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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-09

The administration of Seth G.. White
house as Mayor has been distinguished by
an increase of the rate of taxation, by an
increase in grog-shops. and by severe
eensure of our city by the Legislature for
the shameful condition of our streets and
sidewalks during the winter. Is this the
Reform" our citizens expected who voted
for Seth C.. Whitehouse last Spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-09
Daily Eennebee gonrnal.
Augusta. Monday Morning. Mar. 9.
Election to-day.

Vote early and help others to vote for
Aldermen and Councilmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-09

Every laboring man employed by
GEORGE f. WEEKS respects him, and
many of them will vote for him to-day SOLE
ly for that reason. He has proved by acts,
not words, that he is a friend to the labor
ing man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
FIRES IN VARIOUS PLACES

WArERrowN, April 5.-The freight house,
together with several OF the Rome, Waerown and
Ogdcnsburg Railroad Company at Cape Vincent, were
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon one thousand
tons OF hay other goods destroyed The loss 10
estimated at $4,000.
B,TIM0Rt. April 5Fire this afternoon partially de-
sroycd Il warehouse Union Dock occupied by James
Garner Son for te storage of rosin The damage
81 800 which Is fully covered by insurance.
YoNKERs April 5.-Thc grocery store OF O. j. Bennett
in Ashburton-ave was gutted by fire this evening The
loss on the stock estimated at $4,000 insured for
s2 500 The loss on the building, owned by Michael
Noouey was 81, 900. The building was fully insured.
The origin OF the fire Is unknown.
NoRPoIK X April 5.-A fire this morning at the Gosport
Navy Yard destroyed spar shed containing valuable
furniture from the steamers Dolphin and Atlanta.
Providence, April "a barn In Congress-st belong
ing TO the estate OF James Johnson was burned, with
two horses, six cows wagons harness and implements
belonngto Orlando l.. Baker, and three horses belong
ing 10 Edward L. DIX.
HALIFAX, April CSpeeiai)-A sailors boarding ng-house
occupied by James Penny, was destroyed by fire here
this morning and James Fuller age fty was burned to
death His sou lives in NewYork. Eight sailors, sleep
ing In AN upper story, had narrow escape, and were
saved by hanging To telegraph wires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
NEW WITNESSES ~ THE AMBLER CASE.

NEw-HAvEN, April (Speciab.-lnterest in
the Rose Amber is revived by from sraford
that young fisherman is living there who
with the girl the Oronoquc road the evening previous
to her murder. He stayed with her till after midnight
although he had promised to meet his brother their
smack at O'Clock that night to take advantage OF
tide Oh an outward passage. He finally loft
her a short distance from where she
murdered, and hastily down through
the yiliage TO meet his vessel His footballs
were heard by several residents. On his way he met
William Lewiss carriage. IL is believed that Lewis
overlook Rose Amber the road that they quarresd
and that he upbraded her and charged her with inf
delity to him. She defiant. and finally he became
so infuiiated that he ch6kcd her, which, with the
fright he gave killed her Then her body was placed
over the wall. detective II now trying 10 get the two
brothers TO what they know before justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
Commodore ChaI
ARRESTED OKLAHOMA COLOYISrs.

CHICAGO, April (NpecidO.-A disDatch from
Arkansas CITY says General Hatch has been at this point
in the last twenty-four hours In consultation with
Colonel Uollowo United States DistctAtorney, as to
the disposition OF men being brought from okla
homa under guard. who arrested early In the weeks
by cavalry out from Camp Russell AZ soon as the
men reach the State liDs below Caldwell they Will be
turned over TO United states authorities and # any
of them were with the Couch party driven ont In Janu-
ary by H. X Day, tney will be locked mp aud given
hearing before commissioners. II they are new men
they will be turned of the country. Attorney CEN
era Garland has again telcgaphcd to the District
Attorney arrest every man who trcSpasses oil Okla
and the deputy marshal mas his pocket tul
of and il only waiting for men 10 be dentlhcd
Captain COnch still maintains defiant attitude AMI
claims that long cattle men are allowed 10 remain
In oklahoma there Is no law which can keep the "boom
crs and that he and his will make the attempt
to get their plans fully perfected Word
reached Arkansas city this morning rom the fhMncc
Agency that the Mcclellan Cattle Company was round
ing up ITS cattle and would drive them out at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
TRYING TO LOCK UP TAMMANY's sPoH.s.

