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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The Swain court martial. Wednesday, re-
sumed the cross-examination of witness
Brakeman
Portsmouth's centenarian, VIM. Marsh,
died Tuesday, aged l02 years.
Daniel Kennedy of San Francisco was shot
dead by his wife Wednesday morning.
The flint glass workers at Pittsburg, Pa,
have struck against 20 per cent reduction in
wages. Several factories are still running
with apprentices who have taken the places
of journeymen.
The Niearsguan camel treaty and Spanish
reciprocity treaty were sent by the President
OF the Senate today and ordered printed and
referred. 1t is learned from the best author
ity that the cable copy of the Spanish treaty
published in the New York Times contained
no errors of Importance.
The nomination of Hon. Hugh McCullocb
TO be secretary Of the treasury was again
taken up by the Senate in executive session.
Wednesday; and Senator Riddleberger con-
tinued his speech opposing the confirmation.
The Senate postponed further consideration
of the nomination till next Tuesday.
A. B. Wilson, inventor of the Wheeler &
Wilson sewing machine, was Wednesday
tax en- to Hartford, Conn, retreat. stroke
Of paralysis broke him down physically and
mentally year or two ago.
The electoral returns received by Senator
Edmunds, as presiding officer Of the Senate,
have been deposited in safe purchased for
the pupose and placed in the Vice President 9
room where they are guarded BY a member
of the capitol police force.
The Grand frank Railway, Wednesday.
PQdn ha ma fa Arat ~
and $40 for second class from Chicago to
Boston, via Montreal.
A recount Of the votes for alderman will
be had in the 4th district Boston, in which
Freeman, rep. was thought to be elected by
two majority over Leighton, dem.
The annual meeting Of the Masonic Grand
Lodge of Massachusetts was held in Boston.
Wednesday.
Alice McCann, of Worcester. Mass, a
widow and mother of eight children, was
instantly killed by falling down stairs, We'd
nesday night.
In Brooklyn, Wednesday night, the rspub-
licans of the sixth ward expelled four men,
bers of the organization for having voted for
Cleveland. In the fourth ward there were
nine expulsions Tor the same reason.
The Cleveland, o., Press gives the follow
ing as result Of the Plenary council at Bal
timore, which it claims is decisive from
authentic sources Heretofore bishop of a
diocese has had full power TO remove q prizes,
from parish and the priest had no voice
whatever in selecting a candidate for the
bishoprie; hereafter each bishop will appoint
court Of consultors, composed of six priests
Of bis diocese, this court Of priests will be
irremovsble. They will have power to try
cases with the bishop and each member will
| hold his Office for life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
FEARFUL ACCIDENT.
A Young Man Terribly ScaIded at Fair
field.
FAIRFIELD. Dec 10

FAIRFIELD, Dec 10.
A fearfeld accident occurred at the mills
of the Somerset Fibre Co.. in Fairfield,
Tuesday safternoon. While tending the
furnaces and tanks in the reclaiming rooms
where the soda-ash liquids after having been
used in the huge digesters TO dissolve the
wood and separate the pitch and all foreign
matters from it, is boiled. burnt and again
reduced to soda-ash to avoid all waste as the
soda-ash is very expensive. James Mullhollin
was feariully scalded and burnt about the
face and the entire upper portion of his body,
by the gas generating in the red hot tanks
exploding and forcing the burning liquid
upon him. He is suffering the most excru-
eiating pain. DIR. Crossman is now tending
him. Mr.. Mullhollin is a young man of
correct habits and highly respected. Hopes
are entertained OF his recovery.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
INSPECTOR OF STEAM VESSELS.
Severe Condemnation of the Master OF
the City OF Columbus.
WAsHINGrnx. Dec. lO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
James A. Dumont. supervising inspector
general of steam vessels has presented his
annual report to the Secretary of the Treas
ury for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1854
The total number Of steamers inspected dur
ing the year was 5453. an increase of l20 over
the previous year. The total loss of life was
27l persons, l3 less than the previous year.
The supervising inspector general says: But
for the unfortunate accident to the steamer
City of Columbus, wrecked Jan. Is, 1888, the
number of lives lost during the year would
have been less than for many years past
Reference is made TO the case with much
regret. for the reason that the accident could
not and would not have occurred but for
gross remissness in the duty of the COM
manding officer of the ship, who yielded to
the temptation of going to sleep while acting
as pilot of his ship at the time she was being
navigated through the most dangerous por-
ton of her voyage. This accident shows
how important are the wise precautions of the
law when its execution depends upon its fall
libility and power and endurance. Previous
to the sailing of the City of Columbus, her
master ranked among the best in his prefes-
sion for skill and prudence and long career
OF success and the prestige therefrom was
sacrificed together with the ship and the lives
of one hundred and three persons under his
charge, all from a momentary lack of self
denial. Humanity never has been nor never
will be totally free from individual weak
ness, such as described, nor can human fore
sight or wisdom through laws and regula.
tion successfully prevent accidents at ocsa-
sional periods, because of such weakness,
but the law can and should prevent their
reoccurrence by refusing to again in.rusdwith
the responsibility of command, one who
has ever neglected his duty in the manner
indicated.
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Boston Journal.l
The CITY Election.

