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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
1T MUST BE SO.
An Interesting Discourse on the Future
Interests of the south and Its Tern.
fled Colored Population.

ALBANY, n. Y Nov. 20.
Gov. Cleveland was asked By an associated
press reporter today if he was aware of the
delusion existing among the colored people
Of the South that the change in administra-
tion would uniavorably affect their conditions.
to which he replied Yes. | have been
astonished at the statement that there is
apprehension existing among the colored
people that ia some way their rights now
secured to them under the Law and eonsiitu-
ton o, the United States were in danger fran
the eectihn of democratic President. | am
told that some OF them are led TO suppose thai
the result of the recent election means that
they may again be made slaves All of this
has appeared 10 me 10 be so absurd and
have been so sure that the slightest Intelligent
reflection would dislodge such foolish fears,
that l can hardly deem any notice of them
necessary; but there is not the slightest
objection 10 calling the attention of all who
are IN the least uneasy or uncertain on the
subject TO the fact that the title of the colored
people to freedom and all rights OF citizen
ship cannot be disturbed except by change
in the constitution, which it would be abso
lntply impossible to make. Besides the
present condition of the States, these people
have been so fully accepted BY the entire
country that no one should have the slightest
iuea tildt there was any posslnlltN OF accom-
plishing such thing. So far as the new
administration is related TO the subject the
whole can be the same lawful power, and the
jurisdiction of the executive will be so exer-
cised that the rights of all citizens, white or
black, under the constitution and law will be
preserved and protected and all advantages to
which they are entitled by reason of citizen
ship, will be secured to them There need
be no fear that either the democratic party or
its newly elected administration proposes to
Cypress or enslave any part Of our population
nor to destroy the business interests of the
country. We hope, on the other hand, to
do something to benefit the people. 1t
seems to me that our efforts in that direction
would be aided by the mischievous Conkling,
and the dark imagnings should give place to
an earnest endeavor to inspire confidence and
make universal cheerful hope for the tut.
ure."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the National League OF Base Bail
Players.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.
The national base ball league were in ses-
sion this forenoon. The playing rules were
revised thus:
Rule 8, paragraph 2-White rubber substi-
tuted for white marble home plate.
Rule Clubs are required to furnish two
benches for PLAYERS.
Rule l0-Batsman line, six feet long and
four feet wide, with its nearest line six inches
from the home base.
Rule 1.-THE bat handle must be wound
with twine a distance of Is inches from the
end.
Rule 90, a bslk-If the pitcher when about
to deliver a ball to the bat while standing
within the lines of his position, makes any
one of the series of motions he habitually
makes in so delivering, and then fails to de-
liver the ball to the bat.
Rule IS, affecting the Chicago fence fan
A ball is batted that goes over a fence. at less
distance than 2l0 feet from the home base
and distinctive line shall be marked on the
fence at this point.
Rule 27-Requires the pitcher to have both
feet touching the ground while making any
of the series of motions in pitching
n. E. Young was elected president. Vice
President, Mr.. Mills, resigned. Directors
Messrs Reach, Day. and Clinton. repre-
sentative of the Detroit club is hereafter to
be named. The next annual meeting will be
held in New York city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
NEW YORK. CANV ASS.
Another SessIon-Errors in Richmond
County Explained.

ALBANY, n. Y, Nov. 20.
The State board of canvassers met at 4 L.
NJ. ex-senator Conkling was present for a
few minutes to protest against the counting of
54greenback electoral ballots that had been cast
in Deleware county for republican electors,
was read, and on motion of Attorney General
O'Brien, was ordered to be entt red in the
proceedings. and the return was passed as
received Kings county returns showed a
slight discrepancy, but this was explained by
the county clerk and the return was passed
The discrepancy in Richmond county returns
was explained by county clerk Hart He
stated that the error in the returns before the
board was owing to the omission on the part
of the copyist to insert the names and votes
of two Butler electors. The mistake was not
apparent in the separate foOtings, appearing
only in the total, and the comparison of the
original with the statements submitted to the
board verified his explanation. On motion
of Attorney General O'Brien, which was
unanimously adopted, the clerk was permitted
to correct the returns. All the returns have
been received and the tabulated statement
will be ready for signature tomorrow noon, to
which time the board adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
THE DE YOUNG SHOOTING.
SprrckIes Admitted to Bail-A Hearing
Postponed.

