 1t is said that Buckley has a
wife elsewhere, who understands the situa-
ton. and is partner of her husband in ihe
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-31
AAiNE D!SPATCHE
CHILDREN's CHRISTMAS CLUB.
Six Hundred Poor Children in Portland
Made Happy.

PORTLAND, Dec. 80.
At | o'clock, Tuesday, the Children.
Christmas Club, under the management OF
Miss Ella S. Sargent, the founder of thi.
graceful charity, gave its annual dinner and
Christmas tree to over 600 poor children
under twelve years of age, at City Hall. The
q. ,mbership of the club numbers about 1000
and there are about 400 acting as workers
and helpers. The citizens nerally
joined in furnishing the dinner and presents
70. the benefciaries and great interest was
taken in the event. The hall presented a
festive aspect. Several hundred child-patrons
filed the gallery, while on the floor were set
thirty tables, each holding 22 plates, with a
substantial dinner for the guests. On the
platform was an elegant Christmas tree,
loaded with gifts. Although every prepara-
tion was promptly made, it took a little time
TO marshal the little guests. Those who
were not present were suitably clothed by the
committee, who had received large contribu-
tions for them. At LAO F. NJ. the band
struck up, and the little guests were mar
shaled in single file, each division headed
BY manager Of the table destined for them.
1t took 20 minutes to place the children.
Master Mitchell, president of the club,
briefly thanked those who had assisted, and
welcomed the guests. Rev. A. X. F. Small
made a brief address and a brief prayer. He
was received with clapping of hands by the
little guests. At 2.05 the band struck up
again, and the walters, of which there were
four to each table. began to fly and the chill,
dren to eat.
At $50 the dinner was eaten and the chill
dren were again marshaled and seated to
attend to the exercises and distribution of
presents. In the meantime the tables were
cleared away.
At $40, when the centre of the hall was
finally cleared and swept, a great cheer went
up from the little guests and the entertain
ment commenced consisting of rectations,
| singing and comic impersonations. A back
ward Shaker dance by eight young ladies was
especially clever, and their waltzing out was
accompanied with wild cheering. Christmas
cards were distributed to ALL Santa Claus
netx appeared and sang a comic song, pre-
liminary to which three cheers were given
for Miss Sargent, the founder, who respond
ed. The presents were distributed, one to
each which consumed the balance of the
afternoon and closed the exercises. Going
nut nraupps anl annlps were distrihuted for
the little ones to take home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-31
CLEyELAND,s LETTER.
The Impression Created by That Weighty
Document ia the Mind of Hoa.
Dorman Il. Eaton.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 80.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80.
Hon. Dorman b. Eaton, president of the
civil service commission, said today TO a rep.
reseutative OF the associated press in regard
to Gov. Cleveland's letter; II regard the
letter as deliberate, significant and timely
utteraDce of a man who comprehends the
situation and has courage of his convictions
nd his duties. The policy disclosed in the
letter is that by which alone his party can
retain power or the country escape decay. 1t
shows plainly that we have no mixed cabinet
and no timid or compromising policy, but a
strong, positive, honest, courageous aud ab-
solutely democratic administration. 1t will
be one of the convictions and principles in
broad contrast to the last democratic admin
istration which was weak, cowardly, evasive
and scorDful of the noble and growing senti-
ment, and was consequently ruinous TO the
party and disgraceful to the country. Place
hunterskin hisfparty may yet give him much
trouble and perhaps may bring their party
near to ruin by their greed for office. The
democratic party now stands as il did when
Buchanan vas elected-where two roads sep
arate, one leading to honor and victory and
the other to shame and defeat. Its fate de-
pends on its choice of the roads and leaders
Under the new civil service law, republican
administration with magnamity unprecedented
in our history, has given official places TO
from 800 to l00o of its political opponents.
Will the democratic administration have the
patriotism and courage needed to follow that
example? These are the vital questions
which that letter suggests and which impart
to it profound significance"
The Evening Star tonight prints brief in
terviews with a number of democratic MEM
bers of Congress on Gov. Cleveland's letter
Representative Ellis of Louisiana said ::
Cleveland has proved himself to be a
statesman of high order. He will trample
out this accursed spols system, and pray
that every democratic senator and represent
alive may gather around him and hold up his
hand as Aaron held up the hand of Moses"
Representative Holman thought the letter
"timely, manly and proper. / believe" he
added, ''that Gov. Cleveland is entirely hon
est and sincere, and that he will faithfully
carry out the civil service law"
Representative Buckuer of Missouri said
that Gov. Cleveland had done right in spread
ing his views on the civil service reform be-
fore the country at this time.
Representatives Springer, Hopkins, Mich
OILS, Buchanan and Dibrell also expressed
their approval of the letter.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EARTHRUAKE
Laid in Ruins-9OO Reported TO
be Killed.

