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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
A BIG DEAL.
One of Gould's Great Financial Jobs-A
Trade for the Baltimore and Ohio.
ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 8.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 8.
The Southern Industrial journal Dixie has
a special dispstcn from staff correspondent
at Fort Worth, Texas, which says: One of
the largest and most important transactions
ever recorded is now on foot. 1t is nothing
less than trade between Jay Gould and
President Garrett of the Baltimore and Ohio.
whereby the entire Baltimore and Ohio tee-
graph system is to be transferred to Gould.
who practically now owns the Western Union
In return for the same, President Garrett is
to receive the Wabash system, thus giving
the Baltimore and OHIO line to Kansas City
from Baltimore.
The magni ude of deal of this kind can
scarcely be understood but it is known to
officials of the Gould system here that the
Baltimore and Ohio have long been seeking
to extend their operations west of the Mis-
sissippi river. The information is believed
to be thoroughly reliable, and it is said to be
substantiated by memor 4nda made by the late
Mr.. II. M. Hoxie prior to his death and
found among certaip papers that bad been
laid away for future reference. The secret
leaked out through party who desired TO
arrange with Fort Worth capitalists to oper-
ate in Western Union and Baltimore and
Ohio stocks, as soon as there was any indlca-
ton that ths bargain had been consummated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
NO. 800.
HARD FEEDING.
A Wife Murderer Kept Alive bv sheer
Farce.

CHICAGO, Dec. 8.
Henry Jansen, the wife murderer, who has
Ter some time persistently refused to take
food or drink, was transferred from the iail
proper TO the insane ward, yesterday, and his
last abruptly broken cd He was very weak
and could not have survived his course of alb
s,inence many days longer. Supt rnrendent
hiley determined 10 compel the msn to take
food, and to thar end he prepared very pal
atsole connection of brandy, sugar. milk and
eggs. As was expected, Jansen refused TO
take It, muscular attendant pinioned the
patient and his clenched teeth were pried
spsrt with spoon. A spoonful Of the mix
ture was poured into his mouth, and as he
spuItured and spst in an fort 10 eject il. =
clasp was put on his nose. and as he easped
for breath, down went the fluid. In this
painful fashion, while he writhed and reared
between hresths. Jansen was compelled to
swallow Gill of the liquid. Twice later in
the day the same eusntiN of nourishing
liquid was administered TO him after the same
fashion, and his strength rapidly grew, al
though he bitterly denounces his saviors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09

esty's government entirely concur in that
passage of the report of the Canadian privy
council, in which it is observed that the pro-
visions Of the convention of 1918, become
inconvenient TO either contracting psrty
The utmost that good will and fair dealing
can suggest is that the terms shall be recon-
sidered." The report of the PRIV council
referred to claims the Dominion is
acting rs defensive. The communication
recites the troubles which prior to 1874 exist
ed between the Canadian and American FISH
ermen and the efforts made bv the Csnadisu
government to arrive at some just amicable
adjustment Of the diff ulties, and concludes
Under these circumstances Canada having
exhausted every effort to procure smicable
arrangement has been driven again to fall
back upon the convention of 1918 provisions
of which she is now enforcing and will en-
force in no primitive or hostile spirit. as
Bayard supposes, hut solely in the protection
of her fisheries and in the viudcaIion OF the
rights secured TO her by treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
CONSOLIDATION
OF Two Well Known Manufacturing
Companies.

BIDDEFoRD, Me, Dec. s.
At the next session of the legislature, the
directors of the Pepperell Manufacturing Co.
will petition the authority to increase the
capital stock from ST. 200, 900 to 81 ,050, 900; I;
to change the par value OF tn. stock, and to
acquire property of the Laconia Co. The
directors of Lsconia Co. Will petition the au-
thority to dispose of property to the Pepper
ell Manufacturing Co. The consolidation,
which has been subject to much Interestingly
therefore be regarded as settled. The union
will directly affect Biddeford and Saco In as
much as it is likely to result in the building
of another mill in Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
HORRIBLE ASSASSINATION.
A Negro suspected OF Mail Robbery,
Killed.

