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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
WINTER EXPERIENCES.
Feaafui VOYAGES Made bv Propellers ON
the Lakes-Covered With an Eight.
Inch Coat OF Ice-South Carolina Gov.
cred With Sleet and snow.
CHICAGO. Dec. 6

CHICAGO, Dec. 6
special dispatch from Erie, Pa, pub
iished here this morning says: The latest
arrival at thi. port was the Propeller Clari IN
which came in Sunday from Chicago Her
experience was severe one and sne made
her way under difficulties. Bstseen high
winds and heavy seas aud ice. she was t~-n-
ty-one days On the trip. When she came in
today she had coat of eight inches of ice
Upon entering Like Erie she encou ice
tour inches thick.
fhr Connemesgh, Lycoming, Iron Chief
ani Woocooken are ice bound at the head of
the l. axe The Clarion forced her way for =
distance or forty miles, through heavy ice,
and took twelve hours to clear herself of an
Ice neld. So great was the pressure that the
captain feared that her hull would succumb
to the resistance. It is feared that the boats
out will not be able to get in. Fishermen, in
their anxiety to save their nets, of which
there are thousands of dollars worth in the
Lake, broke their wa' out with steam tugs
Sunday morning. but when they attempted
To gel back, found the channel covered with
four or five inches of ice, and themselves
Imprisoned An anchor lac tug attempted
10 affect rescue. but failed to resch the
nsherm n. The grave.t anxiety is felt for
their safety.
AoLoMblA, .. ". Dtc. o.
For the last sixty hours the heaviest sleet
storm ever experienced in this city has been
IN progress. fhe whole surface of the coun-
~ is covered from three to six inches. The
city street Railway has been obliged 10 sus-
pend operations being unable to run cars
All trains are delayed In some places in
the State snow hao fallen instead of sleet and
Is ten to fifteen inches deep 1t is feared
that if the sleet and snow storm continues
great numbers of cattle will perish for in
this State but few cattle are housed or fed
LYNcHBURG Va, Dec.
Snow has fallen almost continuously since
Saturday morning and ii now measures 10
inches IN depth. This is the heaviest fall
since 1873. No street cars have been run
since yesterday.
AsHEvtLLE, N. c., Dec. 6.
snpw has fallen to a depth of 26 inches and
is stfQl falling Traffic and travel of ali kinds
is suspended. The weight of the snow
crushed in the roof of the Ashvile Tob ,cco
works and large stock of smoking tobacco
was ruined. Loss heavy. The old Shelton's
factory with large stock of tobacco in it and
Dickson Wstson's wholesale provision
house was also crushed
WINCHESTER, Va, Dec. 6
Eight inches OF snow which fell Saturday
and yesterday has been followed by another
fall today. Many farmers have much corn
out.
HARRISBURG, Va, Dec s
The most remarkable snow storm expert
enced for years is now prevailing here. Snow
has been falling for 60 hours and has not
stopped vet. 1t is now twelve to fifteen in
ches deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
New YORK Produce Marker.

NJ c.
FLoUK-Receipts. 80, 1886. exports $3.50, sales. Is
so a S Is; common to good, 2 50 a IS; good to
choice, 3 40 "a IS; City mill extra, so 46)
supcrine, IS 3 10, 81. Louis extra, 2 so d s 10
winter wheat extra, q so as Is; Minnesota extra
$50 Ia 5 Is
WHEAT Receipts. o,o5o exports. % 2e5; sales
I2s .ooJ No. 3 red. s7i. No. 2 red, seI. elevate
No. Red State, %; No White state, ~.
RYE-dull.
BARLEY.-steady
Corn - Rece,pts q, 500 bushels; exports. 2s 1855
sales, l,00c. spot No :. ISL, 40 p IS.
OATs-ReceIts. 800. sales. 80 600, No 3. "a
do White 37l; No :. SAT 3ii do White. % rs
No /, So do White, 45 Mixed Western, So a -
Whlte do, 81 a "a; White State. ~ a 80
SUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed 81 a 81; granulated
81; white extra c, As5; yellow, 4a4l; mould
81.
PErRoLEUM-United, sol bid.
PORK Mess spot, lU rs 4 II 90, slear bscl
10 o..
I.Apn-refned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS.
Judge Davis Delivers an Opinion Against
the Government.
WASHINGTON, Dec.


