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New-York tribune., 1886-02-24
SEEKING HELP FRoM THE HEA LTH BOARD

The Board of Health yesterday receiver
letter from Mrs NJ L. rI.utma. sorretaty of the l'drs
Health Protective Association. stating that tr0uDe naa
beeu caused lack OF sewer connections ~ no, ooV
Ea.t Tnrty .ighthsL Al No. 800 East Forty hith-sc
OF the association had been refused admstaco
until a pplcelnan appeared. Then tho cellar oi sao
nous. was round to be rithy damp The house no.
4OI East Forty seventh had been found IN drear
mi condition. Several deaths IN tue house PROV
ably were due partly TO tue foul air.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24
THE HANCOCK FUND

Tho Hancock Fund was increased yesterday
nc a.,US r,fts making S3l.7 .74O III all Geaerd
James b. FL $3.50 kOHsrt %am a. Ls0IsiS% pnsoSe $50;
v'uko - naniiJ Huttrrnrld, Sl50 wilson w. uunt'
800; f. Gutekunst. OF Phil@aeiphia $io0' 'o"" 49,
t,,rEer Iow.ll Mass, S25
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24
MR.. SIMMONS TO ENrKnlAIy rAE GOVERNORS

J. Edward Simmons, president oi the otoch
Exchange, has invited the me.nbers OF the GOVERNING
Committee 10 dine with him at Delmonic"' On ho"u"y
evening" March g. He has ANNOUNCED MS perm
na Sovina "A uleasaut precedent. has asked MS asso
i.s ,of tL. ast two ~ 10 join bin AZ Tue Ioc'
49, Mr. summons declinss u DO acahuhtatc io 10
s,s"tion bis friends arc trying 70 persuade nun !"
IA mt
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24
,N,rRrD IN MIR. cURTI,'s ESTIMATION.

HdTVcTs IN ,,-o.tiga.
Vhatsver the result of tue ICONS ssionaII nfoslssr
non or OF tho Pan Eectric SUIT his lUatsh 81 isd 70
ness Ia hs office practically gone anu We IN. whoe
~. that ia pro nIses frank stateprpt OF b9
Irnns.eIiou But ne ought 70 spare tue
necessity OF asking for his resgnstio ,rv 90 rae
cannot continue without the most serious iip"'' ~
Administration.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

the PHILADELPHIA Company OF its chief rival the Char.
tiers The latter company leases to the Philadelphia
its plant franchis until the flow OF ceases
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The second and concluding volume of Mr..
Blaine's Twenty Years in Congress is now
before the public. Liberal extracts from 1t are
given on the sixth page of this paper.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

NOT MUCH. PERHAPS, YET sOMErhiN"
srona me PtttsbuWg Chronicte l.. ..n,,a, ~ Of
sincs Rostou mas been Submerged the inhao'" -
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24
BIG DEAL IN NATURAL GAS

PIrTsBURG, Feb. % (Specia0.-The biggest
deal In tho history Of natural gas s the absorption by
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

THEY MAY GET A COLD 5HOuLDEh NEAi 'i~'
fTom me Peoria lIILl Ira scrspL -, nothins
When the Democracy entered ob heea,va.at' Tas
race for the Presidency III 1854 they svs f tho
neck It may De remarked, 10 the tousnoss b
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The last effuson by Prince Napoleon (Plon
Plon) is a special plea for the Bonapaltes, of
course. but it contains a good deal more sense
than bis public letters usually do. To expel
the French princes from the Republic would
indeed be unwise. In France they do not dare
plot treason except in the most secret way;
but once installed in foreign residences, their
houses would be hot-beds for plots of revolu-
ton. Moreover, to drive them out before they
violate any law is confession of weakness that
ought to be avoided if possible If the French
Republic rests on the will of the French people,
the Bourbons and the BonapaItists combined
cannot move it.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

