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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

ALEXANDRIA, NAV ~.
The election for State officers today result
eo IN the choice OF all the democratic nomi-
nees without opposition.
LrNcHBURG, May 81.
In the municipal election today the demo-
Gratis elected their entire ticket
LANsvnLE, May -.
Ihere was no opposition to the democatic
ticket today. IL. V. Barksdale was elected
mayor.
RICHMOND, May %.
Owing to the number of different tickets TO
be voted tody. returns from but three pre-
cincts out oi the - have been heard from up
to midnight. and no estimate can be given as
to the result.
STAUsToN, Nav 27.
The largest vote ever poled in a municipal
contest here was cast at the election TODAY.
Jacob fost' independent republican candi-
date for mayor, defeated A. G. Gordon, the
present incumbent and democratic nominee,
by 80 majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
SERIOUS FIRE.
Nearly One Hundred Thousand Dollars
Worth of Property Destroyed in Frank.
lin, Mass, Thursday.

FRANKLY, Mass, May %.
Fire caught Thursday morning in the old
Daniels building used as a storehouse, bill
hard hall and tenement, and the building
was soon consumed. Mrs. Gordon and fam
lily, occupants of the tenement, barely es
capped win their lives The efforts Of the
tiremen were fruitless and the fire rapidly
spread. destroying Brown 4 Proctor's skat-
ing rink, j. II. Daniels livery stable, Dan
leis' Hall, the Genital House and a double
tenement house. Part of the furniture and
all of the horses and carriages in the livery
stable were saved. The flames then crossed
Main street ard attacked the Universalst
church and consumed it. Some of the Cen.
trsl House and Universalst church furniture
was saved. The fremen got the flames un-
der control at O'Clock One of the fremen
was badly injured. The losses and insurance
are AS follows Snow, Bassett 4 Co., on
straw braid store. 900, insured for S2500 !;
Brown 4 Proctor, S5000 no insurance; /;
Davis Thaver, $1,000, insurance $500; L.
Fales, groceries, $4,000, insurance $4,000; /;
= Is Scott. Central House and stables, loss
SlO,o0O, insurance $500; Daniels Hall
owned by j. II. Daniels and Emery Pond,
loss SSOOO, insurance $1,000; Universslst
church loss S3S, zoo, insurance S22, 900; W.
Daniels, billiard hall, $1,000, insurance 5000 !;
hotel furniture, w. S. Low proprietor, $1,000,
insurance $4,000. Other losses aggregate
$500.
The scene of the fire this morning was one
OF desolation and confusion. Several fire.
men and others report minor burns. w. W.
Foster of Brewster, Mass, a student at Dean
Academy, fell from ladder and broke his
leg. The Academy buildings took fire twice
but the flames were put out by the students
i q
the Central House, had $1,000 in bills and
$500 in gold in trunk which he forgot to
take out in the hurry of getting out the
boarders in the house. One hundred and
seventy-five dollars in gold was recovered
this morning. Mrs. Low lost $500, dresses
and Jewelry, Mr. Low S400 in jewelry. A
petition is prepared to have the town meet
ing called 20 see about having a steam fire
engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
NO, I26.
MXWELL'S TRIAL.
Maxwell Denies the Alleged McCullough n
Confession.
ST. LOUIS, Nav 2T.

ST. LOUIS, Nav 81.
In the Maxwell trial, Thursday, Maxwell
denies the statement of Mr.. McCullourh who
alleged Maxwell had confessed to having
murdered Prellsr.
In the afternoon the prosecution took the
witness and his cross examination was be-
gun The witness maintained his direct tes-
umony elven yesterday in r. gard TO the story
OF murder, and his examination was Almost a
repetition of the witness direct testimony.
no further damaging admissions or contradic
tons being made.
The Post Despatch, in an extra edition this
evening, states that owing to the PUBLICATION
OF Maxwelfs confession last Wednrsd
week, the body of Prellsr was exhumed and
the parts which Maxwell swore in his tssti-
monv To have been diseased were dissected
Tor the purpose of ascertslning hether Prel.
lar had suffered from structure or other all
ment' The result of the investigation was
'hat no structure ar other disordered condi-
hon OF the paris was found. Three doctors
VIII be put on the stand to testify TO this AZ
rebuttal of Msxwelrs testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
ENGLAND FULLY INFOR NED
of All Points in the Fishery Muddle-
Twelve Canadian Vessels on the War
Path.
OTTAWA, Ont, MAY q