SHEPARD, Tex, Dec s.
Monday midnight party of eight or ten
men went to the house of James Connor a
negro, who lived on Big Creek, near this
place, and calling him to the yard seized him,
bore him to the ground, cut his entrails out
and lett him for dead. Yesterday morning
the bloody and dying Connor was discovered
still living and able to give names of the par
ties who butchered him. The sheriff imne
diately organized posse and arrested sever
al of the accused and has them under a strong
guard. Others escaped. Friends of those
under arrest are desperate and the sheriff is a
man of nerve whence serious trouble is an
ticipated. Connor was suspected of being
implicated in the Cold Spring mail robbery
near Shepard a few weeks ago. This is
thought TO be the cause of his assassinati IN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
FOR LIBEL.
An Attorney at Law PrOsecutes Two
PrOmiD ent Men for Libel.

BosroN, Dec. s.
The grand jury of Norfolk county, Ded-
ham, yesterday returned an indictment against
Louis Cassler, cashier of the Brooklyn News,
Tor criminal libel against Alfred d. Chandler,
attorney and chairman of the Brookline
board of selectmen, tor alleged interview
with Hon. VIM. Aspinwall of that town.
Cassler was arrested today and is in Dedham
Jail This afternoon an indictment was
also found against Aspinwal for libel. In
the publication Aspinwall is made to assert
that Chandler's professional character is not
good and that he exacted exorbltant fees.
Aspinwall is president of the Aspinwall Land
CO., between which and the town there has
been some differences regarding the extension
and laying out of streets. Owing to the
trouble Mr.. Chandler az one time rendered
his resignation which it is understood was
not accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
THE BOAT CAPSIZED.
ThomastOn Man with Several Others
Drowned.

NEW YORK, Dec. s.
Steamer Knickerbocker, Capt. Gamble,
from New Orleans, which arrived at New
York, "Wednesday, reports that on December
lst, off Cape Delaware, she saw schooner
Cramer, from Philadelphia, with her rudder-
head gone and wishng to be toward into port.
The steamer lowered boat under charge of
First Officer b. j. Henry, of Thomaston,
with seamen John johnson and Fred John
son. NorwegiaDs. VIM. ii. Mulseahn, Ger
man, and George Haiues, Swede, which
proceeded to the schooner. A line was given
to the schooner and made fast to the boat,
which then started on her return. The wind
suddenly shifted and the boat capsized and
all were drowned before help could reach
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
AINE DIOCESAN
Board of Missions-The Second Day OF
the Session.
SACo. Me. Dec. 8.

SACo, Me-, Dec. 8.
The second days session of the Maine Di-
ocessn Board of Missions opened in the Epis-
copal church. this morning. Sermon and
communion by Bishop Nealley, Portland
The business session followed, Bishop Neatly
presiding. Rev. C. T. Ogden, Portland,
secretary The various mission reports of
the Maine churches were read.
Chas S. Deake, Portland, was elected sec
retarv for the remainder of the year.
A letter received from Eastport stated
there was prospect of erection of new rec
tory next spring.
committee was appointed to draft reso-
lutions on the death of the late Treasurer
Gardner of Gardiner, who had ably held office
40 wears The session closed with public
missionary meeting at Biddeford tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
new YORK Produce Market.

NEw YORK. Dec. g.
FLouR-Receipts. % $50 exports 1850. sales. a.
500 No. z, V3 20; fancy white Western, extra
soa3 5 is; common to good, so a s5; good TO
choice, $40 az 10; city mill extra, 4 so f6);
superhne, 233 a 3 10, st. Louis extra, $50 Rb loi
winter wheat extra. 2 80 $780, Minnesota extra,
80 IS Is
WHEAT Receipts. 73.70o exports. ps 900; sales.
l6s,OoJ, No. red. s7i, No. red, e9, elevator,
40. Red State, w. NJ White state. ssl
RYE-dull.
BAILEY steady
CORN = Receipts 81. .2s5 bushels; exports. Il. $50;
sales, 20i 00c, spot No 3, S5l; No z, ~.
OArs-Rrceipts, 55. 100, sales. ioI 600, No 2, "a;
do White. 37l No Z. 81 34l. do White. 37i a 30;
No !, 80, do white, 45 Mixed Western. 30 n 81;
White do, 81 n 43; White State, ~ a 40
sUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed 81 u 81; granulated,
81 white extra G. 5abI; yellow, " a ~; mould.
81.
PErRoLEUM-Ualted, 69I O.G.
PoRK-Me SPOT, ~ 75 II 90, clel- o,ok,
10 90.
LARD-refined. o IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09

BooTHBAr, Dec. 3.
Schooner Hampton of Jonesport ana
,.h,oner Commodore Tucker of Bangor
came into collision today of Seguin Island
botb went ashore on Black Rocks while
together and they were both towed into TINS
mort. The Hampton had rails stove in' sails
torn and was filled with water. Inc hueAe'
lost iibboom sails and hear gear, leaking con-
sidsr.bly. The Hampton claims the risn. OF
vav and Commodore Tucker claims the COINS
ion was unavoidable as ledges were close
under lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
Boston W. OOi Market.

