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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
A SWINDLER.
He Was Arrested tor Fraudnlently OBJ.
tanning Sub>ci ciiptions to Newspapers
Committed in Default of Bail.

.NORRIDGEwoCK, April "a.
On Thursday, a fellow who has been tax
ing subscriptions for several newspapers, for
the past six months, was arrested at Oakland,
and taken to Norridgewock for trial He
first appeared in Woodstock, last fall, alleg-
ing that he was regular agent for the Port.
land Transcript; thence he went to Locke's
Mills, and next was heard of at Chesterville,
still under the name of Andrews. He ceased
operations IN October, when it was known
that Jones had been arrested for operations
in Aroostook.
In New Portland he used the name of R.
7. Hall. He went to different places. under
the above names, canvassing for the Boston
Globe and Lewiston Journal, when he stopped
operations, thinking he was suspected, and
came to Norridgewock. In default of pay.
ing board bills, he left here and started on
SCOT for Oakland, where appeared Wednes.
day night and was captured Thursday.
The man was tried Friday morning The
prisoner said his name was T. J. Hull, and
last fall, he met man, named w. r Brack.
EFT, general agent, for whom he was working.
He was to get per centage on subscriptions
taken for the above named papers; he had
never seen Bracket since and had received no
pay from him. The justice said the evidence
fully sustained the charges and in default of
$500 bail, he was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
AN INTERVENING CASE.
Examination of Capt. O'Brien of the
Steamer City of Mexico for ViOlat.
ing the Neutrality Laws.
New YORK, April "a.

New YORK, April "a.
The examination in the case of Capt.
OBrien of the steamer City of Mexico, for
violating the neutrality laws by the delivery
of munitions of war to the rebels against the
government of the United States of Colum-
bia, was began today before U. S. Commits
sioner Shields.
John C. Austin, of Austin, Lord & Co.,
brokers of the City of Mexico" said the
steamer was chartered by Pierce & Williams
to carry cargo including arms, to corre-
spondents of theirs in Sayarillo. He granted
the charter, he said, with the consent and
advice of Mr.. Alexander, president of the
Provincial S. s. Co., owners of the CITY of
Mexico. The witness did not know there was
an actual insurrection going on. He thought
it WAS a dispute between parties something
like a fight between the democratic aud re-
publicans in New York.
John II. NJ. Mccarthy, mate of the City of
Mexico, testified that when he shipped he
understood that the voyage was to Kingston
and return. While in Erie Basin the vessel
was loaded with arms and ammunition. Dur
ing the passage several packages of arms be-
came loosened and aroused the suspicious of
the crew. The vessel reached Sabanills
March 2l The captain was ashore four days
and on March 2S, 200 officers and men, armed
and uniformed, were taken aboard. The
steamer sailed at once to Rio Hacha, which
was reached the next day. The port officers
came out to see the ships papers and were
taken prisoners by the soldiers. The steamer
was flying the American flag.
Mccarthy testified that he and the crew
objected to that sort of thing, but the witness
was afraid he would be shot if he interfered
seriously. The steamer then crused down
the coast and bore down upon a schooner by
order of the general commanding the troops.
Mccarthy says he notified the firemen and
crew of what was going on, and then returned
to the general with an American flag in his
hand, saying; 1--WE are all American cti-
zens, and We will be damned if we are going
to capture that vessel. 1t is nothing but
piracy" The capture was not made. The
following day the trooper disembarked at Sab
inolla. The seven prisoners taken from the
port officers boat were sent to Barranqoila.
They said the United States would have to
make reparation. The City of Mexico then
proceeded to Bocadel Torreo, where she
loaded with fruit and returned to New York.
Capt. O'Brien was today bailed in $1,000.
The steamship will be libelled by the govern
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
GRANTS CONDITION.
The General a Little Restless-His Con.
templated summer Tour.

