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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-28
RIOTOUs WORK.
A Barricaded Store Attacked by Mob
Police Rush to the Rescue and Fierce
Struggle Ensues.

DETROIT, Dec. 26.
Early this morning the Polish Catholics of
ST. Alberts church gathered about that build
ing, but dispersed without doing any damage.
Later in the morning the crowd once more
began to conne together. and by 10 O'Clock
fully 20O0 people had gathered around the
church.
They were quiet and orderly, except when
John Lemkie was seen, and then he was
hooted and jeered. About IL o'clock the
crowd started on run toward the grocery of
Thomas Zotowslski. The latter has been a
leading spirit in the opposition to Fr Kolas-
inski, and the feeling against him is very bit
ter. Three wagons loaded with police were
sent out to reinforce those already OIL duty.
The crowd reached the grocery in advance of
the police. and found it barricaded Zotow-
alski appeared at the upper window with a
shotgun, and fired twice at the mob to fright
en- them away. Ii had a contrary effect, and
the windows were smashed in Immediately
with bricks, stones and mud The uproar
was defeaning, and was only slightly abated
when the police arrived, just before noon A
brick went through the hat of Sergt Nolan
when he ordered section of the crowd to
disperse.
A patrolman attempted to arrest the man
who threw it and was foored with snow
shovel. The crowd began to mass at this
point, and it was only after a hard fight that
the police extricated themselves and three
prisoners they had captured. Three others
were arrested later. The police seem unable
to disperse the crowd, which exhibits spirit
of defiance and answers all orders with jeers
and shouts.
Word was received at 2 o'clock that the
crowd had not yet been driven away. Super
iDtendent of Police Pitman is massng his
men and expects to prevent all further trouble.
This morning Col. Larned was retained to
defend those who were arrested for last
nights murder. He went to Lemkie's house
to investigate. He was accompanied by j.
Wagner, who is very unpopular among the
Poles. On their return they were assailed
with all kinds of missiles, and Col. Larned
was hit on the head and knocked senselcss by
q stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-28
THE LAWTON MURDER.
Fair Evidence that the Arrested Man
Committed the Foul Deed-What He
Says About the Charge.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. 26.
The arrest of Samuel F. Besse on Thurs
day night, for the murder of Richard Nelson
Lawton of Westport is believed to be an i'm
portant step toward the unravelling of ter
rible mystery. The evidence against Besse,
although circumstantial in the main, is yet
strong. He is known to have left home be-
tween 8 and 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning,
and did not return until o'clock. In that
interval LawtOn was murdered. He left home
at 5 o'clock and did not return until the next
day. In that interval the murdered man was
driven to Plsinvlle and the wagon left in the
road where 1t was discovered. Besse was
seen to return on the train Wednesday night
from this city, but unfortunately for him no
one saw him on the morning train, which he
says he took. He came home with new
suit of clothes which his father says he never
saw before, new hat and new shoes. He is
not known to Conductor Furlong by name,
but the latter thinks if he we're to see him he
might remember whether the man came to
New Bedford on his train Wednesday morn
ing. The shot found in his game bag corre-
spends with that fou nd in the murdered mans
brain. A pair of bloodstained trousers were
found tucked away in his yard. His past
career renders him an object of suspicion,
and even his father is inclined to mistrust
him. The murderer evinced a thorough
knowledge of the locality, and that Besse is
known to possess. Finally the prisoner has
told several contradictory stories about his
whereabouts on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-28
SLUGGING MATCH.
Fred Ford Knocked Out m the Third
Round bv John Rcgsn.

