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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES.
A schOOner's Crew Seven Days With
out FOod-Their Vessel Shipwrecked 10
Mid.Ocean.
NEW YORK. Jan, {

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.
The Inman line steamship City of Chicago
arrived At this port yesterday bringing among
her passengers Capt Barnard, Mate G. Gott
and four OF the crew of schooner Reuben S.
Hunt of Boothbay, Me-, recently wrecked in
mid-ocean during furious gale. Capt Rar-
nard relates their experience as follows:
We sailed from this port on Dec. 2nd.
bound for Crab island, West Indies, loaded
with cargo Of lumber and cooperage. On
the morning of the third dav out, the vessel
reached the gulf stream. The wind suddenly
changed and by afternoon it became furious
hurricane. Immense waves broke over the
schooner. and one sea, heavier than the rest,
threw her over on her beams ends, filling the
cabin with water and washing the decks from
stem to stern. Both masts were cut away
and anchors and chains slipped in an ef-
fort to right her. This was partially accom-
plished, but when the vessel Strengthened it
was found that she was leaking badly. The
water poured into the hold 90 rapidly that it
was feared she would sink. Ts add to the
horror of the crew, no food or water was
available, everything having been washed
out by the sea. Signals of distress were dis
played, but no vessel of any kind came in
sight. For seven DAYS the men endured
hunger and thirst, and the constant danger of
being swept from the decks of the settling
schooner. They were to weak to work At the
pumps or even to keep their feet, and they
were obliged to lash themselves to the stumps
of the masts. On the afternoon of the
seventh day out, q steamer hove in sight, and,
fearing that they might not be seen, the crew
started fire in metal pot upon the deck.
The steamer proved to be the Willesden,
bound from New Orleans to Kouen, and in a
few moments she hove to, close to the wreck
ed vessel. With some difficulty the ship
wrecked crew we're transferred to the steam
er, and Capt. Ralburn and his officers did
everything in their power for their comfort
When the steamer left the Hunt she was fast
going to pces. On approaching Falmouth
pilot boat No. took the tnen and landed
them at that port. They were cared for at
the Sailors Home. The American consul
sent the crew to Liverpool and obtained pas
sage for them on the City of Chicago. Both
the captain and the mate of the lost schooner
are from Maine. The Reuben s. Hunt was
ia tons burthen, built at Bath, Me-, in 1879,
and owned in Boothbay,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11
PAYMENT OF BONDS IN SILVER.
Congressman DingIey Says it Will Put
Gold at a Premium.

WAsHINGroN, Jan. 9.
Gov. Dngley of Maine, the leading repub-
lican on the banking and currency commit
tee, says that he has no idea that this Con-
gress will take any action for the relief of
the national banks beyond the possible enact.
ment of law similar to the Mcpherson bill,
which passed the Senate last Congress. This
bill gives banks the power to issue circula-
tion notes up to the full par value OF the
bonds deposited to secure circulation.
"Do you anticipate any other financial leg
islation?"
No. do not think there is any pros
pect for the passage of any bill affecting the
banks. the currency, or the coinage"
Then, in your opinion, there is no pros
pect that the coinage of silver will be sus-
pended?"
81 think from what know Of the temper
of the House that nothing less than actual
financial calamity will induce Congress to
suspend silver coinage
DO you fear this disaster in the near
future?"
at is within the power of the secretary of
the treasury to bring it about within week.
All he has to do is to issue call for thirty
or forty millions of bonds and give notice
that they will be paid in silver. THIS would
at once prove whether silver or gold would
come together or part company"
"Do you think the resolution offered by
Mr.. Eustis in the Senate, Friday, directing
the secretary of the treasury to make the
next payment of bonds on silver will pass7'
II do. There are great many men in
Congress, who, while opposed to the idea,
will vote for the resolution just to test the
result"
"What will the effect be upon the financial
world?"
81 believe the result will be to force gold
to premium of 5 per cent. or more immed
lately upon the passage of the resolution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11

