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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
DECAMPS WITH THE FUNDS.
A knights of Pythias Officer Escapes to
Canada with SI7OO.
HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. 27. 1888

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Nov. 81, 1886.
Another name is added to Hartford's list of
defaulters. James l.. Remington, who has
been prominent among the Knights OF Pythias
here, has gone to Canada, after drawing from
the bank nearly all the lodge funds in his
hands, amounting to about Sl700. His wife
has also disappeared, and it is ascertained
that his household goods were shipped on the
cars this week to Montreal address. He
was a contractor at Colts armory until re-
ceptly, and, having lost his contract, went to
work as q machinist. He was past chancellor
and master of the exchequer of Washington
lodge, Knights of Pythias, and had the hand
ling of all the funds, which appear to have
been faithfully cared for until within few
weeks. He leaves small balance in cash of
the three banks in which the lodge funds
were deposited. Remington, who came from
Chicopee, Mass, was about 40 years of age,
had won the entire confidence of his fellow
knights, and less than a month ago the men,
bers of his lodge gave him surprise party
at his residence. He has now given them
one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
STANLEY, THE EXPLORER,
Returns to America After a Fourteen
Years Abseace-rhe Fnrure Progress
of the Dark COutinent-The Recent
Massacre of Bishop Harrington.
Nrw Vppr Nov %

NEW ORk, NOV. -.
Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley, the African ex-
plorer, arrived on the steamer Aller todav,
the vessel leaving Bremen on the 18th inst
On landing he proceeded at once 10 the hand
some suite of rooms which had been provid
ed for him at the Everett House. He has
changed greatly since his last visit TO this
country, IA years ago but although his face
has assumed an aged look and his hair has
turned from brown to gray, he still clings
10 the love of adventure and relates the
stories of his many travels with increased
ardor. Dressed in heavy brown overcoat.
which completely hid from view neat uader-
coat and wsistcoat, and. with a mixed pair of
trousers and light brown derby hat, he did
not appear TO BE- great explorer. Mr.. Stan
| ley comes here at the invitation of Mai
B nnd for the purpose of lecturing on Africa.
He speaks very glowinglv of the rich re-
sources of the Congo Free States, and says
that if the Belgian syndicate, which has a
capital of f300, 900. carries out its project to
build railway IRON point 10 miles up the
mouth OF the Congo, for distance of 225
miles along the side of the numerous catar-
acts, to Stanley pool, the future of that dark
country will be an immense one, As the rail-
way would place the upper Congo in direct
communication with all countries. But With
out this railway, he says, the Congo might rs
well be in the moon for all the benefit the
white man will derive from it, He says the
natives are a peaceful and honorable nation.
Referring to an account recently published
in morning paper of the massacre in Africa
of Bishop Harrington and large number of
other missionaries. Mr.. Stanley said there
were about 90 men in the party. II cannot
understand" he said, ''how it was that they
were butchered The responsibility, think
rested alone with the bishop. 1t proves that
which long have tried TO demonstrate, that
man cannot GO into Africa to be a mission
ary and an explorer at the same time The
duties devolving on each position will ult-
mately conflict, and the result is sure to be
fatal If person goes into Africa as a
miss cNy or an explorer alone, he will re-
ceive aX Ngreatest attention from the natives.
This y ~ result of my experience and OBJ
servation." Mr.. Stanley is to remain in this
country for some time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

