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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29
STATE PRISON.
report OF the Visiting COsnmittee, Hon. G
II. Fernald.

The report of Hon. G. R. Fernald, visiting
committee OF the Council to the State Prison,
was made yesterday to the Council:
In EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
December %, 1886. (
Being continued the second year by the
Governor In the capacity o. special committe
OF the Council to visit the State Prison, I
herewith present my report
My visits to the Prison during the past year
in nearly every csse have been made In con-
nsction with the Governor and members of
the Council where hearings have been granite
those prisoners who have expressed a desire
for pardon. | also have endeavered 10 attend
to my duty as special committee by observ-
ing carefully the general management of the
Prison, which is as well conducted and as
near perfect as the place will allow.
The officers OF the Prison from Warden
down, attend to their duty efficiently, and
faithfully. The result is good discipline,
thorough work, rather than a large amount,
and healthy condition of the prisoners
The amount expended on the bindings for
repairs during the past year is about six
hundred dollars more than was appropriated
for that purpose and they are now in fair con.
dition.
A Lew harness shop is very much needed,
and | respectfully suggest that An appropria-
ton Re made by the legislature for that pur-
pose.
The water supply at the Prison is hardly
sufficient should fire occur. 1t is hoped that
some arrangement will be made whereby
sufficient quantity of water may be obtained.
Warden Bean manages the affairs of the
Prison with business capacity, and for the
interest of the State. | have ever found on
the part of the Warden and Inspectors a
desire for a thorough examination of all &C.
counts. books, and prison property.
Respe .ttully admitted,
q. R. FERNALD.
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the health and comfort Of tn. inmate. Of q.

school. u sns
Considering the labor and responsibilities
attached to the duties Of the Superiutenden,
OF the Reform School, the compensation. in
my opinion, now paid to that officer .bould
De increased, if not restored to the salarv
paid ov the State in 1873 for like services.
Fearing that the Trustees would consider
IL out OF place in a member of the visiting
committee, to refer to other changes and
improvements which to my mind are
hlghiy necessary to be made, I
VIII make no further suggestions in
that direction. The institution is in the hand.
OF an able Superintendent and Board of
trustees and its needs and wants will bs by
Them laid before the next legislature. thrust
their recommendations will be favorably con-
sihered and generous appropriation made
Tor the support of this institution.
In submitting my fourth and last report.
as member of the visiting committee to the
state Reform School, desire to express nv
sincere thanks to Mr.. and Mrs Harrington
for the uniform courtesy and kindness
rendered the committee in the performance
OF ofhclal duties. The State is to be congrar-
ulated upon having the valuable services of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington in the responsible
positions they so ably and satisfactorily fill.
Respectfully submitted,
S. C. HATCH
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Worthy Master Robes Address.

fAe Boston Globe of yesterday had the
following pleasant and complimentary words
! to say about Gov. Robes address, delivered
at the late meeting of the State Grange
Governor Robe rendered real service to
the State when he delivered his annual address
as master of the State Grange. Governor
hoole is thoroughly conversant with the bus
mess of the State, and has a more widely ex-
tended acquaintance among all classes OF our
enlzens than any other man can boast OF, and
when he speaks in regard to Maine he speaks
~ one having authority so to do. He proved
10 his address before the grangers that Maine
gong forward. not backward; that pro-
s'ess and improvement is the rule and not
me exception, and that here the labor of the
'One1 . rewarded better than in other States
t ae advantages are apparently greater. The
aanks Of all good citizens onght to be re-
,arnea to Governor Robbie for this timely and
much needed document.
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GARDINER.

