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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
NO CHANGE.
An Attempt to Induce Other Manchester
Operatives to Stop Work.

MANDHEsrEx, N. H., Feb. l6.
There is little change in the situation here
as regards the strike. and no new develop
ments are expected until after meeting OF
the weavers, which takes place this after.
noon.
The agent will hold conference with a
committee of the strikers at 3 o'clock. From
fifteen hundred to two thousand Of the Amos.
keag strikers gathered at the Amory mill
gate this noon and attempted to over-awe the
operatives of the mill from going to work,
and greeted the overseers with jeers. Some
of the weavers were afraid and didn't enter
the mill, but the great majority returned to
work.
The intense excitement and tumoil which
followed the strike on the Amoskeag corpo-
ration yesterday has been just as apparent
today, but of a somewhat more subdued char
acter. Agent Straw, of the Amoskeag cor
poration returned from Boston this after
noon and was at once met by a committee of
strikers, twenty in number, when their diff
ferences were freely discussed The COM
mittee drew up a schedule of prices they de-
sired paid, which showed an advance in
the wagec of weavers ranging from four to
ten cents per cut. Room girls, filling boys
and machine hands demand a raise of ten
cents per day and twisters ask for S1.35
per day instead of S5l.25.
Mr.. Straw showed the committee tele-
grams giving the wages paid by the two
corporations which are the principal csmpet-
itors of the Amoskeag, the Lancaster of
Clinton, Mass. and Renfrew of North
Adams, Mass, one of which is paving the
rate of wages paid by the Amoskeag prior
to the last announced increase, and the
other paying just what the Amoskeag pro-
poses to pay. Mr.. Straw also submitted
the following letter to committee of the
weavers:
We will open our gates to all who choose
to return to work whenever we can
feel reasonably sure of do
ing so without disturbance. These
persons known to us to have assaulted
others, or interfere with others in their work
Monday forenoon, will not be given employ
ment by this company. As the weavers here
are earning as much or more than those in
other corporations we can learn of, we feel
that we are doing you full justice in the in
crease offered, and we believe on further re-
Election you will agree with US.
H. +. STRAW, Agent.
Verbally, Straw told the committee that the
Amoskeag Co. was offering its employees as
high rates as are paid in New England, ant
the company proposed to pay as good wages
as are paid anywhere. "We will do as wei
by you as any one in New England, and by
and by if wages go up, We will follow suit,
were Straw's last words in usherng the com
mittee out.
On the part of the committee the agent wa'
informed that they would report the result o
the deliberations to mass meeting. The
committee then proceeded to Mancheste
rink, where, after discussion of two hours
it was unanimously voted to stay out.
The members of the Knights of Labor de-
clare that that order had nothing to do witt
the trouble.
Strikers are looked for among operative
| of other mills tomorrow.
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LABOR AND CAPITAL.

New YORK, Feb. l6..
The Fourth Avenue Surface Railway Of
icials this evening scceded to the demands
of their car drivers and conductors, who
struck this morning, and traffic was resumed
at s 30 p. M.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb, l6.
The operators in the coke region have
agreed to concede an advance in wages de-
manded by the strikers, taking effect March
10. if the latter will return to work at once.
1t is thought this proposition will be ac-
cepted.
NEW BEDFoRe, Feb. l6.
The meeting of weavers tonight was very
thnly attended. Resolutions were passed ac-
cepting ten per cent. advance, under protest
FALL RIVER, Feb l6.
Labor matters are still in an unsettled con-
dition. The strike of workmen in the blue
dye house at the American print works shows
no sign of settlement. The men refuse to ac-
cept the advance offered of IA per cent, or
80 cents per week, and demand IL l.2 per
cent, or 81 per week more. The men claim
work has increased anC wages decreased the
| last few years. and that the present wages
are not sufficient to buy board and clothing.
| BosroS, Feb. Is.
There is every prospect of a bitter fight be-
tween the various shoe manufacturers OF
Beverly and their operatives, as both sides
are firm. The manufacturers have COM
bined for mutual protection, and are in po-
sition to resist the demand for increased wag-
es, as most of their orders are filled, and
they can better afford TO shut down now than
at any other time. Some 500 operatives are
out this evening, and the various shops are
being closed rapidly, as the work on hand is
completed. 1t is believed that by Wednes.
day night all the operatives, some 1000, will
| be locked out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
FROM BANGOR.
nc "ienburn Shooting Affiay-Sen.
fences Pronounced in the Supreme
Court.