The election of Mr. O'Brien to the Mayor
ality of Boston is mainly attributed TO the
efforts made during the national campaign by
the independents To increase Clevelauds vote
in Boston, and by paving the poll taxes OF
several thousand democrats this was accom-
plished. These voters were democrats.
When the parties engaged in thus increasing
Clevelands strength were informed of the
inevitable result of their action they re-
piled: LET the city election take care of
itself. We are going to carry Massachusetts
for Cleveland and We have burnt our bridges"
Money which came from the pockets of large
real estate holders were thus used, and they
have the satisfaction of knowing that Mr..
o'Brien's plurality was obtained in this man
ner. Mr.. Ssltonstone also contributed his
mite towards the election of Mr.. o'Brien
when he denounced the republicans as bad
men. The Mugwump press of Boston must
also be credited with the efforts they made
to decrease the republican vote. For many
months they sought by the foulest methods
to show that the republican party was unwor-
thy of confidence. They attacked its leaders
and denounced the members of the party ~
imbeciles. They formed an alliance with the
same element in the democratic party which
has given its votes for Mr.. 0'Brien, and
they are responsible for the defeat of Mr..
Martin. They failed to carry Massachusetts
for Cleveland, they failed to accomplish their
purpose in all bot one Congressional dis
trict, but they laid the foundation for .
victory at our city election which
is so sweeping that but fer the new system
OF electing aldermen by districts the demo-
Gratis would have elected all of the board Of
aldermen, and thus obtained what they have
been seeking tor years 20 accomplish. q pre-
scriptive administration, owing allegiance
only to the democratic party.
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Caucus OF the Republican Members of
the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
At caucus of the republican members of
the House tonight the following resolution
was unanimously agreed to:
Resolved That the bill known as the
Mexican pension bill as amended by the
Senate is entitled to our hearty and active
support, and that we will support any and
every effort to have said bill considered and
passed at the earliest possible day.
1t was also determined that all practicable
parliamentary men should be employed to
bring the bill before the House for final
action. 1t was represented that because of
the rulings made by Speaker Carlisle when
the bill was under discussion at the last ses-
sion of Congress it would be exceedingly
difficult to reach this measure, but it was
hoped that the difficulties might be overcome
As q consequence of these rulings portion
Of the bill is on the speakers table and a
portion in the committee of the whole on the
State of the Union.
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THE TURF.
National Association of Trotting Horse
Breeders.

New YORK, Dec. 10.
The national association of trotting horse
breeders met at the Everett House today.
The treasurer's report showed stakes amount
ing to S20,940 were trotted for in 1884, and
ten stakes are now open.
W. z. Willis moved that the number of
nominations by one man be unlimited, but
that only one horse owned, controlled or
trained in the same stables, 10 days preceding
a race could start in a heat race; carried.
committee was appointed to secure legis-
lation that will make it a criminal offence to
advertise garbled or false pedigrees.
A motion by Alden Goldsmith that a
committee be appointed to urge the enforce
ment of the law against pool selling was car
ried.
Messrs Alden Goldsmith, /. V. Barker Jr.,
I. J. Norris, j. p. Wiser and J. w. Willis
were elected as executive committee to serve
three years.
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TARIFF QUESTION.
A Dispatch to the Evening Telegram
Concerning the Tariff Bill.

