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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
BRIBERY.
Charges Against the House OF Delegate,
in st. Louis.
Sr. LOUIS. Inly IA

ST. Louis, July IA.
The republicans on Wednesday, in refer
ence to the charges of bribery and corruption
against members of the House of Delegates,
says: Zone of the developments before the
grand jury. in The present investigation of the
House of Delegates. was the evidence of A.
c. Peckham, proprietor of the Casino theatre.
His statement was to the effect that he had
beer approached by several members of the
House OF Delegates to secure the rejection of
a resolution against his theatre, an officer of
the criminal court being a witness of the paw
ment, though unknown to the delegates.
They had approached Peckham, so the story
went, and informed him that they could close
up bis business with much ease and that thev
would certainly do so if things were not
hxed. Things were apparently fixed the next
day, when Peckhsm is supposed to have met
by appointment three of these gentlemen and
hNed them, after which attempts to close the
Casino were abandoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
MAINE DISPATCHES.
A SAD ACCIDENT.
A Four Year OLD Child of Charles Bray
Killed by the Discharge OF a Gun.

NEW PORTLAND, July IA
sad shooting accident occurred Monday
afternoon at o'clock, at Chas. Bray's, who
lives about one mile from New Portland viii
lage. His eldest child, boy four years old,
was instantly killed. Mrs. Bray sent the
little boy and neighbor's boy, seven years
old, who was visiting there, to the granary
to get some beans. While the oldest hoy was
climbing up stairs to get the beans, he looked
back and saw the Bray boy pick up gun
which had been left in a corner below, and
which was loaded to shoot hawks. He told
the Bray boy to drop the gun. Not doing so
he started to take it away from him, when
the little fellow dropped the gun, which ex-
plojed, the whole charge going through his
body. Miles Bray WAS pretty and interest
ing child, and much sympathy is expressed
for Mr.. and Mrs. Bray in their loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
TRIAL OF rhE ANARCHISTS.
A Conspiracy Discovered at ChicagO-A
Bold Attempt to Bribe the Jury.

CHICAGO July Ia.
1t is understood that a very sensational dis
covery has been made by Chicago detectives
who are watching the anarchists trial in that
city. The detectives claim that an organized
attempt is being made to fix the jury. 1t is
said that lawyer and two business men went
few days ago to John Long, manager of the
PARK theatre and offered him $4,000 if he
would secure from list of jurors, twelve of
whom would sit on the anarchists case, one
who would guarantee to return verdict OF
acquittal, or secure disagreement Long
was asked to see number of men on the list
and to fix half dozen or more of them in the
hope that at least one of the number would
be accepted by the State. Long declined to
do the work and gave information to the
authorities. The States attorney refused to
furnish the names of the three men concern
ed in the attempt. But they are known to
the detectives, who are looking after them.
Long. to escape unpleasant complications and
probably out of fear of the friends of the
anarchists, has left Chicago, it is said, for
Dakota.
How the list of candidates for the jury got
into the hands of any one outside of the off
GERS is mystery which has not been solved.
The points in the conspiracy are being thor
oughly Investigated by the detectives, and it
is more than likely that all parties concerned d
will be arrested and prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
There was found in the hallway outside of
Judge Gary's court room Yesterday morning
card bearing a skull and cross bones with
these words painted in red ink: Beware of
the avenger of the secret league"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
2 "a CLAss--Purse of 5000.
A CYCLONES FURY.
Narrow Escape from Death of Mothers
and Babies.