OTTAWA, Ont, May %.
In the House of Commons, Thursday,
Hon. VIM. Foster, Minister of Marine, in re-
ply to a question, said that six steamers and
six schooners are being fitted out to protect
the Canadian fisheries. Instructions to the
masters of these vessels are to cruise around
the coasts to protect in-s5ore fisheries from
the incroachments of foreign fishing vessels,
especially those of the United States. They
are to do their work with great caution, as
much courtesy, and as much firmness as pos
sibe. On being asked whether due confer
ence had been had with the imperial authori-
ties, Foster said: "All can say is that in the
beginning of our proceedings negotiations
were Immediately opened with the Home
Government and have been continued. The
imperial authorities are kept fully informed
on all points as they are brought up"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
new YORK Produce Market.

NEW YORK. May "a,
FLoUR-Receipts, q, SIS; exports, 1885, sales, III
,0o No. 2, 10 3 90; fancy white Western, extra,
90 a 10; common 10 good, l0a 50; good 70
choice, 3 80 a 10, City mill extra, 20 40;
supernne, 2 40 3 30; ST. Louis extra, 10 q 10;
winter wheat extra, 10 IS 10; Minnesota extra,
8 10 500.
WHEAT Receipts. 1850; exports. 63.3;5; sales,
34,O0C, No. 8 red, sol; No. z red, 4l; elevator
No. Red State, Oh; No White State, 70.
KYE-duil.
BAgLEY.-steady
CORN Receipts 72,2oO bushels; exports. 6o.S22;
sales, 50, 600, spot No 3. 30: Mo- 49,
OATs-Keceipts $500; sales, IL, 200; No ,. 36l
do White. 30; No 2, 35t 36l; do White. Dol -;
No 1, 81; do White, 10 Mixed Western. u -;
white do. 40 a A.; white State, 30 . "A.
SUGAE-Cut loaf and crushed 81 al; Rranuiate1s
81; white extra C. 81 81; yellow. n - ~; nesia'
PErRoLxUM-United, 81 bid.
TALLOw-easter.
ByEY-steady. -, 49,
10 o.
LAHD-feAned. . Nl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
GARDINER DEMOCRATS.
The Delegates Instructed to Vote for J.
f. Ladd for Governor.
Especial to the Kennebee Journal. |

Special to the Kennebee Journal.
GARDINER, May 81
The democratic voters of this city met at
the city council room this evening and elect
ed the following delegates to the State con-
vention, to wit: j. E. Ladd, j. d. White.
b. johnson, V. C. Tarbox and T. II. Ward.
Alternates-C. A. White, L. ID. Cooke.
Weston Lewis, w. j. Lander and j. F.
Holmes.
Democratic City Committee-M. w. Pray,
F. E. Noyce, j. ID. White, A. ID. Booker,
O. w. Richardson, John Pike, J. E. Ladd.
1t is stated on good authority that the del
egates were instructed to vote and use their
influence for the nomination of j. E. La6d
at the democratic State convention as the
democratic candidate for Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
Meeting OF the SagadahOc Educational
Association.

BATH, May y.
Fifty school teachers of the Sagadahoc Ed
ucational Association met in convention here
today. At the afternoon session l.. II. Mar
vel, superintendent of schools at Lewiston,
read paper on professional reading. II. E.
Cole, principal of the Bath High School, read
paper on literature, and Miss Annie Cox,
an instructive exercise on teaching. AT the
evening session, f. M. Fuller, M. ID. OF
Bath, lectured on hygiene and ventilation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
Sculling Regatta.

recovered.

TORONTO, Ont, May 27.
Arrangements for Hanlan's great sculling
.oaa,ts on June 4 and are almost complet-
Cd The entries for the single scull race are
90 follows: Hanlan, Teemer, Wallace Ross
Gaudaur, Hamm, Conley. Enright: plaisted,
Lee. Ten Eyck, Hosmer, Rlto, Mcnav sno
Riley. All but Teemer ana !ne las. ss nss
ns.n.;ce The following will compete in the
PParhls .cnll race Hanlan and Lee, Gaudaur
I'D Hamm. Ross and Teemer, Mckay and
% Hosmer. and Ten Eyck and Conley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28

NEWPORT, r. l., May 27.
The House this afternoon passed bills
dividing the State into districts instead Of
Justice courts, passed yesterday by the Sen
ate.
The Senate passed the prohibition law
passed By the House this afternoon. The
law goes into effect July lst, and prohibits
all manufacturing and sale Of intoxicating
liquors; provides for State police, to consist
OF sherifs, deputy sheriffs and police consta.
bles Of towns, with new officer to be elect.
ed ~ chief of State police, At . salary OF
$500, the chief to be elected in joint commit.
tee tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
Gladstone Meeting.
PORTLAND, May 81