New YORK, Dec. 10.
The Evening Telegram says
The revenue retormers of the House are
in close conference over an intimidation
which they say has been received from Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland that some action should
be taken in the present Congress on the tariff
question. Mr.. Hewitt, of New York, has a
bill already prepared which admits raw
materials, ores, dye stuffs etc., free of duty
and make general reduction of the entire
list and he will do his best to push it through
the ways and means committee. Chairman
Morrison is bitterly opposed to this and with
Mr.. Mills of Texas and Blunt of Georgia,
takes the ground that if there be any tariff
bill, it should be prepared with great care and
after thorough investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION.
President Arthur Invited GO Participate
in the Opening Ceremonies.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
A delegation of Congressman, headed by
Commissioner General Moorehead, of the
New Orleans exposition, Senators Lsman and
Hampton called on the President today and
invited him in view of his inability, to be
present at the opening of the exposition to
take part in the ceremonies in Washington.
and proposed to connect the White House
with the exposition building at New Orleans
bv telegraph were at noon of the 10th inst
In the presence of the cabinet, members of
Congress, judges, government officials and
foreign representatives, the president is
expected to start the machinery of the expo
sition by electricity. Moorehead has ad-
dressed a communication to Senator Ed
nunds and Speaker Carlisle formally Inviting
the senators and representatives TO partici-
pate in the opening ceremonies of the expo
sition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
MAINE isiNPATCHEN.
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF
Boston Il Maine and Eastern
Railroads.

BosToy, Dec. 10.
The annual meeting of the Eastern Rail
road company and of the holders of certif-
Gates Of Indebtedness, for the choice of direct.
ors, six by certificate holders and three by
stock holders, was held in Boston Wednes-
day morning. There was a smaller attend
ance than usual and no discussion occurred,
the meetings being harmonious. Frank
Jones, G. S. Morrison, Richard Olney, Jacob
c. Rogers, Arthur Sewall, Francis l. Amory,
Thomas w. Hyde and Charles Houghton,
the old board. were elected
LAWRENCE, Dec. 10.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Boston & Maine railroad was more largely
attended than usual. At quarter of eleven
President Lord called the meeting 10 order.
Clerk Chauncy p. Judd read the records Of
the last meeting, which was accepted. The
| annual report was presented and accepted
Solomon B. Lincoln of Boston moved that the
number OF directors be increased to ten in
stead of nine. The motion prevailed. Geo.
A. Kmball of Haverhill f. C. Walker of
Boston, L. p. Brown of Boston, George w.
Hills of Lawrence and f p. Burnham of Saco
were chosen to collect and count votes.
The following were elected directors Geo.
C. Lord, Nathaniel G, White, Amos Paul,
Nathaniel j. Bradlee, Jas. X. Nichols, VIM.
S Stevens. Joseph $. Kicker, Richard Olney,
amuel c. Lawrence and Frank Jones. The
directors were authorized TO issue coupons or
registered bonds of the corporation for the
purpose of providing for permanent and other
improvements upon the Boston & Maine and
Eastern railroad. to be called Improvement
bonds, and to be secured by sinking fund in
sums either of $1,000 or $1,000 each, to an
amount not exceeding one million, payable in
twenty years from date thereof, at such place
or places and bearing interest payable semi
annually at such rate as shall be determined
by the directors, and N. G. White was ap-
pointed to approve said bonds and to certify
that they are properly issued and recorded
X. w. Wiley Of Andover, offered a motion
that the Boston & Maine cease running trains
Sunday. Referred to the directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
FINANCIAL AND coMMERcIAL
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
FLouR-Receipts, 40,e06; exports, 7i2; sales, is,-
800; No. 2, as Is; fancy white Western, extra,
4 10 a 4 90; common 10 good, 265 as Is: good TO
choice, 3 70 a4V0; City mill extra, - 43e;
superine,2 s1a 2 ss; st. Louis extra, 29oa5oo;
winter wheat extra, 27S a4po; Minnesota extra,
2 65 a 90.
wMKAT-Receipts. ic.aez; exports, Mos; sales,
S2s, ,oo1 No. 3 red.' rs; No. z red, sll; elevator
No. Red State. 20; No White state, ".
k1E-normlal
BARLEY-0asier.
CORN Receipts o., 200 bushels; exports. sl,ss4;
sales, 800; spot No 3, SOl; No 2, sol.
OATs-Receipts, 10, 1901 sales, 0e,OO0; No 3, Sll;
do White. 80; No 2, S2l q S2i do White. $50 n "a;
No ], s2l; do white, 30 Mixed Western. 81 IS;
White do, 33 a 37A; White State, "a MaH.
SuGAR-Cut loaf and crushed o. n q; granulaied,
8; white extra q, % asl; yellow, n ADJ; mould.
PErRoLEUM-United, 7ll bid.
TALLow-easier.
BEEF-steady.
IL 90. '''' '' >'
LARD-at 8 10; refined, 37l.
BUrrER-hrm.
CHEEsE-qulet.
Freights-hrm.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.
The Opening Acts of President Diaz Ad.
ministratiOn Gives Universal Sat.
isfaction.
Adjourne,