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. II.
King to the number of seventy. five gathered
at MS fine residence in Farmingdale, Monday
evening, to participate in the celebration of
the 10Th anniversary of their Wedding To
say the least the affair was a very enjoy able
one to those who were fortunate enough to
have received invitations. MIR. Ring and his
wife were the recipients of many nice and
beautiful presents. Among them we're noticed
an elegant French clock silver ware and 9TH
er articles too numerous TO enumerate. Music
euchre and a bountiful supply of refresh
ments served to heighten the occasion and the
guests separated at midnight with the uni
versal feeling that the entertainment had
been successful and indeed a pleasant one.
Mr. Clark W. Drummond of Waterville
was in the city Sunday
Rev. Melville McLsughlin of Warerville
was in town yesterday
MIR. Augustus Bailey has purchased q
Hall type writer.
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Prof. Geo. B. Files is on a trip to Port
land
Judge Geo. c. Wing of Auburn was in
town yesterday
Hon. Geo. p Wescott of Portland was in
the city Yesterday.
Hon. p. O. Vickerv is suffering from a
severe attack of rheumatism.
Hon. IL. A. Gilbert of Turner arrived in
town yesterday, driving through from his
home.
Rev, ID. b. Randall was in the city yester-
day and will be here next week at the open
ing of the legislature.
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SOUTH LITCHFIELD.

The Sunday school at South Litchfeld ,un-
der the management Of Mrs. Susan X. True.
is progressing finely. They gave Christmas
entertainment on Monday evening at the
Baptist church, The exercises consisted of
Rotations, tableaux, class exercises, etc.
The scholars acquitted themselves with cred
it. solo by Mrs A. c. True. was hearty
rncored. A song, Hanging the Christmas
Stocking" by Master BERTHE Baker, six years
old. was very fnelv rendered. Recitstions
by Mrs. VIM. J. Smith and Miss Fannie w.
True, merited the hearty applause which they
received At the close of the literary exer-
cises, the gifts from two beautifully laden
Christmas trees were distributed.
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Is There . Cure for COnsum Ptio y

We answer unreservedy, yes! If the
patient commences in time the use of DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" and
exercises proper care. If allowed to run its
course too long all medicine is powerless to
stay it. DR.. Pierce never saceives a patient
BY holding out false hope for the sake of
pecuniarv gain. The Golden Medical Dis
covery" has cured thousandI of patients
when nothing else seemed to avail. Your
druggist has it. send two stamps for DIR.
Pierce's complete treatise on consumption
with numerous testimonials. Address w orld's
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N.
Y dec27dW&S&wlw
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Am useu, ents.
WESLEYAN GLEE CLUB.

When this popular company of singers APP
peared here last fall they were great favorites
and everybody was delighted Their pro-
grsmms consists of choice selections from
popular songs, glees and MARBLES. making al
together most pleasing and attractive en-
tertainment.
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iHarrlfh.

In Washington, b. L. Burnheimer to Daisy Burn.
heimer. both Of Waldoboro.
In Bath, Dec. 10, Jas. e. Burnham to Jane K. Nc
Alvin, both OF BAH.
In Richmond, Dec %, Wilson II. Peasee to Miss
Ao die Z. Low. both OF Richmond
In Harmony. Dec. 25, Gilbert X. Chadbourne TO
Miss Mae +. Shattuck, both Of Harmony.
In Mercer, Dec a. Fred A. stevens of Norridge-
wock to Miss Jennie NJ. Tracv of Mercer.
In Bath, Dec. 10, John K. Mari of Georgetown, to
Miss Nellie l.. II. card of Bath.
In Damariscotts. Dec 81 Dr. White to Miss Mar.
cia Day, both of Damsr scotia.
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New Advertisements.

You can buy picture cheap at the closing
out sale at the Portland Art Store the re-
mainder of this week.
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FNrs. Parker

H-Mrs. Parker of Boston, Christian
Scientist, and Mental Healer, may be fourd
at No. ~ Gage ST., daily from 1890 to IL A.
NJ, and from to P. III. Consultation free.
decad4M
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Local y Offices.

N-There will be meeting of the citizens
of Kennebec county at the store of r. w.
Soule every day for four weeks to buy
pounds choice pop corn for % cts.
dec29-3tA
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SUPERIOR COURT.