Boston, Dec. z.
The sa:es the past week comprised ,679 100 lbs Of
domestic fleece and pulled ana 425 lbs Of foreign
making the weeks transactions foot up q 0l 400 Jbs
The features Of the market but little changed.
The actual ling prices no higher than a week
ago. still the tone is very fair, and while Il is
buyers market there more buyers around, more
interest is shown, and the situation has few dis
couragiDg features. The feature Of the week has
been the great London sale. The general report IL
to the effect that prices ruled lower that sale than
previous ones. The market IL qaet and fairly In
teresting, and more buyers have been around fook-
ing for bargains. Manufacturers conhne their pur-
chases generally 10 sample bags. Medium territory
woods in very fair demand. There has also been
Quite a little movement In pulled woods.
The total amount Of sales Of various grades and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
rue MeQUADE TRIAL.
Twelve Jurors Selected After aa Untir.
ing Effort.

NEw YORK, Dec. s.
Twelve jurors at last have been obtained
for the trial of ex-AldermsE McQusde after
an untiring effort OF eight days The trial
will begin tomorrow morning.
At a late hour in the afternoon it was de-
cided TO proceed with the trial at once and
hold sessions daily till 3 L. NJ,
Ex-Aidermsn Fullgrat, WAS the first wit
ness and tlod the story of the bribery sub
stsn;ially as in the first trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
Terrible m uTder.

EAToS, o., Dec. s.
VIM. Musel, q farm hand, last night under
took to rob the house Of Daniel Christman.
He killed Christmsn on the outside Of the
house and then entered and struck Mrs.
Christman, who was in bed, securing s20.
He attempted to fire the house and fed.
Mrs. Christman will die. Intense excitement
prevails and parties are in close pursuit of
the villain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
UaIcago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. D,e.s.
rLJUR-quiet.
WpEAr- hrmer No. chicago 9prius 7gis7fi.
CORN At 81.
DAIs-at l6t
aY.-- quiet, 55.
BARLkY-hrm o..
FORK a. II 95 a II %.
LARD al o 20 a o 20.
BULK MEAT-Shoulders. 4 80: Short .th 61:
Short clear Q6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
A Woman Killed and Man Fatally In
iured.
BRIpsEPoRr, Conn, De

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Dec. 8.
While Albert Wheeler and sister-in-law,
Miss Harriet Beardseley, were returning from
South Britain to Momor. last evening, the
horse SHE'D just above Zoar bridge, throwing
itself, carriage and occupants into the Hou-
satonic river. Miss Besrdseley and the horse
were drowned. Wheeler received severe in
juries, which will prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
More Earthquake Shocks.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 8.
There was another earthquake shock here
this morning. 1t walked up sound sleepers
and the tremors appeared TO last fully a min
ute.
Missouri CIrY, Dec. s.
A distinct shock of earthquake was felt
here last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
tHarrteD.

In Resdfeld, Dec. 4, Geo. l.. Royal to Elmina s.
Hutchinson.
In Belgrade Mills, Nov. IA. orison Y. Farnham 10
Lucinda Tyler, both Of Belgrade.
In Lisbon. Nov. "a. Ira w. Houghton to Miss LIZ
zie r. Russell, both Of Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09

Skilled physicians indorse Adamson's
Botanic Bslsam as the safest and most ef-
fectual remedy for coughs and colds ever
discovered Sold by all druggists and deal
era at 35 and 75 cents dec7d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
River Frozen Over.

MACHIAs, Me-, Dec. 8.
The Machias river was closed by ice Dec.
7th. There is about one foot of snow and no
frost in the ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
Dte1.