BRooKLYN, N. Y. Dec. &c.
brief but bloody fstic encounter took
place this afternoon in the extension room, of
building on the Heights. The fighters
were John John Regan Of the 4th ward of
New York, 10 years Of age, 8 feet, 81 inches
in height. and weighing 1853 pounds, and
Fred Ford of South Brooklyn, 8 feet, "a
inches in height, weight l60 pounds The
popularity of the mill WAS that neither of the
fighters had heard Of or seen the other until
they met in the rink. Regan was backed by
q well known Fulton street saloon keeper,
and was trained bv Mike Donovan. Ford
was backed by a well known fshhook man.
ufacturer Of Adams street, and IL a pupil of
Joe Prendergast. The men fought for
purse Of $500 with hard gloves, Marquis Of
Queensbury rules. Both men were attired
In the conventional ring costume. and after
shaking hands, began their work Ford led
of with q body blow on Regan's right side,
but kept very low guard. Regan took ad.
vantage Of this fact, and BY a well delivered
blow on the forehead secured fret blood and
first knock down. The blow seemed to dsze
Ford, and from that time out he was at
Reean's mercy. In the second rouni Regan
began the fighting, and batted Fcrd's face
into bad shape. The round ended with Ford
having broken noise, and bleeding profuse-
ly from the forehead. Regan received but
three harmless body blows. On the call OF
time for the third ruond. Ford came up very
groggy. and drove wildly at his antagonist.
Regan rushed at him and. landing a series of
heavy short arm blows on his head and neck,
knocked him off his feet. On the call OF
time for the fourth round, Ford was still un-
conscious, and the fight and money was
awarded to Regan. Immediately after the
mill there was talk of q match between Regan
and Jack Dempsey.
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DYNAMITE ON THE PORCH.
Attempt to Blow UP Judge Trees Resi-.
dence in Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec. &c.
A little after 8 o'clock this morning a quart
can of peculiar construction was found on the
front porch of Judge Lambert Trees resi-
dence. No. GA Cass street, by his coachman,
who tenderly picked it up aud carried il into
vacant lot in the rear, and then started on a
run for the Chicago avenue police station.
Officer Gallagher was sent back with him, and
together they took the mysterious can to the
lake shore at the foot of Chicago avenue and
touched a match to the foot of dynamite
fuse which was wound about the can. The
explosion made terrific noise, which was
heard distinctly at the station, and the earth
was torn up for several feet. When the can
was at first found it was standing under the
doorway. The fuse was charred at the end,
showing that it had been lighted and had gone
out The deadly contrivance looked like
common lamp. An idea of the force Of the
explosion may be had by the way the ground
was torn up. For depth of six feet the hard
frozen ground was scooped as il it was so
much water. Officer G llaghers companion,
and expert, was Of the opinion that the ex-
plosive was nitro-glycerine, and declared that
enough of it was in the machine to blow up
the City Hall. Thus far the police have no
idea of the parties who are responsible for
the contemplated outrage. 1t is not known
that any motive existed for the commission of
such barbarous act. There have been no
arrests made. The Tree residence is one of
the most elaborate and costly houses in the
city, occupying quarter of an entire
block
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DISASTER AT SEA.
The Ferryboat West Jersey Sunk of
Barnegat-The Captain Killed.

New YORK, Dec. 26.
The steam tug F. w. Vosburg has arrived
at Brooklyn after very severe trip from
Philadelphia. Her captain reports relative
to the loss Of the ferryboat West Jersey of
Barnegat Thursday night as follows: Left
the breakwater at p. NJ, having the West
Jersey in tow, and arrived in the vicinity Of
Barnegat about sunset. At that time there
was terrible wind blowing, and about 8
o'clock, when Is miles of Barnegst, noticed
that the captain of the West Jersey was swing
ing red light, calling for immediate assist
ance. Capt. Cshill ordered the hswser to be
cut at once, and, reversing the engines, back
ed up to within hailing distance Of the ferry
boat. He was then informed that the ferry
boat had seven feet of water in her hold, the
water coming from the heavy seas washing
over her decks. We threw line to the ferry
boat, and lifeboat was sent over to the dis
abled boat The deck hands and Capt. Blood
good of the West jersey got into the lifeboat.
and head sea capsized it. As the lifeboat
rose with the swell of the SEES, Capt. Blood;
good was struck on the head by the guard Of
the ferryboat and was knocked seseless. He
was rescued, and when he was taken on board
of the tugboat it was ascertained that be was
dead. The ferryboat, which was very old
one, shortly after went to pieces. She was
valued at about $4,000. Capt. Bloodgoot
was about so years Of age, and resided with
his family in Newport, N. j.
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CRUSHED TO DEATH.
A Woman Instantly Killed by a Falling
Tree.