Some time ago the Tammany Committee on
Organization appointed committee Of twenty-four to
take into consideration the momcntous question OF
what amount OF Federal patronage the organization
should ask for and to endeavOr to learn how much IA
was likely receive from the new Democratic Admin
istration. subcommittee was appointed. and this
smaller body has been To Washington and held an inter
view with the President Postmaster General Villas and
one or two heads OF departments. Thus far nothing
more than has been received by the organization
hut this was dispensed in such liberal doses AT Wash
ington that the outlook for capturing offices Is
pronounced to be good II Is because Of this
belief that trouble is likely TO ensue The Committee Of
Twentyfour solemnly passed resolution that 40 one
not recommended By the committee should be cOnsid
cred the choice OF Tamnany Hall tor any position III
the gift OF President the heads OF departments
AS the subcommittee consists of about Onethrd OF the
Committee Twenty -four. and is understood that
ne sry quite all of the subcommittee candidates
for place the resolution has created good deal OF dis
satisfaction. In fact some Of the brethren are kick
ing like bay steers and that they propose TO 20
right try for place. and they would Ike To any
or anzaion stop them They do not propose TO do the
hard work of campaign Just to some one else walk
off with the pums. The result of this condition OF
things Is that two three secOnstituted committees
are In Washington looking for patronage, and are as
likely as not TO capture the bun, as some of them
MIR aaedit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
THE AFGHAN DISPUTE MOI ENDED.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA LIKELY TO FIGHT.
PROFESSOR vAMDERY SAYS THAT WAR Is NEWT
ABLE-PLANs OF BOTH COUNTRIES.
LONDON, April 6.-ProfessOr Arminius Vam-
berry the distinguished traveller is of the opinion that
war between England and Russia is inevitable. He says
that the RawalPind meeting will perhaps delay tho
outbreak but the Ameer Of Agbanistan consents to an
English railway from sd to Hera hostiities will begin
within few weeks. He believes that Russia at best
only awaits the completion of railway to Pull Khatun,
and that she has been able get soldiers secretly
the Caspian Sea war may begin directly.
The N0rOe Vremyd, Of st. Petersburg, openly demands
that Russia withdraw from the Paris declaration re-
gardng the fitting out of privateers.
The Daiv Neus says that 1t to suspect
the Gar NJ de Giers OF being antpathetlc TO peace
but advise its readers to conclude that the
danger of war is over. The preparations tho
Afghan frontier The Nctcs says, show that the
Cabinets both England and Russia of the opinion
that the risk OF collision has not yet been averted.
RAwAI-PINDI April 5-Ihs opinion is expressed here
that IL will be feasible to draw the Russo Afghan bound
airy line from PulKhatun to the junction OF the kushk
and Murghab Rivers giving PulKhatun to Russia and
Penjdeh to Afghanistan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
SYMPATHY FOR THE AFFLICTED GENERAL.

COLUMBIA, April 3 (SpeciaD. all sides
and from all Of people throughout this State
are heard expressions OF sympathy for General Grant
Anxious crowds eagerly watch the bulletins The recent
letter General Jubal Early touching the surrender at
AppomattOx meets with universal condemnation here
aud Is regarded as most unseemly and heartess. In
this connection the following extract from leading
editorial in local paper to-day reflects the real senti
ment OF the people OF Sonth Carolina
1--WE take issue with old Juba when he asserts that the
Granee correspondence rebus the idea that Lee was
indebted the magnanimity OF Grant In the terms OF
surrender Grant recognized Lee an honorable oe and
the tight being like true soldier ne held out his
right hand him. II the whole North had been acuated
by the spirit that actuated that moment
citation would have come twenty years sooner. Yes
Grant was magnanmOus. General Early TO the contrary
Notwithstanding While the old soldier lies gasping In
his last struggle with the foe who overcomes all, the
south forgets many things. she remembers only Grant
the generous Grant the victor at AppomattoK'
HARTFORD, April (Spec,ab.-The annual reunion OF
the Army ahd Navy Club OF Connecticut, which was
cal led FOR April at Merden, has been postponed to
April "a, because of General Grants condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
REBELS IN The NORTH WEST.
SUPPLIES NEEDED BY THE POLICE.
WANTED AT PRINCE ALBERT
SUBSCRIPTIONS IN CANADA.


