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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
A Graveyard Swept Away by a Flood.

KANSAS Cry Mo-, Feb. Pas the result of
an ice gorge, the channel in the Missouri river is
cutting away the southern portion of an island
opposite tho CITY, on which are located the pest
house and smallpox hospital. There were twenty
or more graves on the island, the greater part Of
which have been washed away up to midnight. and
the bodies fioated off down the river IN their
collins There is considerable excitement along
the river bank Ofacials, however. say that
there is little danger of future infection. There
have been no recent interments. the most OF
them having been made over year ago The
sity's water supply is also drawn from the kaw
river. The only living tenants of the island are
one smallpox patient and his nurse. They are
In no present danger from the food
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
WHY Dixie Did Not resttfv.

LONDON, Feb. 2-An intimate friend Of Sir
Charles Dixie, writing to the papers, charges
Mr. Chamberlain with the sole responsibility for
Sir Charles's action in not going into the witness
box during the progress Of the Crawford case.
The writer asserts that it was Mr.. Chamberlains
vehement assistance against such course that
restrained Sir Charles from appearing as wit
ness. He also alleges that the sole indiscretion
of which Sir Charles has been guilty happened in
early life and consisted Of an intrigue with a
married woman of light character. Sir Charles,
his friend writes. is q most sensitive man, and
the burden of the accusation has nearly cost him
his reason
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
A Defaultins Dakota Treasurer.

ST.. PAUL MINI, Feb pa special from
Devils Lake. D. t., says: Andrew Holman, of
Lakota. treasurer Of Nelson county, recently
visited St Paul, but not returning at the ap-
pointed time, an investigation of his official &C
counts has developed a shortage in the county
funds of $1l 400 Although he has twenty eight
bondsmen for the aggregate sum of $50 000 it is
generally believed That little more than 81 600
can be recovered from them. They are mostly
small farmers, few being worth more than the
81 500 exemption"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
The Greeks Demand War.

LONDON, Feb 22--The Greek Ministers of
War and Marine threaten to resign unless war
against Turkey is declared. The people of
Greece, who are anxious for hostlities, are much
excited. The torpedoes have been surreptitiously
removed from the harbor of Salonica. The
Turkish authorities boarded the Greek steam
ship Omonia and arrested the captain on suspi-
cion of having been concerned in the removal.
They then searched the vessel, but failed to find
any torpedoes. The captain was thereupon re-
leased
An Athens telegram says: 1.-THE Greek Pre-
mier, receiving q deputation to-day, said that
the governments policy had not been changed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
The Foreign Grain Trade.

LONDON. Feb. 22-The Mark Lane Express
in its weekly review Of the grain trade says:
'Wheats were freely marketed at lower prices
The sales of English wheat during the week were
"a. 557 quarters, at 29s I'D per quarter, against
So, 100 quarters at 32s 4d during the correspond
ing week last year. Barleys were firmer. For
egn wheats were without feature. Flour was
slow and dragging. American maize was Sd
dearer. Barleys and oats were irmer. One car
60 arrived. one California cargo was sold, and
two cargoes remained, one being an Oregon car
60. Cargoes On passage were very firm. To-day
trade was meagre. Foreign wheats were firm.
Flour was steadier. American and Canadian oats
were Sd dearer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
The League win Not Be Suppressed.

LONDON, Feb. 22-In the House of Commons.
to-day, Mr.. John Morley, Chief Secretary for Ire
land. replying to Henry de Worms's question as
to whether Mr.. Morley adhered to the opinion
he expressed in a recent speech, that IL was de-
sirable to exclude the Parnelites from Paria-
ported, but said he preferred to explain his pol
icy fully on a proper occasion
Mr.. Gladstone announced that the government
did not intend to suppress the Irish National
League
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
Passengers Injured in a Railway Accident.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Feb. PAN accident oc-
Cured this forenoon on the Buffalo, New York
& Philadelphia railroad, near Mount Morris
The train from Nunda to Rochester ran off the
track and the forward coach tipped over and was
burned. Eighteen persons were in the coach
and all were more or less seriously injured.
among them the Rev. s. D. Moxley and wife. OF
Nunda; George Railston, and B. F. Coffin, of
Mount Morris. Mrs. Monkey is very seriously.
and Mr.. Ra:ston and Mr.. Coffin slightly hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
CHINESE INDEMNITY.

