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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
General Congressional News

The Senate committee on public buildings
and grounds today acted favorably upon bills
for public buildings at Bar Harbor. Me.
costing S25 900 and Nashua, \. H., S75 900
The debate upon the main question on the
Mills tariff bill will close in the House one
week from tomorrow. Messrs. Reed and
Mckinley. will speak last for the opposition
and Breckenridge and Speaker Carlisle will
close for the bill.
The following New England members vot-
ed in favor of the river and harbor bill; Al
len. Lodge. Russell of Mass. Russell, Sey-
mour, Granger of Connecticut, Miliken of
Maine, Mckenney of New Hamp-
shire. Those voting against it were Rock
we'll. Whiting of Massachusetts, Boutelle
Dingley, Reed of Maine. Grout of Vermont.
Spooner. Arnold of Rhode Island, Davis of
Massachusetts paired in favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
MONMOUTH VOTES
Conditionally for Fire Engine.

MONMOUTH, May Z.
The voters of Monmouth held town
meeting Monday, to act upon the question of
buying a fire engine for the Centre village.
The town voted to appropriate 81 900 for
this purpose if the village would raise a SIM
liar amount by subscription-or to appropri-
should raise. The town offered to do the
same by North Monmouth. All the North
Monmouth folks want is hose. The mills
will furnish power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Monday night Emperor Frederiek's fever
continued low. showing that no new abscess
was forming. DR.. Mckenzie induces him to
take the necessary food his weakness becom-
inc serious. In the evening he emphasized
tho remark that he felt better by clinching
his fist vigorously and stretch G and with
drawing his arm.
The Emperor of Brazil is suffering from
of the kidneys.
The municipal elections in France result
ed mostly in favor of the party of the Le1'
and have given hope to the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Burleigh the Choice of Leeds Republi

From our Special Correspondent
LEEDS, May :.
The republicans of this town het their
caucus for the election Of delegates to the
guhcrnatorial convention Saturday, and the
following persons were chosen; Hon. ID.
f. Lothrop, Hon. George Parcher and Will
lard Lothrop. They were unanimously in
structed to use all honorable means to secure
the nomination of Hon. f. c. Burleigh as
candidate for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
THE POPE WANTS
The Opinions of Irish Bishops on the
Rescript.

ROME, May Z.
In view of the attitude of the leaders of the
National League, the Pope has instructed
Cardinal Simeoui to direct Mgr. Persico TO
obtain from the Irish bishops without delay
their views on the rescript. The bishop's
observations will be submitted to the congre-
CATION of propaganda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
GRIMES and ACCIDENTS,
IDENTIFIED.
The Young Woman Died only Short
Distance from Her Home

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. May Z.
The young woman who died in the lodging
house on Pearl Street, was identified today
as Nellie, who lived at SO Pond street, and
whose home was within short distance of
the house where she died. She had been
away nearly week. The man who engag I'd
the room for her was an Italian shoemaker
named Parillo, who has fled the city. The
woman was wayful and absented herself from
home on other occasions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
DYNAMITE EXPLODES
And Blows up Thomaston Man

THoMAsToN, ME,, May Z.
VIM. Spear of Thomaston was blown up
Monday morning,by the premature discharge
of dynamite, while working in the Cobb Lime
Co. quarry. His head was terribly bruised.
He also loses both arms above the elbow and
tremely doubtful He is married, but has
10 children. He has met with three previous
accidents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Officers Elected.

CHICAGO, May Z.
The stockholders of the Atchinson, Tope-
ka & Santa Fe road and auxiliary lines held
is annual meeting today in this city. The
Atchinson directors include Emmons Blaine
The Atchinson officers elected are President
l.. B. French: Vice President. Henry W
Bishop: Secretary, Chas S. Sweet; Treas.
urer. ID. l.. Gallup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
wOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
The Mischief that it Caused in South
Paris.
WEST PARIS, MAY

WEST PARIS, May I,
The local sensation is the report that a
married woman of South Paris, about 40
munty, in fit of jealousy, threw a dishful
IF hot water into the face of a young mar
red woman here, scalding her severely,
nearly causing the loss of one eve and 9TH
erwise dsfgurng her. 1t is said that legal
proceedings will be instituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
TWO BARGES SUNK
In a Collision with War Vessels.

New ORLEANS, May 7.
During heavy rain and thunder storm
this afternoon, the tow boat Future City and
three barges, from st. Louis, collided with
the L. S. war vessels Galena and Yantic, at
anchor in front of the city. Two barges
were sunk and third badly damaged, but
most of its freight will be saved. The two
barges sunk are total losses The barges
and cargoes we're estimated to be worth $780,
900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Extensive Fire in Jersey City.