objections to the present national bank cur
rency appear to be comprised within three
classes. namely:
FIrst-A general objection to- paper money
in any form.
Second-An objection to national bank
notes based upon the assumption that they
take the place of an equal amount # paper
money that might be issued dire city upon the
credit of the government.
Third-Au objection that currency deter
mined in volume by a definite pr eentage
upon deposited securities of high value can
never possess the flexlblity and elasticity of
a volume which are chiefly commercial ad-
vantages of bank currency, in any form
Against these objections it is answered.
First-That the question as to having paper
money at all is at present practical one.
because il is apparent that our people will
have paper money in one form or another,
and that all forms OF paper money of hich
we have had any experience in the present
national bank currency, is at least objection
a0le even to those who think that all such
money shoul be avoided.
Second-Thst while bank currency based
upon government bonds and redeemabe in
greenbackS NAV be cUnsidt red as a kind of
government money on which banks are get
ting profit, yet without this privilege or some
other equivalent t. it, the national bank sys-
tenn could never have been established nor
can it now be maintained, and this is the
cheapest price at which the people or govern.
ment could get any banking system so good
in all respects and SO valuable as this proved
to be.
Another argumen mt is that the government
must pay the interest on the bonds, whether
these he d by the banks or not. h nee the
profit to the banks on the bonds has been OBJ
tanned without charge OF the treasury. While
on The other hand if the banks had not been
offered sufficient inducement to invest il
these bonds many more of them would have
gone abroad at low prices and the country as
whole would be so much worse of
Third-Fhat want of tlexibilty in currency
and of elasticity of volume are consequences
arising from the scarcity of bonds and high
prices to which they have risen and this
could not have been foreseen or provided
sgainst in the original acts but may not be
remedied by proper legislasion.
! These objections and answers to them are
stated without comment. They seem worthy
Of consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
JOYFUL ANARCHISTS.
The Execution Ofthe Chicago Anarchists
Postponed.

CHICAGO, Nov. 81.
The Chicago anarchists were the happiest
men in the jail Thanksgiving day. They had
been granted supersedeas. Chief Justice
Scott of the supreme court. granted the writ
in the morning to Messrs. Black, SWEET ar d
Solomon, the anarchists counsel Immedi
ately the lawyers started to tell the anarchists
the news. The supersedeas merely postpones
the carrying out of the execution.
reporter called upon the condemned in
the evening. Their faces were wreathed in
smiles
81 expected that supcrsedeas would be
granted. | am better than ten dead men and
as this is Thanksgiving day, or rather even
ing, have cause to give thanks" remarked
Spies.
"Well," he continued, ~ was a little
doubtful about it at first, but I concluded a
few days ago that no righteous judge would
see us hanged in face of the evidence ad-
duced. Thank God the dark night is about
passing away and the dawn beginning to ap-
pear"
Sam Fielden, who wanted to throttle the
law, allowed his heart to jump into his throat
when seen.
Thank God!" was his fervent expression
There is still hope for u.s."
The others are not in communicative
mood to outsiders, and especially to CORE
spondents; however, it was evident that a
heavy load had been lifted from their hearts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
OLEOMARGARINE TRADE.
Stockmen and Citizens of st. LOUIS Pass
Protecting Resolutions.

ST.. LOUIS, Nov. 27.
A large meeting of citizens and stock men
was held at the National stock yards this at
ternoon to consider matters pertainining to
the oleomargarine interest. After free dis
cussion resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed declaring that the wholesale dealers IL
cense of $3.50 and the retail dealers license
of $48 are exorbitant and from five to twenty
times as much as is required on whiskey
beer, tobacco or cigars; that the tax of two
cents per pound on .oleomsrgarine meets all
the requirements and objects of the law, and
fully protects the agricultural classes that
the manu- acture of oleomargarine enhances
the value OF cattle from two to four dollars
and hogs from ~ to l3 per head, and urging
all friends of the cattle interest to memorial
ize Congress for a reduction of the special
licenses, and for repeal of all the obnoxious
prohibitory and monopolistlc features of the
oleomargarine bill. A memorial to Congress
was drafted and signed by all the commission
merchants OF the live stock exchange and sev
eral hundred citizens, setting forth the OBJ
jectionable features of the oleomargarine
bill and the bad effects they have had, espec
tally in aiding the large manufacturers and
crushing out the small ones, as well a. the
throwing out of employment of several tn
and men, and particularly praying that the
special licenses be reduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
ERASTUS BROOKS.
Funeral Services of the Well Known
Editor.