BANGOR, Feb. 16.
frederick Lee. the young man who wa:
shot In dance hall at Glenburn Centre
Monday night, is not dangerously wounded
Fred Cort. the constable that did the shoot.
ing, was in Bangor, Tuesday morning, to
confer with the police Judge. He claims tina,
ne acted in self-defence, and says that he
struck him, and was following him up to
strike him. when he fred. In the affray
which followed the crowd beat the constable
badly. VIM. Lee received q bullet wound in
the palm of the hand, in trying to take the
revolver away from Cort. This shot wa.
purely accidental
The Juries were discharged and sentences
pronounced in the FEBRUARY term of the su.
preme court Tuesday morning. Samuel
Guess, Jr., compound larceny, sentenced to
three years in the State prison; VIM. X.
Garnett' larceny, three years in the State
prison. All other sentences were of brief
periods in the county Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
MAINE DISPATCHES,
THE BATES MILL TROUBLE
treasurer Edwards Offers the Rates
employees Ten Per Cent. Advance in
wages, but Declines Further Conside,
OF the Dalton Issue.

LEWISTON, Feb. l6.
agent Pratt of the Bates returned from
Boston on the midnight train, Tuesday morn.
ing. A reporter called upon Mr.. Pratt at the
mill office, Tuesday forenoon, and asked
MIN II there were any new Developments in
the case, resulting from the meeting of the
directors. For an answer Mr.. Prstt pro.
duced letter, of which the following is a
copy:
BATES MANUFACTURING Co., |
BosToN, Feb. Is.
ii. L. Pratt, Esq, Agent:
Dear Sir-You have shown to me the LET.
ter OF Messrs. Kttredge and others, under
date OF Feb. 18th, in relation to the matters
IN controversy at the Bates mill. Under the
date OF Feb. 18th addressed YOU upon this
SUBJECT and endeavored to state plainly the
position of the directors and treasurer upon
the several matters. BY reference to that
letter you will see that you were instructed
to ''resist to the end any and all propositions
which have as a condition Mr.. Dalton's re-
turn to our employ"
Having again carefully reviewed the whole
subject, we see no reasons to modify my di-
rections. You will respectfully but firmly
say to the committee and your employees that
you decline any further conference upon the
subject of Mr.. Dalton.
understand that my suggestion as to in
crease of wages has not been received as in
tended, when I said that this company would
in the future ''adJust the prices paid its en-
ployes so that they shall be equal to the
prices paid for like services in similar mills -"
To prevent further Misunderstanding, you
are instructed to announce to the employees
that the prices of wages will be adjusted on
the basis of ten per cent. advance on and
after March l, 1886. You will reserve to
yourself, however, the right to modify this
advance in special instances. The directors
in full board have approved these instruc-
tions.
Yours Respectfully,
j. EDWARDS, Treas.
With reference to this letter Mr.. Pratt said
that its directions would be carried out to
the letter by him.
A committee of the Knights of Labor
waited on Mr.. Pratt this forenoon and read
this communication and passed out without
discussing the case further.
The loom fixers held meeting in the fore
noon. They decided nothing relative to the
case but will meet again this evening
At meeting this evening the employees
voted unanimously not to return.
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HON T. RULE.
Meeting of the Dublin Branch National
Association.