In this city, Dec 9. Anne W. Hood, aged 90 years.
In East Auburn, Nov -, James Bradbury, aged
% years. months, 12 days.
At Woodfords, Dec. Q, Emma c. Marsh, aged 81
years, month";.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
New Ynrk Money Market.

Nav YoRK Dec. 4.
Money on call continues easy at tao per cent
Prime mercantile paper at 4g5 per cent. Sterling
Exchange continues dull and steady at ts0l "A s3l
Government bonds dnll aud steady. Railroad bonds
active.
curtti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
nov2deodlm nr ip
WHY HE STRUCiA.

This workman struck be-
cause the clerk tried to sell
him n poorer tobacco which
paid him n bigger profit in
stead Otthe Wave iine"I8ppy
Thought" Plug Tobacco which
the customer allied for. He
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09
oct4dM&Th&wly
FOR SALE.

Near Soldiers Home, Tegus, wood lot of 20 to 80
acres Cuts from 10 to rs cords to the acre. Or the
whole farm will be sold. Also for sale six-year-od
morse, weighing 100 pounds. Apply to
ISAIAH MOVES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09

got it At /
the ne Y [ |
store, and |
] o o k ed
like this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-09

picture after taking a chtW
Why? Because 1t was the
finest chew he ever had. Thus
Is q TACT, and a single trial
proves it best. Sold every
where in 10 cent pieces. Ask
for 1t. A trial proves IL best.
apnt2dlnpM2pn
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-05-12
PITH AND POINT.

"A San francisco woman asks for .
divorce on the ground that her husband
''dyed his hair with offensive and bad
odored compounds. "-San francisco
Chronicle.
"A man can not get along in the
world without . fair allowance OF
cheek" There are times when pre-
ponderance of chin will serve him rs
wen.-M Y. Independent.
AT cheap restaurant: "Will you
have a twenty-five cent d nner, sir, or a
thirty-fve cent onep' "What is the diff
ference between the two?" Ten cents.
sir. Chicago Mail.
"A lawyer of large experience and
some observation defines the art of civ
ilization as getting your neighbours
money out of his pocket and into your
own without making yourself amenable
to the law. Y Telegram.
"A Washington correspondent who
refuses to share small bits of news with
his fellow correspondent is appropri-
ately called an item miser. Pittsburgh
telegraph. III.
-"What and When to Eat" is the
title Of an exchange. The "when"
never gave us any trouble in our eating,
but we have been compelled to do q
sight of skirmishing after the "what. "
burlington Hawkeye.
The impudence of these poets IL
alarming. One of them has the cheek
to complain because the Chicago Irib
une misplaced part Of his poem, get
ting it under the head of 1.-THE Pork
Market. "-Teras Siftings.
"A black cat, we are told, bring
good luck. A man at Pinedale VIII
owned a black cat for nine years ha'
such good luck that he spent the las
years of his life in idleness and had hi
board paid by the county. He died il
the almshouse.- NorristoU Herald.
Female life-insurance agents ough
to do good business. Almost any ma
would be impressed with the uncertaint.
of life when one of them began to talk
and, if he had any prudence whatever
would insure himself right away agains
, immediate dissolution. S0mervillc J0sIa
nal.
Yes, my son, it is true that molasse
! catches more flies than doth vinegar
But it is also true that as rule 20
don't want to catch flies; you want
drive them away. Argyll; don't smea
yourself with molasses when you are Ii,
bic to be exposed to flies. There is onl
one kind of flies you want to catch, an
! molasses isn't sweet enough nor stick
: enough for that. Time flies, my sor
: time fies.-Burdette.
s civilian, dear, Mrs. Smith has nevt
0 received that letter of mine which gay
r you to mail month ago. You poste
!, It, didn't your" "Why, Of course,
;, did, my love-" And far down in Il
2 most sulphurous corner OF the intern
!, regions q chorus of red-legged fienc
n blew pecan Of JOY on B-lat comets
h they heated to incandescence a brin
! tone pit labelled Reserved for Villa
W. Jones IN. Y. Herald.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-05-12
SCOTCH RETORTS.
Anecdotes Illustrative Of the Readiness o
ScOtchmen's Logic.