CRY OF MEXICO VIA. GALvEsoS, Dec. 10.
The first acts of President Diaz's admins
tration is giving general satisfaction. Con-
gress at the Presidents request has author
lied him to repeal the present unjust stamp
laws, cut down the supernumery force of gov
ernment employees and reduce the govern
ment expenses in all possible ways. A por-
tion of the money due to the journalists on
drafts collected through the post Office has
been paid and the remainder has been prom
ised this month. Gen. Parcheco, minister to
the public works under Gonzolez, has been
offered the same position in the Diaz cabi-
net
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Precautions Against Cholera.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
The national association of health boards
assembled this morning at the Ebbiit House
in accordance with the call which sets forth
danger to the country from cholera and the
Importance of adopting necessary precau-
tions. The association is composed of repre-
sentstives from health boards in all parts of
the country and health officers of cities
There was large representation present this
afternoon when President Eraustus Brooks
of New York called the convention to order
and delivered an address in which be sum-
married the facts known about cholera, its
character and methods of its propagation and
spread
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A Heavy Failure.

SYRACUSE, Dec. 10.
The Wilkinson. failure is thought to
involve about S400, ,000 The assignment
gives preferences to the amount of SOS, 600
which includes city and county deposits and
trust funds. The wilkinsons were large
holders of real estate, which is heavily incum-
bered. Many farmers are among the deposit
tors, they having been attracted by the four
per cent. interest. Few business firms are
involved The assets will but little more
than pay the preferences.
The liabilities of Wilkinson Bros, bankers,
are about 5000 and the assets Sl30. 900,
including real estate which is msrtgaged for
Sl25. 900. 1t is thought that there will be
but very little for the depositors.
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WRAPPED In FLAMES.
A Heavy Fire-Severe Losses to Several
Owners.

BRIDGToN. Dec. 10.
Last night the house and barn of Geo. W.
Hail. Esq, was burned at Edes Falls. 1t
was occupied by widow Smith and son; the
latter broke a lantern in the barn. The
household effects were saved. G. B. Hall,
trader, lost valuable amount of slaves. G
w. Halls loss was nearly $1,000; it was par
TALLY insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
The kellv Trial.

PORTLAND, Dec. 10.
Wednessy morning John W. Ballou, sheriff
of Sagadahoc county, testified to visiting the
fort with Kelly. DR.. s. c. Gordon and DIR.
f. P. Roche testified as experts and de-
scribed the proper treatment of wound
similar to Smiths. Sergeant Kelly was put
on the stand and testified substantially the
same as at the preceding trial. He said the
shooting was purely accidental.
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RObbing a LunatIc.

New YORK, Dec. 10.
The trial of the suit began by the commits
sioner of the estate of Jno. Gill, an alleged
lunatic. against Alice and Harriet Woodhall,
involving 100000 in U. S. government
bonds, which alleged that the Woodhall sis
ters had transferred to them by Gill through
fraud, was concluded today, the jury giving
a verdict against the Woodhall sisters for
SSl 600
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Annual VI Getting.

PORTLAND, Dec. 10
The Consolidated Electric Light Company
of Maine held its annual meeting this morn
ing, There was a large attendance, includ-
ing stockholders from Boston, Lowell aud
Lewiston. The reports showed the company
in favorable condition. The follow ing of
ficers were elected for the ensuing year:
President-George A. Thomas.
Vice President-Frankln J. Rollins.
Treasurer-F. A. Sawyer.
Clerk-Clarence Hale.
Directors-Geoge A. Thomas, +. J. Roll
lins, w A. Cromwell, Silas Gurney, Edwin
II. Gotf, Clarence Hale. +. A. Sawyer, Abel
Wheeler, VIM. NJ. Wood.
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Eugland's Affairs at the Cape of Good
Hope.

