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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
JOHN BRIGHT.
The dwelling of His Bust at Provi.
dence, X. /.

Providence, March 20.
An event of more than usual interest was
the unveiling of the marble bust of John
Bright in Alumni Hall of the Friends School
today. and the days exercises were attended
by a number of the admirers of the Quaker
statesman. The bust is of fine white marble
and is the work of VIM. Theed of London.
America has the first statue of Bright ever
carved in marble. and 10 pronounced by his
family as very fine. 1t rests on corinthean
base of polished Westerly granite, and the
is gift to the school by Jas. Harvey Chace
of this city, brother of Jonathan Chace, M.
G.
Geo. Makepeace Towle of Boston delivered
a lecture on the venerable tribune of the
English people, and the pupils of the school
delivered essays on Bright's life or recited
selections from his speeches or writings.
This evening Principal Jones presided and
read letters or kilograms congratulating the
school, and regrets Of the inability of the
senders to be present, from John g. Whittier,
Senator Aldrich, Representative Chace, Thos.
Chsce of Haverford College and Mayor Doyle
Gov. Bourn was then introduced, who,
after speech, pulled the cord which unveiled
the statue, q one-csndle Edison light being
turned full upon it and the school rising.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

The President, Friday, approved the joint
resolution for the relief of the sufferers from
the overflow of the Mississippi river.
Judge johnson of Cincinnati, Friday, i'm
posed a fine Of $50 upon Henry Meyers, a
juror, who went to the plaintiffs in a case
and offered for a small sum TO procure YER
dict in the plaintiffs case.
A call has been issued to the New Hamp-
shire democratic State central committee at
Concord. Thursday evening, April 10th, to
fix the time for holding the convention to
and to commence the preliminary work of
the campaign.
Prof. John K. Lord, who, with his family
will spend next year in Europe, was Friday
presented with q gold headed cane by the
Sophomore class Of Dartmouth College.
A large building owned by Eugene H.
Moore at Melrose, Mass, and used for breed
ing fancy pigeons, was burned Friday after.
noon with house and barn close by, owned
by the same party; loss $40, 800.
VIM. Fl. Foster, believed to be the oldest
bank cashier in point of service in America,
resigned, FriJay, his position in the Asiatic
National Bank Of Boston, after service since
1929.
The republicans of Hartford, Conn, have
renominated Mayor Buckley. He has already
served four years.
The Cunard steamer Bulbe, bound from
Liverpool to Havre, went ashore at Millbay,
Friday. She 10 now full of water. ALI the
people we're saved by means Of rocket lap.
paratus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
THE DEXTER MYSTERY.
Inouiries About Dr. Allan in 1878
Statement of Mrs. l.. A. Davis Of
Exeter.

The Dexter Gazette says that DIR. Allan,
who was thought to have known something
about the Barron murder at Dexter, was
somewhat of a floating character, being
chronological lecturer and eompounder of
patent medicines. He was looked up AT the
time of the murder with scores of others who
could not be readily accounted for. There
is big bundle of letters at the bank now
that the officers received from various
sources.
After considerable correspondence with
parties in Sebec, Milo and other Piscataquis
towns, the treasurer of the bank, Mr.. Hamil-
ton. went to Ssngerville and saw a young
man by the name of Knowlton, who had
taught school in district where DIR. Allan
had lectured on phrenology. The young
gave clear description of the doctors ap-
pearance and bearing.
Going TO Milo in June. 1873, Mr.. Hamilton
saw DIR. Sprsgue of that town. who had
known Allan ever since he came to Piscata-
quis county. He said Allan had been with
the Chase family in Bowerbank where he had
been making medicines which the Chases
had peddled around the country. DIR. Allan
had bettered his condition somewhat while at
Bowerhank and had purchased a team and
gone to Sonth Exeter.
Mr.. Hamilton found. on a subsequent visit
TO Exeter, that Allan's whereabouts could
be accounted for every hour of the 22nd of
February, 1875 The doctor had attended a
dance at Exeter Mills, during the evening
and spent the night at the house of Lorng A.
Davis, one of the prominent men of Exeter.
Some time aiterward he saw Mr.. Davis who
said that Allan had been doctoring his daugh-
ter and stopped at his house on the fearful
night of February 22d. He said he would
have his wife send a letter with her state
ment. She did so, directing to Mr.. Curtis,
however. The letter was follows;
EXETER, Nov. 1, 1873.
Mr.. CURTIS -
Dear Sir.-Dr. Allan was here at our
house on the night of the Dexter Bank rob-
berry and staid all night. Don't know where
he is.
Yours respy. Mrs l.. A. DAVIS.
At this time everybody who could not be
readily accounted for was looked up by the
bank officers. They Investigated three
cases that evidently turned out to he the
same. DR.. Allan was thoroughly investi-
gated and his time was accounted for all
through the day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
nALLOvvELL.