DUBLIN, Feb. Is.
John Dillon presided at meeting of the
Dublin Branch National League held in this
city today, and made several important dec
lsrations in his address
Among other things Dillon said We are
now on the eve of achieving national par
Lament for Ireland. We will only accept
the completest form of home rule. When
we have that than and other Irish extrem-
lists will Join hands with the Englishmen.
Mr.. Farrell, of Colorado, who was present
promised the league the continuance OF help
from America, provided Parnelrs program
was adhered to. Three hundred and itty-
nine Presbyterian congregations in Ireland,
numbering altngether 32S, 100 persons, have
adopted resolutions denouncing the project
Of establishing home rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17

never deceive the public. but beware Of the Cheap
John druggists who offer you plaster called "Cap:
scum, :" "Capsicin, % "Capucn" or "Capsicine," and
tell vow 1t 10 substantially the the genuine
Bensons Capcine Plaster. or even better. They ask
less for the imitation for 1t costs less; but as RENE
dial agent 1t is absolutely worthless. The reputa,
tion Of Bensons the only plaster possessing actua
and high curative qualities IL the result Of many
years experiment and honorable dealings on the
part Of the proprietors; and 5000 physicians pnar
made Protect yourself against deception By buying
Of reputable dealers only, and avsid mstsxes ~
keals trademark and in the centre 10 cut the word
"Cspcine."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
ELECTIONS.
ROughs Attempt to Gain Possession OF
Ballot Boxes in Philadelphia-The
Pittsburg Election.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.
The election for members of the city coun-
ell and minor officers was held today. very
little interest wasItaken in the result except
in the eighth division of the fourth ward, in
consequence of split among the democratic
ward leaders. When the polls closed at this
precinct a gang of roughs with drawn revol-
vers and knives demanded the surrender OF
the ballot boxes. Police assistance arrived
and escorted the election officers safely to
the station where the votes were counted.
PITTsBURG, Feb. l6.
The returns up to midnight indicate that
straight out republicans will control both
branches of the councils by the usual major
tiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
DAIRYMEN IN CONVENTION.
The Manufacture Of Artificial Butter.

New York, Feb. l6.
The sixth annual convention OF the Ma
tional Agricultural and Dairy Association,
opened to-day, with about 60 delegates in at
tendance.
In his opening remarks Mr.. Reall spoke Of
the growth of the manufacture of artificial
butter. Dairymen everywhere found their
vocation ruined. lS,000, 900 milch cove in
the country had deprecated $40 per head.
The land upon which they were kept, some
thing over 75 900, 900 acres, worth nominal ly
$50 an acre, has declined 20 pr cent. These
reductions represented loss of 81 ,00O, ,O00,-
600. This was not brought about through
honeet and fair competition, but in conse-
quence of a most outrageous and glsring
fraud that could be prscticed, for the substi.
tute Was not sold to the consumer for what it
was, but as butter. The people of New York
City alone were paying not less than Sl0,-
900 annually, for stuff they supposed to
be butter, and which brought to the manu-
facturers one-half profit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17

Catarrh is a vely prevalent disease, with
distressing and offensive symptoms. Hoods
sarsaparilla gives ready relief and speedy
cnre. from the fact it acts through the blood.
and thus reaches every part of the system.
Il suffered with catarrh fifteen years. Took
Hoods Sarsaparilla and am not troubled any
with catarrh, and my general health is much
better." /. W. LILLIs, Postal Clerk Chicago
& St. Louis Railroad.
Il suffered with catarrh or years; tried
MANY wonderful cures, inhalers, etc. spend.
ngnearly one hundred dollars without benefit.
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was greatly
improyed." M. A. ABBEY. Worcester, Mass,
Hoods Sarsaparila is characterized by
three peculiar.ties LIST, the combination OF
remedial agents; I'd, the proportion; Sd, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown
Send for book containing additional evidenc.
floods Sarsaparilla tones up my system.
purfes my blood, sharpens my appetite, and
seems TO make me over" j. I. THOMPSON
Register of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla beats all others. and
iswOrth lis weight in guld.' j. HARRINGTON.
l3O Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for 81 Made
only by c. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar,
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Rioters Quiet.

CAMpBELLToS, N. B., Feb. l6.
All was quiet at Paspebiae this morning,
The rioters having pillaged the stores to their
own satisfaction returned to their homes with
loads of provisions. They have all they re-
quire for their present needs and it is likely
they will remain quiet for q while. 1t is
feared, however, that the success of the
Pa.pebiae mob in plundering yesterday will
induce others to come from neighboring
parishes where the distress is greater than at
Paspebiae and it is not improbable that there
may be another outbreak.
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A Queens Illness.