They Must Look to the States and Terrific.
ries for Reimbursement
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feo. 22-'It Is all folly for the
Chinese to ask either the government or the
States or Territories on the Pacific slope to re-
imburse them for the losses they have sustained
by the recent outrages out there said Golden
Gate Congressman to-day. 1.-THE government
would have no business TO pay such damages;
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
A Capitalists Unhappy Plight.

New YORK, Feb 22-F. Foster Smith, who,
until two years ago, was a resident of ST. Louis,
and who came here apd invested money in a
steamboat line, has bee N Ludlow-street Jail
for several months, witt 20 apparent chance of
ever getting out, as he is held on an action for
debt. and since his imprisonment his steamboats,
have been sold and he is left pennilessL He
claims that he is being black-mailed. Hislawyer
says that all that stands between him and an ad-
vancement of his case is lack of $40 to pay
court costs which lpve been assessed against
him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
Attempt to Poison a Family.

CoRUNNA Mich. Feb. o. Saturday night an
attempt was made to poison the family of Robt
Berry, sof this city, by putting paris green in
his well. Several of the family drank the water
and were taken sick, being saved by prompt
medical attendance. sSherif Cole found paris
green in the pump. and tracks leading to the
house of Mrs. Charles Gage. a neighbor and an
enemy. Mrs. Cages daughter and her husband,
Henry Shnfer. were arrested and taken to Jail.
More arrests are expected to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

CATARRH is a very prevalent and exceedingly
aisagreeable disease; liable If neglected, to de-
gelop into serious consumption. Hoods Sarsa-
pAria, acting through the blood reaches every
part Of the system, effecting radict6 and per-
manent cuse Of catarrh. 400 doses 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
Bismarck's Expulsion of Poles.

BERLIN, Feb 22-In the lower house Of the
Diet, to-day, in the debate on the second reading
Of the Polish bill, Herr Wirsebinski passionately
denounced the projected German colonization of
Poland. He declared that Poland would not
perish. although life or death struggle was i'm
posed upon her.
Minister Lucius said that the bill was an act of
necessity and self-defense. The Poles, he said.
were unwilling to become Prussian subjects and
dreamed of q restoration of Poland, although
they owed their prosperity to Prussia. The gov
ernment was fully aware of the difficulty of the
task it had undertaken. but trusted to the sup
port of the Diet and the patriotism of the coun-
try. Nineteen members gave notice that they
would speak in behalf of the measure, and nine
teen announced that they would speak aginst it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
THE LONDON RIOTS.

Resignation OF Colonel Henderson, Chief OF
the Metropolitan Police Force.
LONDON, Feb. 22-Col Sir Edmund Hender-
son, the head of the metropolitan police force,
who has been severely censured for the inefi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
De Lesseps at Panam a.

PANAMA, Feb. pm. De Lesseps arrived
here at p. NJ to-day, and was enthusiastically
received by the inhabitants. The city is frantic
with enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23

THERE are nineteen metals more valuable
than gold, but no remedy which will compare
with Bigelows Positive Cure Cor coughs and
colds A prompt and pleasant cure for all throat
and lung troubles. SO cents and 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-23
Austria, Russia and the Balkans.

