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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
THE PLENARY COUNCIL
Hold Their Closing Session at Balti-
more.

BALTCMoRE, Dec. z.
The closing session of the plenary council
of the Catholic church a. the Cathedral today
was marked by all the pomp and ceremony
which this church throws around the acts of
its priests and prelstes. As on the opening
day there was a street procession from the
archiepiscopate residence to the cathedral,
which was witnessed by large crowd of
spectators. The sky was clear and bright
and the sun shining on the jewelled crosses
of the Irish, in their parti-colored vestments
made a very imposing spectacle. The pro-
cession was headed by seminarans of St.
Sulpice, chanting psalms, and then followed
in order the regular and secular clergy theoli-
gians, superiors of religious orders, rectors
of theological seminaries, monsignors,
bishops, archbishops and archepiscopal cross
bearers. Between two acolytes and pre-
cesding Archbishop Gibbons was the aposta-
lie delegate, accompanied by his deacons of
honor at the cathedral. Pontiical mass
was celebrated by Most Rev. Michael Car
rigan. cosdiustor archbishop of his Emf
nence Cardinal of New York ,on account of the
illness of Rev. P. A. Riordan, coadjutator of
the Archbishop of San Francisco, Bishop
Spaulding of Peoris, preached the sermon.
1t was a very eloquent address and was de-
voted chiefly to a review of the work of the
council.
Immediately following, the plenary council
of the Roman Catholic Church of the U. S.,
which began its session at the cathedral in
this city on the ninth Of November and con-
cluded its deliberations today, the celebration
of the centenary of Methodism will be held
by the assembling of the general conference
which meets on Tuesday next, and will con-
tinue in session until the 10th. The confer
ence will consist of 600 members, represent
ing the Methodist Episcopal, South African
Methodist, East African Methodist. T. Zion.
Colored NJ. E., Independent Methodist.,
Canada Methodist and Primitive Methodist,
churches, representing 1000, members.
The Methodist Protestant church and other
nom Episcopal churches will not be represent
ed. Officially they will send fraternal dele
gates. 1t is anticipated 10000 visitors will
be present and arrangements have been made
with various railroads 10 have reduced fares
for those attending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
MAINE DISPATCHES.
SERGEANT kELLEY,s CASE.
Testimoney of Witnesses-No New Eyi.
~dence.

PORTLAND, Dec. G.
The Kelly trial occupied the morning ses-
SION OF the United States Court in taking
testimony as to the jurisdiction, as to the
dying declaration and the examination of
Saville, former witness. Ed. J. Millay.
the first witness, explained the location Of the
fort and his visit after the shooting.
Col. Charles p. Blunt U. S. A., testified
that Kelly was in charge at the time.
Seville, the young man with Smith at the
shooting, testified substantially as at the
previous trial.
Frank Sewsll, II. Blanchard, DIR. Fuller,
Parker X. Litchfeld, DIR. A. d. Ferguson
and Alfred b. Perkins testified as to the
ante-mortem statement made by Smith. The
counsel for the government offered Smith,
aDte-morteIn statement in evidence, which
was objected to by the opposition cousel. The
matter was argued at length. The court
took the matter under advisement and will
render decision on the coming in of the
court on Monday at three o'clock, to which
time the court is adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
TERRIFIC WINDS.
A Severe Rain storm in New York
Teiegraphic Communication Sns-
pended--COnsiderabI Dam.
age Done Generally.