CHICAGO, July IA.
Fifteen children with their mothers and
nurses narrowly escaped death. Tuesday, in
the distraction of Lakeside sanitarium The
building was platform, 100 feet long, COW
cred by root supported on TIMBER. The
sides were enclosed with canvass awnings.
Its furniture consisted chiefly of rocking
chairs, baby swings and hamrhocks On hot
days mothers brought their children to the
place. hail storm, which struck the citv
about p. M. was followed by fresh wind
which came from the lake, striking that por-
ton of the city between oath and 35th streets.
Mrs. Shoenman, the matron, ordered every
body to run to little building at the north
end of the long platform.
They were hardly inside when the gale
struck the house and nearly wrecked it. Mrs.
Shoenman broke epen door and window.
She forced everybody out in the storm telling
them to take refuge in the houses near by.
All found shelter. The force of the cyclone
broke the roof of the building into pieces and
scattered it many feet. The platform was
broken and the roof supports were literally
pulled out of the ground. All escaped injury
as By a miracle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
A UTINY.
Eleven Sailors Refuse to WOrk-Abuse of
the Mate the Alleged Cause.
NEW YORK. Inly Ia

New YORK. July IA.
The crew of eleven of the British ship
"Neghan" of Yarmouth, N. S., shipped a,
this port yesterday for a trip to Liverpool
mutined this morning when the vessel was
of Bedloe's Island. A revenue officer saw
a signal of distress exhibited from TIL, vessel,
and Capt. Smith of the police boat visited
the vessel. 1t was explained to him that
Yesterday afternoon, while the men were in
the rigging, one of the men refused to obey
some order given BY the mate and he was
placed in irons. The sailor and his COM
panions allege that he was struck and injured
by the mate, hence the men refused to 90 to
work today. Capt. Smith of the police boat
desiste6 from making any arrests because of
the absence of the ships captain, but if the
men remain stubborn he will take the entire
crew before the United States Commissioners
One of the refractory sailors is Richard Ber-
gen, formerly OF the brig Mary c. Mariner
of Portland, who was a witness to the alleged
killing of'the mate of that vessel by Frank
b. Gakethal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
AROOSTOOk DEMOCRATS.
| Conference of the Leading Sachems
Held at Fort Fairfield.
FoRT FAIRFIELD, July IA.

Fort FAIRFIELD, July IA.
About % of the recognized leaders of the
democratic party, marshaled by Collector
Donworth and his officers, were in session at
Fort Fairfield, Tuesday with closed doors
Representative democrats from nearly every
section of the county were present, and the
indications point towards some effort tc re-
organize the party for the coming campaign.
Judging from those in attendance. the Custom
House is making a strenuous eudeavor to
renlist the recreant members and to pour oil
into the wounds of the disappointed and un-
happy ones, of whom there are many.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
ANNUAL SESSION
OF the Sovereign Great Priory of the
Knights Templar of Canada.
WINDSOR. N. s. ,Jul,

WINDSOR, N. s., July IA.
The Sovereign Great Priory of the Knights
Templar of Canada, is in session here.
special committee was appointed to present
handsome jewel to the most eminent Sir
Knight |. S. Parvin of Iowa, who has acted
for the Grand Priory of Canada as Grand
Representative to the Grand Encampment OF
the United States Depudation, was appointed
to attend the Grand Encampment of the
United States, to urge upon them ostracism
or 'boy cotting of the encampments of st.
John and St. Stephen of New Brunswick
These encampments, although properly sub
ject to the Sovereign Priory of Canada, re-
fused obedience and acknowledge no allegi-
ance to any but the Chapter General of Scot
land.
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Lacking in Hospitality.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, July "a.
The French war vessel Talisman, which il
lying in the harbor, celebrated the formation
OF the French Republic by decorating the ship
and firing a salute. The captain went TO CITY
Hall to pay his respects to the mayor and ask
permission 10 fire salute The mayor not be-
ing in his office the captain did not see him as
he could not be found. People were sur
prised here on account of Mayor Parsons
neglecting to pay Respects to the captain OF
the frlgate, as it is seldom, if ever, that for
eign war vessels visit this harber. No official
appears to have noticed the ship since her
arrival. Her mission here is to get dory
and two men who got astrsy from French
vessel on the Grand Banks and were picked
up by the schooner w. H. Oakes and landed
here. They were taken on board and will be
landed at st. Pierre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
A MANIFESTO.
An Executive Order Issued by President
Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, July IA.