New YORK, Nov. 81.
The funeral of Hon. Erastus Brooks took
place this afternoon from his home on STATE n
Island. There was large attendance of
well known editors and business men. There
were no pail bearers, and no eulogy was de-
livered. The beautiful service of the Epis-
copsl church was held in the little church in
which the we'll known editor was so promi-
nent a worker. A number of kilograms of
coincidence were received by the family. The
funeral WAS as simple as could be. Mrs.
Brooks was so Frustrated by the death of her
husband that she was unable to be present at
the services in the church. Rev. Pascha
Narrower, rector of the church, went to the
horse of the dead journalist and held a ser.
vice of prayer, at which but none but men,
bers of the family were pres
ent. Mrs, Brooks attended, supported BY
her son and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
AN ANARCHIST A
Wife-he Repents and Then Attempts
to Kill ller-MOre Evidence Obtained.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.
The arrest of Henry Jansen for murderous
assault on his wife has developed the fact
that he is member of the "North Side
Group" one of the most rabd Anarchist or
ganizations in the city. and stood within a
few feet of the bomb thrower at the Haymar-
ket riot.
About ten days ago being in an tiectionate
mood. he confded to his wife that he stood
next to the man who threw the bomb, that he
saw it thrown, and that he knew the man who
threw it.
There is evidence that his attempt to kill
his wife was premeditsteC. and it is supposed
that he repented of his confidence and wished
to put her out of the way.
Mrs. Jansen knows the name of the bomb
thrower. she says, but on account of her
wounds and feebleness cannot articulate it
plainly. 1t sounds like "Shurbeld." The
police believe she means Schnanbelt, the mis-
sing suspect.
An attempt was made Thursday night to
assassinate Harry Gilmer, the witness who
gave evidence at the recent trial of the An
archists directly duplicating Spies and
Schwab at the Haymarket bomb throwing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
A FOOLS REV ARD.
A Man Blown to Pieces While Trying to
Light $500 Pounds of Powder Without
Fuse.

GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. 2S.
A terrible powder explosion this morning,
the result of foolhardiness, caused the death
of J. C. Lynch, New York travelling agent
for the Hazard Powder Co. of that city He
arrived here last Monday to negotiate sale
OF large quantity of powder stored in J S.
Brown Hardware Co.'S magazine. Failing to
sell 100 or more kegs to the Brown Company
Lynch called upon G. S Wood & Sons and
transferred the powder to them. The Brown
and Wood magazines are both located three
miles down the island beyond the city limits.
but about mile apart. Lynch personally
superinteuded the transfer Yesterday.
Tne employees of both firms remarked bow
exceedingly careless he was in throwing the
kegs around the magazine and letting them
fall violently from the wagon. Lynch dis
covered 10 damaged kegs, the contents of
which had become lumpy on account of mois-
ture. He left them in Browns magazine un-
til morning, when he visited the magazine
with Thos. A. Drew, emrloye. to destroy the
powder. They carried the 10 kegs about so
Yards from the magazine to a bank of bayou.
Lynch kicked in the head of 3 or 4 kegs, ex-
amned the contents and piled the powder on
top the open kegs. As he took a match from
his pocket Drew protested against his lighting
500 pounds of powder without making a train
or lighting SLOW fuse.
Lynch replied he would touch it of where
upon Drew become alarmed and ran at the
top of his speed. He had scarcely gone 500
fee. when he heard terrific explosion and
at the same instant was thrown violently on
his face. Turning over quickly Drew saw
Lynch spinning around like top about thirty
feet in the air, his clothes and hair all ablaze.
Lynch fell nearly 100 feet from where he
went up. When Drew reached him life was
extinct and every particle of clothing and
hair was burned from the mans body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
MAINE Dl>PATCMES.
STRUCK BY 4 TRAIN.
A Terrible Accident in Biddetord by
Which Two Men are Killed.