SAN FRANCIsCo, Nov. 20.
Michael Fl. DeYoung who was shot last
night by young Spreckles passed quiet
night free from pain or fever. The fact that
Spreckles was admitted to bail after having
attempted to assassinate DeYoung and in the
attempt to do so inficting some dangerous
wounds, ,excites much comment. The only ex-
plsnaton offered is DeYoung's medical atten-
dants sent word to the police station that the
wounds were not necessarily dangerous.
The judge therefore considered il a bailable
offence This statement is denied at the
Chronicle business office. The managers say
they cannot understand why Spreckles should
have been bailed, as they don't think the
doctors offered any opinion on the character
of the wounds. Public opinion over the
shooting is more crystalized this morning
and the sympathy is all on the side of De
Young.
By mutual agreement the hearing was
indefinitely postponed as the condition of
both DeYoung and Spreckles prevented their
appearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
FAIR POLITICS.
The vasser College Girls Have an Eiec.
tion and Give Blaine a Big Majority
How Party Spirit is Displayed
Among the Ladies.
PoueaKEEPsrE. n. Y. Nov.

PoUGHkEEPSlE, n. Y, Nov. 70.
Banners of Cleveland aud Hendricks and
Blaine and Logan are still fiaunted along the
corridors of Vassar College. The girls OF
the college have had great time over poll
ties. On the night before election they de
termined to have an election among them
selves. The majority for Blaine was very
large, and included every one of the profess
ors and teachers who also voted. After the
yoto the Blaine party determined to have a
parade They brought out their candles from
their rooms and formed torchlight process
sion which marched through the corridors
cheering for Blaine and Logan.
Some of the Cleveland girls attacked the
procession as il moved along, throwing water
on some of the girls. On the day after the
election the feeling was too feverish TO allow
of much studying. The girls rushed pell
NELL for the bulletin boards, and the college
halls fairly rang as the dispatches favorable
to Blaine were made known. In the evening
the Blaine girls again obtained permission TO
parade and 10 display fireworks
At p. Nj, the procession paraded through
the corridors, singing and cheering. At the
same hour Superintendent Van Vliet started
fireworks on the grounds, When the march
ing was over the procession was brought to a
halt before the closed doors of the dining
room where stood the president and lady
principal, who had provided oysters and
crackers for them aud had invited the teach.
ers and other students TO Join. Now the
Cleveland girls want to know when they can
celebrate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
BROoKLYN DEMOCRATS
Celebrate the Election OF Cleveland aud
Hendricks.

NEW York. Nov. 20.
Several thousand people thronged Brook
lyn rink tonight 10 celebrate the democratic
victory Henry Ward Beecher was expected
to be present and deliver an address, but he
was unavoidsbly absent. The principal
speaker of the evening was Vice President
elect Hendricks, who was greeted with tre-
mendous applause both ON entering and when
he arose to speak Hendricks was intro
duced by ex-Msvor Hunter. Tie spoke of
the sweeping democratic victory in Indiana
at the late election, saving that State Joined
hands with New York He congratulated
the people of Brooklyn that a party had now
come into power that was in favor of peo-
pies government He regretted that attempts
had been made 20 impress the colored voters
with the idea that democratic success meant
destruction of their rights and privileges.
He thanked the independent republicans,
ministry and the bar Tor the support Of the
democratic party in its hour of trial. Truth
was mighty and il had prevailed. The people
had taken up the great question OF reform in
every part of the government, There would
be chunge but no destruction of our insti-
tuuons Hendricks declared he favored
civil service reform, but he was not partic-
ularly confident of success after the school
masters examination, ''but have confid, nee
in" he said. las il was in the days of Andrew
jackson, let true man come TO be president
of the United States aud let true men be called
around him to aid him in public service and
let these men resolve that only the test of
qualification for office under them be honesty
aud fitness for service and you get civil
service reform" He closed by paying q
tribute to Cleveland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
A DEADLY DISEASE
Exists in Virginia and Kentucky Through h
Drought.