There certainly seems to be some reason in
the arguments which numerous members of the
Produce Exchange advanced yesterday in sup
port of Mr.. Abram S. Hewitt's bill providing
that merchandise deposited in bond, may be
withdrawn for consumption within three years
from the date of original importation. on pay
ment of duties on the merchandise then
actually in existence and not on the amount
bonded before evaporation took place. The
sugar importers would be principally benefited
By such change. for their wares grow lighter
at q rapid rate when stored away. TO avoid
paying duty on what does not exist. therefore,
some of them store their sugar in foreign ports,
which are thereby bene6ted-as Havana, Tor
instance. If the changes MIR. Hewitt suggests
were made in the law, the sugar importers
would probably have grounds for thankInlness,
and our own warehouse trade might possibly
be greatly improved.
Tho attainment receutly made by the Council
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

Perhaps the most convincing of all proofs that
Cleveland Is a great man lies the fact that great
bo. les move slowly Ana in dI5nfectlng the Pan
Electric Hospital for QrcsIolabc statesmen what
ino.Ion could be slower than his
Honesty should be the central and all-cOntrolling
principle of monetary system.
some two mi lion tons Of ice have been stored
along the Hudson. That represents considerable
amount o, frIgidlty but doubtless even tins would
nnt he 4 fitting smile to employ in regard TO the
chIlllness that must pervade the frames of some
men not unknown around the CITY Hal! when they
con emplate the disclosures that may be brought
forth by Senator Lows committee.
The time was when the Irish leader considered
himself fortunate TO ge hearing from the EngliSn
Premier. Now the Premier regards the Irish lead
ers respite as 4 favor.
The President has many prerogatives, but they
do not include the gratuItous biackenlng Of mems
cbaracterS under the sinister name of suspension
Tor cause"
Weak backs" heart disease" weak knees
",ome trouble with the feet"-tneSe are among the
Affections tnat have visited certain present and
former officials cf this town. Persons suffering
fIOm these diseases lind excellent treatment,
VITA ali The comforts of home, in the hospital at
lakewood, n. J. Address IN strict conlidence)
John keenan,, esq. In these cases cessation from
business and the seciusIon which New-Jersey
grants are earnestly recon nended. n. B. Absence
ron the city is absolutely necessary to effect
cure.
When il comes to matters of proprety, tins Ad-
minis ration needs Il chaDcronc.
The fishing season will soon open, with Canada
as usual in the vantage ground She has organized
her marine patrol to keep American fishermen oil
while the British diplomats at w ashlng,on do the
rest
Protection may be a curse but onr workingmcn
don't meet 10000 strong aud demand to DO fed
from the public pOchct.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The time was when the Irish leader considered
himself fortunate TO ge, hearing from the Englisn
Plenier Now the Premier regards the Irish lead
ers respite as 4 tavOr
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The President has many prero gatives, but they
do not include the gratutOuS biackenlng Of mems
characters under the sinister name of suspension
Tor cause"
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The statement recently made by the Council
Of Political Reform that the expenses Ut the
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The adoption by the Assembly of aresolutlon
calling for the forfeiture of the Broadway
railways franchise will meet with hearty pub
lie approval Although the present investigation
of the way in which that franchise was obtained
has not yet developed evidence which could
send any one to States Prison, no intelligent
man doubts that fraud and corruption were
employed in connection with the scheme ; and
it is difficult therefore to see why the present
corporation should not be swept away and the
franchise put up at auction to be knocked down
to the highest bidder. Such proceeding
might cause passing interruption in travel; but
the public benefit to be derived therefrom
would more than compensate the residents OF
this city for the temporary inconvenience. 1t
would also be needed warning to corrupt
ofhceholders and bribing politicians.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24
move It.