TUESDAY, Dec. 20.
Huntington vs.. Whitmore. The amount
of the note sued in this case is S27OO instead
testimony was Substantially closed at the
time of adjournment tonight.
In order Thursday morning. No. $40.
Henry A Dexter VS.. Canton Toll Bridge Co
Carleton and Heath for plaintiff. Swasey
for defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

There WAS large party Of skaters on the
,Iver yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

Gov. Robbie has received very cordial
Tetre...rom Commander in Chief Lucius Fair
child of the Grand Army, asking him to be-
Acome a member of the Commanders national
staff MS aid de-camp. He will probably ac-
cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

team ran away yesterday morning on
Water street and went through the bridge to
the east side. No damage was done.
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Difn.

In this city. Dec 22 at the Old Ladies Home, Miss
Hannah Allen, aged 80 years, months.
In San Jose, Cal, Dec !, Theodore Kimba son
Of Chas kmball formerly of this city, aged 81 yrs,
months, days.
In Bath. Dec. 81, Ada A. Kennedy of Rockland.
aged IL years.
In Solon, Dec 49, David Rowell, aged so years. s
months, days.
In Skowhegan, Dec. 81, Mrs. Lucretia W. Day
aged 81 years, 5 months.
In Gardiner. Dec. 20, Lizzie J. Houston, aged IS
years.
In Fairfield, Dec. IS, Dwight W. Branch, aged
years.
In Waterville, Dec. 81, Mrs. James NJ. Chamber
lain, aged IS years.
years.
In Winthrop, Dec. a. Miss Annie G. York, aged
about 20 years; 18th, Mrs. +. l. Norcross, aged %
wears,
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An article recently appeared in the Boston
Globe on Staging in Maine" An excellent
Likeness of Mr.. Hiram Reed, this city, sp-
pesred in connection
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

Capt. Hughes of the Augusta corps. Sal.
vati' Army, is attending the big meeting at
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

By order of Gov. Robbie the flag on the
State House was placed at half mast yester-
day in respect to the late Gen. John A Logan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

There has been no small amount of talk at
the north end about a man who appeared
there who bore close resemblance to
Graves who murdered the game wardens.
One man who saw him was certain that 1t
was the fugitive criminal and the CITY MAJ
shall was notified. But OF investigation he
found that the fellow was tramp and did
not answer to the description of Graves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

Amoi The funny products at the Central
Fish Market yesterday morning were 400
pounds Of cod fish, and 400 Of fresh halibst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

The new pump of the Water Co. IL
operated nights and Sundays. 1t throws
eighty five galon- of water at each stroke
and us speed is twenty-three strokes a second.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

Packages containing holiday presents are
sill numerous in the mails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

The sleighing is glib about town, but in
she country it is bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

The Governor and Council were in session
yesterday. Several reports were received.
The pardon cases will be considered today.
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On the railway post offices running between
b bston and Portland and Boston and Bangor,
Dee Goth to 25th. inclusive. 7l4.25l letters.
1916 sacks of merchandise and papers, and
1929 registered packages. When one stops
to consider that each letter paper or package
and register has TO be handled at least twice
by the clerk some idea of the work can be
surmised. In the above report is not in
Guided the enormous amount of mail, either
letter, paper or merchandise, destined for the
Provinces, all of which goes through to
Bangor without being "worked." To for
ward tins mail there has been on duty the
past week on these two railway post offices
alone forty postal clerks.
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The Bangor Opera Co. is again on the
road, being in Aroostook county this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

The County Commissioners are holding
their annual session at the Court House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

Whitney's pants mandatory is shut down
arhile an account of stock 10 being taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

A span Of horses attached to sled and
belonging to Mr.. Albert Knowles of Man
chester started at the dye house yesterday
afternoon and ran down the street A sleigh
owned by John Libby was struck by the run
Always, demolished, an the lsdy occupant
thrown out. The horses were captured by
Mr. Chas. Mars.on.
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Mr.. II II. Towle, who for many years has
been baggage master at the union station in
Portland has resigned his position to accept
the appointment of car agent for the Maine
Central railroad. The large number Of po-
tatoes now being shipped render. it necessary
that man should for the present devote his
entire attention to procuring cars for this
traffic, and seeing that they have prompt
DESPATCH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

Polo playing by torchlight will be the at
traction on the river ice evenings this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-29