New YORK, April "a
Gen. Grant did not go to his room until IL
last night, and was wakeful until about one
o'clock, when he fell asleep and slept soundly
until five this morning. Less than the usual
amount of morphine was administered during
the night.
1t is probable that the General and family
will spend the month of July at or near Sara
toga, and the month of August will be passed
on the Catskills.
Gen. Grant went out atl2 o'clock for his
drive and was gone fifty minutes.
At AS, Gen. Grant took his daily walk to
Madison Avenue, stopping several times to
shake the hands of little children who pressed
about him.
Miss Boutwell,, daughter of the secretary
of the treasury under President Grant, had a
long interview with the family this evening.
She found the General seemingly resting
easy, and said he Joined in conversation with
his usual earnestness.
At ten DIR. Douglas, after examination of
the throat, and owing to bis general condi-
ton, concluded to stay all night The Gen.
eral is not feeling well and is very restless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Ban auet rendered Hon. Carl schur..

BOSTON, April q.
The Massachusetts Reform Club rendered
complimentary banquet to Hon. Carl
Schurz this evening, at the Parker House.
John s. Farlow presided. and among tho
guests present were Minister Phelps, Hon.
Leopold Morse, VIM. q. Russell, Rev. Jas.
Freeman Clarke. Charles Theodore Russell,
and many others. After menu had been
served, the president introduced Mr.. Schurx,
who spoke at considerable length. At his
conclusion, Minister Phelps was presented,
and made an interesting speech. lie was
followed by number of gentlemen OF noto-
riety and elOqnence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
Diplomatic Relations Between Egypt
and Ftance Have Not Been Broken
Notes and RumOrs.
LONDON, April "a

LONDON, April "a.
In the House of Commons, this afternoon,
Mr.. Gladstone announced that the French
consul general left Cairo today. This break
ing off of the official relations between
France and Egypt is entirely unexpected.
CAIRO, April "a.
The diplomatic relations between Egypt
and Franco have not been broken. The
French charge, however, has been instruct
ed to go to Alexandria, tomorrow morning,
and if Egypt fails to make satisfactory re-
ply, he will leave Alexandra tomorrow even
ing. The French transports, with 1000
troops on board, now in the Suez Canal, have
been ordered to remain there for the present.
The opinion is expressed here that France
and Russia are concerting against England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Breaking up the "Parcel syste m'' in
Great Britain.

LONDON, Aprl "a.
At a meeting of rich and influential land
owners held here today and attended by such
persons as the Duke of Argyle, Earl Carnar-
Won and the Marquis of Ripon, it resolved to
take steps for the immediate formation of a
large corporation, to be called the National
Land Company for the purpose of securing
the gradual breaking up Of the "large parcel"
system of landownership now injuriously
prevalent in Great Britain.
The present plan of new organization is to
buy up land at wholesale and sell it out in
lots not to exceed 40 acres, under considera-
ton likely to cause further subdivision and
prevent aggregation of title. The company
will, in all likelihood, buy for cash and sell
on deferred payments covering at least ten
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
NOT CAUGHT YET.
VIM. Cunning ham, the Alleged Williams.
town Murderer, still at Large.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass, April

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, April "a.
The officers have today followed out many
trails, but as yet been unable to find William
Cunningham, the alleged murderer Of rhos.
Quinn, whose dead body was found this
morning in Williamstown.
Mrs. Williams, Miss Sadie Smith, Edward
Larrabee and James Bridgman, who were in
Williams house at the time of the row, were
today arraigned on the charge of murder and
the hearing adjourned for one week. They
were brought to North Adams and remain in
the police station.
Mrs. Williams has family of small child
ren. Mr.. Williams appeared today and de-
clared he would have nothing whatever to do
with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25

