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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

In the action. Henry Hatch, petitioner for
. ,eyiew vs.. Lewis w. Miller, admir-, the
Law Court has granted the petition for re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

H~The Spring Term of the Hallowell
Classical and Scientific Academy opens April
End. mar6t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

yennor's predictions for March have thus
AZ been about correct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

The Supreme Court juries have been ex-
cused, one until Tuesday morning; the other,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

D. II. Thing, Worthy Lecturer of the
Maine State Grange, will begin a series OF
,.c,u,e. in Piscatsquis county, on March 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

Recent Developments go to ahow that the
man who agreed to take many horses and
bulls at Waterville last week, and did not
appear to receive them, managed to borrow
considerable money of different individuals
the day before he left. He would take a
time after bank hours and say to his friends,
II intended to have gone to the bank before
1t closed to get some money. for which had
drawn a check | would like to have you
accommodate me until morning He was
thus sucCessful in obtaining money of men
who supposed he was financially solid. He
was a dashing fellow, who drove from town
To town. bargaining for horses and playing
the part of a man of means, who was always
ready TO make q trade or take drink. Re
por. says he has an accomplce, and some
people are looking in certain directions for
him. The matter is now regarded as some
thing more serious than joke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

One of our most genial and successful ply
sicians visited family in this vicinity In
protest. onal capacity one day recently.
Nature has made this gentleman with bald
spot on the crown of his head. In the family
il a little dot of child. The doctor walked
into the house and removed his hat upon
which the little one surveyed him critically
and finally exclaimed with quzzical air
"What makes this man have his hair cut so
shor, fur2" The question was unanswerable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

Report. from all over the State, saw thai
the Grand Army veterans Of Maine are
nightly pleased with the work of their As
,.tant Adjt Gen, ID. II. Holman of Lewis
ton. the past year, in compiling the annual
proceedings of the Depa rtment since 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

SATURDAY, March sth.
The court adjourned this forenoon until
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10
Local Notices.

NE~The Unity club will have its Whittier
en- tertainment tomorrow evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10
SUPREME COURT.

March Term, 1854, Judge Libbey Pre-
siding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

Nr. Martin l.. Reynolds of Sidney, has
Jus. purchased an OK from Charles and james
Pauybt Of that town, which girths, feet
inches and considered by good judges to be
tho latest OK in the State. The animal is to
he cold and cut up in this market.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
Capital Chips.

Washington, D. c., 2I.-RandaIl
thinks Congress will be ready to ad.
journ by July 18th.
The bill will be reported favor
ably granting q pension OF $50 a
month to Mrs. De Long.
The House committee on agri-
culture decided to report adversely
the resolution appropristing S25, 1000
for the purchase Of seeds for distri>
button among the sufferers by the
overflow of the Mississippi and
tributaries.
Representative King was present
and read telegram from his state
to the effect that people were on the
point OF starvation and would die
unless seeds were Immediately dis.
tributed. Members of the com.
mittee were Of the opinion that if
starvation were imminent the dis
tribution Of food and not seeds
would be proper.
The committee also decided to re-
port adversely the resolution direct
ing the committee to make an in
vest CATION into the foot and
mouth disease.
Washington, 21.-The decisions of
the court in the Swain case go to
the Secretary of War this evening,
and General Pope, accompanied by
Major Dunn, Of his staff, will leave
for San Francisco tomorrow morn
2g.
Nueral Grant has placed mort
gas IN his property in this city in
favor of w. II. Vanderbilt, to par
TALLY secure the latter in the UNI of
$4,000 loaned the General in New
York. Instrument bears date of
May II.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
The Baptists

Detroit, Mich. 21.-AnniVersaries
OF various missionary societies of the
Baptist denomination began this
afternoon in this city. Annual
meetings Of four of the societies
whose constituencies are largely in
the northern States, occur here this
week. The fret society to hold its
meetings was the American
Baptist Publication society. Ed ward
Goodman, of Chicago, presided
The report Of the board showed the
past year had been the most pros
porous in the history of the society.
Receipts from all sources, $685.. 957.-
So, of which S131,881 "a was for the
missionary department. This was
an increase Ct over 100000. One
hundred and eighty-three mis-
sionaries and secretaries have been
employed and 136,358 Bibles and
Testamenta have been given away,
and 597 new schools have been or
gained. Besides this the society
has furnished publications OF the
denomination. at afternoon ses-
sion Rev. Mr.. G rter created a sens
satiOn by saying in his address that
the popularity Of the society could
be seen by remark of a certain
Sunday school teacher who informed
his scholars that the American
society was the author Of the Book
of Acts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
British Bits.