WASHINGTON, July IA.
The following executive order was issued
by the President this afternoon -
To the Heads of Departments.
L deem this proper time to especially
warn all subordinates in the several depart
ments and all office holders under
the general government against the use of
their official positions in attempts to control
political movements in their localities. Office
holders are agents Of the people, not their
masters. just discrimination in this regard
between the things citizen may
properly do and the purposes for
which a ipu5lic office should not be
used is easy in the light Of correct apprecia-
tion of the relation between people and those
intrusted with an official place, and the con-
sideration OF political necessity, under our
form of government, of political action free
from official coercion. You are requested to
communicate the substance of these views to
those for whose guidance they are intended.
(Signed.) GROVER CLEVELAND.
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CONvICTs REFUSE TO WORK.
-Four Of the Ringleaders to be Shot il
they do not Resume Work.

COLE CRY, Ca, July H.
At the mines of the Dave coal and iron
company intense excitement prevails. The
worst convicts of the State are at work there,
aud on Monday about 100 of them refused to
20 TO work, giving no cause for complaint.
Every effort has been made to make the men
go to work. but they refuse in the most def.
ant way. The authorities do not know what
to do as the ringleaders say they will die be-
fore they surrender. 1t is said that the
guards will simply stsrve them out. The
governor has been telegraphed for instruc-
tions, but he cannot help the situation unless
he orders summary action, which may lead to
bloodshed. A telegram was received last
night at Chattanooga, asking for the immedi-
ate shipment of two dozen shot guns and
Winchester rifles to Cole City. Ii is stated
that four Of the ringleaders will be shot to-
day, if they do not resume work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Second Days Session OF the National
Division.
NEw HAyEN. Conn. Inly Ia.

New HAVEN, Conn, July IA.
At the second days session of the National
Division Of Sons Of Temperance held at the
Atheneum today, officers were elected as fol-
lows:
Most Worthy Patriach--E. II. Clapp of
Boston, Mass
Most Worthy Associate--J. s. Rowlings Of
Baltimore.
Most Worthy Scribe--Rev. X. Alden Tenn
per Of Halifax
Most Worthy Treasurer. II. Lewis of
Philadelphia.
Most Worthy Conductor-Elizabeth II.
Ameer Of Elizabeth, N. j.
Most Worthy Chaplain-Rev. G. II. Hicks
of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Most Worthy Sentinel-M. c. Parker of
Charleston, s. G..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
A BowdOin ham Man Among the Missing.

BATH, July "A.
ID. Ii. Varney of Bowdoinham. left home
last week and went to Portland. He returned
He left the team in Hubbard's stable, saying
that a man would call for the team. The
team was at the stable three days and the
proprietor telephoned to Bowdoinham, and
Varney's father-in-law came down and carried
the team home. A search was Immediately
started for Varney, and he was traced to
Bath, but has not been found.
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CorOner's Verdict.

PORTLAND, July II.
In the case of the death of Geo. A. Free
man, a colored man. whose body was found
in Back Bay, the coroner's jury held an adj
iourned session today and rendered verdict
that Freeman came to his death by blows re-
ceved on the head with some blunt lnslru-
ment in the hands of some person or persons
unknown. No arrests have been made, and
no proof against anybody has yet come to
light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
The Proyident Savings Bank Closes Its
Doors.

ST. LOUIS, July IA
The Provident Savings Bank closed its
doors today and has made an assignment.
Almond b. Thompson, the cashier, has alb
scouded. The liabilities exceed the assets by
$4,000. Thompson is a graduate of Har-
ward college and since he has held his respon-
sible position in this city has been regarded
as man OF sterling integrity. He is presi-
dent Of the Harvard Club OF this city and
prominent Knight Templar. 1t is supposed
that he has fed to Canada. He has been liv-
ing fast.
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FROM BRIDGTON.
The BOdys OF the Drowned Boys Re
covered.