A life was saved for thirty-five centsi A
lady in Boston had diphtheria and was almost
dead from strangulation, but was instantly
relieved and finally cured by Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment. Every family should have q
bottle ready for instant use.
Profitable investment. One dollars worth
of Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders fed
to a coop Of thirty hens will yield profit Of
three dollars, besides preventing all manner
of diseases. Be sure to get Sheridan's. The
large 25c packs Of others make are worth
less. anr2It&vIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
ON TRIAL.
Trial Of Edward Ellis, Who switch ed .
Train ON >ide Track, Thereby Caus-
a Fatal Accident.
ST AtpAxs VT An,

ST. ALBANs, Vr., April -.
Edward Ellis, on trial at st Albans, Va,
for wre,king railroad train, plead not guilty
Friday. He had previously confessed.
Three hours elapsed before a jury could be
selected. The concessions were announced
at the opening as follows; That the Missis-
quoi road was operated by parties named in
the indictment; that Ellis turned the switch
in question; that the train was thereby thrown
on the side track and into the river; that En-
gineer Flood and Fireman Hsuver were kill
ed by the force Of the train as il went into the
river.
The defence claim the accident was nos
necessarily the result of misplacing that
switch. The defence, it is understood, will
try to prove that the accident might have
been averted even after the train had been
switched on the Il ie track
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
THE REL REBELlION.

WINNEPEa, April "a.
Clark's Crossing messenger, just re-
turned from the north, brings the following
particulars of the engagement with the rebels
which occurred at 9.l5 A. NJ, Is miles south
of Butouehe: The Insurgents had taken
ground on the edge of \ deep rsvine, from
which they poured deadly fire into the ad-
vancing column. When the messenger left
the tignt was still raging. The number in
the ravine was estimated at 500 They are
entirely surrounded and there is no possibil-
ity of escape for the rebels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25

The Quebec Floods.

MONTREAL, Que, April "a.
The water continues TO rise in the river
here but no further damage is reported. Al
st. Lambert both below and above the bridge
the water is above the road. IL is reported
that at ST. Bumo there is a washout extending
two miles along the railway track. Tho
whole of st. Gabriel village is vast lake Of
water and many places averaging in depth
from 10 s feet. At 4 Z. Nj. the water was
still rising and flour shed on IIibernia st.,
containing COO. bbis. and 5000 bags Of -four
will probably be- DESTROYED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Rumors About the Explosives.

LONDON, April "a.
The latest conjecture is that the explosives
used at the Admiralty must have been placed
in Swainson's desk. Itprobably came through
the parcel post and is thought to have consist
ed of two pounds of gun cotton or some SINH
lar agent. The only other explanation offer
ed i 9 that some person gained admission to
the building during the slight interval occur
ing between the relays of police, and deposit.
ed the explosive in the Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Bangor Skating Contest.

BANGOR, April "a.
The twenty-four hour roller skating contest
in Bangor closed Thursday night, the follow
ing being the winners: J, w. Snowden, Bos-
ton, 232 miles, S75; John A. Sullivan, Ban
gor, 223 miles, $40; f. l. MaIdocks, Ban
gor, 2l3 miles, S25; VIM. A. Hurd, Dexter,
POO miles, SIS; Stockis Nelson, Oldtown,
1877 miles So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
An End 20 Bone scrapInx.

Edward Shepherd.of Harrisburg. ILL.,, says:
Having received SO much benefit from Eiec-
tric Bitters, feel it my duty to let suffering
humanity know il. Have had running sore
on my leg for eight years; my doctors told
me would have to have the bone scraped OF
leg smputated. used, instead three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen,s
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound and
WE'LL"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a bot
tie, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve At 2Be no,
box by Devine & Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Go.As.YOu.Piease Race.

BATH, April "a.
In fifty mile go-as-you-please race at
Columbian Hall yesterday. John Hanrihan of
Boston won the first prize of $40 in 6 hours
and so minutes. The second, third and
fourth prizes of S25, $40 and S5, were won
by Frank Freen, Jesse Savage and David
Bright. Hanrihan made the first mile in s
minutes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Suicide at WaldoborO.

