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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
FROM WASHINGTON.
PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK.
corning an Investigation of Charges
Made.
WASHINGTON. March -.

WASHINGTON. March "a.
The House committee on banking and cur
rency will decide tomorrow whether or not
an investigation will be made of the charges
against governmnnt officials made by the
stockholders Of the Pacific National bank.
Gov. Boutwell, completed his argument today
in behalf of Examiner Needham.
Mr.. Knox said he would like TO have Ran,
ney, who appeared as counsel for the re-
ceiver, make a statement to the committee
with regard to his (knox) participation in
bringing the suits pending; and there is one
other thing wish Mr.. Rsnney to say to the
committee, continued MIR. Knox. / am &C
cused of being in conspiracy with VIM. j,
Best. as well as with the directors of the
bank, and this VIM. J. Best has seen ft to
publish what he calls 1.-THE History of the
Pacific National Bank" which has been dis
tributed among the members of the commit
tee l wish Ranney in the second place to
state some of Best's relations to the bank
Mr.. Ranney addressed the committee, say
ing that he had, as counsel, charge of some
special matters. One of them was the mat
ter connected with Mr.. Best. Mr.. Carruth,
of Dearbon & Carruth, had borrowed from
the bank about SEC, ,050, maybe little more.
He had given the transfer to the bank of the
income, which was due him from the estate
left him by his father in trust. His father
left $4,000 or $780, 900 in trust to man
named Miles Washburn, the income alone to
be paid to Carruth yearly or semi-annually.
He had transferred that to the bank as seeur-
ity for his indebtedness,
| found that after Best came into the bank,
after the failure, Washburn, the trustee, had
resigned and Best was appointed trustee in
his place by probate court. l found that
Best had given straw bonds-bonds which
are probably worthless. Instead of keeping
the trust fund he sold and disposed of the
whole of it, and so far as can learn through
instigation, he had given Carruth large
portion of the principal sum which he was
bound to hold as trustee. He had taken
part of it and invested it in railroad enter
terprises, which was sold or gone. Best is
also a stockholder of the bank. Ten shares
stand in his name on the books. and he has
transferred sixty more to his minor children.
In reply to Knox's first question relative to
bringing suits against the stockholders and
directors, Ranney stated to the committee
that he had brought these suits at the in
stance of the comptroller and receiver, and
that he was pressing them to a hearing and
trial at the earliest moment.
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Death of BOwdOin Student.
BRUNSWICK, March "a.

BRUNSWICK, March "a.
Will A. Cornish, a member of the class of
SO at Bowdoin College, died at Brunswick,
Sunday, of typhoid fever. His brother, Mr..
j. f. Cornish of Bowdoinham, was with HIM
at the time. Cornish was about 10 years of
age, and a very promising lyoung man. He
entered the College from the Hallowell Clas-
steal School in the fall of 1882. Although
he had only one arm, he was leading spirit
in the college sports. He was fine base
ball player, and a most active poloist. He
stood very high in his classes. His home
was in Bowdoinham. He lost his arm in q
hay cutting machine when but small boy.
His body will be taken to Bowdonham for
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
GUSTA, MAINE, TUESDAY MORNING. MARCH

nays lis, but by unanimous consent it was
reintroduced BY Mr.. Ellis and referred to the
committee on appropriations.
The following bills were introduced and
referred:
BY Mr.. Morrill, of Kan, providing for a
uniform grade of rating for invalid pensions
and abolishing all distinction on account of
rank in pensions hereafter granted.
BY Mr.. Morse of Mass, providing for the
transmission of correspondence by telegraph
By Mr.. Money Of Miss, TO secure cheaper
correspondence by telegraph.
The discussion of the bill relieving the
widow of the late Carlisle p. Patterson from
the payment of the special improvement tax
on the property In Washington consumed the
greater part of the day. The bill finally
passed and the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
THE BANGOR ELECTION.
Inaugural Address of Mayor Humphrey
Election Of City Officers.

BANGOR, March "a.
Hon. S. F. Humphrey was Monday ad-
ministered the oath of office as mayor and
delivered brief inaugural address. The,
city council in joint convention assembled
then elected the subordinate city officers for
the ensuing municipal year as follows:
Clerk-Victor Brett.
Treasurer and Collector-John l.. Crosby.
Street Commissioner-A. X. Ro llins.
City Marshal-W. Frank Reed.
Physician-Dr. ID. A. Robinson.
Solicitor-F. II. Clergue.
Engineer and Superintendent of Sewers
p. II. Coombs.
Engineer of Fire Department-Otis d.
Maddocks.
Harbor Master-John j. Flynn.
School Agents. p. Bradbury.
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The Ogdensburg Hearing.