NEW YORK, Dec. ..
A severe gale, accompanied by rain, pre-.
vailed in this vicinity from 6 o'clock until
midnight Telegrsphic communication was
almost suspended during that time.
PITrsBURG, Pa, Dec. 6.
Terrific winds and rain storm passed over
Western Pennsylvania this evening. Great
damage was done to property in this city. A
large sign on 7th avenue was carried away,
falling on q woman named Plaff and her two
children. The boy was killed instantly. The
mother and little girl were seriously injured.
There are rumors of accidents in other parts
of the city and in Aleghany, but nothing
definite is received. At Greensburg the roof
of the court house was carried of The wires
are down in all directions.
FORTRESS Monroe, Va, Dec 6.
The steamer Jane Mosely, running from
Norfolk to Cape Charles City, connecting
with the Northeattern Shore Route, was
blown on Hampton Bar in the heavy gale
tonight 1t is feared that she will bilge if
the gale continues.
LONG ISLAND CIrY, Dec. Z.
The storm which swept over Long Island
last night was one of the iercest ever known.
Considerable damage was done to barns. out
houses, fences and large trees. Many places
were temporarily flooded by the heavy rain
Damage amounting financially to $40, 900
done in Flushburg.
PROVIDENCE, r. L., Dec. Z.
The storm of Saturday night was very
violent at Newport where much damage was
done to fences and trees. The New York
boats were delayed, The Bristol and Provi-
dence came on from New York but did not
arrive until toward noon.
SAN Francisco. Dec. Z.
rhn ,r.a IL
hers has been raging all day. Several ves-
sells broke from the moorings and were
washed ashore and many others seriously
damaged. Two sections of the sea wall were
crushed in and the breakwater at the foot of
Green street was completely washed away.
1t is impossible as yet to estimate the dam
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
GRANT Il WARD.
A Hearing Before Referee Alney-Tes.
timony of Mr.. Davies.

New YORK, Dec. 6.
A hearing was had today before Referee
Alney on an order to take testimony and
report to the court on petition of John r.
Terry, assignee for Conelius X. Garrison, to
compound certain claims and differences
arising from two promissory notes of Freder-
ick d. Grant for S25 600 each, held by Terry
as assignee, and claimed as an Offset to a
promisory note of Garrison's for $500, 900.
held by Julien Q. Davies, receiver for Grant
& Ward. Mr.. Davies, in the course of his
testimony, gave the following account of the
affairs Of Grant & Ward, as near as he could
Judge:
The liabilities of the firm were sc, ,000, 900
without any account of outstanding paper
and obligations connected with the so-called
government contract business Since he had
became receiver about $4,000. 900 of the
liabilities had been eAtinguished by realiza-
tion by pledges of Grant & Ward and collat-
eral securities held by such pledges. The
nominal assets were 'about S17, 900, 900, but
included in this amount were very large lots
of mining stocks and worthless securities, so
that the actual assets were very small and
totally insufficient to pay even a small divi-
dend on the liabilities already ascertained
unless recovery be had in the law suits now
pending or contemplated In any contingency
there would not be dividend of more than
80 per cent. His information was that the
estate of James ID. Fish was insufficient to
pay the liabilities, and in the matter of T. ID.
Grant there was almost total want of assets
while the liabilities were very large.
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THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
Completed. The American Flag Flying
at a Greater Height of COnstruc.
tiOn than Ever Before.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.
The Washington monument was completed
this afternoon by the setting in place of the
marble cap stone and its pyrsmidal abex of
aluminium.
Shortly before two o'clock Col. Casey.
government engineer in charge, and assis-
tants. proceeded to set the cap stone, weigh
ing $500 pounes. which was suspended from
quadruped heavy joists, supported by plat
form and standing forty feet above them As
soon as the capstone was set, the American
flag was unfurled overhead and
salute of twenty one guns was fired in the
White House grounds. The sound of cheers
also came up family from the crowd of
spectators which had gathered around the
base of the monument while the number of
invited guests on the 500 foot platform and
in the interior of the monument spontaneous
ly struck up THE Star Spangled Banner
and other patriotic songs. The flags over
the monument fioted today from the flag.
staff the top of which is exactly 600 feet from
the ground, thus displaying the American flag
at the greatest height of construction ever
vet known in the world. The monument
itself, with its total height of $50 feet, tar
overtops every other structure of human
hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
FOREIGN NEWS.
WEST AFRICA.
Work of the Congo Conftrence-Ens.
land Not Prepared TO Recognize the
African Association.
LONDON. Dec. &.