This was last Monday night in Lowell
Mcneil said il was very important that he
should have certain papers from Lancaster
Bank to use in Boston the next day, and
armed With an unsealed letter of instructions
to Cashier Forester, Veo drove over to
Clinton, reaching the bank between and s
O'Clock, Tuesday morning. Forester being at
the bank awaiting his arrival. The cashier
unlocked the vault, taking therefrom pack
ages of bonds which he wrapped in brown
paper and delivered il to Veo. Veo then
drove to McNeil's house, obtained the satche
from the servant girl and took the train tor
Boston. where he was met by Mcneil. Nc
Neil told him that he wanted securities to
raise money on in connection with the Mar
bic CO., snd his own affairs. After an un-
successful attempt to negotiate for securities.
Mcneil asked VeO to accompany him to
Clinton, to which the latter consented. Veo
claimed that up to this time he didn't know
why all this Was being done. They reached
Clinton at p. NJ, and went directly to the
bank, entering BY the means Of McNeirs
key. Mcneil first ordered Veo to pull down
the curtains. Then he opened the vault and
cleaned it out, scooping the money into the
bags and filling the sstchels he brought
They left the bank and proceeded to the de-
pot, where Veo bought ticket to st. Albans
and Mcneil one to Rutland, after which they
exchanged tickets at Rutland. Veo got out
with the valusbles, after Mcneil had fret
taken some of the bills from the satchel, and
the latter proceeded on his way, saying he
was gong to St. Albans and thought he
should go further. The history of the finding
of the satchels has already been made pub
lie.
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GARDINER.

An expers arrived here from Boston this
morning, relative to blowing up the ice in the
Kennebec river with dynamite. lie said that
with plenty of men he would guarantee to
blow it into atoms the whole length of the riv-
er in one day, but he would not guarantee to
clear the river of ice, as that was impossible.
He was told by a prominent ice dealer that
there we're probably 5000 men along the
river who would willingly work for nothing
to clear the river Of it's obstruction. Last
winter there was an estimated crop of ,000,-
900 tons of ice stored in the different houses
along the river and there were about 1885,
600 tons carried over from last year, Of
which the Knickerbocker Ice Co. alone have
10000. The prospect is that there are only
three concerns between Twings Point and
Augusta who will secure crop Of good ice,
aggregating 100000 tons, leaving q shortage
of IT'S, 900 tons. One of the dealers, who
thought that he had very fine field of ice
examined the same and found yellow water
and dirt oozing through various places, COM
pletely destroying his field, and hopes. too.
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RYAN AND SULLIVAN.
Matched to Fight in Room for o2,5Oo
Before Ten Men.

Troy. N. Y, Jan. Q.
Paddy Ryan, who is now in this city, re-
ceived a telegram this morning Of which the
following is copy;
New YORK, Jan. 3.
To p. Ryany Have matched you against
Sullivan to fight in room with FIVE men a
side present, for 81 800. Will YOU fight?
Answer. JoE CoBuRN.
Ryan answered the Telegram iuimed ediateiy,
saying Eyes" and is nomentarily expecting
an answer confirming the proposition. When
interviewed by a reporter Ryan said that he
was glad such an opportunity WAS afforded
him to meet Sullivan. ''The proportion"
says Ryan, sis rather novel in this advanced
age. but it is just the way would like to try
myself in contest with MIR. Sullivan. Since
the fight in Mississippi City have been un-
der serious disadv antages in my appearances
before the public, and it is all due to a gen.
eral belief that was not on the level. IL
this match can be made will enter it will
lingly with full confidence of winning. ex-
pect reply every miIute with particulars ss
to when and where the match will take
place"
Ryan appears to be in the best physical
condition and extremely confident Of his
ability to whip the Boston boy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11
FEARFUL ACCIDENT.
Several Lives Lost bv the TelescOping of
Freight Train.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Jan. 8.
A fearful accident occurred on the South
and North Alabama division of the Louis
Vile & Nashville railroad, at the Flint river,
near Whites station, Morgan county. to-
lav. Two sections of north bound freight
train telescoped. Part of the first section
broke loose and remained on the bridge and
was run into by the second section. The
shock caused the collapse of the bridge, loo
feet of which was undergoing repairs. Five
cars of the first section and the whole of tine
second, consisting of an engine and IL cars.
went down with the bridge. The wreck caught
fire and l8 cars were buroed. John johnson
fireman of the second section, fell under his
engine and was drowned. Henry Boteler,
brakeman, was caught under car aud burn
ed to death. Engineer w. ID. johnson, q
brother of the dead fireman, was fatally
burned. Conductor George Young and a
negro brakeman named McCeary we're seri-
ously burned. Conductor l.. o. Harris of
the first section swan across the almost
frozen river to flag the north bound passen-
ger train which was to come along in a few
minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11
Mr.. EvARTS A VICTOR.
Quite Unconsciousiy Triumphs Overt a
Clever Confidence Operator.