LYNCHBuRG, Va, Nov 20
The counties suffering from the new and
fatal disease before reported are Lee.
Dickinson, Edge and Scott in Virginia, and
Hartland, Lee and adjoining counties in Ky
Owing to the isolated position of the district
particulars are hard to obtain. Hundreds are
SAID to have died and allowing for eXaggera
ton it can be affirmed that mortality is large
Postal Clerk Wells, who has arrived from
that section after having had the disease
gives a sad account OF it. He attributes it to
mineral poison in drought, dried waters and
says strong and disagreeable mineral taste,
like that of copperas. exists At the time he
left, few springs were flowing freely, and
the people are compelled to drink impregnated
water. Although the name of the disease is
unknown the people call it cholera Were it
so it could not be more dreaded or disastrous.
The symptoms are described as similar to
those of Asiatic cholera. followed by terrible
hemorrhages of the bowels, and those attack
ed either die or recover in about a week. 1t
is frequently fatal in "a hours and even in
much shorter period In most cases it
visited the entire family and is considered so
contagious that in some cases persons died
alone, the friends being afraid to 90 to them
1t is estimated that over 800 persons have
perished in the Virginia counties named, and
considering the sparse population and num-
Der taken, the per cent is large. Thirty new
graves were counted in a small cemetery as
one result. The people are demoralized and
local business interests suffer like when the
scourge visited this section in 1854 The
country, which is extremely mountainous, is
of high elevation above the sea. Cattle are
also dying in the same section. General
rains have fallen in this State for two days
past and it is probable the drought in infected
districts is now ended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
WAS 1T MENDICANCY!
Trial of the Proprietor OF "A ChiIdren's
Home.

New YORK, Nov. 20.
Officer Wilson, of the society for the pre-
vention of cruelty to children, saw Florence
divers and Thomas Hanscomb's children,
who were inmates of the Rev. VIM. II. Ram
scars ''Home for Children and Seminary for
Young Girls" at St. Nichols avenue and l53d
street, enter shops in Second Avenue on July
Sth. and beg. They took food that was given
them to a wagon of the home. Officer Wilson
arrested the children for begging, and police
justice committed them to the care of Gerry's
society. Ramscar was arrested upon charge
of sending the children out begging. He was
tried yesterday, in the general sessions
Proof that the children were sent out to beg
by Ramscar was introduced by the prosecu-
ton.
Mr. Ramscar's consul offered no testimony
for the defence, arguing that the begging that
the children did, was not mendcancy within
the meaning of the statute He contended
that it applies to street beggars but not to
children who ask for charity for benevolent
institution. The jury after deliberating for
two hours convicted Ramscar but recommend
ed him to the mercy of the court. Recorder
Smyth remauded him to await sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
FINANCIAL AND coMMERo1AL
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, NOV, ~.
FLouR-Recepts, 2S 62i exports, O,26S sales, H..
800, No. 2, 25a o, fancy white Western, extra,
8 SO u O 90; common to good 2p5 a3 80; good to
choice, 3 SO II l5; City mill extra, IS AS;
superhne,2 40 IA ; 90. st. Louis extra, 2e0a 8 90;
winter wheat extra, 100 u 25; Minnesota extra,
3 90 n b'25
wuEAr-Receipts, 100000, exports, 0S,SS5; sales,
10000; No. red 75, No red, sly; elevator
No. Red state, 99l; No White state, 81
RYE-normial.
BARLEY-Hasier.
CORN - Receipts i93,096 bushels exports, $1,000;
sales, $1,000; spot No 3, so; No 2. 5li.
OATs-Receipts, ~. 400, sales, 10000; No 2, 30;
do white, 81; No g Sll Sla, do white. 80 a 80;
No !, 70; do white, 3Sl Mixed Western. Sii a sSi
White do, 81 a 39A, White State, 70 80.
SuGAR-Cut loaf and crushed o. 6i; granuiated,
o.; white extra G, 81 abi; yellow. ~ "a; mould,
81.
PETRoLEuM--United, IN bid.
TALLow-casier.
BEEF-stUady
PORK Mess spot, "A 90 a 400; clear back,
IL 90.
LARD-at ~ IA 25; refined, 6b.
BUTrER-firm.
CHEEsE-quiet.
Freights-hrm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
NAiNE lllNpATCIIES.
RAILROAD DIRECTORS MEETING.
A Special Meeting of Stockholders OF the
Eastern and B. and vi. Roads Called.
BOSTON. Nov. %

