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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-05-23

claims to Centre Africa. The immediate oc-
casion of this extraordinary movement is said
to have been the conduct of one of Henry NJ.
Stanley's ivory expeditions. This expedition
and convoy guarding il were commanded by
the agent of the International African Asso.
citation
Instead of descending Congo river with its
valuable collection of ivory to Stanley Pool
and Vivi, the expedition proceeded under the
protection of powerful Arab chief, named
Tipu Taib, eastward to reach Zanzibar. Tipu
Taib had not known Of the existence of ivory
fields in the interior until he saw proofs of it
in the rich stores gathered by this expedition
and as soon as he had discharged his task rs
escort and learned all he could he raised q
powerful army and proceeded into the inter-
ior.
Stories about Ell Mahdi and his expulsion
of the English from the Soudan are supposed
to have been carried to Turbulent Mohamme-
dams Tipu Taib and it 10 feared they may
make it very difficult for the International
African Association to carry out the projected
work of establishing free state of Congo.
Tirpu Tabs army is exceedingly strong.
Three thousand of his soldiers, il is said, are
armed with modern rifles. This army, the
report states, Is now advancing, making its
way by pillage and massacre. Tirpu Taib
has proclaimed Congo as territory belonging
to the Sultan of Zanzibar and has announced
his intention to suppress all opposition to this
claim.
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A BLOODY FIGHT.
A Safe Robbed of e3OOO-One of the
Thieves Killed.

BURTON, o., May %.
The bloodiest fight ever known in this city
occurred here at an early hour yesterday
morning. A clerk in the store of James
Connor, who slept in a room over the store
heard crash about one o'clock, and on in
vestigation discovered that thieves had broken
into the safe. He reused his employer, Who
with his son rushed to the store and made an
attempt to arrest the robbers, who resisted
They fought their way step bv
step toward the door, both parties firing re-
volvers. A crowd of citizens attracted by
the noise, rushed to the spot, but too late to
render aid, as three of the robbers had es-
capped in buggy which they had near. 1t is
believed that one of them was badly wound
ed. The fourth thief, whose name from
papers found on his person is supposed to be
II. T. Adams, was killed and another received
a fatal wound. The thieves carried off
$4,000, about two thirds of which was back
pension money just received by a soldier
named Warden. and which it was intended to
take to the bank today.
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ARINE DISASTERS.
Two Vessels Destroyed by Ice-The
Crews safely Landed-The Cap.
tain's Story.

QUEBEC, May %.
The bark Brilliant. which arrived here last
night from Porsgrand, had on board the crews
of the bark Bayard from Drobak for Metis,
and of the s'eamer Mary Louisa of Newcas-
tie, from New York for Liverpool
Capt. Anderson of the bark Bayard, states
that he left Drobak April 4. At midnight of
the 9th of May, the uessel ran into the ice
near the Banks of Newfoundland. She was
completely surrounded by heavy ice and ice
brrgs. The crew remained on board the
vessel until Tuesday afternoon, when the ice
smashed in her port side. They then took to
the boats and went on the ice, barely escap-
ing with their lives and saving nothing what
ever. They remained three days and three
nights on the ice. All the provisions they
were able to save was a bag Of bread, and
this becoming wet added to their misery.
Sunday they came out of the ice and took to
the boat and pulled westward in the thick
fog. After about two hours they heard a
steamers whistle and pulled alongside the
vessel, which proved to be the Mary Louisa
They were taken aboard and the captain
stated that his vessel had struck the ice some
time before, and she was then leaking badly.
An hour later the Mary Louisa began to sink.
Both crews, numbering So, left the steamer
in three boats and proceeded west again.
Monday morning, MAY IL, the weather be-
came clear and they sighted the bark Bril-
liant, bound for Quebec. She Immediately
hove to and took all hands on board, bring
ing them to this port.
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INTERSTATE CONMERCE.
Meeting Of the Senate Committee at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York.