New YORK, Jan. 9.
William NJ. Evarts has lived in this city
years and years. His residence is in a par
ticularly fashionable remnant of New York
He has for long term been president of the
Union League, than which no other club in
America is so wealthy; his family is beaten
by nobody's in social culture and position,
and there is no reason why he should look
like ruralist, but he does it, especially in
his every day clothes. His profile is strik-
ingly similar to that Of Caesar the Great on
the Roman coins, but IN his entire aspect he
greatly resembles Daniel Pratt, the great
American traveller. This WAS especially true
of him when coming from Boston after the
delivery of his remarkable speech there the
other day. He emerged, bag in hand. from
the Grand Central station. The setback of
his roughened silk hat, the carelessness Of
his garments, the holding of his umbrella and
the grip of his sstchel, all were in the make
up of figure which Grand Central Pete reas-
onably mistOok for q tourist from green
fields and bubbling brook-sides. Pete 10 IA
bunco operator, now in the Toombs awaiting
trial for trying to rob victim He had sue
ceeded Hungry Joe, retired to Sing Sing, as
as chief of his kind of scoundrels, and he was
such brisk, slightly, captivating fellow that
his success was considerable. "But you
fellows mus MT think that we land every Dish
we throw our hooks at" he said to one of the
prison keepers. "Taint one nibble in fifty
that comes to q real bite. The papers have
nearly knocked us out, and besides there are
plenty of cautious old frumps that won't be
fooled anyhow. spotted one of that sort
the day before was arrested. He'd come in
on the Boston train and he looked like a
Connecticut farmer But when / accosted
him he calmly looked into my face and said :
No, young man, my name is not Ballard,
and do no reside in Bridgeport. Who am
II 1t is not at present seemingly relevant to
me why my individuality should be of con-
cern to you." The Language which Pete re-
membered suggested William NJ. Evarts in
stantly, and then his description left no doubt
that the exsecretary of state was the man.
On being questioned on the subject Mr..
Evats recalled the incident of having been
addressed by a stranger, but, being then in a
revery, he did not realize that a bunco thief
had assaile6 him. ''ln reading of bunco
robberes," he remarked, 81 have often mar
yelled that they were ever successful and my
encounter unwares lifts my amazement still
higher. cannot say that am proud Of my
escape"
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PANIC AMONG The GIRLS.


CLEVELAND, o., Jan. g.
At an early hour this morning fire was
discovered in the third story Of the Ladies'
Hall connected with the College at Oberlin
Ohio, The night-w atchman noticed smoke
issuing from lower window. The building
is a four story brick, containing about $50
rooms and $50 females The watchman called
to the engineer, and the latter aroused the
inmates. A wild panic ensued among the
girls. Some rushed from the house in their
night clothes. others shrieked and tainted,
while few were badly bruised by falling
down stairs. The fire department soon ar
rived and made heroic efforts to save the
building. Many of the girls were conveyed
safely down the front stairs, but few were
driven back to the landing owing to the
flames blocking up the passage. Several Of
the terrified young ladies were badly burned
while dozen or more were carried down the
ladder, unconscious from smoke. All of the
victims suffered from exposure to the cold as
. driving storm Of snow and wind was pre-
vailing At the time. Their clothing, books
and jewelry are destroyed. The property
loss 10 not less than $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11
MISSING FUNDS.
An Interview with Chas. ii. veO Con.
cerning the Missing Money.