PEsTH. Feb. 22-Herr Won Tisza, Hungarian
Prime Minister, speaking in the lower house,
to day, denied that Austria aimed at the annexa-
ton Of the western Balkans, or that Russia
sought to annex the eastern Balkans. He de-
clared that Austria was anxious to maintain
peace.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18
The Ward Two Steal,

What would be thought if the Vice President
who presides over the United States Senate,
should constitute himself a judge as to who
should hold seats in that body? Or, to come
nearer home, suppose the Governor of Maine
should undertake to pass upon the qualifica-
tons of members of the Legislature? 1t would
of course, be considered an outrageous usurpa-
ton, and meet with the promptest and most de-
termned opposition. Mayor Bakers action in
the Board Of Aldermen last Monday is paral-
lei case. If he could constitute himself re-
turning board in one case he could do it in all
and it would be useless for our citizens to go
through the formality of an election. Mr.
Baker has stood well in this community, with
all parties, and has many warm friends who
are both surprised and grieved at his course
the consequences of which will be felt long af-
ter the present crisis is past. The most chart
table construction to be placed upon his action
is that he has been misled by the advice of so
called lawyers who are always ready to stir up
strife and provoke litigation that they may put
money in their pockets
Mr.. Haney's course is no less surprising, and
lit HAS CIV iuehts Iaioh unueI Tie sdlhe eFl III
fiuences. His best friends did not believe it
possible that he would take a seat to which he
was not elected, knowing as he does that he
has no claim to the seat in law or equity. When
after being sworn in he said he "should not
vote unless it was necessary" he cast doubt
upon his title, for if he was duly elected his
right to vote after he had been sworn in could
not be questioned. Not voting ''unless it was
necessary" simply meant that when it was nee
essary to carry out the schemes of the ring he
would vote. Under the circumstances it would
have been better to have said nothing.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18
An Ocean Steamer Lost. A Belfast Vessel to
the Rescue.

The ocean steamer Oregon, of the Cunard line
from Liverpool to New York with 900 people on
board colded with an unknown three ma sted
schooner early Sunday morning between Fire Is
land and Shinnecook, near New York The schoon-
er struck the steamer the port side making
large hole. The Oregon began to fill and it was
impossible to keep her afloat.
Sch. Fannie A. Gorham, of Belfast Capt George
Mahoney, happened to be in the vicinity, on her
passage from Jacksonville to Boston, and imme.
dately ran down to the sinking steamer and Offer
ed assistance. pilot boat also lent valuable aid
Every person was safely transferred to the Fannie
A. Gorham and the pilot boat.
Shortly after the Oregon went down the German
steamship Fulda, bound to New York, came along,
took on board all the passengers and crew from the
two vessels and landed them at New York. All the
baggage and the larger portion of the mails were
lost
The Oregon was one of the largest and fastest
ocean steamers afoat, measuring 1850 tons. She
has made the run across the Atlantic in 6 days, 8
hours and AZ minutes. The Oregon was launched
at Glasgow, Scotland June 81, 1888. An effort will
be made to raise her. She lies in about twenty
fathoms of water.
The schooner that collided with the Oregon is
| supposed to have gone down with all hands.
Capt. Mahoney had similar experience a few
years ago while in command of Belfast schooner
| on passage from Jacksonville, when he rescued
the passengers and crew from sinking steamer
and brought them into port. For his gallant SER
vices he was presented with valuable gold watch
having an inscription relating to the rescue.
Doubtless his services in rescuing the passengers
from the Oregon will be remembered. 1t was for
tunate that he was near for had it been otherwise
great loss of life might have resulted.
Capt. Mahoney in sch. Fannie A. Gorham arrived
at New London, Conn.,, on Monday, on his passage
to Boston. He has written to lis owners here but
adds nothing to the particulars already known.
Later reports from the wreck of the Oregon say
that the steamer is broken in two and that the only
thing to be done with her is to blow up the hulk ii,
the hope of allowing the cargo to be fshed up.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18
Railroad Matters which Interest Belfast,