NEW YORK, May 22
The Senate committee on Interstate COM
merce met again at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
today. Geo. r. Blanchard, formerly vice
president of the Erie railroad, addressed the
committee for two hours He spoke in favor
OF just discrimination in rates and against
unjust discrimination. He favored pooling
and the United States Railroad Commission.
he contended that there were already too
many railroads. and that new roads should
not be built unless as q necessity.
James h. Seymour of the Mercantile Ex-
change, favored the appointment of COM
mission representing mercantile, railroad,
agricultural, financial, manufacturing and
labor interests.
Ex-Mayor Edson told the senators that the
merchants desired uniform bill of ladinp
with power of enforcement in all States, and
uniformity of rates before all else.
President Herrick of the Produce Ex-
change, expressed the opinion that the gov
ernment should manage the railways The
Produce Exchange, Herrick said, was thor
oughly opposed to the rebate and draw back
system.
Henry v. Poor, editor Of '.Poor's Railway
Manual" argued that the railroads should be
let alone to work out their own salvation
The government, he maintained, should mind
its own business of acting as sort of police
in preventing corporations from cutting each
others thrOats. There were on the statute
books lave enough to control the railroads if
they were enforced.
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GEN. GRANT.
Feeling Better than for the fast Two
Weeks-Tbe Book Finished.

New YORK, May %.
There was some undue irritation In the
Generals throat, last night, attended by ire
ouept attempts to cleafthe surface OF mucous,
These efforts further irritated the parts ana
the General, being apprehensive OF waSeiui
night, suggested that DR.. Douglass remain
through the night, which he did.
When the doctor left, this morning, ne saiu
the Generals apprehensions proved ground
less. for he slept at l.30 last night' ana con
t;nued to sleep until O'Clock this morning, y
after which he slept at intervals, uhtli Gov
this forenoon. At that time he was awake,
with little il any pain. The doctor thoaga'
the east winds and raw, chilly weather anecs-
cd the General unfavorably.
Dr. Douglass called this afternoon. When
leaving he said he had not seen the ueheral
selling as well in two weeks. He was better
than when the doctor left him in the morning
and he said so. .s ;-,;,.-
The doctor attributed the increased irrAa-
ZION in the throat last night to the result OF
,he air of the park which affected the Genera'
.h;le driving, Thursday. During the after-
noon General Grant was refreshing ms 'neu.
orvof the Vicksburg campaign from pamphiets
fnrn,shed from the War department.. ms
work on his book henceforth VIII oe 20 sup,
element prepared matter with incident ano
sprecdote as these may recur to bis mind
The hook was practically finished WEDNESDAY
Last. DR., Douglass was first called TO sec
Gen. Grant months ago today.
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MAlNE DISPATCHES.
SPRING MEETING
VI the franklin County Educational A.
s0ciatiOu.

FARAIsGToN, May %.
The spring meeting of the Franklin Countv
Educational Association, opened in Norma,
Hall, Pennington, this forenoon. President
.. A. Morton, in the chair. About 40 on.
rolled members were present, beside the
Normal students and spectators. The ad.
dress of welcome was presented by ]. W.
Merrill, trustee of the Normal School. Re-
sponse by the President of the Association.
Z. +. Warner, Of the Normal faculty, read a
paper on what sciences should be taught in
common schools and in what manner. It was
discussed at length oy M. W. Lovejoy of
New Sharon. and others.
In the afternoon there was an increased ar.
tendance. paper was read by Mre. L. M.
Ames, on "What may teacher teach outside
OF text books" The discussion was opened
by ID. H. Knowlton. Prof. Harper present.
ed paper on school discipline.
Prof. Phillips read paper on school appli-
ances needed in common schools and how to
obtain them.
This evening, Prof. burlington gives an
address, on what is a well balanced course
OF study in common schools, social reunion
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VICTOR HUGO DEAD.
He Bequeaths His Manuscripts TO France
and HIS Ashes to the Republic.
PARIS. MAY 2.