BRIDGToN, July IA.
A large force of men grsppled in Highland
Lake for the bodies of the drowned young
men. They succeeded in recovering the
bodies Tuesday afternoon. They were found
near the sunken boat, one of them with fish
ing line in hand and all of them more or less
entangled in the fishing tackle. The bodies
of the two Matthews brothers are TO be car
red to Boothbay for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
Bi.CentenniaI Celebration.

ALBANY, N. Y, July IA.
Decoration of the prominent buildings
with flags and bunting and other ornaments
in preparation for the bi-centennial celebra-
tion has already begun. Many of the decor
ations are of most elaborate character. A
large tent has been erected in Capitol Park
which will seat 60O0 people for the musical
and literary exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
Outrages Perpetrated upon Temperance
supporters.

TORONTO, July ii.
A series of dastardly outrsges are being
perpetrated upon the active supporters of the
Scott temperance act in many of the places
in which il is in force. At Hastings, North
cumberland county, several persons have had
their property wantonly destroyed. Yester-
day a house at Antrim, North Wellington,
was burned to the ground, and the stables
and outbuildings of license commissioner
Graham At Smiths Falls, Lanark county,
were destroyed and Graham was fatally
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
Anniversary OF the Fall OF the Bastile.

PARIS, July IA.
The celebration of the 9th anniversary of
the fall of the Bastile was opened today by
salutes of the artillery. The ceremony of
distributing provisions and money to the
poor was conducted on scale of great gen.
erosity. Four thousand troops including
soldiers returned from Tonquin were re-
ceived in Champ de Mars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
Recovery of stolen Goods.

BIpDEFoRD, July IA.
j. +. Adams. claim agent of the Fitchburg
railroad has visited Biddeiord to recover
property of the value of $1,000 stolen from
TIN road bv Leonard F. Foss. who was ar
rested in Biddeford last spring. Foss plead
ed guilty in a Boston court Tuesday, and
was sentenced to five years in State prison.
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The Salvationists.

OLD ORCHARD, July IA.
The Salvation Army holiness meeting was
led by Capt Lannin at p. n. About 600
were present. Many new converts testified
and told what salvation had done for them.
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Two Thousand Men Thrown out OF EN-.
ployment.

TROY, N. T., July IA.
Six heaters and twenty-four helpers at the
Troy Steel and Iron Co.'S rail mills, struck
Monday for an advance from So TO IS per
cent This morning notices were posted
stated that Saturday the works would be
closed for an indefinite period. The mana
gers say they prefer closing the mill 70 .
labor struggle. Abont 1000 men will be
thrown out Of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
Forest Fires.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, July IA.
Two hundred acres Of cranberries in the
vicinity Of Tomoha. owned BY J. /. CAGE Of
Racine, Baker estate and Judge Ryan, has
been ruined by the recent forest fires. The
loss 10 estimated at CSC, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
THE IRISH RIOTS.
A Waterford Orangeman Kills Con.
stable and Soldier.

LONDON, July IA.
During the rioting at Belfast last night be-
tween Catholics and Protestants, four tav-
erns and number of dwelling houses were
wrecked. Police and soldiers charged the
rioters several times, and at last succeeded
in clearing the main streets. In the by-ways
dangerous knots are still lurking, and fears
of a renewal of disturbances were entertained.
Among those wounded last hit was a ser
Reant. 1t is thought that he cannot recover
A constable and many civilians received se-
we're wounds.
This morning the head constable of Water
ford forced a private soldier to attempt to
arrest two Orangemen, father and son. The
latter shot and killed both constable and SOL
dier. The situation at Waterford is serious,
The streets are patroled by the police and
cavalry.
BELFAST. july IA.
The city is quiet today. Investigation
shows that most OF the fighting was done be-
tween the police and Orangemen, the latter
assailing the officers because they prevented
the Orangemen from attacking the Catholics.
Fifteen persons are still in the hospitals suf-
ferinR from dangerous injuries received dur
ing the riot last night.
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County Politics.
FARMINGTOl

FARMINGToN, July II.
The republican county convention will be
held here Wednesday, August Is. A sena-
tor, clerk of courts, county attorney, sheriff,
two commissioners, treasurer, register of
deeds are to be nominated.
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Farm Buildings Destroyed.