London, 21.-The Telegraph and
Standard devote leading articles to
Sam Ward. He is spoken of "gener-
GUS and sympathetic, "snd as Almost
genial cosmopolitan" his last ar
rival in London it is said, was hailed
with 3 chorus of delight; princely
houses opened their doors wide ard
welcomed him with hospitable
warmth.
A Testiv4l liz celebration OF the
FIVE huIdredth anniversary of the
death OF John Wycliffe, earliest
English reformer and translator of
the Bible, began to-day at ST. An,
drew's church, Blackfriars.
In the commons to-day the bill
amending Irish laborers act of 1888
was rejected l3S, TO Is. Parnell
complained of the opposition offered
by Trevelysn, chief secretary
for Ireland; he said govern
ment must not find fault
if it meets with retaliation
"Does government" ne asked,
"mean to wait until laborers burn
the houses over the heads of dissent
ing landlords. Laborers have been
patient, but it is intolersDle thai
they should continue to live upon
mud floors until a commission has
investigated their grievances"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
THE YOUNG GRANTS.
How They Lock and Row They Live
Pictures of the Grant Trio.

Frederick Grant is young man
Of stout build and fiorid com plexion,
about 35 years old, and bears a
striking likeness to his father, ex-
President Grant. He was edu-
| Gated at West ronJ and served in
the regular army, chiefly out west,
| some years, reaching the rank Of col.
| onel. Som after his marriage TO Miss
HOnore, Of Chicago, sister in-law
Of Potter Palmer, some five years
ago, he resigned his commission
and taking up his residence in New
YORK, went into business. He and
his wife h8ve lived very luXuriously,
giving many handsome dinner par
ties.
Ulysses Grant, Jr IS the second
son Of the ex-president,and is about
thirtytwO years cd. He studied
law, and was for some years con-
nected with the firm of Work,
Davies, McNamie s. Hilton. He left
soCn after his marriage with a
wealthy western girl some three
years ago. 1t has always
been supposed that his mar
riage brought him sufficient increase
of fortune to enable him to abandon
the law anGfSecome a partner in the
firm of GraT & Ward. He is rather
short in build, of tl0rid complexion
like his brother, and wears a becom-
ing brown moustache. Before his
marrisge he was very fond of So
ciety, but since then he has lived
rather quietly, although he and his
wife have given several handsome
dinners and entertainments.
Jesse Grant is about q years old.
and has always been considered
General Grants and his wife's favor.
lite son. He resembles his brothers
In general appearance, but is slighter
and much younger looking. General
Grant vas very DESTROYS OF having
him enter the suspended firm, but
his other sons objected, not thinking
that Jesse had sufficient business
experience. He resides with his
parents, ut No. 3 East Sixty sixth
street, and is member of the Lotus
club.-New York World.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
HOFSE,

The House resumed confederation
OF the IndiaDa contested election
case, English VS.. Peelle.
Blackburn supported the claims
OF contestee.
After considerable debate Peelie
addressed the House in his own be-
half, and Englleh's claims we're ad-
vocated by Hurd, Springer, Henley
and Converse of Ohio.
Hart then offered as substitute
for the msj0rity resolution, the reso-
luton Of the minority, confirming
the right of Peelle to the seat. Dur
ing the progress of the vote there
was good deal of feeling manifested
English sat at a desk in the last
row and kept tally, and looking over
his shoulder stood his father and
members watching each vote.
at the conclusion when it was EVIL.
dent that the resolution was agreed
to, Springer, who had voted in the
negative changed his vote to the
Affirmative, for the purpose OF NOV
ing reconsideration. The vote wss
then announced yeas 121, nays III.
The following Democrats voted with
Republicans in the affirmative:
Aiken, Beach, Boyle, Budd, Con
molly. Dargan, Finlay, Greenleaf,
Hardeman, Herbert, Hewitt, (Ala-
bama) Hunt, Jones, wis Lore,
Mills, Morgan, Neese, Peel (Arkan-
sas), Potter, Stevens Summer Cali
formal, Throckmorton, TelIman,
Turner (Georg,a), Woodward, Wor-
Ellington and Yaple.
Springer Immediately moved re-
consideration, and Hart moved to
lay that motion on the table, pend
ing which Converse moved to adj
journ, and motion was carried, yeas
| 9, nays 11S, amid applause on
Democratic side.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
Railroad Pool.