BosroN. Nov. 20
The directors of the Eastern and b. and NJ.
railroad companies held meetings at their
respective offices in Boston, Wednesday, and
carefully considered the lease questions The
changes in the original case decided upon at
the conference. of the directors committees,
last Saturday, were accepted and it was de-
cided to call a special meeting of the stock
holders on Tuesday, Dec. I'd, to ratify the
new agreement. That of the Eastern to be
held in the Boston & Lowell passengers
instead of the holders room, at II A. NJ and
the b. & NJ. at Lawrence at 10 80 A. NJ
The modified lease is without the fifth
article of the original which was lately decid-
ed by the Supreme Court TO be Illegal. but its
provisions are, it is understood, cared for in
manner in accordance with the law. The
Journal says the new lease is considered very
favorable for the Eastern Stockholders in
fact it is reported that there is considerable
opposition to the new lease amongst the
directors of the Maine road, while the Eastern
directors appear to be well satisfied with its
terms. In view of the fact, any proposition
to lease the Eastern to the Boston & Maine
will meet with opposition both here and in
Maine. The question of the successful
accomplishment Of the lease is doubtful
Changes from the old lease may be sum-
marised as follows The Boston 4 Maine
company is still to receive its per cent,
$500, 900 first from the aggregate earnings
and then instead of giving it the additional
one per cent, $4,000; next as under the old
lease the 500, 900 for the Eastern Co sinking
fund which was the stumbling block before,
is cancelled; then, thirdly, the $4,000 is
divided, after which the Eastern Co. gets
$780, 900 instead of S465, 900 as before
arranged and then any surplus above that is
to go into permanent improvements. The
provisions for refunding the bonds with
reference to getting the bonded debt down to
$40, 900, 600 are also new and will undoubtedly
be received with favor. Several of the
Boston & Maine directors, are, however,
reported to be opposed to the new agreement
and Maine Central people as well as others
who opposed the original lease, are already
threatened to do something with this and it is
probable that applications in Boston as well
as in New Hampshire and Maine, will be
made at an early date. The matter promises,
also, to become one of the leading questions
in the Maine legislature this winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
A FEMALE WRETCH.
Allow Her House TO be Used for
Funeral Purposes.

New YORK, Nov. 20
A fortnight ago Lena NJ. Cole, actress
engaged rooms from Mrs. Rydill, on 4th
Avenue, for her mother Mrs. Warren) and
her sister, also an actress who were coming
on from Boston. The latter was consump-
tive invalid, and when Mrs. Rydill saw her
condition she (the landlady) objected to her
having such tenant and ordered the mother
and daughter to clear out. Arrangements to
move were made, but last night Bessie War
ren, the sickly sister, died. When the un-
dertaker went to the house today Mrs. Rydill
refused to admit him, saying she would not
allow her house to be used for funeral pur-
poses. She made scene in demanding that
the corpse should be removed at once. She
was arrested. however, and Justice 0Reilly
commanded her to act like a christian and
permit the ceremonies to take place tomorrow
or Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
On THE STAGE.
The second Act of the Great EIopement
Sensation.
New YoRK, Nov. 20.

New YoRK, Nov. 20.
Victoria Smelling Hueskamp, nee Morisini'
makes her first appearance in the concert at
Steinwsy Hall. this evening and will be as
sisted by a number of prominent artists She
has issued card to the public in which,
after disclaiming any desire to make capital
out Of the circumstances of any intention to
wound the feelings Of her family, she says,
"None knew better than that circumstances
made me the heroine Of an event which
created sensation of no mean magnitude
only ask that / shall be judged by my
merits and by my merits alone. / simply
ask the public to give hearing to me as
they would 10 any woman ambitions TO sue
cess in the line have chosen. II fail as a
concert singer, you are my judges from
whose decision there is no appeal, andf will
probably retire from the stage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Seven Men in Railroad Employ Injured
in Two Days.
TAUNTON, Mass, Nov. 20.