The resolutions offered In the United States
Senate yesterday by Mr.. Morgan democrat of
Alabama) in defence of the Presidents re-
fusal to give up certain papers can hardly have
been proposed seriously. They assert that If
the Senators should express their "condem-
nation of the refusal of the Attorney General"
they would be exceeding their powers that it
would practically be impeaching Mr.. Garland
without trial OF course that is nonsense. The
resolution of the Judiciary Committee is one of
censure only, and on the whole it Is expressed
with reasonable gentleness If it is adopted,
MIR. Morgan, the President and the Attorney
General will find that, while the consequences
are unpleasant they are not a circumstance to
what the result OF an Impeachment would have
been.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

Perhaps the most convincing OF all proofs that
Cleveland Is great man lies IN the fact that great
30 Ies move slowly. Ana in dlsnfectlng the ran
Electric Hospital for QrcstIolabe statesmen what
lnn.Inn cOuId be slower than his
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

When it comes to matters of proprety tins Ad-
minis ration needs chaDcronc.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

Honesty should be the central and ali-controillng
pnnciple of Il monetary system.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

Protection may be a curse but onr workingmcn
dou't meet 10000 strong aud demand to DO fed
from the pubic pUchct.
New-York tribune., 1886-02-24

The fishing season will soon open, with Canada
as usual in the vantage ground She has organized
her marine patrol to keep American fishermen oil
while the British diplomats at Washington do the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09
"Ward Three-Banner Ward,
Comes Up Smiling With 81
Majority.

The republicans of Augusta did splendid
work at the polls yesterday in the election
for municipal officers and added one more
brilliant victory to the long list of triumphs
over the democracy which have rewarded
their valor in past years, refuting most en-
phatically the insults thrown at the republican
candidates in Morton's extra which was cir.
culated on the street Saturday. 1t was truly
great victory. Every ward in the city is
carried by the republicans. They elect their
candidate for mayor, Hon. George E. Ma
comber; every alderman and councilman,
and, in fact, every candidate which they put
in nomination. The opposition were in hopes
and had been boasting that they would carry
four wards and yesterday noon . slip of
paper which q well known democrat had &C.
eide ntally lost, was picked up at one of the
polling places, on which the prospective dem.
ocratic majorities were given in four wards,
a. follows: Ward 2, 40 majority; Ward 3,
40; Ward 6, So; Ward Z, 30. But when this
democratic striker with mathematical pro-
pensities counted the votes he said nothing
about his canvass. The democrats worked like
beavers to win the day, and spread out the
postoffice corruption fund for all it was
worth, but their etfor.s were futile. Col.
Morton, as usual in his political undertakings,
came out the little end of the horn. 1t was
said last night that when last seen he was
asking Judge Erskine about the "ciiizens"
vote. The vote for mayor was as follows:
Vote for Mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09
City Personals.

Frank B. Philbrick of Waterville, x.s in
the city, yesterday.
l. b. Iasker. Jr., of Boston was reg.
lstered at the Cony House, yesterday.
Miss Della Gaugue started last SATURDAY.
70 visit her friend in Manchester, N. H.
A. w. Wildes of Skowhegan and M. NJ
Andrews of Bangor were registered at Hotel
North, yesterday.
Mrs. A. Fl. Davis of Bridpeport. Conn
daughter Of Rev. Mr.. Fuller, is visiting her
father in this city.
Miss Mary Glare of Bath, who has been
spending few days with friends in this CITY
returned home yesterday.
Mr.. T. T. Lakewood has Just returned
from his Massachusetts, trip. He attended
the New England Conference of Y. NJ. c.
Association general secretaries at Springfield
Mr.. T. S. Benson of Sidney, has been sp
pointed to the position of night Waterman a
the State House, and commenced his dutie.
last night. Mr.. Benson 10 Kennebec coun
ty deputy sheriff
Mrs. Sophronia Hammond, native of Sid
ney, but now living at Mr.. John P. Wy
mans at the head Of Bridge street, in hel
eighty second year, is in the enjoyment O
good health, makes herself generally useful
does the mending for three families, and car
do fine sewing without glasses. Sb,
can 60 about town IS we'll as ordi
nary women of fifty, She was nsve
in a covered carriage, steamboat o.
railway car in her life. Mrs. Hammond il
the mother of eight children, all of whom ar,
still living. the Oldest one being sixty-on'
years of age. She has twenty-four grand
children, and three great grandchildren liv
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09
GARDINER.