The house, barn and outbuldings of VIM
Allen, were totally d stroved by fire Tuesday
with all the contents except two horses, a
moving machine and some farming carts
Mr.. Allen and family lost all their personal
effects. The fire caught in the roof from the
chimney. The loss is estimated at over
$1,000. Mr.. Allen was insured in the Home
Co. of New York for 81 800
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The following is the standing of the clubs
OTHER GAMES.

At Hartford-Lawrence Is, Hartford 0.
At Observation-Disclosures IL, Newbury-
port 4.
At New York-New York Z, Nationals 2.
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A Murderer to be Hanged.

ST. LOUIS, July IA.
Hugh M. Brooks alias W. H. Lennox Max
we'll, convicted of numbering Chas. Arthur
Preller, was sentenced this morning to be
hinged August "a, 1886.
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IN is HEREBY GIVEN, that the sub.
Eith % %s,oer has been duly appointed Administrator
si,a S,,i annexed, on the estate OF
h the Ian o. WOODBURY., late Of Litchfeld,
undertaken that trust by giving bond - the law
MINI, "a AL persons. therefore, having demands
exhih N. ne estate Of said deceased are desired to
sid sst same Tor settlement; and all indebted to
mt tn 'e are requested to make immediate pay.
Jpns q -. BENZ. WOODBURY..
49,. W4W37s
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NEwPoKT, r. l., June IA
The funeral of Resr-Admiral Worden oc-
Cured this afternoon Trinity Church, many
of the summer residents being present. The
body was forwarded to New York tonight,
where the interment takes place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
N aine Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, July IA.
Warner Brown is appointed postmaster at
Eaton, Washington county, vice Lucy E.
Stoddard, resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-07-15
Second Day Of the Trot at Mauches.
ter, N. II.

MANCHESTER, N. H., July a.
The second day o. the summer trotting
meeting developed an interesting sport and
the heaviest business in pools ever done on
the track. l ID. c. was the favorite and
won in the "a class, but in the 225 class
Little Dick who was backed to win failed to
win more than single heat. The following
is the summary:
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BAR HARBOK.
BAK HAKBoR. July IA.

BAK HAKBoR, July IA.
The yacht captains, under the lead of Com
modore Hovey, met on the Fortuna this fore
noon and decided to disband Friday morning,
the Wanderer going east and the rest as they
choose. No public reception or demonstra
ton, private guests or parties on board. The
yachtsmen viewed the points of interest in
small parties, or visited friends. The Electra
was brilliantly lighted up with lanters tonight
The Mohican's jibboom, to replace the one
she lost, arrived late last night.
DOinss OF the Press Association.
The Maine Press Association went up the
Green Mountain Railway this morning. To-
morrow the party will go on the twenty-five
Mile Drive. On Friday they will make an
excursion through Somes' Sound on a steamer
rendered gratuitously by the Maine Central
Railroad. A literary entertainment was held
at the Atlantic House last night, participated
in by members of the association.
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Doinss OF the Press Association.


BANGOR, July IA
Eli Rigby, well-known farmer at Still
water dropped dead in the hay field this after
noon. The cause was probably heart disease
He was about 55 years old.
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NO. l65.
SPORTING.
BASE BALL.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.

AT Brockton-Brocktou Z. Portland 4.
At Boston-Haverhill 4, Boston Blues 8.
The following is the standing of the clubs
m IN date
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At ST. Louis-St Louis 3, Chicago 6.
AT Kansas City-Detroit IL, Kansas City /.
AT Observation-Disclosures 4. Boston O.
tame called at the fourth inning on account
of rain.
New York Washington game postponed on
account of rain.
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ER ror the season. Also there will be open dur
sn.alA.ag July and August first class boarding.
70 aS,, or limited number. For particulars apply
'oA ooo, Boston. June, ,5d1m
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mer Cottage oa Itnnekfilss Neck,
East BUoshbny. Me,