DR.. r S. McCombs, Philadelphia, Pa,
says: II have used it in nervous dyspepsia
with success. 1t is a good nervous tonic"
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Capt. Frank B FIVE is cutting fine blue
ice above the dam one foot thick for private
parties.
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The following are the transfers of real q.
tate in Kennebec county. for the week end.
ng Saturday. Dec Is:
BELGkADE-Benj. r. Yeaton of Belgrade. To Nan
ESQ. '-A1 IN oeasrAoe
BESroH-Asher n. Barton snd Amos L. Hind, al
Benton. to Edwin Bradbury and Hollls q. Torier .,
said town, land in ibenien, $50.
FARhiNGDALK-Hxnnah G.. Jones of FARMING
Gale, to Michael 0rman Of said town, land in Earn
ingdaie, t3s5.5o.
MT VERMONT. Allen French of Chicaro. II
Chas. A. French Of Mt. Vernon land in NJ. venom
70, hddison French Of Vienna, sybfl French of vi
emma. Alonzo French OF Fsyette, Lewis D. French
OF Nj. Vernon. and Alonzo Tibbetts of Bangor Il
Charles A. French of Mt. Vernon, land in Nj Yer
non, tl2S.
WIsTHRoP-Harry H. Neal Of Winthrop, to Wiz.
500.
WEST GARDINKR-Ssmuel Collins Of West Gard;
ner, to Irene Collins Of said town. land and bnild
ihgs In West Gardiner. $500; Charlotte B. vigour
eax OF West Gardiner, TO Fanny G. Barten of Halo
Well, land In West Gardiner, $500.
, 1886-05-26

ToRoNTo, May 25.-FOr over three
hours to uisht the city was under mob
rule. Word was received by the knights
Of Labor that the onnibuses from Kings
ton, for the use of the street railroad
strikers, woull arrive here between G and
I o'clock to night, and a large crowd went
to meet them, accompanied by a brass
band. On their arrival the omnibLses
were driven slowly through the principal
streets, the crowd gradually increasing in
numbers until nearly 1000 persons were
in the procession. Every street ear met
on the route was attacked with bricks and
stones. Passengers, drivers and conduct
ors were injured and the widest uproar
was kept up, the police being powerless to
do anything. Between thirty and forty
street cars We're damaged and are now
lying in the company's shops. Such a
scene has seldom %ifaever been seen in To-
onto. Fortunately, so far as ascertained,
no person was dangerously injured. Had
not the Knights of Labor broken up the
procession much more serious results
would have followed.
, 1886-05-26
DAKOTA.
Report of the Committee on
Territories.
A Fatal Visit of Fiery
Flames.
The Probable Dissolution of
Parliament.
K0T A.
Against Admission.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Mr. Springer
from the committee on territories to day
presented to the house the adverse report
OF that committee on the senate bill to
provide for the admission of the state of
Dakota and the organization of the terri
tory of Lincoln. The report says: 1t
cannot be said that the people of Dakota.
and especially of Southern Dakota, are in
favor Of admitting into the Union the
Southern part OF that territory as a state.
The movement having in view the forma
ton Of two states to be carved out of the
territory of Dakota originated in that ter
ritory. Congress has in no way author.
lied or recognized it. The question oil
whether the present territory of Dakota
is to be divided SO as to lay the iuunda
ton of two states to be admitted into the
UniJn hereafter, Is one that interests the
people Of the states quite as much as it
does the people Of Dakota. The people
Ut fhe stares have just as much right To
have that subject submitted to them for
their approval as have the people Of the
territory.
Chairman Hill, of OHIO, submits a mi
nority report in which while disagreeinr
with the reasoning of the majority, he
holds hat Dakota should not be admitted
until the senate bill passes, because all
the people Of the territory were not con
suited fairly on the question Of division
and formation of a constitution Tor the
proposed state. He believes it is the duty
of congress to refer this question of divis-
ion of the terri. DRY to a full vote of the
people thereof.
Another minority report is signed by
Messrs. Baker, Struble, Cowper, Her
mann and Symes. They respectfully sub
init that the people Of Dakota are in favor
Of admitting to the Union the southern
part as a state. Every fact j~ustifies and
every consideration demands and estub-
fishes beyond question the claim and right
Of Dakota to be admitted to the Union.
They close tier report with the express
sion of their belief that 1t is the constitu-
tional right of the state OF Dakota to be
admitted under the bill which has come
to the house from the senate, the passage
Of which they earnestly urge
, 1886-05-26