Chicago, 21.--Representatives of
roads forming the transcontint n tai
association began a session here this
afternoon, for the purpose of con.
summatng the proposed money
pool, which is to embrace all trans
continental roads. The committee
to which was referred the work of
preparing the form of contract not
being ready to report, adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow.
Formation OF the pool appears
assured.
President Meyers annual report
showed the gross earnings for the
year 1888 to beS10. S44, 357; operating
and maintaining expenses, $685.
$50. "H, viewer efficient the
Pennsylvania railroad management
may be-" says the report,
sit would hardly be desirable for
general or prior stock to hold a mi.
nority interest where the Pennsyl~
Varia Railroad company or any
other railroad company held a ma
jority interest and control and had
the sole decision as to how Leases
should be construed. But les
see desired the control and
and ownership of the Pittshurg,
Fort WAYNE & Chicago Company,
and is willing to buy our stock and
give us a practically permanent
mortgage bearing exactly the same
interest the stock bears, and our
board Of directors advise you that
the offer ought to be accepted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
The MethOdistS.

Philadelphia, Pa. 81 AT the
Methodist conference this morning
the question of sending mission
airy bishop to Africa was taken up
anu after discussion it was agreed
to send a bishop to Africa and
nominations for the place were de-
clared in order. The greatest con-
fusion prevailed The secretary an
nounctd the following names
to be voted for: Rev. Joshua u.
Wilson, OF South Carolina; Rev. L..
M. Vernon, Rev. G. D. Fisher, Of
Savannah; Rev. E W. S. Peck.
Washington Rev. VIM. Taylor, OF
Indiana; Rev. Marshall w. Taylor.
of Lexington. The latter withdrew
his name, also Peck. The confer
ence adjourned until this afternoon
when the candidates will be voted
for.
Philadelphia, 21.-In the after
noon session of the Methodist Epls-
copal conference, the committee on
state of church question, the future
policy of the church toward social
prejudices in the south, which IN
some CO ses excludes colored people
from church membership and school
attendance with whites, was dis
cussed. The subcommittee pre-
sented two reports; the majority
report declared no person should
be excluded from worship in any
Oh urch nor from attendance upon
any school on account of race, color
or previous condition Of servitude.
The minority report declared that
color is no bar to any right or prlVl-
lege OF membership or Office in
the church, but 'recegnized the
propriety Of such administration
as will secure the largest concessions
to personal preferences involving
merely social relations, and con.
cluded that therefore there ia no
need for action Oh this subject
After a long discussion the previous
question was ordered and the ma.
jority report was adopted.
Baltimore, 81. - The Methodist
Protestant convention com mittee on
revision reported against the propo'
sition to expunge from the dis
cipline all that related to infant
baptism, which makes its ooserv-
ance obligatory. The proposition to
change was voted down, and infant
baptism Iemaips in the dis
oipIine. The committee on
reported favorably
On the certificates of Rev
J. M, Barthe and layman j. NJ.
Smith of Georgia, colored district.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
Philadelphia, 21.-Methodist cone
ference elected to African bishopric
VIM Taylor, Of South India confer
ouce Dr. B. F. Crazy was elected
editor of the California Christian
Conference adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
Races.

Louisville, 21.-Fairview stakes,
2 year old fillies, three quarters Of 8
mile. In stretch Tabita, favorite.
went to the front and won easily by
two lengths, Impromptu second,
Valusia third; time 1.l71a.
Tobacco stake, for ear olds that
have won a race prior to January
1st, 1894; mile heats. Mark Daily
won in straight heats; time 1869
West and Madison distanced sec
ond heat.
Club purse, five fLrlongs, won by
Princess Farce, second premium
third time, 1.0l.
Lady Hobson ran away and did
not start.
Steeple chase, handicap mile and
a hslf, Major Picket won; Carter
Harrison second; Ohio Boy, third.
Time, 3.27
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
A Luther Statue.