BosToS. Jan. 10.
The Herald prints an interview of w. X.
Batchelder of Lowell, one of the directors of
the Lancaster National Bank at Clinton, in
which details are given of the confession C.
II. veo made to Director Batchelder, Col.
Allen, his counsel, and Chief Wade, which
led to the recovery of a portion of the miss
ing money. veo stated that for some time
previous to the robbery of the bank. Mcneil,
its president, and treasurer of the West Rut.
land Marble Co, was very much agitated
over his Intellectual attempts to raise money
for the Marble Co., and asked him if he
could assist him. At NcNeill's suggestion,
veo went to D'Chadborne and obtained .
note for 5000, which Veo brought to Nc
Neil and indofsed st the lsttsf's request.
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Big Blaze.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II

The extensive mill buildings in Kensing-
ton. known as Arratt's mills and Beatty 5
mill. occupying two blocks, were destroyed
oy fire this forenoon, involving loss esti-
mated at 81 ZOO, 900. All of the firms had
large stocks of manufactured goods on hand
which had already been sold to dealers, to be
be delivered Feb. lst.
The iremen were delayed considerably by
reason of the snow and owing to the frozen
condition of some of the FIRE plugs. 1t was
only by the most vigilent work on the part
of the firemen that the houses opposite the
burning buildings we're saved. The insur-
ance il estimated as about t750,000
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The Same Human Nature,

Many vain attempts are made to repeat the re-
markable success of Benson's Capcine Plaster. This
splendid remedy known, sold and used everywhere,
and its prompt action and unrvalled curative pow
ers have won for 1t hosts Of friends. limitations
have sprung up under similar sounding names, such
as "Capsicn." "Capscum." etc. intended to deceive
the careless and unwary. These articles possess
none Of the virtues Of the genuine. Therefore we
hope the people will assist to protect what are at
once their interests and ours. Ask for Benson's
Plaster, and examine what Is given you, and make
that the word "Capcne" Is cut In the middle OF
the plaster ITSELF and the "Three Seals" trademark
Is the face cloth. Any reputable dealer will show
you these safeguards without hesitation. II you
cannot remember the name-Benson's Capcine
Plsster-cut this paragraph from the paper.
dec3OWSMIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-01-11

manufacturing concers and the lower portion
BY homes of hundreds of working men. A
great jam Of ice and snow began to form in
the river Saturday and the water gradually
set back on the fats. The water all night
and this morning damaged so much that the
fire bells were rung and men and citizens
generally hurried to the scene. All the row
boats obtainable were carried and people
were rescued from dwelling. in many cases
from the second stories. The water had put
out the fires and the people suffered terribly
from the cold. At least IS families are reud-
cred homeless by the food. Some buildings
and much of the machinery in the lower fats
have been wrecked and considerably property
swept away. 1t is impossible at present to
estimate the loss. At the churches tonigh,
prayers were offered tor the abatement of the
food.
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rheumatism

We doubt II there is, or can be. specific
remedy for rheumatism; but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly ben
gfted by Hoods Sarsaparilla- II you nave
failed TO find relief, try this great remedy.
al was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
wears. Previous to 1883 found no relief, but
grew worse, and at one time was almost help
iess Hoods sarsaparilla did me more good
than all the other medicine l ever had"
HT. BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
"Jhad rheumatism three years, and got no
relief till took Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t has
done great things for me. recommend 1t to
eshers." LEWIS BURBANK. Biddeford, Me.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized By
three pecular.tes 1st. the continuation, OF
remedial agents; I'd, the 1,roportion; Sd, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result Is medicine Of unusual
strength, efecting cures hitherto unknown
Send for book containing additional evidenc,
50 Hoods Sarsaparllla tones up my system,
purifies my blood. sharpens my appetite, and
seems to make me over" j. /. THOMPSON,
Register OF Deeds, Lowell, Mass
Hoods Sarsaparilla beats all others. and
Is worth ITS weight in gold" l. DARLINGTON,
l3o Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Bold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by G. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Aches and pains long borne make even the
young feel old. The true remedy Is Parkers
Tonic. 1t purifes the blood, sets the liver
and kidneys, banishes pain and builds up the
health. Besides it has the reputation Of
doing what We claim for II.
jsnl1dMTh&w1m3p
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BY GRAPH.
LEATHER REPORT.
Indications for ths Next "a Hour.
War Department.