PLYMOUTH, Dec. 26.
Miss Alice Sampson Of this town, aged 80
years, was instantly killed this morning by
being crushed by large elm tree, which was
blown down in the terrific northeast gale
which has been blowing since yesterday. TIE
tree stood on the corner of Main street and
Town square, near the postoffice, and was
over 100 years old and much decsyed. 1t
was known as the 'old bulletin tree" having
been used for many years to post notices on.
Miss Sampson was a type-setter in the office
of the Free Press on Main street. On her
wav to work she had arrived at the corner of
Market street with several others, when the
old tree gave a loud crack. The others drew
back on Market street, but Miss Sampson ran
down Leyden street, apparently thinking she
could avoid danger, but she had got only a
little way from the corner when the tree fell.
She gave one piercing shrek and all was
over. The tree in falling struck the end of
Drews block, on the corner Of Market and
Levden streets, breaking the windows and
tearing off signs and doing other damage.
The gale has been blowing now for "a hours,
and is one of the fiercest known for years,
but not accompanied by either rain OF
snow.
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FROM WINTHROP.
Wood Brought Back for Trial-Annual
Meeting of the Dairying Association.

WINTHROP, Dec. 26.
E. A. Wood, formerly deputy sheriff and
livery stable keeper here, who was arrested
in Boston Yesterday for alleged intimacy with
a we'll known lady of this place, now in Bos-
ton, was brought here today on requisition
from the Governor.
The Winthrop Dairying Association held
its annual meeting this afternoon and elected
the following named officers:
Presidential. e. Carr.
Secretary-Elliott Wood.
Treasurer-Levi Jones.
Directors-R Alden, w. II. Keith, A. D.
King, S, E. Packard.
A dividend of per cent. was declared.
The report made good years showing.
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WHOLESALE POISONING.
Two Families Poison by Arsenic in their
Drinking Water-Four Deaths and Nine
Persons in Commissions.

SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas, Dec. 27.
A wholesale poisoning here Friday resulted
in four deaths, nine persons suffering from
convulsions and are not expected to live.
Samuel Tanner and family of eight children
were the first stricken. The father and two
children are dead and the rest are not expect
ed to live. The family Of Fletcher Taylor,
consisting of five persons, was attacked at
the same time with the same symptoms. One
child has died and the rest are in bad way.
The matter was reported to the authorities
soon as the deaths occurred, and an autopsy
was held on the dead bodies. 1t was found
that the deaths were due to arsenic, and the
poison was traced to a well used by the two
families. Suspicion fells on a negro,
James Wiley. who had threatened to kill
Tanner because he had "vandooed" him and
az he claimed exercised evil influence over
the community. Wiley was chief mourner
at the funeral and was assisting in the obse-
quies at the grave when arrested. 1t has
been charged that arsenic was purchased Is
miles from here.
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THE SHARON.HILL SUIT.
A Decision Rendered Against the De.
fendant-Declared Null and Void.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 26.
In the United States Circuit Court, Judge
Sawyer this morning rendered decision in
favor of the plaintiff in the suit of Sharon VS..
Hill, brought to declare void the alleged
marriage contract. The decision refers TO
the refusal of the defendant to produce the
alleged marriage contract before the exami-
ner. and directs her committal for contempt.
The decision adds "Fms singular con-
duct can only be interpreted as an admission
that such an inspection would tend to prove
the claim of marriage contract = falsity.'
The decision then states that the principal
question was whether the alleged declaration
of marriage was genuine or forged. 1t also
holds, from the same testimony, that the
word ''wife' in the ''my dear wife letter Is
tracing substituted for another word The
opinion concludes By stating that the alleged
marriage contract is a forgery, an1 declares
il to be null and void. The main opinion is
by Judge Deadle of the United States District
Court of Oregon. Judge Sawyer fled con-
curing opinion. The action was brought by
the late VIM. Sharon against Sarah Althea
Hill to have declared null and void the con-
tract upon which Judge Sullivan granted the
defendant divorce from the plaintiff year
a.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
FROM EASPORT.
A Furious Northeast snow Storm-Great
Damage Done to Shipping.