In conversation last week with Il Lewiston Jour-
nal reporter Payson Tucker, General Manager of
the Maine Central, mentioned some railroad pro
Jects that directly interest Belfast First he said
he should give his attention to the Moosehead Lake
travel, now that the Mt Desert projects have been
accomplished. Many tourists at Bar Harbor have
expressed desire to visit the Lake, but for want
OF direct communication have been debarred from
doing So The coming summer train will leave
Bangor Immediately upon the arrival of the train
from Bar Harbor and by such direct communica-
ton person can leave Bar Harbor after dinner
and arrive at the Lake the same day.
Referring to the railroad agitation in Somerset
county where rival schemes to reach the Lake are
projected-one of building from Skowhegan via
Athens to Moosehead and the other of building
from Pittsfield via st. Adams to the same place
Mr.. Tucker said:
The gentlemen interested in these movements
are now comforting with The matters have
Dcen lett to a committee OF our directors. Event
TALLY something will grow out of these movements
iou see that when are at Waterville, are
within siNty-nin miles of the Lake; but to reach
II we now have to make circuit Of 100 miles or
thereabout. If a line should be built from Pitts
held to the Lake and there tap the Canadian Pacific
ltwonld be- great thing for Belfast. Via our Bel
fast Branch, the Canadian Pacific would find Bel
fast Its nearest winter port
Pittsleld and IIartland people are moving i'll the
matter Recently MI. John H. Quimby, of Belfast
received letter from Pittslield asking if our peo
pie had plans of a survey to the Lake, as the org
nal plan of the Belfast road was to pass near
ly the same route to Moosehead. No such plans
were made, however.
The Canadian Pacific is rival road to the Grand
Trunk and is already well into Maine If road
should be built from Pittsfield to tap the road at
the Lake, as Mr.. Tucker says, it will be a great
thing for Belfast. This port, in winter, would be
the nearest open harbor to Canada. our harbor
has plenty of water, is easily reached from the
open sea, and people would gladly welcome
such an enterprise. 1t will not be surprising in
few years If we are i'll direct communication with
Quebec, and made glad by the shrill whistle of
the Canadian locomotive along our water front.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18
Transfers In Real Estate.

The following are the transfers in real estate, in
Waldo county, for the week ending March 10th :
Estate of David G. Austin, Freedom, to Fred H.
Bradsreet same town. Mary A. Brown, Lincoln
vile, to Cyrus Young, same town William p.
Bicknell, Belfast, to the Inhabitants of Belfast
Hers of Frances Darby Belfast, to Inhabitants of
Belfast Laura j. Elliot ct. ais, Frankfort, to
Joshua III. Laine, Atlanta Ga. ANcl Hayforl, st.
John, \. b., to Harrison Hayford, Belfast ". 5.
Jones ct. ais, Palermo, to l.. A. Bowler, same town
Clarence NJ. Knowlton, Belfast, to Betsey > knowl-
ton, same town. A. W. Keen, Boston, to William
A. knight, Belmont William Moody, Belfast, to
Inhabitants of Belfast. Albert Morrill,, Belfast, To
Inhabitants of Belfast. A. X. Patterson, Belfast,
to Inhabitants of Belfast. Ephiaim Rowe, Belfast,
to Inhabitants of Belfast. Frank A. Sprowl, Mont
vile, to Cordela Sprowl, same town. Walter b.
Sprowl, Montville, to Cordelia Sprowl, same town.
George ID. Shaw, Wnterport, to George W. Shaw,
same town. j. III. Whitmore, Stockton, to Howard
Griffin, same town. Priscilla Wiley, Belfast, to
LaXley T. Ness, Searsmont. Timothy Walker,
Ihorndke, to Prince Bessey, same town. Cyrus
Young, Lincolnville, to Fannie Young, same town.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18
The Mikad0.

The Nikado supper and dance given last Thurs
day evening in Capt. Coombs rink i'll this city by
the ladies Of the Umytrsalist society, novelty
and drew out large company. In fact the only
drawbacks To perfect enjoyment the large
crowd in attendance and the inability Of the man
agemcnt To provide for them. supper was pre-
pared for about 80, but there were at least 500
persons present. Those fortunate enoughto obtain
seats at the first table were served, but others
went without. This source of much mortih-
cation to the society, but could not he helped and
those who understood the situation found no fault
The pastor announced that those who failed to
receive a supper would have their money refund
ed by calling at the ticket office, but very few
awaited themselves of the privilege. The costumes
very unique. At the entrance was Mr.. Charles
s. Bedford, the door keeper, dressed in genuine
japanese costume. The others were home made,
but very elaborate. The rink was handsomely
decorated and three booths trimmed in japanese
style were arranged in different parts Of the room
from which tea confectionery and other articles
were sold All the walters and small children
We're in costume. Lizzie Pote, Ist Dinsmore and
Alice Chase represented the three little maids
from school as presented i'll the Mikado. After
supper the company danced to the excellent music
furnishedby >anborns full orchestra. The society
realized over 500.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18