JERSEY CRY, n j.. May Z.
A Fire this evening at Shooters Island
Sound in the lumber yard of Lombard, Ayres
& Co., destroyed several thousand feet of
yellow pine lumber. also the machine shop,
cooperage offices, etc, of the same firm.
The machinery alone was worth 100000.
Loss between $3.50 900 and 500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
FOREIGN intelligence
Sir James Ferguson Denies Govern
ments Influence with the Pope.

LONDON, May Z.
Sir James Ferguson, under the foreign
secretary. stated in Commons that no unof-
fetal communication had passed between the
government and Pope in reference TO the
latter's rescript condemning boycotting and
the plan of campaign in Ireland. The gov
ernment as not brought to brar any infiu-
ence to bring about the issue of the rescript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
The Governor General Arrives at To-
rOntO

TORONTO. May :.
Governor General and Lady Lanslowne
arrived olay for a farewell visit, previous
to leaving Cansda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
A COMMISSION HOUSE
Doing $14, 100000 Business Year As
sisrs

SAN Francisco, May 7.
The wholesale commission house of Will
liam T. Coleman & Co, doing a business of
sl4 900, 900 year, assigned for the benefit
of the creditors. Assets 81 ,000, 900 to s4.-
SOC. 900; liabilities. 50 900. 900. One half of
the latter is said to be in the east, a greater
part held by New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
The Greatest
Spring Tonic.

At this season of tho year Almost
every ono experiences sensation of
general lussitude and debility, which,
if neglected, results in low, vitiated
condition Of the vital forces, that
follows the sufferer throughout the
summer, and usually terminates in
some form of malarial or typhoid
fever. Ii, however, the patient has
the wisdom to take some reliable
remedy that gently acts on the slug
glsh liver, enabling it to speedily
carry off all impurities, while at the
same time the system is vitalized and
inygoratcd, and the blood enriched,
the result is condition of vigorous
health. This result is invariably
brought about by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
LITTLEwooD AHEAD
In the Six Days Contest.

New YORK, May Z.
The attendance this evening was quite
large. The rule shutting out those who did
lot make 100 miles in "a hours reduced the
lumber of walkers to ~. At 80 the score
stood Littlewood 1873; Hughes, 1871; Cart
right, 1876; Golden, 1875 Herty 1873; Nor
mac, 1875 Hart, 100; Day. III; kSaunders,
il5;C Cox, los; Vint, l05; Hegelman, l09.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
100000 Loss by Fire.

New YORK, May T.
The barrel and case factory of Lombard &
Ayres, on Shooters Island, and large
quantity of lumber of the Seaboard Lumber
Co., was burned tonight. Loss 800, 900.
The Standard Oil Company controls both
concerns and is the loser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Monmouth News.


ISpeClaT 20 tut NVHHtUtC JVU1 H"I'
MoNMoTH, May I.
The citizens of Monmouth today voted at
the special town meeting to extend thanks
to the Lewiston firemen and also sent them a
500 check.
Constable c. +. Brown took to the Re
form School young Ferguson, the negro boy
who broke into the store here last week
The boy is sentenced for his minority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
FARTHER IN DEBT.
What the Davol Mills Corporation Had
to Do.
FALL RIVER. Nav

FALL RIVER, May.
The annual report of the Davol Mills
shows loss of sS4 600 and a debt increased
to Sl57 900. The stockholders today voted
to reduce the capital stock from s400, 900 to
sl00, 900, and then raise it to $500. 900 by the
issue of new stock, thus wipirg out the debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
A Building Gutted by Fire.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, MAY Z.
Alexander McCullom's block at North
ampton was gutted by fire at midnight. Loss
S25 900. which was covered by insurance.
The opera house south and the Hampshire
county bank on the north were damaged by
smoke and water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Dover, N. II. Liquor Sellers Raided,

DOVER, n. H., May Z.
The war on the liquor sellers here contin-
nos Saturday noon eight places were
raided. Today two of the offenders were
bound over and the others paid fines aggre-
eating S239.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
MAINE DISPATCHES.
FORT FAIRFIELD.
Elects Five Eurletah Delegates to Port
land.

Special of the Kennebec Journal
FoET FAIRFIELD. MAY I.
The following delegates have been chosen
In this town to attend the State convention
June l2th: Nicholas Fessenden, NJ. n.
Drew, F. A. 1hurlough, C. f. Holt, F. W.
Burns. They unanimously favor the nom
ination of Hon f. c. Burleigh for Cover
nor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08