MADRID, Dec. 30.
At Grenada today the tedeum was sung
and prayers were offered for the cessation OF
the earthquake. At Priego, IN the province
of Cordons, shocks came while the theatre
was crowded with people. terrible panic
followed. Many persous jumped from the
galleries and from the windows upon the
crowd below. Two were killed outright, and
forty more were more or less injured. A lhama
and Santa Cruz were completely destroyed.
Soldiers are work clearing up the ruins
and huntins or corpses, which are found in
large numbers, many of which were horribly
disdgured. The number of persons killed
is unknown. No doubt however, the report
which fixed the number at 900 is an exagera-
tion.
There is much distress among the surviy-
ors, and the people are asking relief. At AL
bunela 200 persons received injuries more or
less serious. From the ruined houses 100
bodies so far have been recovered. At Zaf-
forray. town not far from LOLA, so persons
perished.
Several houses in Canillas were DESTROYED
and many persons killed. Five persons were
killed and several others injured at Notes.
Sixteen houses were destroyed at Lanjaron
and numerous houses were demolished and
lives lost in other villages. Fifty corpses
have been found at ventas DE Tainarrsnsa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-31
ANNUAL REPORT
of Attorney General Cleaves of Port.
land.

PORTLAND, Dec. 80.
Attorney General Cleayes has issued his
report. He discusses the taxation of railroads
and telegraph lines at length. The assess
menls amount to sl00,71s.6s; of teleg- h
companies, s62 600; of telephone compan
s2,0s6.25; express companies, $3.50. Elev
murder trials are referred to as having
CURED IN this tie past year. There
we're l445 crimlna. p:os ecutions during the
year, Is being homicides, l6 forgery, IS COM
pound larceny, 58 larceny, l5 assault, 81
assault and battery, &c offences against
chastity, l63 nuisances, sl8 violations of the
liquor law. There were 80 sentences to the
State prison, III to jail, to reform school,
40l paid fines, 5 sentenced to be hanged.
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TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

Psymaster Carmody of the United States
navy, has been elected secretary and treas.
urer Of the Jeanette monument fund. vice
Lieut.. J. II. Moor, who has been ordered to
duty on the United States steamer Marion,
sooo to sail for China. The fund now
amounts to S2652.
The Mohoning Valley Iron Manufacturer
Of Ohio have resolved to make reduction Of
10 per cert. in the wages Of all employees,
except members Of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation. to take effect Jan. 18th. Seven
thousand workmen will be effected BY the
reduction.
Rain continues to fall and disastrous wash.
out on all the roads running out Of Little
Rock. Ark, are reported. Great damages
has been done TO property. No trains have
reached the city since Sunday.
Washington p. Gregg, the veteran CLERK
Of the Boston common council, has resigned.
Gregg il 50 years old and hiss held the DO.
sition for AZ years.
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A VALUABLE STEAMER.
u. :. Steamer Essex Has Covered a Vast
Portion Of Ground Saving
Many Lives.


New YORK, Dec. 80.
U. S. steamer Essex arrived here yester-
day from Yokohama Sine has since being
commissioned at Philadelphia in Nov. 1881,
more than circumnavigated the globe and has
sailed over 55, 600 nautical miles During
the fall of 1888, Corea was visited and the
ship was about making a survey Of Seone
river when her services were demanded at
Canton oy the ravages of the Chinese riot
ers- Her stay at this port terminated BY a
demand for her services to attempt to rescue
the shipwrecked crew Of the American ship
Ramer of Bath, Me-, cast away on Ujal. one
of the islands of the Marshall group. This
duty she successfully accomplished, taking
the Captain and eleven persons. including the
wife of the first officer. These castaways,
who were wrecked January I'd. were rescued
April IL, 1884, and taken to Yokohama
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-31
TOWN ON FIRE.
Pierre, Dakota, One Seething Mass of
Flames-Pumps Frozen Solid
Very Low Temperature