KNON. Meeting held March -. full Rcpuhi
can ticket elected except first seectman. the Demo
Gratis electing A. +. Kenny to that position.
TROY. The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year; selectmen, II. L. Stone LIST: IL,
Cunningham I'd; Lorenzo Garcelon 3D. Frank Call,
Col. and Treas. Geo. Stevens, $. 5. Committee.
PALERMO. Moderator, samuel Marlen; Clerk,
l.. A. Bowler; Selectmen, Z. s. Worthng, S. G..
Norton, Woodbury. Tibbetts; Supervisor, W. A.
Nelson; Collector, Madison f. Hiser, Treasurer,
;. Harvey Bradstreet; Auditor u. r. Pierce.
FREEDOM. The following town officers We're
elected March 10: Moderator, Hon. J. y. Lamsom,
Clerk Selden Fuller Selectmen, ID. W. Dodge, &,
f. knowlton, O. NJ. Harvey Treasurer, VIM. Full
Ter; supervisor, G. B. Cox. Dodge and Cox are
Republicans.
DEDIIAM. At the annual meeting March town
officers were chosen follows; Moderator, r. p,
Gilmore; Clerk, H. p. Burril Seectmen, etc, y.
p. Gilmore, II. p. Bulrill, J. f. Cowmg; Treas,
Daniel Condor: Collector, Geo. II. Goodwin Con
stable, A b. Hartman; school Supervisor, p. p.
Gilmore.
BELMONT. The following officers We're elected
for the ensuing year Moderator NJ b. Hunt
Clerk, q. g. Cammett; Seectmen, Assessors and
Overseers of the Poor A. J. Donnell, f. Fletcher,
O. c. Cammett; Treasurer, NJ. i. Hunt; Supervis-
or of schools, Miles Pease; Constable and Collect
or, W 5. Foss; Town Agent A. j. DonnelI: Audi
tor, II. p. Farrow.
MoNrvILLE. Owing to an error in the walTan,
the town meeting to have been holden March lstt
was deferred until the 18th inst. Following are
the officers chosen: D. W. Bennett, A. NJ Plum
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18
wills Filed.

The following wills were filed at the recent term
Of the Probate court in this city;
Hanson I. Cove late of Liberty, first requests
that all just debts and charges be paid, after which
all the remainder of his property, of whatever ma
ture, is bequeathed to his wife Louisa W. Cove.
Mrs. Cove is administrators.
Jeremiah Evans late of Waldo bequeathed to
his sons George Evans, and Joseph Evans, s25
each; to his grandson Joseph f. Walcott S25 and
to his wife, Martha Evans, all his personal prop.
erty after deducting the above legacies He gives
to his wife all his real estate during her natural
life. At her decease he gives the real estate and
what personal property remains to his son Edward
Evans Martha Evans is named EXecutriN.
Samuel Richards, late of Liberty, bequeaths 10
his brother Wilson Richards, one-fourth of all his
real estate, and to his wife, Sarah Richards, he
gives the remainder of his real and personal estate
Ambrose p. CargiIl is appointed executor.
The Republican journal., 1886-03-18

Mr.. C. B. Hazeltine, one of the trustees Of the
p. R. Hazeltine estate, says the legacy to the city
of Belfast for free public library will be the first
public bequest he will pay Owing to some un.
settled private matters he has been advised to
wait until everything is adjusted. 1t makes no
difference to him, he says who is in control Of the
city government, he proposes to do his duty in the
premises. The city council ought to choose com.
mittee to select site that work may begin on the
building as soon as the ground will permit.