PORTLAND, March "a.
The hearing in the Ogdensburg case had
just begun at eleven o'clock. Mr.. Putnam
made statement of the condition of the
road substantly as set forth in the bill.
Judge Walton appointed Gen. S. j. Ander-
son, president of the road, as receiver and
decreed that he might issue receiver certi-
ficates to the amount of S250, 200, they to
constitute the first lien on the road, the sum
thus raised to be devoted entirely to putting
the road in safe condition. He also desired
that the receiver might pay the accruing liza
bilities out of the accruing earnings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
SPORTING
Wrestling Match.
NEW YORK, Marc

New YORK, March "a
A wrestling match for $500 side, be-
tween Capt James DAILY, heavy weight
wrestler and Sorachiki, Japanese champion.
took place tonight at Clarendon Hall. Four
falls were to be wrestled. DAILY won the toss
and decided to try the American style first
In Sc seconds after time was called and he
was living fiat on his back with the Jap
astride of him. In the second. Japanese
rules, he found himself on the floor At the
end of 10 seconds. DAILY refused to wrestle
after this, claiming foul, which the referee
would not allow and the match was given the
japanese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

BosToN, March "a.
At the Essex Institute, Salem, tonight, q
public exhibition was made of new bleach
ing process by ''parafne SOAP" which is
considered an event in the history of scien-
tiic discovery and one that will revolutionize
the bleaching business of the world. Un-
rotted field fax, just as cut from the field and
dried, was rendered snow white in 40 min
utes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE WAR IN THE sOUDAN.
Admiral Hewitt Retures the Captured
slaves to their Masters.

SUAKIM, Mar. "a
Osman Digna has resumed the decree of
Dervish. His followers, estimated from
1000 to 5000, are exhorting him to fight the
third time. with promises of success. 1t is
expected that battle will be fought tomor-
row. Admiral Hewitt has disbanded his
Abssyman scouts because tney thrashed the
Egyptians. He has liberated the female
slaves, and ordered that the yunaways be re-
stored to their masters, on the ground that
the Egyptian convention allowing slavery re-
mains in force.
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Injunction Granted.

PORTLAND, March "a.
Judge Symonds has granted preliminary
Injunction to restrain the use of the Win slow
Packing Company's labels and trademarks
by John Winslow Jones and William p.
Harris. on complaint of the company through
its attorney, Hon. C. F. Libby, who has filed
a bill in equity. The writ was made return
able April End.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Produce Market.

NKW YORK, March n.
FLouR-Receipts. y, les; exports, ,Ss: sales. ~.
100; No ., 70 ? as; fancy white Western. extra.
so 6 IS; City mill extra, 10 5; supernue.
s-oaS2s: ST. Louis extrs. 2S a IS; winter wheat
extra, \ 10 IS; Minnesotts extra, 2s Q 81.
wHEAr-Reccipts, ..s.Sss: exports, 5osas sales,
$4,000; No. red. / ois; No. sred, oe; elevator
No. Red State, Is; No White state, ~.
RYR-weak.
BARLsY-Receipts, ,s,eSp, exports, s,lss; sales,
$4,000; No 3, Ssi a s5i; No 81 n OH.
OArs-Receipts, 6e. $50; sales, $4,000; No ), w
do White. Al; No :, SSl = SSi: do White. ~ a ~;
No l, t6l; do White, IS: Mixed Western. MA 10;
White do, 40 q ~; White State, ~ &4s.
SUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed sia5l granuiated,
s-i6.
PETRoLErM-united. qqs bid.
TALLow- Mess spot, IL 62l Is 90; clear back,
10 IS.
BEKr-Quiet,
LARD-at 10 u l2, refined, 20.
BUrrER-frm.
CHEkSK-steady.
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PROMINENT PHYSICIAN DEAD.
Decease Of Dr. c. w. WhitmOre of
Gardiner.
GARDNER, Mar. "a.

GARDINER, Mar. "a.
DIR. Chadbourne W. Whitmore, of Gardi-
ner, died Monday morning in Washington, d.
C. DIR. Whitmore was highly esteemed by
a large circle of friends, and was one of the
most distinguished physicians of kennebec
county. He was well known throughout the
State. and was one of the famous family OF
brothers who achieved much success in med
icne and law, and accumulated large proper
ties
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Brutal Outrage.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, March "a.
The eeven-year-old daughter of Harry
Curtis of Huntington was attacked short
distance from home and brutally outraged
by young man named Homer Roberts. The
officers traced Roberts to his home in Hat
tertown and arrested him. He confessed the
crime and was locked up. Roberts is slightly
unbalanced in his mind. The affair has
caused intense excitement in Huntington.
He threatened to kill the girl if she made an
outcry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
Democratic Nominations.