TAUNTON, Mass, Nov. 20.
Six men belonging to the construction
gang of the Old Colony railroad started for
the central station this morning on a hand
car hitched on the Newport express, intend
ing to drop off at Weeks Junction. At the
Somerset avenue crossing, the axle of the
hand car broke and the car was flung across
the track, the men being flung in al direc-
tions. Five we're injured. John Riley re-
ceived bad scalp wound and a broken
ankle; John Cardy had his free and wrist
badly cut: Daniel Sheehan was severely cut
about hand; Thomas McMora's nose was
broken, face severely bruised, head badly
cut and leg broken. McMora was removed
as soon possible to the Massachusetts Gen
eral Hospital in charge Of two men. Yes
terday, bv the caving of bank at Middle
boro junction, Thomas Maxwell Of the same
gang was severely injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
"HURRAH FOR MAINE"
Interesting Controversy Over the Material
For he New Capitol OF Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga Nov. 20.
The building of Georgia's State capitol is
the most lively question before the legisla-
ture. The last legislature appropriated ST.
OoO,0 900 for the purpose, and provided for the
appointment of commission to control the
work. Tins commission awarded the contract
to Horn of Ohio. and accepted Ollitic stone
OF Salem, Ind, material; but no sooner
was this done than the owners of certain mar
Bile quarries and granite quarries in Georgia
raised cry that Georgia material should be
selected, using the argument of protection to
native industries. A determined onslaught
was made by those persons upon the present
session of the Legislature. The constitution
of this morning practically claimed that a
lobby was at work using doubtful means when
the question came up TO order suspension of
work. DR.. FELTON,, celebrated Independent,
ex-COngressmen from Georgia, created SEN
sation by saving that he was opposed to special
gratnitirs. to individual enterprises which
always falls upon the mass of the people to
pay. He said when the government came TO
erect public buildings in Atlanta, it was in
tended to use Georgia material. but we found
that the granite could be quarried in Maine,
brought to Savannah, and thence by rail to
Atlanta, and laid down here at less cost than
il could be had at Stone Mountain only sixteen
miles away. When | learned that | said in
my heart 'Hurrah for Maine = This sentiment
was widely cheered by the assembly. On
being brought to vote the motion was indeh
nitely postponed by an almost unanimous
vote. Hence the building of the capitol will
proceed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
A DIsGRACEFUL EXHIBITION.
A Prize Fight Under the Auspices OF
Wealthy New Workers.

NV YORK, Nov 20.
The Sun says wealthy member of we'll
known club in this city. broker and con-
spicuous figure at Madison Square Garden
shooting matches. headed a subscription of
$500, to be fought for by Dempsey and
Frazier, two noted pugilists All who were
invited met in West Side sporting resort
last night. Ten dollars was taken from each
spectator at the door, and within, the cham
pagne flowed like water. An old man raked
in a rich financial harvest from the company
which included many persons well known in
Wall street and Fifth avenue. Two or three
professional sporting men were among them.
one being John L. Sullivan. When he let
fall sentence Of pugiIistic wisdom. the
wealthy men listened with evident delight.
Four bloody rounds were fought Dempsey
won. The fight was according 20 the Marquis
of Queensbury rules, three minute rounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-11-21
STEAMER GUADOLOPE ASHORE.
Passengers and Crew saved, and the ves-
sci Snstains Slight Damages.
Po1Sr PLEASANT. Y. j. n

PoISr PLEASANT, n. j., Nov. 20.
Steamer Guadolope, with 81 passengers
from New York. bound to Galveston. came
ashore on Barnet shoals about O'Clock this
morning. She heads southwest about a mile
from the beach. The storm was very severe
all night but has now abated. The surf was
verv high when she struck. The passengers
and crew are safe, Capt. Ridgeway's crew
of life the saving station, number IL. started
out Just before dsvbreak and got along side OF
the vessel shortly after O'Clock this morning,
and at once began transferring the passengers.
Capt. Ridgeway was soon Joined 0y other
crews and the work of transferring the pas
sengers went slowly on and it was not until
the middle of the afternoon that the last boat
started for the shore. BY that time Capt.
Nlckerson had become convinced that the
vessel was in no danger of foundering. and
the crew was ordered to remain on board to
keep her clear of water that was slowly max
Ing in her hold. The vessel making but little
water tonight. il is believed she will be float
ed without sustaining much damage.