The court of claims last May decided fav
orahly to the claimants of general principles
applicable to the French spolistion claim.
Since then the government moved for re-
hearing aud arguments on this motion has
been going on for two weeks. Today the
court decided the motion against the gov
ernmeut.
Judge John Davis delivered the opinion.
The general principles decided in May are re-
affirmed. The court considers in detail the
other parts, holding that the vessel could not
be legally condemned on the single ground
that the crew didn't conform to the French
laws: that the decisions of the prize courts
are not binding on the political
departments of the foreign government
that an appeal to the court of last resort in
France was not necessary to the VALIDITY OF
spolstion claims, because such 40 appeal
would have been useless or imprscticsble
and because France did not require it as q
condition precedent to the recovery OF an
indemnity.
The opinion discusses the law of nations
as applied to neutaal righs and hold general.
ly. while reserving particular cases for dis
cussion upon their individual merits. that the
conduct of France towards American com.
merce prior to 1900 was illegal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
SUSPICIOUS DEATH.
A Young Lady Poisoned from Eating
Candy Made Of Impure Molasses.
ROCHESTER, n. II Dec. s

ROCHESTER,, N. II DC. 8,
The death of Cora Hodgdon of Epping
which occurred here Friday night, caused, as
was claimed, from eating candy made by m-
pure molasses, has occasioned considerable
talk, rejecting on certain parties. The death
being sudden and circumsta ce so pecul-
lar that the town authorities ordered an in
quest which was held here. Coroner J. T.
w. Pray of Dover, empannelled jury and Il
hearing was held at the selectmen's office
Drs. Harrington and Daniels, who performed
the post mortem examination, testified that
deceased was eDciente of seven months dura-
ton. Numerous witnesses were heard and
facts warranted sending the stomach and
liver to Boston for analysis. The hearing
adjourned until the report is received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
MRS. SKILLING'S CONDITION..
She Will be Released from the Hospital
Monday.

New YORK, Dec 6.
Mrs.. w. Edward Shilling of Bethel, Me-,
who attempted suicide at the Grand Central
Hotel, Friday night, is much improved. She
will probably be released from the hospital
today but whether to appear before the po-
lice magistrate or to accompany her husband
on the return journey to their home, is sub
ject of speculation. The impression was
given by the officials at Bellevue that Mrs
SHILLING is not under arrest, and is free to 60
when she chooses. TIE police insist that
they are in duty bound TO hold her on charge
Of attempted suicide.
Mrs. Catherine Shilling, who attempted
suicide at the Grand Union the other night
was admitted to bail in $500 today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
FROM ROCKLAND.
A Drowning Accident-Two Vessels Go
Ashore.

RoCKLAND, Dsc. 6.
Saturday evening boat containing Jno.
T., Gross of Crotch Island, and Steven Small,
upset off Green's Landing. They were seen
from the shore but help didn't arrive for an
hour. Small, aged 81, having in the mean
time lost hold of the overturned boat
and sunk. Gross was nearly dead when res
cued.
A dispatch received here says; Schooner
Emerson Rakes, Capt. Marston, is ashore
near Watch Hill, r. l., full of water. The
crew were saved. The schooner was loaded
with ice and laths, from Bangor to Balti-
more. She was partially insured.
The schooner Eliza Ann, Capt. Jameson,
owned here, lime laden, for New York. went
ashore this morning on Bakers Island near
Salem She is total loss. The lime was
fully insured and the vessel partially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
THE PORTLAND DEFAULTER.
blackstone Forger as well as an En-.
bezzler Ills Manner OF Getting Funds
Uncovered.
PORTLAND, Dec. 6