PARIS. May %.
Victor Hugo's condition was so manifestly
worse this morning that his death was regard
ed as certain to take place within a few
hours When this fact became known.
Cardinal Guibert, archbishop of Paris, sent
speedily to NJ. Hugo's re sdence, offering to
visit him and administer spiritual aid and the
rites of the Catholic church
M. Lockrov, the poets son.in-law, who
was in attendance at the death bed when the
Cardinals message came, replied for Hugo,
declining with thanks the archbishop tender,
and saying for the dying man "Victor Hugo
is expecting death, but he does not desire the
services of priest"
He died at 30 o'clock this afternoon.
The French ministery will request the
Chamber of Deputies to adjourn as a token
of respect to the memory of the deceased.
1t is reported that NJ. Hugo bequeaths his
manuscripts to France, and that he left it to
the Republic to select burial place for his
remains, and to decide as to the form of his
funeral
The newspapers of Paris appear in mourn
ing this evening. 1t is believed the funeral
will be the Rrandest seen in France for a
century. The poet was sketched as he lay
on his death bed by the great painter Bonnet,
who will transfer to canvass the impression
taken.
In the Senate, M. Leroyer delivered an
eulogy on Hugo. Prime Minister Brisson
delivered an euloey in the Chamber of Dep
uties. He said the whole nation mourned
the loss of Victor Hugo and moved that the
funeral be conducted at the states expense.
The motion was greeted with applause. The
Senate and Chamber adjourned in respect of
Hugo
1t is stated that M. Hugo passed through
a long and terrible agony before death. 1t
is proposed that the dav of the funeral be
declared day of national mourning on
which all government offices, schools and
theatres shall be closed.
Hugo passed away peacefully without suf.
fering. His death has caused profound
emotion in the capital. The residence of tine
deceased is surrounded by large crowds. NJ.
Floquest, president of the Chamber of Dep
uties, has requested NJ. Allsin large, min
ister of the interior to allow the coffin to lie
under Arc De Tromphe for "a hours. The
municipal council has expr essed the wish
that the remains be inferred 10 Pantheon.
This wish will be considered by a council
of ministers tomorrow. The death of NJ
Hugo dwarfs every other subject. political as
well as social.
Victor Hugo's last words were "adieu,
Jeanne, adieu," addressed to his granddaugh.
ter. His funeral will take place Wednesday
next.
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M ore than q Match.
RIppEFoRp. MAY

BrDDEFoRD, May %.
The Biddefords defeated the Portlands the
third time today. The features of the game
were the batting of Slattery, the fielding OF
Hartnett, Butter and Irwin. for the Bidde-
fords, and the batting of Annis and the field
ing of Phillips for the Portands. Fox's de-
livery puzzled the visitors. The following Is
the scores
Innings-l 2 8 4 s s
Portlands-O 0 3 0 0 l o l.
Biddeford-2 l 2 0 O. ii
Time of game hour and 40 minutes. Um-
pire, Quinn.
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THE INFANTiCIDE CASE.
The County Attorney Authorized to Find
the Murderer of the Child.
ROCKLAND, Nav 2l

ROCKLAND, May 81.
The cornerer's jury investigating the case
of infanticide, finished the session today, and
find that the infant was the child of Georgia
Auspland, born alive May 18th, 1884; that
Mrs. Cincline Auspland was present at the
birth and death; that the child came to its
death at Rockland, on said 18th day of May,
by the effusion of blood upon the brain,
caused by coucussion, and that said violence
was inflicted by some person or persons to
the jury unknown, and that the jury recon-
mend that the county attorney take such
measures as he may deem proper to bring the
murderer or muderers to justice. Wilbert N.
Auspland, who has been in custody on sus-
picion of the murder of the child, was dis
charged.
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Rumors of Another Jump from the
Brooklyn Bridge.
New YORK, Nav %.

NEW YORK, May %.
II was rumored tonight that Frank Living
stou, acrobat, employed at Harry Hills va
riety theatre. had jumped from the Brooklyn
bridge. in imitation of Prof Odlum. Liv-
ingston has jumped from high bridge three
times, and has frequently said that he would
leave the big bridge behind him. Livingston
of from one to twelve weeks duration at q
time, during eight years. and he never, before
tonight, missed appearance. Livingston has
not been seen at his accustomed haunts and
the rumor seems to have some foundation.
The bridge police say no such event has tax
en- place and no corroboration Of the story
could be obtained.
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WINNpEG. Mav %.
Funeral of ex.Secretary Frelinghuysen.

NEWARK, N. J May 22.
The pail bearers at ex-Secretary of State
Frelinghuysen's funeral, winch will take
place at p. NJ. tomorrow, will be AMI
Dodd, Courtland 7. Parker Edward II. Wright,
A. Pennington Whitehead. II. Newton Con-
ger, Anthony o Keasby. Thos. M. McCarter,
Geo. A. Haisey, Thos. F. Kinney, Admiral
Rodgers, U. S. NJ, Hon. Geo. M. Robeson
of New jersey, Hon. Geo. +. Edmunds of
Vermont. Hon. John X. Mcpherson of New
Jersey, Hon. Benz. Harris Brewster, Hon.
Hamilton Fish of New York and Hon. Rvnier
II. Veght of New Jersey. Ex-President
Arthur and the members of his cabinet and
number of foreign ministers will attend the
funeral.
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Variety the spice orLife.