Mr.. Chas. A. Huff has bought of J. II.
Owen the interest, skates &C.. connected with
the City Hall skating rink. The rink was
opened last November and has proved f.
nancal success to the proprietors. Mr..
Taylor, the present manager will be retained
for the present and every effort will, be used
to conduct the rink in such way as to MAIN
tain its present high standard. There will
be another ice cream party there this even
ing.
Everybody was delighted with the operetta
of Red Riding Hood. Every part from
Grandmamma down to the Blue Bells and
Fairies was carried out to perfection.
David Cargill is canvassing the city for
mater ials for the Maine Register, and receiv-
ing su descriptions.
Mr.. John w. Bryant, formerly of Co. T..
Sd NJ Regt., was in town Friday. He now
resides in Saccarappa.
City Marshal True has notified the rum
sellers to shut down, and intends to see that
this order is obeyed. He seized five gallons
of whiskey from the American Express
wagon Friday morning marked Flora Morse.
Last Monday he spilled about 35 gallons of
the contraband article.
The water in the river is up to freshet
pitch, being about three feet over the Island
er's wharf. The ice is breaking up round
the shores and if this mild weather continues
we may expect to see the river clear earlier
than it was last year.
The two large tablets for the Chicago
Board of Trade building are completed and
can now be seen at the works of the Hallowell
Granite Co. They are each 10 feet 4 inches
long by 9 feet inches wide having eleven
figures in bass relief. There are some very
handsome statues and many other nice pieces
of work to be seen there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Produce Market.

NEW 1DRk, March -.
FJoUR--Receipts, II ,5i5; exports 730s sales 49,.
600; No. 2, Is rs; fancy white Western. extra,
60 a 6 rs; common to good. 20 a 3 60; good to
choice, 65 a65 SC; City mill extra. % n 25;
superfne,2 90 a 325; st. Louis extra. Is a 8 90;
winter wheat extra, % a675; Minnesota extra,
20 rs.
WHEAT - Receipts, $500; exports, 7,75q; sales,
232. 900; No. red. S9l No. red, 05l; elevator
No. Red State, IL; No White state, ia.
RYE-dull.
BARLEY-Receipts, 1920; exports, s,l93; sales,
$4,000; No 3, 55i 55i; No 81 a 61l.
CoRN-Receipts IA, $50 bushels; exports. 5,0fs;
sales, 1900; spot No 3, 56l 81; No 2. 66i.
OATs-Recepts, 100; sales, 1900; No 3, 81;
do White, 20; No 2, 37a 35i; do White. Al a Al;
No ]. 80; do white, ~: Mixed Western. asa 30;
White do. 10 ~; White State, ~ so.
SUoAR-Cut loaf and crushed ~ q ~ granulated,
~; white extra c. 81 a6; yellow. s a 81 mould,
PETRoLgUM-United, oil bid.
TALJow-guiet, 3-16a7t.
BEEP-quet
10 so.
LAgD-at Is a IS; refined, o 90.
BUTTER-lower.
CHEgsE-steady.
Freights-steady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
A PLEASANT TINE.
Second Annual Reunion of the Sons and
Daughters of York County.

PORTLAND. March 28.
The second annual reunion of the sons and
daughters of York county, resident of this
city, was held this evening Hon. Bion
Bradbury presided, United States Attorney
w. Lunt delivered an address on Sir VIM.
Pepperell, DR.. S. II. Weeks read a paper
on Early physicians of York county," Rev.
A. X. P. Small, ID. d., on early prea chers
of York county" Hon. John j. Perry, pres
ident of the Oxford County Society, was
present and delivered an address. d. B.
Kicker, w. II. Clifford, Mark p. Emery, W.
+. Lunt and X. o. Conant was chosen a
committee to select the time and place for
the summer gathering of the society. At the
close of the business meeting banquet was
served at which no toasts or speeches were
made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
vNi1 sTRucK AN OLD SOLDIER,