PROVIDENCE, r. L., March "a.
The democratic State Central Committee
has filled the vacancies left in the State
ticket by the resignation of Amasa Sprague
and c. German by the nomination of Elisha
Mathews of Burrillville for lieut. governor,
Francis l.. O'Reilly of Woodstock for attor-
ney general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

CHICAGO, March n,
rLouR-dull.
WHEAT - lower; No. Chicago Spring, 20;
March. ssa
CORN lower at i9i 81.
oArs-lower 20.
SYE-Quict; 6i.
BARLEY dull a..
PORK a. " % a |? 95.
LARD - a . 30 n "a.
BULK MKAr-Shouldcrs. Z As; Short rib. IS;
Shor' riear. q IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The Voltaic Belt Co, of Marshall. Mich,
offer to send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic
Belt and Electric Appliances on trial, for
thirty days, to men, old and youag, afflicted
with nervous debility. lost vitality, and many
other diseases.
See advertisement in this paper.
dec6teodeow&w
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Disease Among the Swine.

LEWISTON, March "a.
peculiar disease has developed among
the swine in Auburn. Several ow ners have
lost animals. They are covered with purple
spots, have swollen throats and ears and
their tails drop off,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
Stabbtng Affair.

FoRT FAIRFIELD, March "a.
serious affray occurred in a meeting at
Fort Fairfield. Sunday, during which E. c.
Smith stabbed Lorenzo Haeerman IN the
abdomen, probably not fatally, An exami-
nation will be held today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

LAcoSIA, n. H., March "a.
The case of Thomas Samon. the murderer
of the Rudy family and OF Mrs. Ford will
come before the grand jury tomorrow or rext
day. The prisoner has secured no counsel
and if indicted claims he will plead guilty,
which will be the first time the plea has been
entered by prisoner charged with murder
in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

New YORK, March "a.
VIM. II. Fogg, well known china mer-
chant and vice president of the chamber of
commerce, died this morning, aged sc. He
was born at Berwick, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
A schooner in Trouble.

RocKLANp, March "a.
British schooner Astra Sullivan. from St.
John. N. B., for New York, lumber laden,
struck a reef near Fox Island, the 2Sd She
sprang leak aud arrived at Rockland, Mon
day. leaking badly. She will repair and
proceed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

BTDDEFORD, Marcn "a.
disease of peculiarly fatal character
prevails among the hogs in Biddeford and
vicinity, large number having died, one
party losing thirty-.even and another over
twenty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25
Postmaster SAINT A Hewitt,

OF Monterey, Mich, delivers himself in this
wise: For colds, burns, sore throat, and
rheumatism, Thomas's Eclectric Oil cannot
be beaten. l say keep it up to the standard,
and it will satisfy the people. shall send
for a new supply soon. mar24t&wlwlp
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The Dover Druggists.

DOVER, Mach "a.
The druggists here have been sued for the
sum of $500 for alleged violation of the
pharmacy laws. They feel well prepared to
reSpond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

There are persons in every locality en-
dowed with so much individuality as to de-
mand success; but Jadwin's Pine Tar Syrup
does more than that. it deserves success.
For sale by Allen e. Co. mar3d&wlm
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Objections Overcome.

BosroN, March "a.
The objections of Commissioner Tarbox
to the Union Mutual Insurance Company of
Maine have been overcome and the company
will resume business here at once.
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Case Of Accidental Drowning.

PORTLAND March "a.
Patrick Coyne, of Portland. 4 laborer,
aged 60 years, was found drowned on Cape
Elizabeth this morning. 1t is supposed he
fell into the water accidentally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-25

The most delicate persons enjoy taking
Emory's Little Cathartic Pills, give whole
some appetite. put new life in broken. dow n
body.-l5 cents. feb5teod&wlw
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THE DEXTER BANK CASE.
More Information About the Alleged
Disclosures.

DOVER, March "a.
Inc woman who is said to have given the
information in regard to the Dexter affair
and the other parties concerned do not. nor
never have lived in Dover. although that idea
was conveyed in the report sent to Bangor
They live in the north part of Foxcroft near
sebec, about six miles away, and the woman
Is now said to be in Dexter, Exeter or Bow
erbank. 1t is said she has been led to make
certain statements by some unpleasantness
with her brother-in-law in settling her hus-
bands estate. This man has served a term
IN Bangor Jail for selling rum, and although
ne Is not considered dangerous, his reputa-
ton for truth and veracity is very questiona-
Die. His dead brother as a small bumped
back, inferior looking man. 1t is generally
thought the brothers unaided could not have
planned or had the courage to try ANYTHING
of the kind
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
BANGOR, March rs.
A Dexter special to the Commercial says ::
The parties who returned from Bowerbank
last night say there seems to be something in
the rumors regarding the case of Barron the
deceased cashier. Chase. Eve years ago,
told young fellow named Lanphor that he
helped to attack Barron and feared arrest.
He threatened Lanphor that if he ever told
about it he would cut his id heart out
Chase was a desperate fellow and Lanphor
feared him. Chase told Lsnphor all the cir
cumstsnces, the roads that he took and where
he left his team. When Chase was on his
death bed no one beside the family was al
lowed to see him. The family are of intelli-
gent appearance. and make candid straight
forward statement. They say they have
known more or less about this for some time,
but did not care to incur the hostility of the
desperadoes. Thee appeared.glad that the
thing was coming out. Different parties in
the neighborhood were told about the story.
General interest is now awakened. Detec-
tive Wiggin went through Dexter, Saturday.
but has not yet returned. 1t is supposed he
is after Mrs. Chase, wife of the deceased, to
whom, it is said, he made his confession.
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>-w Y"rs stock Market.
New York Money market