LONDON, DeC. o.
The London Daily News has dispatch
from Berlin saving thar it is reported there
that a note has been received from the for
eign office of England stating that England
is not vet in a position TO recognize the
African International Association. The same
dispatch states that France still makes the
recognition of the association dependent upon
the settlement of the boundary disputes in
West Africa.
The principal opposition 10 railway be-
tween V!vi and Stanley Pool, a measure which
was proposed by the American delegates.
emsnated from the French delegation.
The Congo sub committee Yesterday again
considered the clauses of the act of navigs.
tion relating to neutrality on the Congo and
Niger rivers in the event of war.
The previous two sittings were occupied
chiefly with discussion of questions regarding
the authority of the international commits
sion, especially the question whether England
should recognize the competency of the COM
mission to deal with the Niger. The CON-
mittee also discussed the privileges claimed
by America in connection with the construc-
ton of the railroad between Vivi ard Stanley
Pool. No decision was reached upon the
foregoing points, which were referred to the
full committee.
BERLIN, Dec. z.
United States Minister Kasson is preparing
an elaborate project, dealing in a wide and
comprehensive manner with the question of
neutrality of the Congo basin, which he will
submit TO the Congo conference early next
week. The main proposal of the scheme
tends to assure the territories comprised in
project that the declaration is necessary as
a security against dangers arising from in
ternational disputes.
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A FIEND IN HUMAN FORM.
A Dastardiy Case of Child.lBeatinE
which Results m the Death of the
Little One-A Beeoming Sabject
for the Gallows.


PoRrsMourH, N. H., Dec. Z.
A story of terrible brutality toward q child
years old has been current for some time
in South Newmarket and neighboring towns,
VIM, Gilpstrick of South Newmarket last
June adopted boy from Farming,on named
Sidney Tanner. Eve witnesses say that the
boy has been hsbitually and cruelty beaten
by Gilpatric since he was adopted, and on
Nov, lst was whipped on the bare back with
a heavy breeching strap of a harness, aad
again about Nov. 9th. The boy died New.
10Th, He was delirious, and il is thought
community that the beatings caused his death.
The child always bore bruises on his face,
and when asked their origin refused TO say.
Gilpstrick formerly had another child living
with him, but he fed 70 escape the brutal
treatment. Fitzpatrick hastily leh South
Newmarket three days after the child died
and is reported to be living in Concoad.
There is much excitement in this part Of
the county, especially as the matter has besa
kept very quiet and no action has yet beea
taken by the authorities, 1t 10 said that the
prevention of cruelty TO children society will
cause Gilpatrick's arrest immediately. The
body of the child was buried in Farmingten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
A BOLD TRAIN Robbery.
A Gang Stop Train on the Little Rock,
Mississippi River ~ Texas Il. X.
and Make "A Haul of Over
10000.
LITTLE Rock. Ark Dec g

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec 6.
At To- 80 o'clock tonight q passenger train
on the Little Rock, Mississippi River & Tex
as Railroad coming this way, when three
miles below here, was stopped by five masked
robbers, who switched the train, took COM
plete possession and went through the
passengers. Conductor Rice and the ex-
press messenger were in the baggage car.
The robbers opened fire as they went
towards the engine and both we're covered
with revolvers. About fifteen persons were
in the train and great excitement prevailed
The passengers were ordered to hold up
their hands and the robbers went to work
They broke open the express safe and ac-
cording to reports got So, 900 and besides OBJ
tanning from the passengers their watches
and jewelry and S4 900 more.
No indignities were offered the passengers.
When they had finished the robbers disap-
peared, after enforcing a promise from the
passengers not to leave the train for 10 min
utes. strong posse. headed by detectives is
in pursuit. The train arrived at Little Rock
at about 80 p. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
Advice 60 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teethT If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mrs. WnNsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHIse.
Its value is incalculable. II will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie, softens the gums, reduces ia
flammation, and gives tone end energy TO the
whole system. MRS. WNsLow's SoorHINs
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHiNo il pleasant
to the taste. and is the prescription Of one Of
the Oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. Price
25 cents a bottle.
Vegetine meets with wonderful success In
the cure Of Cancer and Cancerous Humor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08

New YORK, Dec. 6.
The report that the New York Central
Railroad Co. had declared quarterly divi
dend of II per cent. is confirmed Annouce-
ment TO tnat effect will be printed here Mon
day.
Orders have been issued directing the sus.
pension of mining in the coal districts con
trolled by the Great Trunk lines from Dec
22d to 27th inclusive. Should the weather
continue mild it is feared further suspensions
will occur.
The managers of the roads leading out ol
New York, westward, today agreed to limit
all reduced fare tickets to one continuon.
trip to the destination on the train on which
the journey commenced.
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A BAD FIX.
A Young Man EnIists in the U. 5. Army
and Deserts.
BOSTON. Dec. 3.