Washington. 21.-The ceremonies
incidental to the dedica ton OF
Luther statue, which stands in
front of the Memorial Lutheran
Church, were concluded this after
noon, when the statue was formally
unveiled. The exercises took place
on platform built about the pedes
tai, which covered the entire park
ing in front of the church, and
when the exercises began the l 200
seats provided were filed, and many
spectators standing on the walks in
the streets Jus! Miller presided
in place of Chief Justice Waite,
who was detained by sickness.
Seated nesr him were the speakers,
officers of the association and invited
guests, including prominent Lu.
theran clergymen from various
States. A brief history OF the statue
was read by Rev. j. q. Rubber.
Senator Conger, Of Michigan, deliY-
cred the address of the day. Rev.
J. S. Morris, D. D., spoke at some
length. The cord attached to the
flag covering the statue was then
pulled, and as the drapery fell, dis.
closing the face of the great re-
former, the band rendered Luther's
famous battle hymn. The cere>
closed with benediction,
pronounced by Rev. DR.. Albert, of
Philadelphia.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

Washington. ola number of
petitions were presented and re,er-
red protesting against any govern
mental assumption Of the telegraph
service.
Harrison presented counter PEI
titi0n setting forth that the Western
Union co1pany's employees ara en-
gagged in getting signatures to petit
tons in opposition to the postal
telegraph.
The resolution calling on the
President for information concern
ing the appointment of commits
sioners to examine certain sections
OF the Northern Pacific railroad was
referred to the Judiciary commit
tee, yeas 27, nays %.
The following bills were passed:
For the erection of public building
at Vlcksburg, 100000; Chat
tanooga, 100000; Opelousa, La,
$4,000; Portland, On, $3.50, 900; ;
sacramento, 100000; Dsyt ton. o.,
$4,000; springfield, o., 100000.
The above sums include the cost of
the sites and the buildings.
The Utah bill was laid aside and
the bill establishing a bureau of Ia
Dor statistics was taken up.
Pending action unanimous con.
sent was obtained to put O number
OF bills for bridges upon their pas
sage. and they passed including one
authorizing the Bellinghsm Bay
Railway and Navigation Company
to build bridges in the Territory of
Washington.
After executive session the SEN
ate adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
The Presbyterians.

Saratoga, I'm the Presbyterian
general assembly the forty>sixth an
nual report Of the board or publica>
ton was submitted; total issues
during the year, 1,7S9,5O0; sggre-
gate publications, Is, 1s5, 566 receipts
S3o8,393 expenditures, S2s7,216;
balance In treasury, S21,176. Dur
ing the year the board called for
$4,000, for missionary funds
for the ensuing year. Rev. DR..
Alexander submitted a report of the
standing committee on board, of
publications, minority report was
also submitted. Pending decision
the emily adjourned till to-mor.
TOW.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
BRIEF TELEGRAMO