There were three severe contests between
the police and drunken tramps last week.
We dislike to publish so many as we are
naturally proud of our usually quiet little
city, but they happen and we cannot do other
wise. Gardiner is evidently favorite resort
for the pests. They come to this city, pro-
cure liquor, and when night comes the first
question they ask, that is if the party can be
found, "Where's -" If he is missing,
perchance they will voluntarily quarrel with
an officer who will not accommodate them
unless he 10 obliged to. Their trial happens
and they generally plead guilty and are SEN
fenced to term of imprisonment. As soon
as they are released they return to their old
haunt, and the operation is repeated. One
officer treated them to hot coffee ETC., instead
of bread and water. While on his way to
Augusta one morning a short time ago with
nine trophies he told one of our citizens who
met him as he was proceeding to the jail that
he received 1927 for the lot. During the
month of January "A tramps were sent to Jail
on a charge of drunkenness and creating a
disturbance, most of them being arrested by
a petty insignificant constable, which was his
only mode of obtaining a living and who was
elected by mistake. One of his constitu-
ents was earnestly Boosting about what an
able bodied, strong and courageous man he
was Partly turning around he remarked to
one of our leading manufacturers who had
been a silent and attentive listener, well,
Mr.. A., what do you think of our MANI"
"He represents your ward pretty WE'LL" was
the quick reply. "Tramps are getting alto
oetber too thick and dangerous in this vicini-
ty and d. is undoubtedly the cause of it all :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09
REAL ESTATE.
Important Transfers I'm Kennebec COun
for the Past Week.

The following are the transfers of real es
tate in Kennebec county, for the week end
ing Saturday. March 9Th:
AUGUsTA-Simon Orff of Augusta. to Ellen N
Kimba of said city, land and buildings in Augusta
Mary Orrick Of Bangor, to Tilla Ann johnson O
Augusta, land and buildings in Augusta, >565
Thomas White of Hallowell, to Samuel White of Au
gusta, land and buildings in Augusta, $1Is7.
BENToN-Edwin f. Emery of limerick, Neb., anG
Helen A Emery to James w. Sylvester of Benton
land in Benton. 800; Alice II. Flagg Of Benton. tc
Charles II. Davis of Franklin Falls, N. H., home
stead farm in Benton, 81
CHELsEA-Henrietta NJ. Wallace of Chelsea, tc
Henry w. Clark of said town. land and buildings in
Chelsea, 800.
READFIELD-John II. Potter of Augusta, to Cora
f. Mace of Readfeld, land in Readfeld, go.
SIDNEY-Ghas. C. Hamlen of Sidney, to Charlie.
f. Hamlen of said town, half of land and buildings
in Sidney, $500.
VAssALBORO-Julia A. and Brainbridge Brann Of
Vassalboro, to Henry A. Brann of SAID town, lanG
in vassalbOro, $1,000; Angelina S. Mower of st. Al
bans, to Orrson Warren of Vassalboro, land in Vas
salboro, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09
Vote for Mayor.