There is a variety in the letters received
by Mrs. Lydia + Pinkham. iestifying to the
cures effected by her Vegetable Compound
and the great relief afforded to thousands of
women in all sections. Mrs. c. Of To-
ronto, says: al have taken three bottles with
very gratifying results" Mrs. Stephen b
. of Sheffington, Quebec, says: IL am
now using the fourth bottle and have derived
great benefit already" Sarah c. of
Eugene City, Oregon, says; "It is the best
medicine for the female sex have ever
found" Mrs. C-of Santa Fe says: .Your
Compound has done me grea deal Of good"
Mrs. II. s. D. of Portland Me. saws:
at has done for me all it claimed to and
cheerfully recommend it to all suffering a I
have DONE" Mrs, ID. II. E. Of Lexington,
Va, says; ~ have taken one bottle and
assure you feel great deal better, feel
strong as ever, and I've never felt pain in
my back since the second Dose"
mayl9f&vlv
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Suspicious of Poisoning.

PORTLAND, May 90.
John Kohler. native of Cayenne, employ
ing, on suspicion of causing the death of g
Fred Harmon of this city. Kohler boarded
at Harmon's house at the time of the latter's
death and objected to an autopsy. 1t has
been learned that he purchased arsenic at
the drug store several times, for an ostensi-
BILE purpose. to use in coloring hat bands in
Somers & Co.'S mandatory. on Middle st.
The firm say they have not used arsenic in
this shop at all. Harmon's body, buried IN
Standish, will be exhumed and the stomach
examined.
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LONDON, may ZZ.
In the House of Lords, last night, the Earl
OF Kimberley, secretary Of state for India, de
MED that Russia demanded to have an agent
at Cabul.or required England not to interfere
with the affairs of Afghanistan.
The Queen and Prince of W ales have writ
ten to the Archbishop of Canterbury thanking
the revisers Of the Old Testament for their
arduous lsbors
The Daily News believes that the differen-
ces developed in the cabinet may have impor-
tant results. 1t says Chamberlain and Sir
Charles Dixie are opposed TO the renewal of
the Crimes Act unless it is accompanied by
liberal measures for local government. They
also object to the precedence given the Land
Purchase Bill, although they agree to the
principles. A reconciliation will probably be
effected by deciding to renew the Crimes Act
for one year. thus leaving new parliament
to decide whether the Coertion acts shall form
part of the regular administration of Ire
land.
1t is reported that M. DeGiers has protest.
ed against the Ameer's defensive preparations
which Russia regards as menacing.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says it is
stated that Gladstone has refused to refer the
Afghan dispute to the King of Denmark, and
has asked Russia to choose some other arbi-
traitor.
United States steamer Marian has arrived
at Suakim.,
The correspondence which took place be-
tween Col. Zakojewski of Gen. Komaroff's
staff and Capt. Yates of Gen. Sir Peter Lums-
den's staff, respecting the Afghan situation,
at the time OF the Penjdeh incident is now
made public.
1t shows, ameng other things, that on the
same day that Col. Zskojewski accepted Capt.
Yates invitation to a collation. at which the
situation of the opposing ontposts WAS to be
discussed, Gen komarof sent AZ u'Timatum
to Naib SAILOR. commander OF the Afghan
forces. This ordered Maid Sailor to withdraw
all his troops to the right bank of the Kask
river. The ultimatum concluded il these
words:
''fhere will be neither negotiations nor ex-
plantations on the subject You are too intel
ligent and sharp-sighted to compel men to see
to the fulfillment of this demand"
Naib SAILOR replied that he had consulted
with Capt. Yates and was bound to obey the
Ameer. Gen. Komaroff rejoined, insisting
that in compliance with the terms of his ulti-
matum was necessary to preserve peace. He
warned Naib Sailor against needing the empty
counsels of another and concluded thus
"The choice between friendship and enmity
rests with you."
AIteT the oattle OF feDJden,wnlcn followed
this intercourse between Gen. Komaroff and
Naib Sailor, Capt. Yates wrote to Col. Zako-
iewski, soliciting protection and offering the
services of an English doctor.
ROME, May %.
In government circles it is denied that Italy
has any intention of evacuating the Soudan.
1t is also denied that Italy intends to relin-
quish colonial policy.
1t lis asserted by the government that the
stories about the excessive mortality among
the troops at Massowah on account of typhoid
fever are untrue.
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THREATENED DANGER.
A Huge Landslide in Pennsylvania that
Will Prove Disastrous.