NASHVILLE, May 25.-The details of
a terrific explosion of 100 kegs of powder
at To-day coal mines, near Chattanooga
yesterday, have been received to-nish hit.
A locomotive of the company was going
from the railroad station to the mines
with the powder, in charge of William
Lloyd and David Harper. The locomo-
tive was running rapidly, when a key OF
powder was overturned and the contents
scattered in the car, The next moment a
spark from the engine ignited the pow
der and an explosion followed. Three
seconds after, every key of powder
had exploded and three mangled bodies
lay fifty feet away down the embankment.
The effect of the explosion Was frightful.
The locomotive and two flat cars were
blown to atoms, and some portions of
them hurled for 100 yards. When the
explosion occurred a miner named Ike
Ramsey was standing near the track wait
ing for the train to pass. He. together
with Lloyd and Harper, were thrown
down the embankment and when found
were dying. They presented a sickening
sight. Their bodies were blackened from
burns and their flesh, covered with dirt
and blood, hung in shreds from their
bodies. All the men had died at II
o'clock last night.
, 1886-05-26

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, May "a dis.
patch was received from Rhinelander, in
the northern part of the state, that a
house of ill fame about a mile from that
village was, together with four inmates,
destroyed by fire at an early hour this
morning. The fifth escaped alive, but is
so badly burned that his life is despaired
of. The dead are a. j.. Smith, the
keeper OF the place, Maggie Connell. Dan
Doyle and a woman reputed to be Doyle's
wife. William Clark is fatally burned. 1t
is thought the fire was the work of an in
cendiary, and two persons who escaped
from the burning building were arrested,
but were dismissed for lack of evidence by
the coroner's Jury.
, 1886-05-26

LONDON, May p, Q p. m.-The gen
cral opinion is that at to-day's meeting.
the cabinet resolved on the dissolution of
parliament and an appeal to the country
II the government be defeated on the sec
ond reading of the home rule bill. it is
thought that Gladstone's visit to Windsor
castle this afternoon was more for the
purpose of securing the queen 5 consent to
dissolution before the departure of the
court tomorrow for Balmoral castle.
LATER The upshot of to days meet
ing of the cabinet, is virtually a move in
the direction of concession to the disaf-
fectcd liberals. Several of the ministers
urge that clause "a of the home rule bill
be eliminated. After a long discussion it
was decided to leave the matter in Glad
stones hands to deal with as he might
think fit. His mind was apparently
quickly made up, for early in the evening
the government whips were instructed to
summon the rank and file of the Liberal
party to a general meeting on Thursday,
when notifications on home rule will be
announced in order to preserve the gov
nme from defeat on the second read
ing. Morley was alone in continuing to
oppose the elision of clause "a from the
home rule bill.
The Harrington section maintain their
to the bill and will not attend the
Liberal conference. Ministers are conf
'lent that, with the accession of thirty Eve
Radicals, difidents and doubtfuls, they
will have forty majority. The bill will be
dropped after the second reading.
1t is probable that parliament will be
dissolved soon. If the Gladstone govern
ment be returned the winter session will
be devoted exclusively to the discussion II
the home rule bill.
, 1886-05-26

PoRr TOWNSEND, w. T., May Do
d. II. Temple began suit to day against
Herbert F. Beecher, collector of customs
of this port, to recover Sl5. 900 for defa-
nation. Temple is mail agent and for
merly ran on a route on Puget sound for
which Beecher, being then steamboat cap
tain, was sub contractor. He is the young
man whom Beecher charged with misap-
propriating $500, 900 handed to him
(Beecher) by one Kepler with which to
get postal orders, and which Beecher
claimed he handed to Temple. Temple
is OF good character.