PORTLAND, Dec. 6.
Ever since the 20th ult, when Howard T.
Blackstone, the former discount clerk of the
Canai National Bank, wrote TO his wife that
he had plfered the institution of S25 900,
the committee Of directors have been hard at
work trying TO ascertain his methods and the
amount taken. The books have been thor
oughiy searched, the accounts figured again
and again, notes scrutinized with great vgi-
lance and correspondent. accounts gone
over with grestest care.
At last the committee have discovered the
methods by which the frauds were committed
and further more that forgery was added to
the crime Of embezzlement. The ordinary
routine of discounting notes is for notes to
be han led to the directors to pass upon them.
After the directors have decided whether they
acc, pit them they are handed to the clerk
who puts them on the list They are then
passed to The cashier who puts his initials
and date on them to show that they have
passed through his hands aud he has looked
them over. Then they are handed back TO
the discount clerk to remain in his keeping
He made notes of his own, say one for $500
for instance, forging somebody's name as the
maker or indorser. This note he passed
throu- h the usual forms without its going to
the cashier or dire ctors. In order to do
this he took the opportunity, when he was
acting az paying teller in the absence of Mr..
Peters, and would pay the discount slips to
himself.
For example, a $500 note was in the name
of a person who was not a regular customer
of the bank II would not be credited to him
but when he came in and asked if his note
was discounted the discount clerk would give
HIM slip of paper with the amount on it to
he made out and, as paying teller, he paid the
monty to himself, and when the notes ma
tured he paid them by discounting other notes
in the same way.
The notes were not left behind by Black
stone, but only figured on the books to show
how the rascality was accomplished. 1t was
most ingenious system and probably could
not be accomplished but for the opportunity
afforded by filling the paying teller's position
so often, and last summer for so long time.
Another proof of the perfdy of Blackstone
rests in the fact that the paying teller, whose
Office he abused, was the very man who had
been the kindest friend aud who had always
taken in his pretege his greatest pride. In
fact the slips that Blackstone gave out a.
paying teller he made to counterfeit Peters
style as much as possible. The great ques-
tion that now sgitstes the minds of the di-
rectors i, how he managed to elude National
Bank Examiner Wi.vell when that gentle-
man made his annual examination. The
only way they can think of it is that he did it
by forged notes. The full amount of the
banks loss i. not yet known. The directors
are hard at work and it will probably soon be
ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
Fire at south Berwick.

DOVER, n. H., Dec. 6.
l.. r. Herson & Sons tannery at South
Berwick, Maine, was burned Monday The
fire started in the packing room and spread
verv rapidly. Aid from Grand Falls and
Dover arrived and succeeded in getting the
ire under control. The building of brick
fell in and a large stock of goods ready for
market vas destroyed. The loss is estimated
at from $4,000 to 100000. Insurance
s25 900. The fire is supposed to have been
iDcendiary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
Going to Inspect the State Prison.

THoMAsToN, Dec. 6.
Gov. Robbie and the executive council, with
Governor-elect Bodwell and Coils Osgood
and Bean, prison inspectors arrived here
thus evening and tomorrow will visit the
Maine State Prison. general inspection OF
all the departments of the institution Will be
made and those convicts desirous of receiv-
ing pardous or other tavors, will have a
chance 10 present their cases for considera-
finn Albion Little of Portland, and A. c.
Kinds of the Portland Press are with the
party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
uouse at Bar Harbor Burned.

BAR HARBoR, Dec 8.
A cottage belonging to Mrs. Geo p Bow
ler, in process OF erection on tue shore al
Ruck Brook in the village of Bar liarbor,
was burned to the ground this evening. The
cause was defective fiue. The loss is esti-
mated at Sl5, 600; insured for $4,000. Con-
tractor John +. Clark is a loser by the fire.
Several mechanics employed upon the builds
inc lose their tools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
Leaking Badly.
PoRr JEFFERSON, n. j., Dec. 6.

PoRr JEFFERSON, n. j., Dec 6.
Schooner Mary +. Woodruff, Capt. Giea-
son of Sesrsport, Me, came ashore in gale
ast NIGHT. west of the breakwater. and ssprung
her butts. There is four feet of water In her
hold. Wreck master Harris has contracted
10 float her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
The Peuobscot Closed.

BANGOR, Dec. 6.
The Penobscot river is now closed to nav
;ss,ion. 1t has been open 2S2 days. Ihe
river i, free from anchor ice and there Is
av.-v nrospect of the largest cut OF best
merchantsble ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
4 Tug Sinks.

BATH. Dec. 6.
Tug s. d. Hobson of Wiscasset' employed
!, towing logs, sprung leak, filled and sunk
=. the Maine Central wharf today. 1t viii De
raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
BY TELEGRAPH.
" GATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Ne., "a no,r.
W ar Deuar:men,

War Department.
oince OF the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Dec. l., A. "
For New England, snow. followed by fair
weather; northeriy winds; slightly warmer
Cauuonary northwesterly signals continue at
s'a'ions on the Atlantic Coast from Norfolk
Section to Woods Holl Section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
vow York aonev MARKET.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 6
Money on call continues easy at. 5ai5 per cent
Prime mercantile paper at 455 per cent. Sterling
Exchange continues dull and steady at 4-sl 94-s4.
Government bonds dnll aud steady. Railroad bond.
active.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07

Chicago Produce Market.
CHrOAa0 nes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-07
NO. 2SS.
TARIFF RksrRlcrlos ON TopAcco.