WALDoBoRo, April "a.
Albert Keene of Waldoboro committed
suicide Wednesday. The recent rejection of
his application for pension is the supposed
cause of the act. He was about 55 years of
age and leaves wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
A Republican Removed.

NEW YORK, April "a.
John II. Grimes, republican, was removed
from the office of assistant custodian of the
federal building today by order of Secretary
Manning. Charles Connolly, contractor and
active county democrat, was appointed in his
place. The salary is $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Bridges Washed Away.

FT. FAIRFIELD, April "a.
The bridges across the Aroostook, at Carl
bou, and across the ST. John, at Florence
vile, went with the ice today. There are
washouts on the New Brunswick railroad and
no mails have been received today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25

preached by Rev. j. W. Bashfcrd from the
last three verses of the gospel of Matthew
to very large audience. Benediction by
DIR. Pierce,
At 1.30 this evening the anniversary to the
Church Extension Society, Rev. W. S. Nc
Intyre chairman. occurred. Addresses were
made by Rev. E. Tinker and DR.. Young
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Aid.de.Camp Appointed.

BATH, April "a.
John S. Hyde of Bath, son of Gen. T. w.
Hyde, has been appointed aid-de-camp of
Staff BrigadIer Gen. John NJ. Brown, of the
Maine militia, and was qualified Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Buildings Moved,

Ra;sed and new silled. am now prepared 10 90 any
f the above work at short notice and lowest prices
VI L. L. wELLMAN,
w.,,,,.n Augusta.
Care " n' s' apra3d2ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25

DIR. Seth Arnold: My Dear Sir 1.-THE
Cough Killer you kindly sent me is almost
gong, and want it always in the house. I
wish the world knew its value. Rev. .Jeffer.
son Hascall, Medford, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
The Americans Arrive in Panama aad
Taken Possession OF the Town.
PANAMA. via Galveston, April

PANAMA, via Galveston, April "a.
This afternoon while strong bsrricads
was being erected, entirely enclosing the
Central and South American Cable Cos Of
fee, and great preparations were being made
for fight. the Americans arrived, knocked
down the bsrricsdes and took charge Of the
town. The insurgents were recalled to their
barracks by the bugle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Kenpebec Savings Bank

Tho Annual Meeting of the corporation Q, III rhe
Kanneb.c Savings Bank will be held at their bahn sn
i Pooms IN Augusta on Monday. the eleventh gay
~ nftiay nex, at O'Clock p. NJ, for the purpose ol
choosing Board of Trustees. and OF transse ins any
other business which may come before tnehi' -
o'hei W. b. NICKELS, Treasurer
-. NJ. Anril % Isss apr23dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25

James Pyies Pearline is acknowledged TO
be the best preparation in use for laundry
purposes. 1t enables the washer to cleanse
the clothes without wearing them out with
rubbing or pounding. apr2lt&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
FROM PORTLAND.
More Applications for Camp Quarters
at the National Encampment.

PORTLAND, April "a.
G. A. Ross,C. Diffy, Post vice deputy COM
mander, p. Lanegan, commander of Post z,
A. s. Eaton, past commander of Post Z, all
of Nashua, N. H., were in Portland, Friday,
arranging for quarters for battalion of three
hundred. The departments of Tennessee and
Georgia want accommodations for fifty men.
Post 70, of Garland Me-, asks for camp quar-
tiers. Phil ii. Sheridan Post of Salem. wants
quarters for 100 men. II. J. Batchford Post
OF Port Leyden. N. Y, wants quarters. Jas.
Davidson, deputy commander of Wisconsin,
is in Portland to secure quarters for a party
of lOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
MAINE DISPATCHES.
MAINE METHODISTS,

The Sixty.FIrst Conference at Bidd ford
The Next Meeting to be held at Bridg.
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Annual Banquet.