MADRID, Spain, Feb l6
1t is rumored that Queen Christina is suf-
fering from the effects of premature child
berth. Her sole attendant is an Austrian
physician, DR.. Riedel, the Queen refusing to
see the physicians attached to the house.
hold. The conservative and liberal news
papers have been demanding that the Spanish
physicians be allowed to attend the Queen in
her accouchment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
NORTH vAssALBORO.

The roads are in bad condition from the eff
feet of the recent rains. Ones attention
while driving. has to be upon the horse all
the time SO that there isn't a particle of fun
in taking your best girl to ride.-Our boot
and sho4 dealers report good trade in rub
Der goods the past week.-We are informed
that the outlook for the Vassalboro Woolen
Mill is good.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
A Large Number of workmen Buried
Beneath Falling Walls.

LIVERPOOL, Feb l6.
portion of the ship2eries and exhibition
ou"ding IN process of construction in this
eity collapsed today while several score of
Sorkmen were engaged upon it, Most Of
the men have been recovered from tho
wreck, eighteen Of them with broken arms
or legs These have been sent TO the hos.
pitals. Ii Is known tina, several men have
been killed by the accident and remain bur-
led in the debris
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17
Funeral of Ex.Gov. Seymour.

UTICA, n Y, Feb. 16.
The funeral of ex Gov. Seymour took place
from the old Trinity church at +. M, Al
tar the services in the church the remains
we're taken to Forest Hill cemetary and placed
in the Chapel of Roses, where the sculptor,
David Richards, took cast Of his face, pre-
naratory of making marble bust of the ex-
Governor.
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Franklin District Good TempIars.

STRONG, Feb. 16.
Franklin District Lodge l. o. G. T., was
in session at Strong, Tuesday, with Mt. Day
Lodge. Prominent members of the order
were in attendance from all parts of the
county. The business of the day was the
nresenting of reports, election and installa'
tion of officers for the ensuing quarter ana
the election of delegates to the Grand Lodge
A n,b,;c meeting was held in the evening.
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CHAS. A. CABRERA, 32 Hawley
St., Boston, Mass. writes:

Cl., DoSCOu, Mass, WTlJeS
''One year ago was apparently so far
gone with Consumption that my life
seemed only question of days rather than
months. With my faith in the ability of
physicians to help me all gone, tried al
most every known remedy. with no appar-
ent benefit. Finally, as last resort, was
induced to try DR.. r. G. Flowers Lung
Cordial. The very first dose gave me re-
lief, and with the first bottle took new
lease OF life, and can honestly say to-day
that one spoonful of this remedy is worth
more to the sufferer from Lung troubles
than gallon of any other known remedy.
A bottle of it is now one of my choicest
possessions, and at the first symptom of a
cough or cold, fly to it for the relief it
never fails to give"
DR.. FLOWERS LONG COR
DIAL is without question the most
wonderful Lung remedy ever dis
covered. 1t eradicates the germ of
CONSUMPTION AS NO RENE
DY HAS EVER BEEN KNOWN
TO DO. 1t stands without a rival
for COUGHS, COLDS, BRON-
CHlTIS, ASTHMA and CON-
SUMPTION.
Price $1.00 per bottle. A copy
of DR.. Flowers Rules for the
Treatment of Consumption accom-
panies each bottle.
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READING, Pa, Eel

RsADISG, Pa, Feb. l6.
Thomas n. Jackson. col ored, who was
found in his hut on the hills of Union town.
ship badly frozen died at the county hospital
today. There is undoubted evidence that
Jackson vas l04 years of age. Over 10 years
ago be was in the employ of Gen. Jackson
on the latter's plantation in Tennessee.
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SPARKS.