PortIands, U U U U y Us
Manchesters 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0-5
Earned runs, Manchester, 81; 2 base hits
Brady, Prince home runs Campana, Doyle
stolen bases, Myers, Fusselbach, Slime 2,
Mcclosky, Mitchell, Shetfller 2. Carney,
klusman, Doyle, Clinton; first base ON balls,
Mitchell, 8, Ellis; first base on errors, Man
chester 2, Portland ); struck out Household
rr, Stine, Prince, McCloskey, Shelter,
Doyle, Sweeney . passed balls Sweeney 3,
Crowley q wild pitches, Bliss ,, Mitchell l..
At Lynn-Lowell s, Lynn 6.
At Salem-Salem 3, Worcester /.
The following is the standing of the New
England League clubs up to date;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
FOREST WAREHOUSE
Bound Over to the Supreme Court
BlppFFoRD. Nav I

BlppEFoRp, May I.
The trial of Forest Waterhouse, kenne
bunkport. on the charge of criminal libel was
re sumed in the municipal court today. De-
fence was that the obscene writings alleged
to have been written by Waterhouse were
forgcries Warehouse was bound over to
the May term of the Supreme Court. He
gave bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
STATE NEWS.
kESNEEEC.

EAST PITTsToS.- Our correspondent
writes. May 6 The travelling has improved
very much.-Some of our farmers, who
have been trying to force the season, have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
MARKET REPORTS.
New York Stock Market.

NEW YORK, May 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
,.x,,. sh.r Support E. c. Burleigh.

rspecial Correspondence of the journal
PARIS, May I.
Ata caucus held in the town OF Heoron
cr,.v 2 L. Packard and II. A. Cush-
man were chosen delegates to attend 'he
Portland convention in June. lhey "i'e
I'VE shall support E. c. Bur'eigh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Instructed to Support Hon. E. c. Bur
leigh

Special Correspondence of the Journal. ]
Mr.. VERNON, May r.
The republicans of this town held their
caucus last Saturday and organized as fol-
lows; +. c. Fellows, Chairman, and Joseph
Alien Secretary. A. 7. Grain, William II
Dudlev. and William II Williams were
elected delegates TO the Portland convention
and were instructed to support Hon. +. C.
Burleigh for Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Invited to Lowell June /, by Mayor
Palmer.

LOWELL, MAY Z.
Mayor Palmer today sent letters of invi
tation to President Cleveland and Gen. Sher-
idan TO visit this city Jnne lst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
A Little Child Scalded to Death.

BRUNSWICK, May I.
Grace. three year old daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. l.. A. Parker, died Sunday night.
She fell in pail of hot water on Saturday,
and was severely scalded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
wiscasset's Delegation Unpledged.

W1scAssEr, May Z,
At a caucus held in this town sat
rrdav evening. the following delegates were
chosen to attend the State convention a.
rcv T. w. Gibbs and l. A. McCurdy
Tkev are unpledged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
SATURDAY HALF HOLIDAYS
For the Operatives of the Biddeford
Corporation.
BIDDEFoRD. MaS

The Pepperell,' Laconia and York mills
have decided to resume the Saturday half
holiday system June fourth, continuing until
September eighth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Judge Hamilton Makes an Appointment

BIDpEFoRD, Nay 1.
Judge Hamilton today reappointed Edwin
I. Cram, recorder of the Bidleford Munich
pal court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Gov. Hill and Saturday Halt Holidays.

ALBANY. Y :. May =
Gov. Hill vetoed the bill which modihes
the half holiday law by limiting half holiday.
to Saturdays of June, July, August and Sep
tember.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Columbia Delegates Pledged to Bur
leigh.

MAcHIAs, May I.
The republicans of Columbia held their
caucus last Saturday and elected j. w. Cof-
fin and Geo B. Drsko, delegates to the
Portland convention. They are pledged to
support Hon. +. c. Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
A RIVER DRIVER DROWNED.
He is Swept Away While Breaking
Jam Of Logs.

ST. JOHN, n. b, May 7.
James Colsto and Len Daplis. " lille break.
ing jam Of logs on the east branch of the
river at Point Wolf, were swept away and
Daphlis was drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Alton to Send Pronounced" Burleigh
Man
ALTON. MAY

ALTON, May !.
The republicans of Alton have elected O.
z. Gerry delegate to the Portland convention.
He is pronounced Burleigh man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE.

Weather Indications for the Next "a
Hours
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Office of the Chief Signal Officer,
WAsHIsGToS. May I. A. NJ
For Maine Warmer, followed by slightly
cooler, fair weather; followed in eastern
New York, Vermont, Western Massachu-
sets and Connecticut by rain light to fresh
northerly winds, becoming easterIy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
New England League.

MANCHESTER, N. H., May I.
The game between the Portlands and Man.
chesters resulted in the following score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
A Veteran Editor Stricken With fa1ai'
ysis.