The second annual banquet of the New
England Association, Theta Dalta Chi COL
lege Fraternity, with chapters in the best
New England Colleges took place at the
Falmouth Hotel this evening. Representa-
tives from Bow doin, Harvard, Dartmouth.
TUFTS and Boston University to the number
100 were present at the evening menu.
Toastmaster. Ii. f Taylor OF Tufts; Orator.
w H. Thurston of Dartmouth; Poet, w. r
Butler of Bowdoin. The following toasts
were responded to: New England Associa-
ton; Graduates; The LADIES' The Frater-
nifty; Theta Delta Chi. The Omega charge
was drank in silence. The following officers
OF the association were chosen for the epsu-
ing year Pre-. ident. L. p. Snow of Dart
mouth; Vice President. c. s Thompson of
Harvard; Secretary and Treasurer, J. f.
Libbey of Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
BY TELEGRAPH
" EATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Mex, "a Hour
War Department,

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., April 25-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States.
local rains. followed by colder clearing
weather; winds shifting to northerly; higher
barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
Massach usetts Mill Operatives.

LOWELL, April ~.
The Lowell Carpet Company have raised
the wages of their weavers today, to the rates
paid before the cut down, early last Febru-
ary. When the strikers went back to work
in February they were told that their wages
would be restored as soon as the times would
permit.
New BEDFORD, April "a.
The Acushnet mill will open Monday fore
noon, aud there is hardly a doubt but that
enough strikers will return to run the looms
a. It is said that they are completely demoral-
lied over the rumored defalcatiou Of one of
the executive committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
An Important nl.cny,ry.

The most important Discovery il that which
brings the most good to the greatest number.
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds, will preserve the health
and save life, and is a priceless boon to the
afflicted. Not only does it positively cure
Consumption, but Coughs, Colds. Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections Of
the Throat, Chest and Lungs, yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. IL you
doubt this, get Trial Bottle Free, at Devine
& Coughlins Drug store.
From Weeks & Potter, Wholesale Druggists
and Importers, Boston.
"Mr. f. w. Kinsman We must have
some more Adamson's Balsam, for they do
say that it is the best thing out. Please send
us ten gross Immediately by freight.
Yours very respectfully,
apr2lt&wlw WEEKS & PorrEg."
A Stitch in time saves nine and a bottle Of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

The Situation Unchanged-A PROPOSE.
tian to submit the From ier Question
to President Cleveland for Arbitra.
tiOu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25
From Weeks & Potter, Wholesale Druggists
and Tmnnr,ars Rostnn
BuckIen's Arn,ca sa,v..

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, +. G. Kins-
man & Co. dec27d&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-25

ODESSA, April "a.
The painful suspense over the Afghan
frontier dispute has paralyzed business here.
Huge granaries are almost empty. The in-
habitants are opposed to war but fear that it
is inevitable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1885-11-20
FEATUREin THE HERALD

With the first Issue in December we
will commence the publication in the Her
aid Of the History of the Valley, by Samuel
Kerehiyal, giving each week chapter
filling from four to six OF more columns.
This valuable work has been out Of print
for many years and has become very
scarce. 1t was carefully compiled and
written by its author, himself native Of
the Valley, and cannot fail to prove OF
very great interest to the people oil the
Valley and to Virginians generally. 1t IS
a faithful and correct history Of the Val
lev and the Western part Of the State as
well as a portion of the Ohio Valley, from
the earliest settlement. 1t abounds in
many thrilling incidents of those early
times when the blood curdling warwhoop
ofthe fierce and cruel Indian pealed upon
the air, and the lurid aames from burning
dwellings lit up the night with their
CHASTITY radiance. The many Indian IN
cursions and massacres, and the campaigns
of the hardy frontiersman into the conn
try of the savages are most graphically
depicted, and the habits, customs, sports
and mode of life Of our forefathers are
fully portrayed.
MANY of the Oldest families Of Shenan-
doah and adjoining counties have much
of their ancestral history written in these
chapters, and as the book itself is now al
most among the things Of the past, the
reproduction Of it by the press is the only
wav in which it can be read now.
Subscribe at once so that you may COM
menee with the first chapter of this most
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