PORTLAND, May q.
Mayor Chapman will preside at the Glad
stone meeting to be held in City hail next
Tuesday evening. The speakers will be
Hon. James G. Blaine, Governor Robe,
Father McKenna of Marlboro, Mass, John
Bowie O'Reilly, Collector Anderson and Hon.
WI. Putnam. During the meeting tele-
grams will be sent to Gladstone and farnell.
Chandler's band will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
Property Decided to Cleveland. i.
WASHINGTON, May 2

WASHINGTON, May 81.
q. S. Marshal Wilson today placed deed
on record in the name of Albert A. Wilson
and wife to Grover Cleveland, of the Greene
property at the junction of Tenally town and
Woodley roads above Georgetown, the con-
being S2l 800. The property was
previously decided to Wilson by Maria E.
Green and George r. Greene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28

WINTHROP, May II.
Wednesday noon, Mr.. A. d. Jenness OF
Winthrop, received dispatch that Charles
Robbins was held at Fryeburg, with horse
and team, answering to the description OF the
one stolen from him on May 8. Mr.. Jenness
and Sheriff Wallace Berry at once set out for
the place in question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
BOwdOin Ivy Day.
BRUNSWICK, May

BRUNSWICK, May 27.
The Bowdoiu Ivy Day was held at Memo
rial Hall. Oration by L. b. Varney Poem
he f. C. Plummer, planting of the ivy. Pre-
sentations-Lazy man, Choate; crank, AIM
hall best moustache, Austin; Hercules, Per-
kins; ladies' man, Cary; popular man, Bur-
leigh. Ivy hop at the town hall in the even
;pU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28

BANGOR, May 27.

BANGOR, May 27.
Alexander McIsaac, SO years of age, walked
:u rho Kenduskeag stream this evening IN
the dark and was drowned. The oody was
recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.

At Lawrence-The Lawrence-Portland
game here today was called in the third in
nings on account of rain. The score st the
close of the second innirg was, Portland 4,
Lawrence 3.
A, A,Newburyport-The Newburyport Boston
Blues game was called at the end of the first
inning on account of ram.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Washington Z, Chicago
0.
At elphia-Pbiladelph 8, Kansas
City 5.
At New York-New York 5, st. Louis 4.
The following is the standing of the clubs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-05-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
At washington-Washington 7, Chicago

The following is the standing Of the clubs
m to date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16
HEBRON ACADE NY,
More Money aud a Bright Outlook for
the Institution.

Cobnrn Classical Institute at Waterville has
a noble building erected by Abner Coburn at
hn expense of fifty thousand dollars Mrs.
William E. Wording has just revealed her
purpose to build during the coming year
building for Houlton Academy at n cost of
thirty thousand dollars. But either of these
institutions with their old buildings could
better accommodate their students than
Hebron, with the modest structure, wholly
inadequate to present demands, erected
nearly eighty years ago During the past
year Principal Sargent has demonstrated his
pre-eminent fitness for the position to which
he has been called as Principal of Hebron
Academy. But if he is to be greeted with
classes constantly increasing in numbers he
must have ampler accommodations. o.
Tuesday of last week MIR. Sargent appeared
before the trustees of Colby University, and
presented the claims of Hebron He was
ably supported by Hon Hannibal Hamiln,
some of the sons of Hebron, and the result
was that the University voted to give five
thousand dollars toward new building for
the academy, with the expectation that the
friends of Hebron will raise twenty-five
thousand dollars more. At least ten thou
sand of the twenty-five thousand must be Sc
cured before the gift of the University be-
comes availabie. A committee consisting of
B. F. Sturtevant, ESQ.,, of Boston, Rev. Dr.
Small of Portland and Rev. DR.. Bskeman of
Chelsea, Mass. was appointed o act in this
matter with committee appointed by the
trustees of Hebron Academy: and il is ex-
pected that the work of raising funds for this
new enterprise will be commenced at once.
The friends of Hebron Academy should now
rally in all their strength. II is known that
two thousand dollars additional to the amount
pledged by the University is already secured
Surely, the institution never had so bright
a. outlook. and it is now easily within the
power Of its friends to make it greater
blessing to humanity than il has been in its
past history, glorious as that past has been
Zton's .4dsocate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16