BRUNSWICK, MAY T.
por,,w Lincoln one of Maine's oldest
sdi,,rs formerly connected with Portland
,.;,;os and on the Rockland papers had q
n.ralvtic shock Sunday. He is ~ years oi''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Serious Results from Epidemics at Do
Dover, n. H.. Nav Z

DOVER, n. h.. May Z.
The measles and mumps epidemic in Wolf
boro has resulted in the death of two men,
and one woman is not expected to live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08

Deblois Republicans Instruct for Bur-
leigh.
rSpecial Correspondence of the Journal
CHERRYFIELp. May I.
w. ID. Mills of Deblois, has been CHOSEN
delegate to the State convention and instruct
ed TO support Hon. E. c. Burleigh as cam
didate for Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-08
Lisbon Elects -Four Burleigh Delegates
LSnccial to the kennebec journal

LrsRoN FALLS, May Z.
Alta caucus held by the republicans OF
Lisbon five delegates were chosen to attend
the Gubernatorial convention at Portland
Four of the delegation have pronounced for
Burleigh.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-29
DAKOTA'S SUFFERING SETTLERS.
The Situation Has Been Exaggerated, but
Clothing, Flour and Fuel Are Needed.

ST. PAUL, Oct. 2S.-The Pioneer Press learns
that Territorial Auditor Ward has just returned
to Fargo from Devils Lake, where he has been
investigating the condition of the Jews and
other destitute settlers of Ramsey county,
and arranging for the distribution of
s3,035, recently contributed by q New York
gentleman and forwarded by Governor Church.
In an interview Auditor Ward said: "Upon my
arrival at Devils Lake I interviewed the bust
ness men quite generally, and found among
them a strong sentiment that the whole matter
bad been exaggerated, although residents
of the northern part OF the county had
lost their wheat crop entirely, and q portion Of
other crops. The remainder of the county
suffered only a partial loss. 1 concluded to
make q thorough examination 10 person. and
drove out for that purpose a distance of sixty
miles, in company with Mr.. Spillman, register
of the land Office. aud DIR. Percival, of Devils
Lake. Mr.. hurlburt, who was sent ont by the
Minneapolis Board of Trade. expected to accom-
pany Us. but when we were ready to start no
found he could not 60. We travelled through
the settlements, investigating and mAkins'
inquiries. / did not disclose my identity or let
it be suspected that l had any contribution 70
distribute. l found that. although the wheat
crop was generally lost, they had sufficient oats,
hay and straw TO winter their stock, and teams
enough to do their fall work. They had
comIoftaoie MONIES, OUT lacked ciotninS, nour
and fuel. We were informed by the Jews
that the German Jews Of Minneapolis
were supplying their wants and had promised
to do SO all winter, and we afterwards found that
q car of coal. a car Of -four and other supplies
had already been shipped. American families
were In want, and will have to be supplied from
the fund donated. Upon our return to Devils
Lake = meeting OF business men was called, who
appointed a committee to take charge of the dis
tribution of the fund. The committee consists of
County Commissioner John Barton, chairman;
DR.. a. D. Percival. secretary; A. d. Whipple.
vice-president of the First National Bank, treas
urer, and Edward johnson, chairman of the
Board of Commissioners. Two Of these gentle
men aresRepublicans and two Democrats"
Mr.. Ward added that the fund will be dis
tributed as assistance may be needed through
the winter. Receipts aud vouchers will be taken
to show where every dollar goes. II any ia left
ever in the spring. II will be used in purchasing
seed wheat for the needy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-29
T-Traces of precipitation.
TELEGRAPHlC BREVITIES.

An east-bound passenger train Of the Iron
Mountain railroad was held mp by train-robbers,
yesterday, two miles west of Newport Ark.
The passengers were robbed of about $500.
Ward McAllister, the we'll known New York
society leader. who has been seriously iii at his
home in that city. left for California yesterday
in company with his son. The doctors advised Q
change of climate.
August Hertel, an immigrant boy, aged four
teen, who was on his way from Bavaria to Join
hs father, VIM. Hertel, at Shumwsy, ILL.,,
walked off q Lake Shore train, while asleep,
Saturday night, near Cleveland, and was killed.
Gen. Henry B. Clitz. of the United States
army. retired. who has been missing from
Detroit since Thursday last. his mind being dis
ordered by i'll health, was seen in London, Ont,
on Saturday. and took an east bound train in
the afternoon. Nothing further is known Of his
movements.
Mrs. jackson AMI Miss Nellie Norris, of Cleve-
land, o., yesterday poured q quantity. OF gaso-
line OF the kitchen floor to destroy roachee. The
fire in the kitchen stove ignited the gasoline aud
both ladies' were burned severely. Miss Norris
10 reported to be dying.
At Litchfeld. Kan. Saturday night, Bill Short,
q miner, shot and fatally wounded Mrs. Alma
Barnes. . widow. nineteen years Of age. The
shooting occurred at . dance, and was caused
by the refusal OF the woman TO allow Short to
escort her home.s She died at 3 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. On account of the threats Of
lynching, Short was taken to Girard. The
woman leaves one child.