Referring to the alleged unjust tariff re-
strictions upon certain classes of tobacco. ex-
ported from the Netherlands, the President
depreeste' legislation appearing to have
special national discrimination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-20
STIRRING UP A COMMUNITY.
Reyiyalist Moody's Vigorous Methods in q
New Jersey Town.

PLAINFIELD, N. j., May 19.-This city and
its suburbs are considerably stirred up by re-
ligious revival conducted by Mr.. Moody, the
revivalist. under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Many persons
have devoted almost their entire time daily to
the work, and rather novel methods to induce
converts have been resorted to- One of the
methods used has been the writing of anony-
nous notes to various persons calling upon them
to repent and be saved" j. S Cutter, we'll
known merchant, received the following:
Mr.. ]. 8. Cutter-Repent of your SINS fer the king
dom of heaven Is at hand. Prepare to meet thy God!
For what will it profit if he gain the whole
world and lose his soul; what be given in
exchange for his soul! This may be the last warning
you may have the last opportunity you may ever
have. X Go to the meetings that are held at
the Baptist Church every evening Heed the call,
and may God help you to come. -.
Mr.. Cutter published his reply in the local
paper, as follows:
Notice-If the person who addressed an anony-
nous communication to yesterday had proper
appreciation of the he represents, he would
sign his name that may learn if he is without sin,
and worthy to critcise the lives of his neighbors.
j. S. CUTTER,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-20
JAY GOULD MULCiED.
Verdict for $25O.OO0 Awarded Against the
Western Union Company.

NEW YORK. May l9.-James Fl. Goodsell, the
former president of the National Associated
Press, was given a verdict of $3.50 900 against the
Western Union Telegraph Company in the Su-
perior Court to day.
Mr. Goodseli made a contract with the Allan
tic & Pacific Telegraph Company for the trans
mission and dissemination of news but not long
after the contract went into operation the Allan
tic & Pacific company fell into the bands of the
Western Union, which assumed all its obliga-
lions. Soon afterward the Western Union de-
marded higher rates of toll than were specified
in the contract, but Mr. Goodsell refused to pay
them and the service was discontinued. Mr.
Goodsell then sued the company in the Superior
Court to recover $22 900 which he claimed had
been collected on his account, and for 5000 900 as
damages for breach of contract. Ex-Judge Jas.
c. Spencer was appointed referee to try the
case, and he gave judgment for Mr.. Goodsell.
fixing on $4,000 the sum collected by this
Western Union for him and on $222. 900 as tho
measure of his damages through the breaking up
of his business
The Western Union company appealed from
this judgment of 1926, 900 to the general term of
the court. which ordered new trial on the ques-
ton of the damages for the breach of contract,
but affirmed the judgment as Co Mr.. Goodse,ls
claim for money collected. From the latter
Judgment the company appealed to the Court of
Appeals. The new trial upon the question of
damages for breach of contract resulted in to-
days verdict.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-20
THE RACING TURF.
Fast Track and Good Attendance at Louis
ville-Results of the Racing.

Fast Track and Good Attendance at Louis
ville-Results of the Racing.
LOUISVILLE, May 19.-The weather was pleas
ant the track fast, and the attendance very
good
First Race-The Tennessee stakes, three quar-
ters of q mile At the start Bracaban and Kinda
were even. the other two close up Poteen at
once went to the front by half length. Braca-
ban and Kinda even. There was no change for
half a mile when Kinda took second place. She
never reached Poteen, who won rather easily by
one length; Kinda second, Bracaban third. four
lengths off. Time, l:16t.
Second Race-One mile heats. In the first
heat there a perfect line at the start and
then Adrian and Malva r. drew clear There
was no change to the end, and they finished so
close together that the judges decided 1t dead
heat Lord Dunbar distanced. Time, las
In the second heat. as the horses
were past the post when the drum tapped.
the judges decided it no heat. Another start
was made, and Malva r. at once took a lead of
one length which she held to the end; Adrian
Adrian was cramped and was not fit to start, be
was Withdrawn. and Malva r. walked over
Third Race-One and one-eighth mile. Eoise
took the lead, Betty Wilson second, Cuban
Queen third. There change for seven
eighths of mile. At this point Chance moved
up, took the lead, and was not headed He won
handily by four lengths; Elose second. half a
length in front of Bluestone, third. Time 1:57
Fourth Race-One and one quarter mile
Philip s. took the lead at the start. He was
never in trouble, and won easily by one length;
Myrtle second, one length in front of barefoot,
third. Time, Eli.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-20
EX.PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
He Takes Brief Drive in Central Park and
Is Cordially Greeted by the Public.