CHICAGO, Dec. 80.
A dispatch from Pierre, Dakota, this morn
ing, says that the town is one seething mass
of flames and all efforts of the citizens are
unavaling to stay the fire. The wind i.
blowing fierce gale and the mercury is down
to 25 degrees below zero, and all pumps are
frozen solid and it is impossible to secure
water, Men, women and children are
working desperately endeavoring to save
property. The FIRE originated in the grocery
store of r. ID. Jones and is now sweeping
toward the river. A large number of stores
and private residences have already been
burned. The Stebbins House is now in dan.
ser. 1t is almost impossible to save it. The
losses amount TO 100000.
Later-The Stebbins House caught fire and
was entirely destroyed, after which the
fire became under control. The loss il now
estimated at S75, 900; the insurance is about
$4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-31
THE COTTON CROP.
The Growth this Year as Compared With
Those of Previous fears.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 80.
The December report of the department OF
agriculture indicates a smaller yield of cotton
than the returns of the condition in October.
The average was "a against 6s in 1888, SO in
the great harvest Of 1882 and 66 in the disas-
trous season of 1881. Comparison with last
year indicates product of 39s,00O bales il
North Carolina, 502, 900 in South Carolina,
100000 in Georgia, 0,000 in Florida, G6I,-
900 in Alabama. 847, 900 in Mississippi.
100000 in Louisiana. $685. in Texas
$4,000 in Tennessee. The remaining terri
tory probably give about $4,000 bales. Thu.
will make an aggregate of $3.50, 900 bales.
These figures are provisional, and may b,
slightly modified by future returns Ii i,
possible that the general disappointment a,
the outcome Of the middle and top crop, made
the December returns unusually conserva-
tive, but it is certain that the rate of The
yield will b. much below the average.
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HANGED BY A MOB.
A Murderer Taken by a Mob and
Hanged to a Tree.

0TTuMwA, la Dec. 80.
A year ago, Pleasant Anderson was ac-
quilted of the murder of McAllister at Blakes-
burg. although circumstantial evidence was
against him. Many people were satisfied of
his guilt and last night he was taken from
his home by masked men and carried to
schoolhG1se and tried before mock court,
which pronounced guilty and sentenced to
death. Nearly one hundred men were pres
ent. Anderson was then taken 10 the scene
of McAllister's murder and hanged to a tree
protesting his innocence to the last.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Produce Market.

NEw YORK, Dec. 80
FLoUR-Rcceipts, 2o,2s3; exports. 1000; sales, a.
200; No. 2, 20 a rs. fancy white Western, extra,
80 a 90; common 10 good, , s5 - 20; good 10
choice, 3 90 a 10, City mill extra, 4 25 1875;
superiine,2 10 go; st. Louis extra, 2s5a575; /;
winter wheat extra. 2S5 %; Minnesota extra,
2 so a rs.
wHEAr-Receipts, l6275; exports, 42,s22; sales,
iqs, ,00O; No. red. Sell No. red, sSi; elevator
No. Red State, "; No l White state, rs.
RYE-dull.
BARLkY-casier.
CORN Receipts 6,l02 bushels; exports, 66,9a3;
sales, i6s,0Oo; spot No 3, ipA; No2. ~.
OATs-Receipts, 900; sales, $1,000; No s, "a;
do Whitc. 50; No 2, Sal IS; do white. SO a SoI;
No l, 25; do White, ~ Mixed Western, "a a6i
White do, S6 n 80; White State, 36 n 3SA.
SUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed "a "A %; granulated,
81; white extra g, san; yellow, a aii; mould,
81.
PETRoLEUM-United,I "a bid
TALLOw-easier.
BEEF-steady.
PORK Mess spot, II 25 n 80; clear back,
10 90.
LARD-at a z; refined, Z %.
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Canvass Of Illinois Legislature.


CHICAGO, Dec. 30.
The Tribune has made a canvass of the
Illinois legislature on the senatorial question
and find the republicans for the first choice
stand 100 for Logan and two for Farrell
The democrats for the first choice stand
Harrison 20: Black 20; Morrison "a; Palmer
IL; Allen . Marsh 8; unknown /.
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Advance ON Oklahoma.

kANsAs CITY, Dec. 30.
In pursuance of the instructions Of the war
department. Brig. Gen. Augur of the depart
ment of Missouri has ordered Col. Hatch, Of
the 9th cavalry, to proceed to Camp Russell
in Crimarin River, Indian Territory, with ak
troops ofcavalry and one company Of infantry
and remove unauthorized persons from Okla
homa and other points in Indian Territory.
Col. Hatch is now making preparations for
the expedition.
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POLO.
The Fairfeids Defeated by the Lew
IStons.