The total number of votes cast for mayor
was 1916. The republican vote was one OF
the largest ever polled in the city. The re-
publican plurality was 525; majority 49O'
This is the largest majority ever received by
a republican candidate in municipal cleo
ton where there was a contest. Last year
Mayor Weeks received 966 votes and Seth
C. Whitehouse S1S, giving Mr.. Weeks a
majority of lat over the other candidates.
Nearly all the "citizens' voted for Mr.. Ma
comber but a few cast their votes for Charles
E. Nash, as will be seen by the figures.
In Ward Joseph Newman, the democrat
ic candidate for alderman, withdrew, and
Andrew b. Fulsom, "citizens'" candidate IN
Ward 5, also refused to run. "Ward 3
Banner Ward" did nobly. giving a majority
of 81. Col Gould was on deck and won re-
nown. He should be rewarded with berth
in the post-office for his valiant services, ana
he could then find time to write resolutions
for lodges, societies and Postmaster Fowler.
The vote for ward officers was as follows;
Ward One.
Aldermen-Jehn E. Fossett, 273; Rodney b
Capen, l22; S. l.. Boardman. 6; F. A. Brick /; 8
Councilmen H. G. Staples, S. W. Wyman, 27S
David Sampson, H. P. Miiliken, 1881 f. Atkins, l..
A. Church, s. Royal Qumby, Chas. ii Whitten' -
Treby johnson, j. w. Foger, !.
Wardeu-George F. Halves, 272; harvllian hum
nbrey. l29; Edward f. lockwood, 2; F. H. Tibbetts'
'W XSns CIerSCLews Selbing, 272; W. W. Morse,
Constable-Ausburn Hutchins, 40; F. ". Colby
127; j. ii. WEIGH, Q; E. E. Myrick, l.
Ward Two.
Aldermen-F A. Brick. 1856; Stephen A. RUSSELL
oo ctouncilmen-Treby johnson. John W: Fogler'
ls4; Royal Qaimby. Charles H. Whisten' 81 A. 8
Rangs j. W. Estes, 3. D..
Wsrden-Ahner c. Jewett, 1854; Edward E. Rock
Ward Clerk-william H. Fogg. 1874; Charles w.
" Com Io1 nns.sbe-Edward E. Myrick. 1853; John h.
w elch, 49,
Ward Three.
.,so,r.r-R Frank Gasln, 1888; John F. Clark,
-' Councmen-Wibur F. Percival, lso; ROLAND u
Irish 1SI. Ethel H. Jones, S. g. Cummngs, iG<.
Warden-Nathan C. Halett, 1872; George FarAs'
Ward Clerk-H. R. Hopkins 1874; FRANK WHO'S
Constsbie-James S. McKenney, 1884; d. +. MOORE
1902.
Ward Four.
Alderman-Chares E. Saunders, yo w Krev,e.
Warden--Henry o Nichols, 70:
Ward Clerk-Reuel Kimball, so:
Constable-Paschal M. Brann' w.
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Entertainments.

Hon. w. w. THOMAS LECTURE.
"a" evening Hon. W. w. Thomas will
his famous lecture, "Sweden
Tue Swedes" in Granite Hall. The
Nv inscriptions of Swedish life and manners
-' we have are all written by tourists who
,.s e''Afily saw everything from the outside
~ LOOK only superficial view. Mr..
ias was the accredited Minister of our
~ 'fy TO the King of Sweden and Norway,
:. '' such was admitted to all the ceremon-
aaa pageants of the brilliant Court Of
~. .euen' where it would be impossible for the
~. ordinary tourist to enter. MIR. Thomas lee
a.. VIII embrace a vivid description Of
s~a,. 81. az the Swedish Court and among the
End in sa people such as it is impossible to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09

A. B. T. Chadbourne, formerly of thi.
city, claims the championship for his town in
the production of big snow drifts during the
recent storm. He writes that at one place in
the highway at East Dixmont, there is snow
drift, extending from fence to fence, Is feet
deep and more than a dozen rods long. 1t
was so deep it could not be shoveled out nor
could path be made over it, so the men and
boys went to work and tunneled it, distance
Of l72 feet, and the heaviest teams pass
through with ease. The tunnel is feet high
and feet wide. The west end is about 70
feet from the post-office and l25 feet from the
hotel The east end is near the june ton of
the Monroe road. The mail from Bangor to
Unity passes through the tunnel daily. 1t is
exciting much curiosity in that vicinity, and
people 90 long distances to see and drive
through it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09
Ward Five.