BIDDEFoRD, Nov. 27.
The worst accident that has occurred here
for years took place last night. Daniel o.
Hooper, VIM. X. Berjamne and James
Burmie were riding home from a Knights
of Py thias meeting and when crossing the
Boston & Maine, western division, track On
Main street the horse was struck bv the
down Pullman train. BeDjamine was carried
seT raj reds and Instantly killed. Hooper
died in houc aud Burmie escaped with
slight bruises. The place where the accident
occurred is dangerous Ssfety gates are
kept there but they are not operated after 8
O'Clock Y Hooper was well known farmer
and secretary OF the York County Agricul.
tursl Society. He leaves a widow and three
children. Benjsmln as assistant engine Ell
at the water works lie owned house q,
Cape Elizabeth and has lived here a shor,
time only. He leaves widow and five
small children in very Strengthened circum
stances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
HARTFORD'S DEFAULTER.
The Trustee or His Estate Visits Him in
His Canadian Home.
HARTFORD. Conn. Nov. 27.

HARTFORD. Conn, Nov. 27.
When George w. Bartholomew, the de-
faulter, fed to Canada, his friends predicted
that he would return to Hartford and unravel
the snarl in which he had left his affairs
However. his indictment by the grand jury
prevents this, and Col. Joselyn, who was ap-
pointed truetee of his estate, has had to visit
Canada to get information which Bartholo-
NEW alone could furnish. He spent three
days with him this week, and found him in
pleasant quarters, whose location is kept a
secret. Bartholomew, it is reported is in
improving health and spirits and busiy en-
gagged with his affairs, so far as he can do
anything at that distance. He carefully
went over his accounts with the trustee, and
it is reported that the creditors will be likely
to realize better percentage than at first an
ticipated. Maj. Tom Plunkett, who was in
terested in two of the large corporations
which were swamped by the transactions Of
Bartholomew and himself, is reported look
ing after some mining interests in Mexico
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION.
N. de Freycinet states frances Policy
Foreign Budget Passed.
PARIS. Nov. 21 !

fARlS, NOV. ~. 1880.
Premier de Freycinct, in the Chamber of
Deputies today, answering NJ. Delsiosse, de-
clared that the maintenance of peace was the
republics interest and the government :
study. Nevertheless. France must not en-.
tirely abdicate her position as a great power
She must prevent the dsmemberment of the
Ottoman empire, and must not admit that
any power may take possession of Egypt.
Repeated applause NJ. de Freycinet said
the Suez canal question would soon be settled
in satisfactory manner. Referring to colo
NAL subj ctc, he said France must be content
herself with organizing her present colonial
possessions. The general policy of the gov
ernment comprised prudence and tirmness
NJ. Mecheliu moved the rejection of the
sum asked for to maintain the embassy at the
Vatican. M. de Freycinet opposed the mo
ton, dwelling upon the practical usefulness
Of the embassy. France, he said, having a
concordat with the Vatican, by which she
was charged with the protection of Catholic
missions in the east, which were rendering
important services u the couatTy, could not
afford to dispense with the embassy. The
sum asked for IS defeated, the vote standing
POI against 25S. The members of the ex-
IRENE left hailed the narrowness of the ma
jority with applause.
NJ Delafosse moved to suppress the credits
for extraordinary missions entrusted 60 mem
bers of the Chamber. NJ de Freycnet ex
planned that the money was asked Tor in cou-
tormity with law ard precedents. he con-
sidered that the amendment partook of the
nature of censure. The amendment was re
jected by vote OF 3l4 to 1856. After II votes
had been taken on amendments, the foreign
budget was passed without opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
THE DOLLAR STORE.
The Man Who Started and Made Money
from it Sent to Jail as a Drunken Wife
BeateT.
New YoRK. Nov .

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.
Richard Elias, at one time was well known
throughout the whole country as the original
"dOllar storeman." Elias had several stores
in New York, and he afterwards established
branches in the leading cities in the United
States. He made considerable money, and
would have been millionaire if it had not
been for his fast way of living. He spent
money freely, and lived like a prince. He
at last neglected his business and failed. His
wife managed to save few thousand dollars
from the wreck, and she and her son opened
a jewelry store on Broadway. Elias still
kept up his drinking and when under the in
fuence of liquor he would beat his wife and
threaten to kill her. He was arraigned At
the Jefferson Market police court today and
charged by his wife with being an hsbitusl
drunkard. He was sent to jail for three
months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
CROP REPORT.
Fall Wheat More Favorable Than for n
Number of Years.
CHICAGO, Nov. 28.