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Jan. Ill M.
For New England. cloudy weather; snow
fair weather; westerly winds; higher baron.
eter; slightly colder in the extreme northern
portion; slightly warmer in southern por.
ton, and stationery followed by a sligh. rise
in temperature in the central portion; eau.
tionary from Wilmington to Eastport
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

Charles WhimnIe in Magazine n Art
The best time for seeing perfect feather
ing is in the winter or onward TO tn,
spring. then. after very short honey
moon. the birds settle down to domcslt
druid ,ery with exemplary ariUr. It'll til,
result that at the end Of n few weeks their
tail feathers are rough and irrCg guiar thciI
riniOnS worn and ragged from CUnstan
contact with the nest in sitting aud
bv the time their new suit comes a.
midsummer. they are more than roadl
for H. The >prIng. Of course, Is the e.
maN uf birds life. With SCrupulul ,
care he arrangcs hourly his feathers, sIi
their markings are seen to perfection anri
many pcCuiaritieS Of decoration are then
and then alone displayed.
The flesh, combs and protuberancr>
become - arlet and enlarged, and any one
who hhs not seen Il pheasant or cock
grouse at this season of love would be a
tonished at the alteration from his norma
state. The cock pigeon swells that par
OF BIS bDdy most aiOri ed with irideScrur
feathers 10 make the grandest show be
C8n. and every humble finch and smal
bird brushes up his modest tuery.
1t is said that not single bright col
ored feather OH any bird body is left idle
or undspayed II bird, have bright col
oreh tails they raise them to their highes.
and fullest and ab,Ise their heal,
if bright heads, then they shake
cut their p umeS. their eye dis
tends. and their wat les swell and if. Il,
IN some cases they have large tirpets Of
feathers falling on both sides of the heal
:hcy ,outri the hewildered hen shall sc,
all the glories of both sides at one glance
and SO drag ali the feathers Of the far sidr
round to the near side making such q
huge mass that the face is nearly hidden
and the pro ect ng beak a, one shows wher.
IA head must he All this done for III,
hens benefit. and it is only done when
she is ncar: it a turns on her existence.
ard ceases if she be absent
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
Me ssOnIer n His est.

MeissOnier appeared at his best the
other morning. lie had come for stroll
through the Salon. Bonnat and lady
friend were with him. The little party
stopped only before the foreign canvases.
so that the master was free to praise OF
CriticIse: and be did both with a quick
ness, nerve. and charm that captivated
the listener MeissOnier is of medium
height rather thick set, almost pot bcllied
He has long flowing white beard. wears
glasses when he looks at pictures. and is
rapid in movement and speech. In dress
he borders on the dandy. He wears low
shnts which display red silk socks. his
hands are incascd in yellow kid gloves.
his wrists are encircled with narrow frill.
he carries detily u light rattan cane, while
spring Overcuat is thrown gracefully
over his left arm. \ glossy silk hat
Crowns his head. and a complete suit of
very dark blue serge covers his body.
such is the personal appearance of this
famous artist
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

ifTttrSSoT L n AZ MS Lecture
Whatever the faults of England. anC
they are neither few nor small. il remain
un. ,uestiOnabl. true that Anglican pres
tigc staEds for the best that EurOpc.I
ctviIia ion has to offer in all parts of tn,
glole The nglish az has everyw her,
been the hera d If representative iustitu
tons aud the shield of religious and poll
tiCal freedom Iussi8. on the other hand
is essentially AsiatiC in her theories aud I
her methods "apolenn said. if you
scratch / ussian you come upon Tar
tar 30 it is with ussian c viliZation
I nder a thin varni~h OF conventional pO
litesSe is TO be found the most formidable
enemy in existence of representative in
stItuIions and of social and religious free
dom. nles~ religious liberty is fraut
and political liberty a snare and dclu
sion. the further aggrandiIement Of ! Us
sia al the expense Of / ngland would g.,
not simply the elevation Of one power auG
the decline of another. but the triumph OF
absOlutism over freedom and the pushing
back of civilization itself