SUBSCRIPTIONS IN CANADA.
WINNIPEG, April 5.-Tidings from the North
indicate tile OF affairs there growing worse.
dispatch from Colonel Irvine to the Government has
come through by and carries bad Supplies
arc scarce and unless relef gets through soon tho
Mounted Police and all the Prince Albert people will DO
mercy Of the rebels Irvine says that reinforce
ments OF 800 wanted at Prince Albert imme
diately He adds that the country people, owing TO
threats from the rebels leaving their places, and
that the Sioux swarming the country and
committing depredatons, while supplies are becoming
short The Sioux referred TO led by Chief White Cap
and occupy the reserve Prince Albert. They
refugees from the United States.
The Hudson Bay Company last night received the fol-
lowing message Fort Qu Appee: "Just heard from
Colonel Irvine lie is waiting reinforcemens No par.icu-
lar news from him. TetonsSous committing some depreda-
tons in Prince Albert district The rebels have evil
IDENTIFY organized provisional Government In aid-
to receipts signed by the Leutenan and Sec
reary OF saskatchewan the Hudson Bay Company mold
signed by the Assistant FOR the Pro-
visional Gov ernmont OF saska chewan.
The remainder Of A and Batteries arrived at Wnni-
neg this afternoon the whole detachment, comprs
ing 22s officers and with ~ horses aud nine
FOUNDER guns Vest this evening. detachment OF
Toronto troops expected t and more tomorrow
afternoon. dispatch from Fort On Appelle says tnas
$50 teams went toward TOuchwoOd from that point this
morning. and that the Goth Rifles VIII start III the same
direction morning.
Mo >TREAI, April 5.-rhe subscriptions In aid OF the
families of volunteers now amounts 70 Tl2OOO IL Is In.
tended TO raise $4,000.
TORONTO April Especial prayers offered in all
the churches here the return OF peace in the North
west and for the safety OF the soldiers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
o47rIg IN gUE WESrCRy Sy0BYS

TOPEKA, Kan, April 5.-Reports received
from fifty OF the hundred ranges on the Cherokee
STRIP the great cattle belt Of the West show that the
results Of the storms OF the winter have not
been 80 disastrous were anticipated. The pilgrim
cattle suffered severely aud loss Of 20 per cent before
sprn opens will surprise any one but to date the
far below that except In or twO scattered
and extreme cases, where the loss will reach 20 per
cent II poorest and weakest Of these cattle
dead ana lose that have weathered the storms thus
far will about all pull through. Less than IL per cent
of through cattle have died thus far. With the win
tered cattle 10 has been serious the death rate
among them being below per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
KILLED By APPALLING SION.

PIrrsBURG, April 5.-ln windstorm TINS
afternoon, large sign on the rooi OF murphy ooo~
,or No sa2 f,rant-st was wrenched nom It's fasten-
nps and thrown together with several hundred bricks
70 the paveuent below tho catching In Ia fail two
youne women, Bella Cousley and Agnes Johnson. and
Dennis Met arty. old man. Miss Cousey was nlic9
Crushing her skull Miss johnson, when picked ur waa
in condition of insensbility, but soon revived. ner
and her body was terribly bruised Her injuries now
ever are not considered fatal. McCary escaped WIN
some slight cuts and bcuises..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06

j. Sweet was commandant of Camp
Douglas in suburb of Chicago,
where some thousands of rebels were
imprisoned. In his report to the Rebel Secretary OF
State, dated Toronto, December 3. 1864, M;
Thompson complains that the wcll-laid schemes
of the conspirators to release the Camp Douglas
prisoners had been defeated by treachery. The man
who discovered and frustrated those schemes anu
caused the arrest Of some of the cOnsprators, was
Miss Sweets father. lie was most" " offensive par
t1san" therefore, IN the eyes of Mr.. Lamar and his
Democratic sympafhisers. Why should the daueh-
tor of such man be permitted 10 retain an once
which she has held undsturbed during the lhcuh-
bencv of four different Presidents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
NO FRENCH MINISTRY.
HENRI BRIssoN TO FORM A CABINET.
Al COALITION WITH NJ. DE FREYCINET--CHINEsn
PEACE PROPOSALS.

Al COALITION WITH NJ DE FREYCINET-CHINEs1
PEACE PROPOSALS.
PARIS, April 5.-M. Henri Brisson has accepted
the task of forming Ministry, and will probably
complete his Cabinet to-day. 1t is rumored that
NJ. Brisson and NJ. do Freycinet have formed .
coalition. NJ Amouroux, Socialist, was elected
Deputy for st. Etienne to-day by 1000 majority
over NJ. Duche. Opportunst.
LONDON, April 5.--The Comte de Paris has ar
rived at Naples from Florence. The object of his
journey is to meet the Due de Chartres, with whom
he will have conference in regard to the prospect
of the re-establishment of a monarchy in France.
The Gdulois of Paris predicts that the French
elections will show that the country has no conf
dence In the Republic aud desires return to
monarchica form of government.
The Chinese Legation here has forwarded to tho
Chinese agent at Paris renewed peace proposals.
the bases of which that the blockade of Petchl
and F0rmOsa shall be Immediately raised, that
Tonqnin shall be ceded to China and that no in
demnity shall be exacted by France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
BARBER fatally BURNED.