BosToN. Dec. 5.
In 1875 Charles f. Ellis of Chelsea en-
listed in the United States army, being at the
time of his enlistment three months under
age He deserted, and was recently arrested
for desertion. Ellis brought petition for a
writ of habeas corpus on the ground he
was a minor when he Unlisted, and entitled to
a discharge. Judge Nelson today remsnded
the prisoner into custody. The judge said
that although the enlistment was void, yet
when a minor enlisted he was bound by the
regulations of the army, until discharged by
proper authorities and could not leave the
army at his own pleasure, and the charge of
desertion must be disposed of before he
could have relief on the grounds of minority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Efforts to Prevent Forced Sale of Val.
uable Property.

TOLEDO, Dec. 6.
Raymer, Seagrave & Co.'S failure is still
the topic of discussion. The firm claims not
to have guaranteed the loans made by it, but
has come into the possession of large blocks
of real estate, which. under long continued
depression now rates much lower than real
value, so that while the property was ample
security when the obligations were made. II
would now be insufficient If forced on the
market. The business public here agrees
that the firm did safe business, taking no
extraordinary risks and the opinion is ex
pressed that if matters be so arranged as to
avoid forced sale of the firms buildings, the
assets will be ample to cover its liabilities.
The firm controlled one of the principal street
railways in this city, and a large cotton mill
in South Toledo.
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Trouble Among the Miners.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Dec. Z.
A. w. McCacken, superintendent of the
Hooking Valley Coal Mining Co, 10 in this
city for the purpose of securing men to fill
the places Of strikers. Two hundred miners
have already gone from this vicinity, and a.
many more will be sent in q few days. Supt
McCacken says they have 800 men now at
work and expect to have the two mines run
ming full before the end of next week. At
the present rate he says the men average
Sl3, 80 per month.
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COMPLETE swINDLE.
Seven Men Make "A Fine Plot to Cheat
Housewives.

BosToN, Dec. 3.
Seven well dressed men, each calling him
self Kenyon Burton, practiced neat swindle
on the house wives of Newton, selling them
by sample two boxes alleged to contain 6
dozen bars of fine soap for 81. Some 800
boxes were disposed of and the swindlers es-
capped before they could be captured The
purchasers were recommended not TO open
the boxes for few days as the soap was not
quite hard enough to use The boxes were
found to contain nothing but mess of sal
soda and lye costing but few cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
A Glove Fight of a Serious Nature.
ST. Paul. Dec

ST. PAUL. Dec Z.
A hard glove fight, Marquis of Qaeensbury
rules for $3.50 came of this afternoon be-
tween Patsey Mellen of Minneapolis and
Fred Webber of St. Paul, midway between
the two cities. Five rounds were fought.
Both were severely punished and the fight
was one of the hardest on record. It is
reported tonight that Webber received serious
internal injuries from 8 blow on the left
breast in the second round which may prove
fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
Catarrh Cured

Cztarrh is a very prevalent disease, with
distressing and offensive symptoms. Hoods
qarsaparilla gives ready relief and speedy
cure. from the fact 1t acts through the blood,
and thus reaches every part Of the system.
81 suffered with catarrh fifteen years. Took
Hoods sarsaparilla and am not troubled any
with catarrh, and my general health is much
better" w. LLLIs, Postal Clerk Chicago
& St. Louis Railroad.
81 suffered with catarrh or years; tried
many wonderful cures, inhalers, ETC., spend
ingnearly one hundred dollars without benefit.
Ried Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was greatly
hnprOved." NJ. A. ABBEY. Worcester, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized ty
three pecuIiar.tles 1st, the combination Of
remedial agents; I'd, the T,roportto1l; Sd, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result Is medicine Of unusual
strength, effectng cures hitherto unknown
Send for book containing additional eyidenc,
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones uD my system.
pwiies my blood, sharpens my appetite. and
seems to make me over" j. !. THOMPSON,
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hoods Slrsaparilla beats all others. and
iswOrth its weight in gold" l. DARLINGTON,
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
seld by all druggists. 81; six for o.. Made
only by G. !. HOOD & Co, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
ANOTHER SwINDLE.
Mrs. Howe, of the Woman's Bank Fame
Again in Business.
BOSTON. Dec &.