CHICAGO, Nov. 28.
The Farmers Review considers the pros
pect of Fall sown wheat more favorable than
for number of years. In Illinois, Ohio,
Indiana and Missouri the reports state that
the grain is looking unusually good In
Michigan, Wisconsin and Kansas the plant is
reported as vigorous and with an average
snow protection general crop promises to
go into winter in unusually good shape. Out
of l49 principal winter wheat counties in the
States named l03 report an average or in
creased acreage as compared with 1886 and
46 report decreased acreage. Illinois and
Kansas indicate the largest decrease In
Ohio only three counties out of 20 show a
decrease. and only four in Indiana out of 10
counties report. In Illinois IL counties out
of 80 report q decrease and in Kansas 10
counties out of 81 report . decrease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29
POLITICAL TROUBLE.
The Recorder of Harrison County. Ind.
Assault, ed.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Nov. 27.
The town of Corydon, Ind, is in a state Of
great excitement today the outcome of po-
htieai contest. and serious trouble is antici-
pated. This morning John Nj Besly. r. cor
der ot Harrison county. was at work in his
Office, When Henry Wright b. MUIR and
several Others entered the Office and assaulted
him Besly was knocked down aud the rec
ords taken firm him by Wright and the 9TH
ers, who at once left the room. The alarm
was given, and, in few moment more than
200 cillzens congregated at the office and the
widest excitement prevailed. Wright and
his companions were taken into custody and
conveyed to the court house for safe keep
ing Threats of lynching were made on every
hand and 1t IL Thought an effort will be made
IN that direction tonight Bealy was chosen
over Wright at the recent election and has
since received his commission and taken the
oath of office. Wright, who was the previous
recorder, refused to give up the office, claim
ing that Beaiv was not naturalized citizen.
although he did nothing to prove the charge.
To-day Bealy took possession and while he
was al work, as was stated, the assault was
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

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FATAL COLLISION.
An Engine on Trial Trip COllides
With Freight Train-rwO Persons
Killed.
CINCINNATI, NV. 8

CINCINNATI, Nov. 2S.
A fatal collision attended bv dramatic cir
cumste ces occurred at Anderson's station,
Cincinnati Southern Railroad, eight mile.
below here, this afternoon. An engine max
ing trial trip was in charge of Edward
Drohon. an old experienced engineer. At
Anderson's it collided with the North bound
freight Drohou had in the cab his two sons,
aged five and seven years old. and also John
Maher, aged Ave. Perceiving the danger
ahead he threw the three children through
the window of the cab, staying at his post
end was killed. John Maher was also killed
and Frank Lockwood, engineer of the North
bound freight, was badly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-29

In NIAGARA'S WATERS.
Two Young People Go Through the
Rapids.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Nov 2s
George ASziett and Miss Sadie Allen of
Buffalo went through the rapids aud whirl-
pool TINS afternoon in the torpedo shaped
barrel used by hazlett and Potts last sum-
mer. They were in the rspids and whirlpool
five minutes and were taken out of the eddy
on the Canadian side just below the whirl-
pool, three quarters of an hour later in good
condition. Miss Allen is a respectable girl,
Is years old.
The start was made from the Maid of the
Mist" In 80 minutes the barrel had reached
Mestrom and shot right into the center of a
pool making two OF three turns. Leaving
the pool the barrel followed the current out
toward the Canadian shore and down to the
outlet, where it got into a large eddy and
bobbed around for half an hour. Friends
near by shouted to the occupants of the barrel,
when Eszlett opened the small door on the
top OF the barrel and Frank Lawson threw
rope from the shore, which Hazlett received
and the barrel was towed ashore.