81, will soon be twenty years since the was
closed"
rnder the hot sun of August. 1882. the village of
,,o,e, N. j. lay still the sphinx in Egypt, while
r;.b sharp, Of that pace, slowly and softly spoke
,<,be mast. "Yes," he said 81 was in the army and
go many of the sights of those fearful years was
sally discharged from disability, resulting from
..,,.roke / came home, miseriblp in health and
.,i, 10 enfeebled that took cold at the slightest
sr,o.ure. Life seemed worthless 70 me; lived snly
In memory
.Tbs, was sad enough" said, dividing my last
.srhs,'s so,' responded Mr.. Sharp; "but got
.~s,f Outgow II; Not exactly When in that
a,ditition I began taking PARKERs Tonic, and
nv beth commenced 10 improve right away. I was
s.oni.ned at IL, and 80 was my wife. piled on the
sssb and could eat anything. Ny ambition blazed
=, could attend TO business and now-excepting
~, have TO take care about exposing myself TO
,bs bot snn-I well as was the day enlisted.
,..s Kill: Packets Tonic saves"
This prepararion, which has been known as PAR
rFp's GIsGER TOXIC, will hereafter be called sim
NV PACKERS ToSIC. As unprincped dealers are
Constantly deceiving their customers by substtut-
sg inferior articles under the head OF ginger, and
ginger IL really unimportant ngrr dant. we drop
he miseaiing word
There is no change, hOtrerer, IN the preparation
fssf and all bottles remaining in the hands of the
aealer.. wrapped under the name OF PARKER's
GIyGEr TOXIC, contain the genuine medicine Of the
fac..imile siznure of HIscox CO., is at the bot
n m Of the outside wrapper. feb7nw&s&wtcnr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
OVERFLOW ED.
The Water at Dover Higher thaa known
for Thirty Iears-rhe Merrimac
Has Risen. and Wanders
wildly About.

DOVER, n. H.. March IS.
A volume of water is flowing over the Co.
checo dam this morning. II measured forty
six inches over the flush boards. The river
is higher than has been known for thirty
years. Great fear is expressed for the safety
of several bridges over the river above, but
competent judges deny danger.
CoNroococK, n. H., March rs
The river rose one foot last week. The
water reached the lower windows of build
ings on the hank. The ice slightly battered
the woodwork on the railroad bridge; por-
ton of the old mill fiume is gone; the water
is l6 feet above the low level.
NASHUA, n. H.. March IS.
The Merrimac river here begins to assume
a serious aspect. 1t is twelve feet above low
water mark, and is now rising one inch per
hour. 1t has backed up on the flats at the
mouth of the Nashua river, submerging the
lowlands. Three feet more rise will do Sc
rious damage. Manufacturing companies
are troubled by backwater, but are running
on full time, by the aid of steam.
CONCORD, n. H., March IS.
The Merrimac is very high at this point,
having overiowed its banks, and completely
submerged the intervales. The water has
be en- rising an inch and half an hour since
morning, being two feet higher than at 6
O'Clock last night. The freshet in the Merri-
mac valley is the largest for many years.
NASHUA, n H., March IS.
The Merimac and Nashua rivers are
higher than before for four years. The
Merrimac has been rising all day, and now
is fourteen feet above the low water mark, If
ii rises u inches higher it will do some dam
age. The water has backed up in Nashua,
overflowing the banks, and filling the cellars
of the lower level mills of the Jackson Co.
The further rise is watched with anxiety.
The lowlands are covered with water.
PLYMourH, N. H, March 2s.
The rain was succeeded by very warm
weather. The river is rising fast. wash
out 80 feet long on the Pemigemasset Valley
railroad occurred yesterday at Thornton.
CONCORD, n. H., March 2S.
This evening the water of the Merrimac
is rising slowly. No damage has been re-
ported from the flood in this vicinity.
CoNsrooCooK, n. II March 2S.
The river has risen four inches today, the
increase of the surface flooded preventing
high rise. Tiller's bridge, two miles below,
is reported in very precarious condition.
LAWRENCE, Mass, March %.
The Merrimac at this point has been ris-
ing since noon. Several cellars are full of
water, and the streets were flooded. The in
dications are that greater part of the mills
will be stopped tomorrow.
New HAVEN, Conn.,, March 2S.
1t is stated that if the Ansonia Water Co.
is held responsible for the bursting of the
dam, they have not assets enough to pay
half cent on dollar. II is reported that
the company contemplate dissolving, all
owing old stock to be annulled, and then to
1t is not probable that the bit
shop of Derby Co. will be started again
as the company Is financially ruined.
The bridge of the Naugatrick Railroad
has been repaired so that trains pass, and
thousands daily visit the scene of the disas-
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
WIN. Berner Sentenced to Twenty Years
ImprisOnment-The Citizens lndig.
nant-The Jail AsSailed by an
Angry Mob Which the
Police Cannot Dis.
perSe.