BosToN, Dec. 5.
Mrs. Sarah f. Howe, of the woman's
Bank noteriety, will probably not be allowed
to pay per cent. interest per month on one
dollar. three months in advance many DAYS
longer at house No. 1872, West Concord ST.
1t seems that the house was rented by Mrs
J. c. Ewell, the woman who acts as mes
sengsr between the visitors and Mrs. Howe.
Mrs. Ewell when she applied for lease of
the house, stated that she was magnetic
physician" The landlord has ordered them
tc yacate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-08
Damage by Land Slide.

NASHUA. n. H., Dec. Z.
The heavy rain last night caused land
slide on Canal street. Almost % feet OF
high bank wall above Jaskson & Co.'s gate
house slid into the canal of the company with
a large amount of gravel from the street.
The damage will be heavy, as it cuts off a
portion of the water supply. Some mills have
steam power and will run a large portion OF
their works, notwithstanding the accident.
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Fatal stabb,ng ARRAY.

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. Z.
A stabbing affray, which will probably
result fatally. occurred in Sunnook this after
noon both parties being French Canadians.
The victim is a young man. He was alive
tonight, but it is feared that his injuries will
result in death within a short time. His
assailant was promptly arrested and will be
arrsigned before the Pembroke police court
tomorrow. Witnesses to the affair were also
taken into custody and detained till after .
preliminary hearing in the case takes place.
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Affairs IN Egypt.

DoNGoLA. Dec. 6.
A messenger who has arrived here Il days
from Khartoum says that Mahdi was within
three days of Kartoum, and that Gen. Gordon
had sent Gen. Kashametmoo with five steam
ers and 500 men to harass the rebels on the
Nile and to capture produce.
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A BRAVE MAN
Sustains Injuries While Arousing the In.
mates of Hotel.

BosToS, Dec, s.
Mr.. Alvin c. L. Sawyer, the heroic j9nitor
of the hotel. Helen. who was 80 seriously
burned at the recent fire in that building died
at the city hospital, Friday afternoon. Mr..
Sawyer sustained his injuries while arousing
the inmates Of the hotel and two of his chill
dren were aspyxiated while he was engaged
in this.
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The Illinois Legislature.
QUINCY. H.. Dec. {

QUINCY. H., Dec. 6.
The Whig will announce tomorrow that
Fred T. Taylor, dem., elected to the general
assembly from this city is illegible, because
he has not resided in the county the requisite
FIVE years preceding his election.
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Youthful Fire Bug Arrested.

PREsQUE ISLE, Doc. 6.
Fred Herman, aged 10 years, was arrested
Friday, at Westfield charged with firing
Marshalrs barn, A preliminary examination
was held before Judge Cook and the boy was
held in $1,000. Committed.
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Reduction Of Wages.

HARTFORD, Ct,, Dec. g.
The Wilismantic mills, employing nearly
1000 hands, will make general reduction
of 10 per cent. Jan lst The Hartford Car
pet Co. at Thompsonville, employing I,5OO
men, has resently reduced 70 nearly one
half time.
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CONFESsING FRAUD.
Two More of the Democratic Thiefs Con-
Tess Their Guilt.
CHICAGO, Dec. +,

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.
II was rumored late tonight that the detect
ives engaged in the ballot forging case in the
End precinct of the 18th ward, had secured
confessions from of the participants in the
fraud. and that the complete details for the
conviction Of those concerned would be ready
for presentation at the Federal Grand Jury
when it assemblies next Tuesday.
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Launch at Bath.

BATH, Dec. 6.
The New England Shipbuilding Company
launched, this afternoon, three ma sted
schooner named John J. Hanson of $50 tons ;
owned in Dover, N. II.