PIrrsBuRe, Pa, May -.
The hillside for quarter Of q mile along
the Fort Wayne Railroad at Agnew. ten
miles from the city. is sliding at rte OF
four feet an hour. Ten or twelve houses and
the railroad track itself are in great danger
of being pushed into the river by tomorrow
night The Fort Wayne company has .
large force of men at work, but 80 far they
have been unable to arrest the land
slide, and they fear tonight that it
will be impossible to do 90.
The rains of today have loosened the earth
still more and inmates of the houses are pre-
pairing to leave for safer places. The recent
rains and thswing Of the ground caused Q
large amount of water to collect near the top
of the hill. Thoroughly soaked. the hills be.
gan to come down this afternoon. The slide
Is very deep, not being merely from the sur
face. Trees are being moved, roots and all.
and threatens demolition to all below.
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Tainmany Hall Democrats.

New YORK. May %.
Tammany Hall committee on organization
tonight passed resolutions approving the civil
service laws and urging the President to
select for the collectorship of this port ga
man who, while able to unite the different
democratic factions in this city, would at the
same time best represent the city's CONNER
cial interest" Police Justice German stated
that John Kelly, now at Clifton Springs, is in
better health than for four years. The an
nouncement was received with cheers and
committee sent Kelly a telegram of congrat-
uatiOn.
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BosToN, May 22.
About 250 persons were present tonight at
the benefit rendered Geo. LaBlanche, the
Marine" by his friends of the sporting
fraternity. The principal event was the fight
between Bosworth of Providence and Jack
McGee of Boston. The fight was fierce
one while 1t lasted, and blood was drawn
on both sides. In the first round McGee had
the best of it, but in the second Bosworth
turned the tables on his opponent and pound
ed him badly. Then the police interfered
and stopped the fight. the referee declaring it
draw. The remainder of the evening was
occupied by local sparrers.
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A Banquent to senator Logan.

CHICAGO, Mrv Y.
meeting of prominent local republicans
was held tonight to make arrangements for a
reception to Senator Logan on his arrival
here tomorrow. The arrival of his train
will be celebrated by the firing of salute of
l03 guns, the number being identical with
the ballots cast for his election. Tuesday
evening banquet will be rendered to Sena-
tor Logan by the Union League Club.
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View tnrt >tock Market.
Colby Notes.

The game of ball with Bowloiu at Bruins
wick, "Wednesday, resulted IN a score of IA
to 10 in favor of Colby. The batting on both
sides was heavy. Webber on the first base,
played a splendid game, having IA chances,
and taking them all. Bowdoin and Colby are
now even in the race for the chsmnionship.
The following members of the Senior class
have been appointed to take part In the Com
mencement exercises Annis, Berry, Carroll,
Fish, Foss, Fuller. Snow, Snyder, Miss
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Murderers Arraigned.

CHICAGO, May %.
The five Italians indicted for the murder
Caruso. the lemon pedlsr, by choking him
to death, we're before Judge Hawes TO plead,
this afternoon, they all with the exception of
Azzaro pleaded guilty, but they so plainly
did not understand their plea that the judge
formally entered in their behalf Q plea 90
their rights nights might be preserved.
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Removal from Office.

NEW YORK, May 22.
A Washington special SAYS that Secretary
Manning today removed s. W. Ssxton, chief
of the division in the office of the first COMP
troller. There are no charges against him.
Judge Durham said tonight that Saxton was
a faithful and efficient employee and has not
meddled with politics. The removal is taken
As indicating that the civil service rules will
not protect the chiefs oil divisions, as has
generally been supposed.
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A Heavy Verdict.

CLEVELAND, May 22.
At Erie, Pa, today the jury awarded l..
Rosenseweig s4S,700 damages for being
elected from Lake Shore passenger train
The train was limited express and the
conductor refused to accept a regular ticket
or money from Rosenseweig. who was pas
sanger from Cleveland to Erie. Rosenseweig
fell in pile Of stone when put off the train
and paralysis was the result. He sued for
500, 900.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
MATTERS IN ENGLAND.

Rumors Deaied-Thanking the Revisers
of the Old Testament-The Crimes Act
The Ameer's Dele nsive Preparations
Protested Against-Objection to the
King Of Denmark as Arbitrator-United
states Steamer at Suakin-More Partic.
ulars OF the PeDjdeh Affair.