| Paris, 21.-Dutv nm ~
sheep is doubled. cattle and
Far weather promised f., D.
Coast Thursday. LUZ Pacific
Kief, 2I'-A serious fire i. ,.,
h mere and many houses have ,Sgg eng
Mines, 21.-The wood va.
Aberdeen were burnoJ Yards at
Loss, $4,000. To-day.
Brussels, 21.-King Leono,d
a grand banquet last night i ~ gave
King and Queen of HOLLAND 10 the
Washington. 2l.-It is undo..
that the findings of the con Trs'ood
adverse to General Swain ''i' are
London, PA terrific cvo1o.,
Akyab, British Burmah, ocoo IN
immense damage is reported. 'u''ed'
A glove fight for S. .OOO a sid,
arranged between Chas. fS sue Is
heavy weight champion of Ohio aye
Capt. Jas. Daily, of New York, N''u
Vincennes, Ind, 21.-The fsmor.
cid horse ridden by General Gusts
In his Indian cam paigns died bers
last night. He was the property ~
DIR. w. f. Carver, marksman.
LIE Paris says: FreLch artists
Will revenge the refusal of tbs
United States Congress to reduce
duty on works of art. They win
the papers say. demand that French
salons exclude works of American
artists.
London, 21.-A severe shock of
earthquake was felt to day through.
out the Peninsula Of Cyzicus, Asia
Minor. Several villages we're dam
aged and many houses destroyed,
Twenty-Five persons were killed.
New York, 21.-ArticIes of sgree 4.
ment have been signed between
Duncan G. Ross, of Cleveland, and
Mstsadox SOrakichi, the japanese
champion. Ross is to get $500 If be
can win three out of five falls.
The match takes place June I'd in
this city.
Manchester, 81. - The aecoDd
game of American Lacrosse team
in England to-day, Lancashire OPP
ponents. the Americans were 4 to 0.
BY a daring play for second goal,
one OF the Lar cashire men was
compelled to retire from the field on
account OF injuries received.
Berlin, 81 The Crown prince will
attend the marriage Of the Grand
Duke Sergius, brother of the Gar,
at st. Petersburg, June 18th. The
CZarina passed through Berlin to-
day on her way to Rumpenheim.
The Emperor was at the depot and
greeted the Czarina cordially.
Newark, N. J., 2I.-At a meets
ing of depositors Of Newark Savings
Institution tonight, a German and
English chairman of the meeting
were ch0sen.A letter was read giving
assurance that hundred cents on
the dollar will be paid. A COM
mittee was appointed to inquire
into the condition OF the bank.
New York, Il Ferdinand Ward,
OF Grant s. Ward, was arrested this
evening in this city by a deputy
marshal in suit brought against
him by Nelson J. Tappsn, city
cham berlain. Ward was held in
$4,000 bail, amount fixed in order
OF arrest. He has not yet been
lodged in jail, but is in custody.
The sheriff says bail has not yet
been furnished by Ward.
New York, 21.-DonnelI. Lawson
& Simpson say in a circular to cred
tors We propose to al cur
creditors to pay tnem with
,ur notes, payable in twelve
md twenty -four months with par
cent. interest with the honorable
understanding that il our business
warrants it the obligations shall be
discharged without respect to their
This plan will enable US
n roevpoo NTH ofotr1
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
1t Rains in Texas

Galveston, 2I.-News specials
from Tyler, Marlin, Nsvasota, Crock
EFT Waverly counties and other
points in northeastern Texas, report
another very heavy rainfall to-day
continuing tosnight, This makes
the fourth unusually heavy rainfall
in that section since the 1st of May,
immense tracts are flooded. Such
tremendous rams have not been
in Texas for many years. Great
damage to crops hiss already re,
suited. In some seetiOns crops
which had been planted twice mus
now be planted again. At Neatnt
erford the rainfall during tue PAS
twenty-four hours was over elgae
inches; at COrsicana, FIVE incoesi d.
Dallas, Palestine, Tyler ana oVn0i
points four inches.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-05-22
A Batch of General Political
News.
And a Budget of Chips from
the Capital.
Sowing to a Continued Run"
the Philadelphia Bank is
Closed.
The Base Ball Scores of
Yesterday,
Heavy Rains and Destructive
Cyclones in Texas,
Brief kilograms From Every
where.
Political.

Chicago, 21.-L. Bush, of Louis
lana, was elected permanent chair.
man. A committee on resolutions
was appointed. Adjourned till
O'Clock p m.
Concord, n. H, 21.-In the State
Democratic convention Chairman
81. w. Parker denounced protection.
and said tariff for revenue only will
be the issue of the campaign.
The resolutions declare against
all laws tending to the centraIiZa-
ton Of power, wealth and political
influence; demand areduction of the
war tariff; commend the Demoe
cratic msjority of the House for re-
cent efforts at tariff reform: insist
on no cessation of efforts that the
internal revenue system be re-
established on an honest basis: call
for thorough reform of the tariff,
financial and administration affairs:
arraigns the Republican party az
false to the interests Of the people:
assert condemnation of the great
crime Of 1876, wrong we prov ose
to right and make impossible here
after"
Frank Jones, Henry o. Kent,
Frank A. Mexican and Alvah Sui
loway were chosen delegates at
large.
No instructions, but as the unani~
nous s. ntinlent of the convention
favored the old ticket, they will
support it at the national conven>
tion. Adjourned.
Albany, 81. - The Democratic
State convention will meet at Sara.
toga June Is.