Ecet,a9 Report
NEw YORK. March ~.
Money easy between from isa2 and closed at
Prime Mercancie paper, 4 Il 81. Exchange steady
Sl for long, and s9S tor short Governments steady
<,losinc bids.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
WEATHER REPORT.
indications for the Next - Hours.

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., March. 25.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States,
fair weather; westerly winds; nearly sta
tionary temperature.
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NOTICE.

All persons are cautioned against giving credit ON
account, - shall pay NO bills after this date
sAiess contracted by ny order.
=. r. HARRIS.
Asgssta, Me-. Feb. 49,. Ss69odSn
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-08
The Library Of Congress.

The library of Congress contains $780,
600 volumes, and is the largest collec.
ton in the United States. Some wears
ago the library of the Smithsonian In
stitution was merged with the Congress
sional library, and has now become a
part of it. Ancient and modern history
embraces the largest. collection, coz
tanning about 100000 volumes. Bioa-
raphy and travel stand next in order,
with $4,000 volumes. The law depart
ment, with its $1,000 volumes, stands
third on the list; and of poetry there
are at least 20,C00 volumes. The med
ical works present front of 5000, and
the standard novels comprise careful
" selected list of about 5000 No nov
els of lower order than those common
ly known as standard are allowed in
this valuable collection. The books are
allowed by law to be loaned out to the
President of the United States, men,
Ders of his Cabinet. Judges of the SUI
preme Court and the Court of Claims,
he members of the Senate and the
louise of Representatives, and the Di-
plomatic Corps in Washington. The
same privilege is also extended, by
courtesy, to many of the gentlemen en-
ployed about the capitol building and
20 the clerks of the various Congress
sional committees To any other per-
son, male or female, over the age of
nineteen years. is accorded the pfiv-
i.ege of going 10 the library and read
ing-room at such hours as the room is
open--M Y. Maui and Express,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-02-08
A Bill Against Wrecking.

There has long been a tradition in anC
about Wall street that the average
stakeholder exists chiefly for the pur
pose of paying assessments and enabling
speculative railroad and other corpora
tions TO phlebotomiZe him dd iibttum
but it is true, nevertheless, that the
stockholders, if pressed too severely.
will turn as quickly as the rat in q cor
ner. When Governor Cleveland was in
this city some weeks ago, 'udying the
eddies and currents of speculation in
order to get material for his annual
message, he obtained some light or
this subject, and lie did not fail TO util.
ize it in that document, in urging such
legislative ton as will prevent unlim.
tied breaches of trust by railroad cor
porations which, as he alleges, have. in
many cases, grown to be great specu-
lative bodies, whose directors make
money while the stockholders lose il.
He thinks it is hollow mockery to di-
rect the owner of small amount OF
stock in one of these institutions to seek
remedy in the courts, inasmuch as,
under existing statutes, the laws delay
leads but to despair. Hence he init.
mated his readiness TO sign bill which
would provide simple. easy way for
the people whose money! invested in
the stock of such corporations to dis
cover (D how the funds arc spent, and
(2) TO Indicate some process whereby,
if these have been squandcred by m suse
of corporate powers, the deficit will be
made good to the parties injured
thereby.
Pursuant to this recommendation il
is ascertained that during the recess Of
the Legislature n bill has been drawn
up bv eminent counsel well skilled in
the sinuosties of railroad law and rail
road stock wreckage which will meet
the case and, with powerful public OPP
inion behind it, there is fair prospect 81
its,passage at this session. 1t will then be
impossible to repeat. for instance, Erie
bankruptcies, freezing" the stockhold-
ers out of their property. or compelling
them TO pay sweeping assessments for
the benefit of other persons, and it will
likewise be a less easy matter than il il
at present for Wall street magndtes TO
make a business of purposely driving
corporations into insolvency, in order
that they may profit by the wreck. The
unhappy stakeholder thus far has fair
chance of having some rights which
these gentlemen will be obliged to re-
spect. AS things stand at present they
are accustomed to look upon him sim
ply as an eel to be skinned. Phiiadel-
mia LedQer.