The fund for Mrs. Hancock was Tuesday
increased to $25, ,5e5.
At IL o'clock Tuesday night Mr. Waiter.
sons symptoms we're still favorable. Tues
Nv was his 46th birthday.
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Three Little Children Terribiv bnrheu
by a Lamp Explosion.
BIppEroRD, Feb. l6

BIDDEFORD, FeU. TO-
Thomas Rowes left his home in Biddeford'
Monday night, in charge of his aged fathe,
and three small children. In playing arouna
. ,.ble the baby overturned a lamp, which
exploded, throwing burning oil over the o'nel
children. Joseph, aged four years. was 50
h.d,v burned that he cannot live. Inc
others were badly burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17

Mr. James of New York. from the commit
tee on coinage, reported adversely Bland g
bill for the free coinage of silver, and it was
placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Bland obtained leave to file minority
report, and stated that the House would be
asked to consider the bill at the earliest op-
portunity.
Mr.. Hammond of Georgia, from the judi
ciary committee, to which was referred the
resolution directing that committee to inquire
under what law the Attorney General had au-
thority, in the name of the United States, at
the instance and in the interest of private
corporations, to institute and carry on, or de
fend against, suits to cancel or annul letter
patents issued to the United States citizens
on account of inventions or discoveries, re-
ported resolution which was adopted, re-
questing the committee on judiciary to an
swer the questions asked by said resolution,
and advise the House as to the present state
of the law on said subject, and to report any
amendment thereto which may be dee med
needful.
Mr.. Clardv of Missouri, from the commit
tee on commerce, reported bill authorizing
the construction of bridge across Slater Is
land Sound, and establishing the same as a
post road.
Mr.. Riggs of Illinois, from the committee
on post offices and post roads, reported back
bill compelling all vessels of the United
States to carry mails to and from foreign
ports, when offered to them by officers of the
United States.
Mr.. Taylor of Tennessee. from the same
committee, reported adversely bills granting
pensions to employees of the postal service
who have been in the service 20 years.
The House resumed consideration of the
bill authorizing various departments of gov
ernment to exhibit certain articles at the New
Orleans Exposition.
Mr.. Cannon of Illinois, opposed the bill.
Mr.. Cameron moved TO lay the bill on the
table, pending the yea and nay vote, the di-
vision standing 81 to 81 in favor Of the mo-
ton.
The House then went into committee OF
the Whole on the Fitz John Porter bill.
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John b. Cough Seriously Ill.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l6.
The condition of John e. Cough, the tenn
nerance lecturer, who was last night stricken
with apoplexy, remained unchanged throug-
cut the night and up to noon today he has
been unconscious.
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Ice House Blown Down.

The large ice house building by the Name
Ice Co. and nearly completed was blown down
in the gale today and badly wrecked. Twenty
Ave men were at work at the time and all
escaped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-02-17

Chas, A. White Appointed Postmaster
at Gardiner.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.
The President today appointed Charles A.
White postmaster at Gardiner, Maine.
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Mr.. Wheeler of Alabam., supported the

Mr.. Wheeler of Alabama, supported the
BILL
Mr.. Cutcheon of Michigan followed, in an
able speech of some length, in opposition to
the bill, and At the conclusion of his remarks
the committee rose and the House took re-
cess until o'clock.
The evening session will be for the further
consideration of the Fitz John Porter bill.
AT 1.3O, about a dozen members being
present, the debate vas resumed on the Por-
ter bill. At l0.lO the committee rose rand
the House adjourned.
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Heavy Thunder Storm.

CALAIS, Feb. 16.
The St. Croix valley was visited last night
by remarkably heavy thunder storm, hith-
erto unknown at this time of year.
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FROM BOOTHBAY.
Suicide.

BoorHBAY, Feb. 16.
Clara Loring, &c years old, the unmarried
daughter of T. J. Loring, superintendent of
the Knickerbocker ice works at Boothbay,
drowned herself, last night, in Reads Pond,
leaving a note on the table explaining that
;r<optiop
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Polo Contests.

At Hayerhill-Haverhill 8, Boston 2.
At Walthsm-Waltham 5, Salem 2.
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Piles = =; j
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BY TELEGRAPH,
WEATHER REPORT.


War Department,
Omce OF the Chief Signal Officer.
"ssnineton' DC Feb. Ill A. NJ.
FOR New England. fair. colder weather
followed by nearly stationary tempera,nre
winds generally westerly.
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Chicago Produce Market.
new York Money market.

VIEW u DIX MOHtV MHTEtt'
Tventno Report.
NKw YORK, Feb. 10.
Money easy between from II a and closed at2
Prime Mercantile paper, ga D. Exchange steady
s7i for long, and s9l for short Government, steady