Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-19
State News.
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II 10 reported that Prof. Esbert G. Smyth,
who has. since last summer. been often men
toned a. the one to succeed General Chamber
lain. in the presidency Of Bowdoin col
lege, recently announced after long
and careful consideraon, that lac
could not accept the position.
Prot. Smyth was q graduate Of the class of
lsts. and, With the exception Of four years de-
voted to his theological studies. . member of
the college faculty till he vas called to Ando-
yer 1868. His decision causes much disap-
pointment among both students and alumni,
a. aside from his well known ability and
deep interest in the institution, the fact of HE
being one Of the foremost theologians Of the
day could hardly fail to add to Bowdoin's
prestige beyond the borders Of the State.-It
10 understood that the committee of the
boards having charge of the selection of the
next president do not intend to confine them
selves TO the alumni in making their choice
In the past only two of the six presidents
have been alumni. Dartmouth has furnished
two, Harvard aud Union each one.--Prof.
Lee after attending the meeting of American
scientists in New York. spent the vacation in
Washington where he was busily engaged at
the National Museum. As q result the col
lege collections will probably be enriched
with some Of the duplicate specimens be-
longing to tho government.
Knox.
Gen. @. p. Cilley Of Rockland. who was
suspended from practices A. . pension claim
agent on account Of alleged irregular tran
sactions. has been reinstated and has re-
sumed practice. The Investigation resulted
10 complete exoneration from the charges.
PENoBscor.
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q revolver, appeared in Bangor street and
to the police station where he gave mis- name
~ Elmer Thompson. He 10 about "a years
of age, 5 feet or . inches in height, dark
moustache. and 10 quite nice appearing fell
low. lie was armed With Ave shooting re-
volver Of the style known - the american
Bull Dog" IL carries IS ball. Thompson
had a badge about half rs large ~ those worn
hy the Bangor force. He did not have much
TO say, but from all appearances is . crank.
SonxRsKr.
A Skowhegan correspondent Gays: The
criminal cases Of the s. J. Court were taken
up Monday, the frst case on trial being State
". William Williams, charged With an as
saait with intent to kill upon one Hall. The
parties live In Cornvillc. and IL seems had
been engaged in . neighborhocd quarrel for
come time which on the let Of October last
rsealted in Williams infiicting q scalp wound
with pitchfork upon Halle head. The yer.
dict of the jsry vss simple assault and bat
tery.-Ths trial Of Dyer (as . common sell
ler, lof Fairfield. occupied nearly all Of Tues
day. The government called . large plumber
Of Witnesses to prove that Dyer cold
lager 1t his saloon. The Witnesses ad-
mitted that they had bought beer,
but claimed il vas snly . mild drink, and
not larger beer. Some Of them thought il .
little better than sweetened water. One said
the only drink he had bought Of Dyer vas
milk. Verdict, guilty. Court win doubtless
adjourn finally Friday, having been in see
sion "a days-the longest term bv one day
ever held in this county. 1t 10 reported that
this 10 the last term of court at which Judge
barrovs will preside.-B. ID. Savage il get
ting in his years supply Of ice.-The doctors
report il quite sickly in Skovheean and vi
viaity.--A memorial service Vas held at the
Methodist church last Sunday in honor Of
Frank b. Cashioa. An appropriate sermon
was preached By The pastor.
Jenness 4 Yoang, he Nsnagers of the
krounds q Maranocook, have been in Show
hogan, the visit there being made 10 purchase
lumber for skating rink 10 be erected on
those grounds early IN the seasea. This rink
d to b s5xl50 feet, and viii add greatly to
this popular excnrsisn resort.