LEWISTON, Dec. 80.
In the Androseoggin and Kennebec Polo
League tournament, at the City Rink, tonight,
the Lew istons defeated the Fairfeds-3 to 2 4;
time of game 26 minutes; playing time is
minutes, There was much enthusiasm over
the victory for the home team as the Fair
fields have the reputation of being the strong
est team in the State. The Lewistons out
played the Fairfelds in every point The
game was strongly played by both teams and
was splendid polo.
The following is standing of the clubs up
to date
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DYSPEPSIA

ca,ses Is victims to be miserable, hopeless,
confuset, and depressed in mind, very irrita-
fse lan,uld, and drowsy. 1t is disease
v,tien Dies not get well Of itself. 1t requires
careful, ! Tersistent attention, and remedy to
,trow df tile causes and tone up the diges-
tive orlans tn they perform their duties
wilIlneg. Hoods sarsapariIla has proven
inst tberequired remedy in hundreds Of cases.
81 haze taken Hoods sarsaparilla for dys-
repsla. from which have suffered two years.
tried many other medicines, but none proved
90 satisfactory as Hoods SarsapariIla."
TgoM.s COOK, Brush Electric Light Co.,
New York City.
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DEcEMBER TERN
OF the Superior Caart, Judge whitshouss
Presiding.
TUESDAY, Dec. sOth.

TUESDAY, Dec SOth.
State VS.. Maine Central Railroad Co. In
this case, afer the testimony for the govern
ment had been taken out the county attor-
ney, having grave doubts as to the sufficiency
of the indictment asked leave 10 enter mol
pros, expressing an intention of bringing the
matter again before the grand jury. Counsel
for the defts, objected to the entry. and
their objection was overruled pro forma.
The question of the governments right thus
Court,
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Cornoration Scandals.

MONTREAL. Dec. 30.
Corporation scandals are cropping up daily
here. Capt. Filgate Of st. Helens Island
Ferry, in an affidavit sent TO the mayor.
charges Aldermen Thomas Wilson, having
demanded from him $1,000 to vote for his
tender for the ensuing year. Capt refused
and lost the contract. An investigation is to
be had at once.
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Discharged for Dishonestr.
YousesTowx.

YoUsesTowS, o., Dec. 80.
Seven locomotive engineers on Ashtabula,
Pittsburg and Erie & Pittsburg railroads have
been discharged for an alleged ofense of se-
curing more pay than they were entitled to.
They conspired with the time clerk at Erie
and 5000 was thus overdrawn. The clerk
resigned short time since and his successor
discovered khe errors.
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Cannes pIaled. WON. Lost.
Fire Record.

PORTLAND. Dec. so
The building Of Freeman Brown of Sac
arrappa, was burned late this evening
together with 80 tons of hay, two hogs, 25
cords of wood and 800 bushels of potatoes.
Loss over $1,000; uninsured.
The house of William Peunel of Saccar-
Kappa was burned tonight; loss not known.
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Affairs in Egypt.

CAIRO, Dec. 30.
dispatch from Korti, dated 7.45 this
evening, says that Gen. Stewards expedition
is miles distant. Gan. Wolsoley accom-
panied the troops for while, and then re-
viewed them as they marched past line of
their route.
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The Fish Trade.

GLOUCESTER. Mass, Dec, 80.
Schooner F. Il. Nickerson of Boothbay ar
rived here yesterday from Monhegan with
l75.000 frozen herring. This is the first re-
eeipt of frozen herring at Gloucester this
season and the first ever received from that
locality. They are being sold to the Georges
fleet for bait at 80 per hundred
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. so.
The forthcoming report of the Illinois de-
partment of agriculture, shows the area of
growing crops of winter wheat to be 2,3l7,-
600 acres or decrease Of 405, 900 acres from
that of last year.
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A Falling Root Injuries Theatre Goers.

LONDON, Dec. 80.
portion of the roof of a theatre at Chal-
letown, France, collapsed during a perform
ance last night. There were about 1000 per-
sons in the audience. The lights were ex-
tinguished and screams and groans filled the
air. About $50 persons were wounded, some
OF them it is feared fatally. The theatre was
temporary structure which has been strained
by the recent storms.
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Reduction Of wages.

BATH, Dec. 80.
Notices have been issued of reduction in
wages on the Knox & Lincoln railroad, of 10
per cent, to take effect Jan. l.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
EATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next "a Hours.

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. C., Dee. 3l.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
slightly warmer weather, followed by in
cressiDg cloudy weather and local rains
southwesterly winds: lower barometer.