EAsTPoRr, Dec. 27.
furious northeast snow ragged nearly all
OF Saturday. telegram from Grand Manan
says abaut 80 vessels were anchored in
Flagg's Cove during the afternoon. The
schooners Sabra E. Kiellam and Adelia Hart
well dragged .heir anchors, fouled and drift
ed ashore. The Hartwell was 60 tons. She
broke in two amidships and is total wreck.
She belonged in Gloucester. The Kiellam
belongs in Pubnico, N. s., and is total
wreck. Her Capt. A. Nero, was froze to
death. The rest of the crew were saved after
five hours of intense suffering. Schooner
Gazelle, Grand Manan, went ashore and
broke up. Schooner A. j. Franklin is
ashore. Schooner Breeze, Capt. Leary,
Portland, dragged out of Grand Harbor and
drifted out to sea with one man aboard; prob
ably sunk. The damage to weirs, nets and
small boats alone the shore must be large.
The FISHERMEN will probably lose most Of
their fall savings. The gale at Grand Manan
reached 80 miles per hour at midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-28
CHINA.

The Christmas tree on Thursday even ing
was better than anticipated. The address by
Rev. Z. S. Graham was fine, and "Santa
Claus Frolics" gave unbounded satisfaction
to the little ones, while the presents were
numerous and fne. The singing was also
fne.-Owing 10 Ill health, DIR. q. A. Martin
has been obliged TO relipqush practice here,
and will seek milder climate. During his
active professional life of over six years In
this town. the doctor has fully established
his reputation a. first class physician. and
we shall part with his services with much re-
gret. He is succeeded by DR.. Y. G. Hall of
Massachusetts He married China lady
The late thaw nearly used up the sleighing,
and most OF the driving 10 done on wheels.
The weather is n "calker" on our blacksmith,
Mason, who has his hands and apron full.
DR.. W. s. Brainard and wife Of Pemaquid
have spent Christmas with Us. He reports
his business good.--The father of w. T..
Coley died last Saturday night quite unex-
pectedly. lie has been sick with consump-
ton for some time.
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THE CHINESE.QUEsTION.
Between Secretary Bay.
ard and Gov. Stoneham of California.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. 27.
Gov. Stonehsm, yesterday, received des-
patch from Secretary Bsyard in which he
says his attention has been called by the
Chinese minister to a movement in different
cities eff California for the expulsion of the
Chinese and that the minister suggests it is
more preferable to prevent violence than re
press it. In reply to Secretary Bayard Gov.
Stoneham telegraphed as follows: "There
has not been single act of violence toward
the Chinese in this State nor do l anticipate
any trouble which cannot be controlled by
the local authorities. There is deep seated
and unanimous feeling on this coast
against furthes immigration of the Chinese.
Thousands of good citizens are unable to sb-
tain livelihood owing to their presence" P"
In conclusion, he says: referring to your
self as the best method of preserving good
order in this State, I may cay that we are
capable of performing that duty without
gratuitous suggestions from that quarter.
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A AURDERER's ACT.
An Aged Lady Found MurdereA i. Her
Room.
FoxRoRo. Mass. Dec 81

FoxHono M.ss ner %
There is much excitement here over the
discovery of the murder of Mira. Elixaheth
Arlington, a widow lady abou, so vears olS
The crime was committed either At = late
hour Friday night or early SATURDAY. morn.
ing. Mrs. Arlington who had been len in
humble circumstances by the death of her
husband few years ago. for a long time has
occupied the cottage at the corner of Raker
and Chestnut streets, where she lived slons
At 8 O'Clock Saturday morning Mrs. Chas
Simmons, neighbor. called At Mrs AIRING.
tons cottage, and as no response was mad.
tried the door which was unlocked Upon
entering the house, Mrs. Simmons discov
cred the lifeless BODY of Mrs. Arr,ny,on Iv;n,
on the kitchen floor. The head of the ols
lady was covered with blood which haj fIovsd
from the wounds on her face and neck An
alarm was at once given and the neivhbor,
flocked to the cottage in large numbers. An
investigation showed blood stains ON the
windows. armchair and other fnrn;,,,s in ,h,
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FROM BATH.
Stealing Barkentine Out to Sea-A
Vessel Launched-The Ship Alameda
Safe.
BATH, Dec. 26.