Rev. W. S. McIntire of Brunswick, lee
tured on THE Saloon VS.. the Home" at
Meoniap Hall last evening. He said:
There are great institutions in which we
are interested because they affect US. Among
these are the saloon and the home.
The saloon is an institution managed by
lot of INSCRIPTIONS men. 1t destroys the
peace. happiness and prosperity of the home.
1t debauches our fathers and sons, and de-
stroys our income. We have the best system
of protection against this destructive work
that can be found in any State. We have the
principle of prohibition incorporated into our
constitutional and statutory law.
If the sale of two glasses of liquor can be
proved against seller he can be punished
for two single sales, for being common sell
Ter, for keeping tipping shop and as a
nuisance. If he is caught the second time he
can be imprisoned on each of these COM
plants.
Why is it that with such law we. cannot
drive the liquor business out of the State !?
Mr.. McIntre did not think the courts had
done their duty and favored a third party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16

One of the sixty-cent ticket sellers at the
gate of the Forepaugh show yesterday at
tempted to play the ''slim-slam game, but
was baked by the police. The officers in
citizens dress were stationed near the ticket
man and saw fellow pass over So bill in
payment for tickets. The change he re-
ceived in return was considerably less than
that which belonged to him. The police gave
the man the wink and he went forward and
demanded the right change. The ticket sell
Ter, who perceived that his little game had
been discovered, quickly refunded the money.
About the same time another man came up
who had been cheated. He also got his
money, the ticket seller claiming that mis-
takes had been made in both instances. This
ticket stand was shortly closed up, the seller
perceiving that he was watched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16
II DISSOLVED.
How the Gum Drop Busines Was Con
Quoted.

1t will be remembered that last winter a
man named G. W. Brown arrived in town
with large family and was given lodgings
at Hotel North. He remained in this section
and last spring claimed that he was the pos
SCISSOR of wonderful secret by which he
reduced cost, the sap of a certain tree down
in Carolina being used, and he believed for
tune awaited him. The result was
that he and Mr.. James b. Rus
sell formed partnership for the man
ufacture of these toothsome sweetmeats.
They leased the building at the east end of
the dam. owned by Mr., John w. Foger, and
proceeded to put il in shape for their bust
ness. New floors were laid and many i'm
provements made, and Mr.. Brown was
enthusiastic over the brilliant prospects
ahead, and considerable money was invested
1t was said that drops had already been man.
ufactured, and rs recent as Wednesday he,
Mr.. Brown, was on the street with bag of
his newly invented candy and treated one of
the lawyers. 1t was said that fifty pounds
were to be presented to the Fourth of July
celebration. Large csuldrons were COM
ing in which to mix and boil the
sweets. But the bubble burst, and
and it would seem at the entire gum drop
business was a farce and delusion through
Mr.. Browns representations. 1t Was expect
ed that all was not right and the gum drop
inventor was called upon to settle for what
he owed Mr.. Russell and other parties in
town, the sum amounting to some 500. He
promised the attorneys that he would settle
certain day, but did not come 90 time. Yester-
dav he could not be found, and an investga-
ton was instituted. He had resided with his
family in the office of the old car factory upon
the east side, and upon the door WAS found
the following written upon piece of paper,
.sGone down to Gardiner to release goods
return on noon fret yht with cars; all hands
stay about to unload" An Augusta lawyer
drove to Hallowell, met the freight but could
not find the man. 1t was ascer,ained that
Mrs Brown and several of her children had
taken the train at Hsllowell on Wednesday
for Portland. Mr., Brown WAS last seen in
the city yesterday morning about 6 o'clock
since when he has not been heard from. Il
was believed that he had gone to Portland,
and yesterday MIR. Russell departed in pur-
suit with the necessary papers. On exsmin-
ing the furniture of the alleged gum drop
factory, only an old desk and long table of
planed boards were found. Five men were
employed day in creasing this table with
kauknives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16

The Governor and Council we're ia session
Yesterday. A hearing was given on the pc
titicn for the pardon of Josiah Alien Of Oak
land, in prison for stealing watch. He was
sentenced last September, aud all told has
been confined in prison a little over 8 year.
s. 5. Brown. Esq appeared for the petition
ers, holding that Allen did not commit the
crime at all. and bringing three witnesses to
prove an alibi.
Judge Knowlton was before the Council for
the pardon of one Mckinley of Auburn, in
Jail under sentence of ten months for keep
ing liquor nuisance. He has already
served six months.
Hiram Bliss, Jr., of Washington asked for
the pardon of Alvin York of China, in the
State Prison under a two years sentence for
breaking and entering.
Col. Mitchell will probably address the
Council today ia favor of pardon for the
Bangor murderer, Charles Lawrence.
The Council will adjourn today to meet at
the call of the Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16
THE CIRCUS.
The Great Forepaugh Show Exhibits in
this City.