Lonsfelic enas - 2. Folsom. $50; willard
~; "; q. Bruce, 81; Fred B. Thorn ~ u
MotherWelMIG ~ .. Stetson. $50; George W
rihh s,S Clerk-wiliam Il. Wilson, l4a: Thom..
Bs GSe't e W. Savage. $50; Warn,
sm A;itdher N H. Williams. ,as F,.,L n
Counci in =. AniSoiiiver. :; John E. Ward, i.
Haskell, 126; j. H. Whitney. *. 10. Seofge u
de1rge + Patch. 2; W. b. Whitney. T. RANDALL %
rs. Benismin s. Fa.nham. 49, Sumner Pullen
hcf, ard dCierkJ Howard Chandler, l2s; Stewart
"CSDavld. %; Charles V. Wilson. = ' ''e"ar
sayses .. 1s Fis F. Coombs. l24. Mandred O
Ward Seven.
T EoeRs naei I. Wall. 20; j. W. Dana, a.
~, Jonn 3. Foster. IS; Elbridge 6. Perh.m' 90
i1omas Adams, George H. Harvey. ID -
90 W1araenaWsllnan Curtis, 60; Charles z. Hank,
w. r. blckford, Is.
C yard ClerkrGeorge W. Ladd, 90; G.P.Hall g.
n''ao'e-frank Lessor, 81; A. A. Ray, s..
Inc city government will be constituted a.
follows:
Mayor-Geo. E. Macomber.
Aidermen-John E. Fossett. Frank A,
brick, B. Fraak Gaslin. Charles E. Saunder,
bartlett Z. Folsom, William H. William,
Luther l. Wall.
Councilmen-Henry G. Staples, Silas W.
Myman; Treby JohnsoH, John w. Fogler
Wlioer f. Percival. Roland C. Irish, Alber1
a.. Nichols Geo. W. Knowles, Horace B.
Cony' William G Aver, Alden N. Clark,
ID aknn
A. Jones. o""'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09

Inc o'clock train of this afternoon will
We the first train to cross the new bridge, af-
~fwmch all trains will cross on regular
"nedule time. The last regular train to
Uo's the bridge was the Pullman on the
.sa' OF January 9th, when the trestle work
'en into the river. The night Pullman trains
vii pass through this city again to night and
"'ef this the public can be accommo-
'a'eu TO sleeping cars. The transfer teams
vii cease their labors to-day, having
carried the passengers to and fro be-
wen the stations with rapidity, and salts
,'''oh to the public. Mr.. Charles II. White
as given his personal attention to the trans
,'''ng' having been present at the arrival and
departure of nearly all the trains, attending
"eiuiiy to the wants of the passengers. The
.anS'er teams have been favored with good
'''uaing' throughout. The temporary sta
w" On the east side will be discontinued and
"e cars which have served as waiting room
'au ticket office, hauled off. The bridge is
~" 50 far completed that Bridge Builder
D0oker will not remain in the city all the
l'' out will make occasional visits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09

The cloth hall at the Edwards 90. 8 mills as
moved this week to the new quarters provid-
ed in the basement of the new mill. The
vacant space in the old mill will be utilized
for card machinery. The ice in the canal,
which had frozen quite thick. was recently
broken up, and made some trouble yesterday
BY drifting down against the racks and in
terfering with the flow of water. The re-
pairs on tine dam are going steadily forward.
Two hundred feet of the west end of the dam
will be replanked with spruce and about
twenty men are now employed on the work
The east end is to receive covering of hare
wood plank
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09

A society taking its name after the great
naturalist, J.J. Audubon, has been established
for the purpose of fostering an interest for
the protection of wild birds from destruction
for millinery and other commercial purposes.
The headquarters of the society are at 40
Park Row, New York City. 1t invites the
co. operation of persons in every part of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-09

TbeK. of P. masquerade ball IN Meonian
u.u 10 occur on Friday Aevening, March
,o,b PROMISES to be entirely successful.
rnle6eld, the well known costumer, will be
bore two DAYS previous to the evening of the
h,ll member of the committee will be
,,.,;oped in the ante room and each person
masking will be required to raise his mask
h.fore entering the hall.