BATH, Dec. 26.
The barkentine John Bailey of Philadel-
phia, which has been extensively altered and
repaired by T. NJ. Hagan Co., was taken
from that firms wharf during fast night, and
towed to sea, leaving number of astonished
creditors, many of them day laborers. The
Baizleys destination is unknown to the cred
itors.
There was launched this afternoon by the
New England Ship Building Company the
barkentine Lizzie Carter, 799 tons, owned by
j. r. Kelley and others of Bath, and Capt.
G. ]. Carter of Woolwich, who will COM
mand her. She is rugged ready for sea.
A recent report that the Bath ship Alameda
is overdue at San Francisco is incorrect. She
arrived at San Francisco last October and is
there now waiting business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-28
RIOT In PENNSYLVANIA.
Negroes Refuse to Admit Italians to their
Chnrch-SeveraI Shot.

PorTsvILLE, Pa, Dec. 26.
riot occurred here today between Negroes
and Italians. in which several lookers-on
were shot, and many of the participants were
injured. The African Methodist church,
situated in a part of the town known a.
'1taly," has been carrying on festival for
several days, and today Is or 20 Itaiians en-
deavored to enter the church. The colored
people resisted the invasion, and the Italians
pelted the church with promiscous missiles.
The negroes rallied, and savage fight fol-
lowed. Pistol shots we're fred through the
church windows and into many neighboring
houses. Geo. Thanewolf was shot in the arm
- he stood in his own door, and his wife was
shot in the foot. Mary Fleishut, aged TO-.
was shot through the thigh. Arthur Addison,
colored, vas cut over the head with q razor
in the hands OF one of his own party, and
several others Of the rioters we're injured. At
the height of the riot the police arrived, and
the crowd scattered. Halfa-doxen Italians,
including Joe Banyon, little commissafy,
and Edward Colbsd and i've others were cap
tured and lodged in jail. p
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Marine News.

SACO, Dec. u.
Schooner Silver Spray, Rockland, Capt.
F. f. Robinson, lies near Biddeford Pool
with her cargo of lime on fire. She has been
cleared of the rigging and deck load. The
crew are working trying to save the cargo,
but the flames will probably break through
the sides and she will be total loss. A tel
egram has been sent to the owner tonight.
Negligence is reported on the part of the en-
ployes of the life saving station.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. n.
Schooner Cathie c. Berry, Thomaston,
Me-, from Boston to Clark's Cove, to load
With guano, is ashore on Nashawena in
Ouick's hole.
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ON A SPREE.
How the Miners at Bevier Spent Christ.
mas Day.

BEvIER, No., Dec. 26.
Much apprehension was felt among the law
abiding citizens Friday. in regard to the white
and black miners. but no conflict occurred
between them. On Christmas eve the negroes
had dance at the stockade. and many of
them were there and bowie knives were fire.
ouently flourished. Several fights occurred
among them and all night long there was
shooting going on, but without fatal effect.
The citizens claim all the shooting was done
by the negroes, and the negroes claim some
of the white miners did the shooting. Friday
the negroes remained in the stockade, drink
ing heavily. There was also q great deal of
drinking among the white men and frequent
fights occurred on both sides. A large num-
Der of both black and white miners went to
Mason, Saturday, and the authorities there
we're somewhat alarmed and took extraordi-
nary precautions to prevent trouble, BY en-
listing extra police. Several alterations
have taken place but prompt arrests have
prevented riot.
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