Fire was discovered on the ground hoor oil
the building No. $50 West Twenty-sxth-st, at Ills
o'clock this morning. Herman Goldstein,
barber, occupied the front part OF the hoor as
barber shop, and used the rest of the floor as living
apartments with his family they were all asleep when
te fire broke out Wnen the iremen OF Engine Company
No 10 arrived the family had got out Of the house safe
ly but opening the door of the rear apartment man
named Baer who worked for GOdsein, was found lying
near the naked. The captain OF the engine COM
pany rambulancc call and Baer was taken TO
stomach and logs aud his recovery is doubtful The
damage to tbs building was slight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
Mr.. PEARsON's DISAPPOINTMENT.
COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENTS REASONS Fun
CONTINUING HIM IN OFFICE.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENTS REAeoNo run
CONTINUING HIM IN OFFICE
fBY TELEGRAPH TIE TRIBUNE-l
WAsHINGToN April 5.-AIuch interest IS
taken here today in the statement given by the fres
dent in The Washington Sunday Herald of the reasons
for his apponment of Postmaster Pearson. They are
reported the authority of Cabinet Minister sta'eu
by The Herald to be one OF the Presents saest coF
stitutona advisers The statement is reported III INC
Presidents words. One of the reasons gwen Is 'no
following:
"sone of tho Republican leaders particularly
wished TO sec him Pearson) dishonoraby discharged
because he refused in the heat Of the canvass to permit
the Post Ofice to be made political machine
There are three points noticeable in this announcement
of the President First. that it is dishonorabe dis-
charge Federal Office holder not to reappOnt MIN W
the expiration of his four years term secondly that
the Republican leaders made in the heat OF the canvass
certain demands of Mr.. Pearson ana, thirdly that ne
refused TO comply with these demands.
wellinformed observer of political movements who
had much knowledge of the campaign, was asked
if he knew OF any partisan demands made OF Mr.
Pearson in the heat OF the canvass Win winch nc
refused to comply, and he replied:
Notbng of the sort happened and IL is amazing that
the President should descend from ms position 10 dhd
charge The only request that was made OF Mr. f9arsoh
that he should give his ana etter ,b
lie would do Whether he did or not 90 nor know. W.
But it can hardly be that the President means that ne
appointed Mr. Pearson because he is aware that the
Postmaster put obstacles in the way OF their voting
"How do YOU account for the Presidents charge T.
cit leaves little doubt I'm my mind that Mr. Pearson
BETRAYED the Blame of doing which there mas
been heretofore TO suspect him ana which
the Presideuts formal now makes reason
ABLY apparent He is not rewarding him Tor not in-
properly helping the Blaine ticket. but Is rewardhg
him assisting in some way proper or lnproper INC
Cleveland ticket Whatever doubts there may have been
hitherto Republican minds about Pearsons treachery
10 Blaine must disappear before the Presidents state
ment Certainly they will unless he clearly proves tue
particulars OF his charge that demands were made py
the Republicans OF Pearson which he refused to comply
with. otherwise the appointment instead OF
being n high Civil Service appointment Is
Mr. Pearsons share in which is W the betrayal OF Blaine
last fall 0 the support by Pearson, with me Tunes
The Post Curtis, Beechcr Company, OF the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor OF NewYork next fail
That is about the size of this great moral appointment
over which the unctlOus Cleveland and Manning are
sanctmoniously smacking their lips while the great u-
washed Democracy gnashing their teeth"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
WOTNDED WITH AN AYE.

NEw-HAvEN, April Special. Mrs. James
Costello, who lives at No. 225 Hamon-st, is devout
Catholic. Her husband Is drunkard. On Friday night
he went intoxicated and she upbraded him for
obeying the principles OF their religion. He swore at
her and began eating meat he had bought. With
the hope OF shamng him. Mrs Costello called Mrs Ellen
Donahuc in. when he grabbed an axe. and-his wife
eulIng him-struck Mrs DOnahue down, fracturng her
skulI- He arrcsted The woman Is hlelY 70 die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
ANTICIPATING A LONG STRUGGLE.