The great Forepaugh, circus exhibited in
Augusta yesterday, and gave one of the best
circus and menagerie entertainments ever
seen in the city. The stree. parade possessed
much merit and won general admiration.
The managers of the show occupied hack
at the head of the pageant, band following
There were many magnificent chariots, gay
and glittering with gill; of varied design;
several cavalcades of horseback riders,
arrayed in gold lace and gorgeous attire,
pony teams were many OF them unique and
made pretty appearance. A full grown
lion knelt in the open air upon one of the
cages There were numerous lairs of wild
animals and herd of elephants, at the head
of which the towering Bolivar strobe along
The band OF mounted cowboys and Indian
braves was one of the striking features. The
procession was over . mile in length.
The extensive menagerie was examined
with wonder and enjoyment by throngs Of
people, who were unanimous in pronouncing
this one Of the most interesting features of
| the great exhibition. There vas a litter of
young lions and one of tigers.
| The feats of Capt Boeardus and sons in
shooting, pony express, the Indian war dance,
the bucking horse, the stage coach, with the
attack by Indians and rescue by COWBOYS,
were preliminary features Of the regular
performance. Bogardus is the greatest shot
in ha fnuntrv IL n,f in tho world ua 10
the author of the book, Field. Cover and
| Trap Snooting." His four sons are all fine
| shots.
| The ring performance was excellent, and
was given afternoon and evening There
were two rings and broad and capacious
raised stage The Wild West show was one
of an exciting character al well as the Roman
| chariot race. There was nor a hiich or break
in any act, and the management d. serves
credit for the splendid manner in which the
programme was carried out, without a single
omission. The performance closed with a
series OF exciting races on the outer track.
They consisted of jockey races for ladies and
gentlemen, double team Roman standing race,
| elepnaht, Gamer ana pony races, race man VS..
horse, wheelbarrow race, the whole conclud-
ing with four-horse r ,man chariot race be-
tween Miss Sadie Connolly and Mr.. William
Gibbs, which was won By the former, after a
splendid struggle, by a neck.
| Daisy Belmont and Annie Carroll proved
superior and daring riders. Mr.. VIM.
Showles on horseback did some fine acroba-
tic work. The elephants under the training
and management of Adam ForegBngh, Jr.,
gave exhibitions which were wonderful. The
tricks of the two clown elephants, "Picka-
ninny" and the boxing elephant Sullivan,
were quite marvellous ami the elephant drill
was superior. The feat of the trained horse,
Blondin, which walked rope twenty feet
from the ground, received much applause.
The great show is indebted to no small
portion of its success to its gentlemanly and
court~"n. press eprtt. Mr. Harry Evarts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16

. Washington.
j., W. u L Mitchell of Bangor was in the
city Yesterday.
!, a : Joseph o. Smith of Skowhegan was
1ae city yesterday.
A0a' q. 4. Gilbert of Turner was regis
= 'he cony House yesterday.
Al, ''upail, Lewiston; d. NJ. Chamberlain,
srday. -0''' Nof'h yes
IN, Nv Chas. Mclaughlin of Portland and
4. .. W. Counce, Commissioner of Sea-
N f'saeries,were registered at the Angus
a0use yesterday.
o.. :. :. blanchard has resigned the Office OF
h.. e'erk' We believe he has held it as
rtbs !. longer than any of his predecessors,
been elected. s''A term Tor when ne has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16

A team, occupied by attendants from the
Hospital. and consisting of a horse, the prop
erty of WIN. Hoyt residing near the Hospital
buildings, and carriage belonging to Mr..
John Chase, was stolen from the place where
it was h;tched near the State House last
evening and has not been heard from. Anoth-
er team belonging to Samuel Mason was
stolen from the same point The thieves
drove it to Water street. collided with anoth-
er team and deserted the stolen property, il
afterwards being taken into custody by the
police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-16

,"e augusta Gas Company are remodeliug
y emitting their works, spending several
'Va'and dollars, in order that they NAV
superior quality of gas aad be able to
.a'nsh it to customers at much lower rate.
present management have already re-
a.. 'ae price, but they propose to manu-
>'''e gas at its minimum cost and supply
s"1ens with it Vt the lowest possible
' They will make many and decided
~f'o'ements in the works this summer.