CINCINNATI, March 2S.
The excitement IN Cincinnati over the
Bsruer case is growing. 1t is now reported
that an organization is being formed by the
Germans who will not only hang Berner but
other prisoners in Jail charged with murder.
Ten thousand persons gathered at Music
Hall in response to a call by the reputable
citizens, to take action on the Burver verdict.
Many could not get in. Strong resolutions
were adopted condemning the verdict, and
committee on the legislation was appointed.
Upon the adjournment the crowd moved di-
rectly TO the Jail, where they began an attack
on the front door. At $40 p. NJ. an alarm
sounded. summoning the entire police force
to the Jail. Crowds gathered in that vi
cinity. Berner was removed after receiving
his sentence this afternoon, and is now on
his way Columbus, but il the mob succeeds
in getting into the Jail, the other murderers
will be lynched. The police on arriving at
the Jail commanded the crowd to move on.
and not being obeyed, fred, but as no one
was hurt ii is presumed they fired in the air.
1t is said that was the intention of the police,
they being deeply in sympathy with the
movement to condemn the verdict. A shot
or two has been fired from the Jail, but the
crowd refuses TO move. They have a good
leader and are still 90 o'clock at work at
the Jail door.
At ii p. m. the report from the Jail is that
the crowd has got into the building. They
had previously broken into a blacksmith's
shop and taken all the tools they could find.
There is difficulty in getting information
about the movements, as the streets all
around the court house are jammed with peo-
pie. The associated press reporter saw
great crowds of men inside the Jail. but they
had not reached thelcell room. They were
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Death Of Prince Leopold.

LONDON, March 2S.
Prince Leopold. Duke of Albany, fourth
and youngest son of Queen Victoria, died
suddenly at Cannes today.
A despatch from Cannes states that the
Duke of Albany's death was due to the eff.
fects of a fall last evening.
Gen. Gov ell, master of the Queens house
hold, proceeds at once to Cannes to fetch
the Dukes remains to England. The cur
fuw bell at Windsor Castle tolled at half
past seven this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
THE WHITE ELEPHANT
His Arrival in New York in Good Con.
ditiOn.

New YORK. March %.
The steamer Lydian Monarch arrived from
London this afternoon, having on board the
sacred white elephant, Messrs Barnum and
Hutchinson. with q considerable party, in
cluding ID. B. Syckles. for years American
consul, at Bangkok, Siam. left the battery
on tug and boarded the steamer in the bay.
The elephant was found to be in excellent
condition. Mr.. Syckles said he had seen
sacred white elephants at the court of Siam
during his four and a half years residence
there as United States consul, and that this
one corresponded with them IN every re-
spect. He said that owing to the manner in
which the animals have been guarded from
the gaze of the people of Siam, the impress
sion has grown abroad that there was an eie,
phant snow white in coler. The sacred
white elephant of Siam. like this one, is OF
whitish color, with peculiar reddish spots.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
The Fal, River Strikers.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March %.
The sth week of the strike closes without
. change in the situation and thus far the
strikers have gained nothing. Each week
has witnessed steady increase in the num-
Der of operatives at work and the strikers ap-
parently have no chance of gaining anything
The strike has already cost the Union over
$4,000. Some over 2000 operatives are now
out of work and the loss in wages cannot be
far from $3.50, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
MAINE DISPATCHES.
A BRILLIANT EVENT.
Banquet to Major General Chamberlain
and staff.

BANGOR, March %.
The banquet to Major General Joshua L.
Chamberlain and staff and honorary mem
bers Of the Second Regiment NJ. v. NJ, by
the field and staff officers of the Second Regi-
ment took place at the Bangor House to-
night and proved a brilliant affair. There
was large atte endance of military men and
citizens. After sumptous repast had been
partaken of Col. Mitchell called the Assem-
blage to order and introduced Col. A. C.
Hamlin, who presided as master of cere-
monies. Speeches were made by MAJOR
General Chamberlain, Hon. Hannibal Ham
lin, DIR. E. f. Sanger, Hon. ID. f. Davis,
Rev. Theodore Gerrish, Gen. C. w. Roberts
and others.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Charge Against Chas. Rugg.

New YORK, March 2S.
The belief is gaining ground that the negro
Chas. II. Rugg, who is under indictment in
Long Island City for the Maybee murders, is
the man who killed Rose Amber at Stratford,
Conn. She was killed in the same manner
as the Maybee woman, and it is learned that
Rugg frequently visited Stratford. He denies,
however, having anything to do with Rose
Ambler's death.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
FOR HON T..
Osman Digna Quelled-The Troubles il
is Hoped are Almost Ended.