CHICAGO, April (SpeciaD Colonel Charles
Watson aud Major Z. W. GOrham Gardiner, OF the Cana
dian army passed through this city yesterday their
way to Manitoba, where they will join the Canadian
forces Colonel Watson expressed the belief that the
trouble in the Northwest will be much serious than
was anticipated, Riel seemed 10 have perfect COM
mand over the abreeds and Indians. 1t is feared that
rebellion will result in general Indian outbreak
While the number OF under Ries control has doubt
less been exaggerated. there is 10 question that
he Is strongly backed with large force
OF experienced and we'll equipped warriors. The rebel
chieftan has the reputation OF being q shrewd ana
crafty man, who knows no such word us fear Besides
being familiar with all the modes of Indian warfare he
is vcrsed in military tactics aud is man by no means 20
be despised
In speaking of the part which Fenians said TO DO
taking in the outbreak. the Colonel said that while
many denied that they had anything 10 do with IT, Ger
tain moves been made that make their Interference
seem probable. AT any rate the Canadian authorities
are taking every precaution AGAINST FeDian INVASION
FARGO Oak, April 5.-The report that the Canadian
Government is about to ship troops aud arms through
Minnesota, by the way OF the Manitoba Railroad has
caused much excitement In Fenian circles here. IL is
understood that Chicago Tshmen IN correspondence
with persons here II is reported that the Secretary or
State has refused to allow Canadian troops 10 come
through the United States in view OF the dangers from
dyflu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
NHARGED WITH EORGuRY

NEw-BRUNswICK, April 5.-Van Kirk Bum.
OF Milestone, NJ j. left his home last Sunday telling his
family he was going to NewYork TO buy -four He has
not since been heard from, and investigation proves
that he forged notes to the amount $1,000, OF which
he had obtained $4,000 his fathers signature.
The First National Bank or Somerville and a bank CT
New BrunswIck hold some OF the notes To the amount OF
81 200 EACH aud his neighbOrs have the balance Bum
WAS the town baker OF Milestone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06

the time Mr. Engelke, his wife and daughter ana
want Kate schlessnger. All were overcome oei.i0
la ,,.o ,h. alarm They would all have perished had
II not been for neighbor, Mrs Deifrck VINO hucbt
them and gave the alarm. AT one time wa' Wa nS the
that Mrs Engelke and the servant wonih uie an dav
latter hoyered between life and death All night na
they arc pronounced out OF danger, but are SIZE SIZE w
weak The gas was OF the kind known as wafer saS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
THE EGYPTIAN CONVENTION.
DIGNA.

LONDON, April 5.-The reservations made by
Turkey on signing the Egyptian financial agreement re-
Gently follows First that the suez Canal Con-
yenon shall give Turkey the right to defend Egypt In
the event OF internal troubles foreign inv iscn sec
ond that the convention shall not deaf with the expenses
OF the English occupation OF Egypt third that the ne-
ton OF mixed tribunals in the financial convention does
not imply an indefinite proongation Of the tribunals,
and fourth the Porte the right TO recognize
ay commission of foreigners doputed TO inquire into the
financial resources Of Egypt
sUAKIM, April 5-Arab descrters who have come TO
General McNeills zereba report that Osman Dgna has
only $50 followers Ekrotat together with the mem
hers OF his household. They assert that GeLeral Gra-
ham will offer sufficient reward the sheks are ready 70
deliver Osman Disna prisoner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
oAPsIzED IN ABARGE AND DROWNED.

PHILADELPHIA, April 5.-A dispatch to The
Ledger from Wilmington, Del. says The barge
South America, carrying stone from wilmington
to Delaware Breakwater, upset this AFTER
noon, as she was being towed from inc
Wilmington and Northern Railway wharf into mid
persons out OF the crew OF twentyone
were drowned Three of the we're coloed the fourth
was "a white man-Robert Burns. Of Philadelphia. Inc
barge was tophea,y and encountered strong current
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-06
THE GOVERNOR OF BERMUDA TO BE SUED

BERMUDA, April 1.-The negotiations be-
tween the Colonial Government and the agent OF the
NewYork underwriters for the release OF the cargo OF
the bark Underwater have been broken of In conse-
ouence OF the unwingness OF the Of the Under
writer to renqush his claim to The cargo until he shall
have received the underwriters such guarantee ~
will free him from all responsibility In the matter THU
Conseouently the cargo still remains in the custody of
the Colonial Government II is reported that the owner
OF the Underwater has Instructed MS lawyers mere "
institute suit against the Governor for 5000