scotchmen's Logic.
Scotchmen are fond of an argument,
and delight to pick flaws in an oppo-
nent's logic. Two blacksmiths were
once conversing as to which was the
first trade in the world. One insisted
that it must have been gardening, and
quoted, from Genesis: adam was put
into the garden of Eden to dress it,
and to keep i"
SAY, john" retorted the other, who
had stood up for his own trade; "but
whae made the spades?"
The reply recalls an old story illus
trative of the pride of a Highlander in
his clan. A MACPHERSON and Mac
Donald were disputing as to which OF
their respective clans was the Oldest.
The MACPHERSON, waxing emphatic
in assertion, said:
"Why, mon, a MACPHERSON went
ashore with Noah from the ark!
"Well, that may be; but he found a
Macdonald there to tax him by the
hand!"
Rev. Mr.. Campbell, Of Selkirk, was
much annoyed by the dirty water flow
ing from a brewery near the manse.
He spoke to the brewer, q Mr.. Hal
dane, about the nuisance, saying that
it was contrary to certain acts OF Par
lament.
"Acts of Parliament" exclaimed the
brewer, sActs of Parliament, indeed
1t would be more like your profession
if you were expounding the Acts of the
Apostles. "
The minister. not unfrequently
when reproving an offender against
good morals, drew forth a repartee
which amused him by its witty evasion
of his censure. Among the parishion
ers of Rev. DR.. Campbell, of Fife, was
Janet, an old woman who spun yarr
for living. One evening, on return
ing from the market-town, where sh'
had sold her yarn, and drank too mucl
whisky, Janet encountered her min
lister.
20 Janet" said he, II see you're
rather reeling."
"'Deed ay, SIR" she promptly re
, torted, Eye ken we Gamma aye be spin
ninq."-Youth's Companion.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-05-12
ENGAGEMENT RINGS.
20 Which Are Considered Appropriate
at the Present Time.

..ss Which Are Considered Appropriate
at the Present Time.
Pearls, which are emblems of both
purity and modesty, rank next to the
diamond in favor for engagement
rings. A single pearl, of rare color
and luster, simply set, is the correct
style. A single sapphire, since this
stone has become popular, is also en-
ployed in the engagement ring, and is
considered quite appropriate. being a
moral stone, typical of charity and in
nocence. Engagement rings should
bear in plain script the initials of the
engaged people and the date. The old
form, u. S. NJ. to NJ. c. S." is no
longer used, but in its place appears,
from j. S. M. to NJ. c. S." the date
following. The wedding ring, from
time immemorial, has been plain
gold one, and remains so at the pre-
sent day. Occasionally is employed
the French alliance ring, that opens in
half, being two rings in one, but show
ing only one ring when on the finger.
This latter ring, however, is, as rule,
confined to the use of foreigners the
wedding ring, like the engagement
one, bears in plain script the initials OF
the contracting parties, and the date OF
their marriage. Prairie Farmer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-05-12
TRAFFIC IN BABIES.

Women Who Adopt Poor Children f0H
o. Purposes Of Speculation.
II know Oh olefwoman out Penn
avenue who makes a business Of going
to the poor-farms and other institutions
and securing babies. The law will not
allow one person to have more than
two of these babies at once, so they get
their quota and proceed to rear them in
the way they should 60. The child in.
surance man is hunted up and an in
surance that would yield about seventy
dollars in case of death and call for a
premium Of about five cents a week is
taken out on the child's life. l have
given this matter very careful attention,
and find that none of these children
taken away from the poor-farm ever
live more than about five months. tits
. very remarkable thing. No doctor ID
called until after the child is dead.
The doctor knows nothing Of the child's
illness and after looking at the corpse
and hearing the statements of its
adopted mother in regard to the symp.
toms gives her q certificate to the
effect that the child died from spasmt
(natural causes) With this certificate
in hand the broken-hearted foster
mother fastened at once to the insurance
office to get her seventy dollars. Nc
sooner is that safely deposited in her ex
chequer that she is again seen at thu
poor-farm. begging for another child
1t is almost impossible to obtain evi
dence to convict in case like this. l
l were to attempt prosecution withou
the most positive proof of guilt, Oh
reasonably well-founded grounds for thu
same, l would be held to answer boil
civilly and criminally. l have tried yer.
hard to get some evidence on two O
three women that have been watching
but without very good results. lido no
mean to say that the poor-farm authori
ties are in any way responsible for Civ
ing out these children. Many poor g
there and, being unable to support
child, give it away to the first womal
that comes after baby, and this tn
farm management can not stop. Mr.,
Myers, of Pittsburgh.