New YORK, May lex President Arthur
took drive yesterday in Cer.ral Park. This
was his nrst outing since his illness assumed an
alarming character A closed landeau drove up
to his residence at about l P. NJ and General
Arthur his sister, Mrs. McElroy, and his son,
got in. As ne entered the carriage it was mani
fest to all beholders that the ex- President was
very sick man. His face had the worn, thin look
which sickness always brings; the once portly
form had shrunk into smaller proportions, and
there were very obvious indications that the re-
port of his friends might be true that, since his
confinement to the house he has lost more than
sixty pounds in weight. But with all these
sigus Of weakness there was the oldtime charac-
teristic determination not to give in. When the
entrance to the park was reached and the UNI
hrageous foliage of the trees in all the beauty of
the spring time was displayed in the sunshine,
the pace of the horses was slacke ned and General
Arthur leaned forward to gaze with delight upon
the luxurious beauty of nature. He was then
recognized with demonstrations OF pleasant sur
prise by the occupants of many passing carriages
and by many of the throng who taking a
quiet afternoon constitutional on the pathways
along the drives. Before the drive around the
park was completed. the fact that the exPresi-
ly known, and many pedestrians and equestri-
ans fingered in the neighborhood of the entrance
to greet him ON his return. About $50 o'clock
the carriage came along the drive adjoining the
mall. and the ex President was instantly recog-
nized by the waiting throng. Hats were raised
by the gentlemen and ladies waved their olsen
gagged hands. With all his oldtime courtliness.
General Arthur bowed again and again, raised
his hat and bowed his acknowledgements, and
the coachman, seeing the anxiety of the people
to make this quiet recognition. walked his horses
to the entrance at Fifth avenue.
General Arthur said in conversation, after the
drive that he did not find that the exertion had
in any way tired him, and that the opportunity
afforded him of change of scene had certainly
improved the tone of his spirits. He hoped that
this first effort to take the air would not be fol-
lowed by any prejudicial or continued reaction,
for it had been great qualification to HIM to
watch nature, as presented in all her loneliness
at this season of the year in the green alades of
Central Park. The nature of Mr. Arthur's com
plant, the physicians say, will necessarily lead
to alternate periods of depression and exaltaton
of spirits-"eood days" and .'bad days" The
recent genial weather they regard in his favor,
and they say that there is no reason to believe
that fatal consequences are at presentimminent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-20

QUEBEC, May 19-The official announcement
was received last right from Rome, confirming
Archbishop Taschereau's election to the cardi-
nalate. The news was received with delight by
Catholics of Quebec, who gave vent to their feel
ings by illuminating their residences displaying
bunting and holding special services in the vari-
Gus Roman Catholic churches During the even
ing the Pontifcial Zouaves called upon his Emf
nence and presented him with an address of con-
graduation. Grand pyrotschnic displays were
given by different citizens. The beretta is not
expected to arrive until June 10. when grand
festivities will take place. Cardinal Taschereau
has sent out a circular letter promulgating the
decision of his Foiiness Pope Leo KILL forbid
ding the use of all spirituous and fermented
liquors at bazars, and also forbiddipg the hold
ing of bazars on the Sabbath.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-20
Incendiarism at Little Rock.

ST. LOUIS May ia special from Little
Rock, Ark, says that the fire department of
that city were kept busy during the early hours
of yesterday morning extinguishing incendiary
fires. four of which occurred in different parts of
the city at the same time The fires occurred in
remote parts of the city. and three of them in
vacant houses, the fourth being in a private res
idence All were extinguished without serious
loss. IL is supposed that the fires were lighted
in order to draw the citizens thither from their
dwellings, thus Offering chance for the mis-
creanss to add robbery to the crime of incen-
diarism They failed of their object however,
owing to- the prompt and effective work of the
fire department.