CAPE TowS, Dec 10.
The Argus says that Vice President Joum-
bet of Transvaul resigned a few days ago
because on receipt of the British ultimatum
the beers applied for German protection,
suggested that the recent remarks of Premier
Upington in praise of the beers and in criti-
cism of the policy of Sir Hercules Robinson,
governor of the colony, arose from the
premier's belief that there was a probability
of Anglo-German complications in South
Africa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
Goals Goal
Fire in Kennebunk.
KENNEBUNK, Dec. 10.

hENNEBUNK, Dec. IU.
The old hotel in Kennebunk was burned to
the ground, Tuesday, at midnight. 1t was
owned by VIM. Kicker, who used it as a
storehouse, hrving large quantity of hay
inside. The building was insured for $500.
The barn belonging With it was also burned; !;
insured for $50. Cause unknown, but prob
ably the work of an incendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11

The Bigelow Carpet Co., in Clinton, Mass,
one of the most extensive in the country, has
reduced the wages of some 200 of its en-
ployes, the cut down being from to per
cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11
New York stock Market.
AlphoRso has his Spain. He'd better cure
it with st. Jacobs Oil. Sure cure.

Cleveland, Ohio, says. have had rheuma-
tism more or less, for fifteen years-at times
not able to lie down. | have been In the
drug business for thirty years, have had the
opportunity to learn the the merits Of rheu-
matte remedies, have suffered everything;
nothing did me any good until took Athlo-
phoros, then said had found II and would
recommend 1t to any one suffering with rheu.
matism and neuralgia. 1t cannot be recon-
meDded too highly"
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Farmers Convention.

LEWISTON, Dec. 10.
A convention of farmers interested in the
silo system met today. Statements were
made BY experienced persons satisfactory to
those present.
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Training School for Nurses.

The Directors of the Maine General Hospital pro-
pose to organize Training School for Nurses, about
Jan: ISIS All persons desiring to be admitted as
Pupils will be furnished with the regulations and
pianE form Of application by addressing the under
sgned CHAS. o. HUNT, NJ. D.,
"aou Res. Physician and Supt.
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New schooner Bound Seaward.

THoMAsroS, Dec. 10.
The new schooner I.W. Dunn, Mcfarland,
sailed today for Boston, to load part cargo
of oil and comes to Portland to take lumber
for the river Rio De Laplsue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11

The subcommittee on pension appropria-
tons have agreed upon a bill appropriating
$50, 900 900, the amount asked by the COM
missioner Of pensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-11

''F. W. Kinsman, Esq: Dear Sir,-with
pleasure we order ten gross Adamson's Bo-
tanic Cough Balsam, showing conclusively
that merit has won the day, and that your
Balsam is taking the lead over the many bot
ties of trash that now food the market
From Smith, Doolittle, q Smith, Druggists,
Boston. dec9f&wIw
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Plumbing,
Gas & Steam
Fitting.

We are now prepared to do first class Plumbing
and sanitary work Gas and Steam fitting, Iron and
lie drains, Tin Roofing, Cutters. Conductors and
PIP ng Of all descriptions.
Repairing on water, steam and gas pipes, furnaces
stoves, pumps, etc, attended to with promptness.
with practical experience Of Fifteen years in the
business and moderate prices we hope to obtain
share Of public patronage.
All extensive steam work will be under the care OF
a practical steam heating engineer Of Boston.
MURPHY & LARRABEE.
COURT ST. tcor. of state) AUGUsTA, ME.
References by Permission.
W. FORD, Architect, Boston, Mass.
NC. FOSTER & SON, Contractors and Builders,
Watervile, Me.
TT. BRADsTREEr, Esq, Gardiner, Me.
J. II. MANLEY, Esq, Augusta, Me.
Dr. L. j. CROOKER, Augusta. Me.
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DIR. Seth Arnold's Soothing and quieting
Cordial for children. Recommended by
mothers and nurses. 25c.
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Democratic Plans for Daily Paper.

LEWISTON, Dec. 10.
At meeting of the democrats,a committee
was chosen to consider plans for starting q
democratic daily paper in Lewiston.