SUAKIM, March 2S.
The 10th Huzzars. York and Lancaster
regiment, and the Irish fusileers, have en-
barked for home. The Sheiks of the Sa-
maria, DauIelet and Hoorah tribes, who rep
resent $4,000 people living in the district be-
tween Suakim, Kassalo, have come in and
promised to assist in the capture of Osman
Digna, whose prestige has been destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
A Successful Trip.

ST. JOHNS, n. F., March IS.
Steamer Aurora. the first arrival from the
sealing grounds, has just arrived with 5000
prime seals valued at from s60, 900 to S65,-
600. The whole voyage occupied less than
three weeks. Steamers Neutune aud Hector
followed with full cargos. The former has 3d.
900 seals and the latter 25 600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Mills Burned.

KENNEBUNK, March 2S.
The mill at kennebunk owned by the bank,
Sl200; insured. The stock of leather in the
building was lost. valued at 5000.
FoRT FAIRFIELD, March 2S.
SWEET & Lincoln's steam mill in East Lyn-
Thursday night. The loss is probably five
or six thousand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
LIGHT SENTENCE.
Boudoir, the Tea.k eitle Murderer. Gets
Three Years in State Prison.
Down. N. H.. March 2s.

Dover, N. H., March %.
The Grand Jury reported finding true
bill against Desire Boudoir, for killing
Grant. The prisoner received the announce
menf very coolly, not showing the slightest
uneasiness. Premier Boudoir, father of De-
sire, was discharged on his own recognition
in view of his sons confession. Desire Bou-
doir vas sentenced to three years in State
prison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
MAINE WATERS.
WASHINGTON. March

WAsHINGToN. March 2S.
Representative Boutelle of Maine, before
the committee on rivers and harbors, today
made an argument favoring an appropriation
of $40, 900 for Bangor harbor, $1,000 for
Moosabeck harbor, $40, 900 for Lubec Chan.
mel and appropriations for the channel at
Milbrdge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
DON'T WANT 1T.
Minister Sargent Declines the Russian
Mission. But Wants to Come Home.

BosToN, March 2S.
Several newspapers here assert that Sar-
gent has declined to accept the appointment
OF minister at st. Petersburg. They say he
intends to retire from the diplomatic service
and return to the United States with the ex-
pectation of entering the Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 2S.
Minister Sargent has telegraphed to Secre-
tary Frelinghuysen thanking the President
for the honor, but declining the Russian
mission and requesting leave of absence
and permission to return to the United
States
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Railroad Case Laid Over.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., March 90.
The hearing on the appointment of a re-
ceiver for the part corporate property of the
Portland and Ogdensburg railroad, situated
in New Hampshire, was continued in the
United States court to Tuesday, next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Another Smash.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 2ss
A freight train was badly wrecked last
night on the Pennsylvania road, near this
city. Montgomer Gilbert. engineer, was in
stantly killed, and John Fleck, fireman of
the freight was badly burned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Accident at a Launch.

BATH, March %.
While Thomas Hogan was launching
small fishing schooner at Bath, Friday, the
staging with crowd of spectators, fell 10
feet and several were severely bruised. but
none seriously hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29

LrxcHauRa. Va N

LIScHBuRG, Va, March %.
In Roanoke county. some days since,
Leslie Lavender, l6 years old, while trying
to rob . farmer named Alexander Oven,
fatally shot the lafter's wife and escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Postmaster s.mp A Hewitt,

Of Monterey, Mich, delivers himself in this
wise: ''For colds, burns, sore throat, and
rheumatism, Thomas Eclectric Oil cannot
be beaten. / say keep it up to the standard,
and it will satisfy the people. shall send
for new supply soon. mar24t&w1w1p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
N an N issiug.

PORTLAND. March %.
Osborn Corliss started for a store near
Crocketts Corner, in Powpal, Thursday, and
later on, his pung was found in a stream and
it is supposed he has been drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Death without Mercy.

Louis Parcher, an employee of the coast
survey, residing in the southeastern part of
the city, last night, found John W. Grimes,
a sewing machine agent, in his wife's room
and killed him
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-03-29
Discharged.

PTTTsFIELD, Mass, March %.
DR.. W. II. Morse, arrested for forgery,
was discharged in the district court this af-
ternoon, evidence Of his brother being in
sufficient for holding him.