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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02

Verdict In the Britt Case.

The Coroner's Jury in the case of Jacob
Y. Britt found that he came to his death be
tween the hours of 10 o'clock Saturday night,
June oath and 2.I3 O'Clock of the
morning of the 25th, 1888, on the
Maine Central Railroad Companys
track, at point nearly opposite the tomb Of
Gov. Lincoln in said Augusta-As to "how
and by what means he came to his death, the
jury after fully investigating every circum-
stance bearing on the case, and all the evi-
dence obtainable are left in some doubt as to
whether death was wholly accidental, or
whether there might not have been some
foul play, though we are strongly of the opin-
ion that he came to his death in the following
manner: leaving the city at about 10 o'clock
P. NJ, in an intoxicated condition with bot
tie of liquor in his pocket, to go TO his home,
one mile below the city, starting on the rail-
road track at the hour named, increasing his
intoxication from the bottle, he gradually be-
came stupified and falling on the track at the
point where the pool of blood was found, ly-
ing there in an unconscious condition, till the
morning pullman, due in Augusta at 2.lS
came along, when the engine Of
said train and the cars attached
struck the deceased crushing the skull, break
ing his legs, arms and back, and other
wise mutilating the body in q shocking
manner, producing instant death. Aud the jury
further find that no blame is attachsble to the
railroad nor any of its employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02
CROP REPORTS
Show. Grass in New England Best For
Years-Tobacco Crop Poor in Con-
necticut Valley.

SPRINGFIELD, July |.
The Republican will print in the morning
reports from over 100 correspondents of the
crop reports in Western New England, in
Guiding western Massachusetts,, northern
Connecticut and the southern districts of
New Hampshire and Vermont. All the re
ports agree in declaring the erase crops
the best known for many years in both guam
tity and quality. In view of the increased
attention being given to dairy farming, this
fact is important. The growth of grains
were retarded by the cold, wet weather of
May, but the recent hot weather has given
thema start and good harvest is expected
1heacreage of corn seems 10 be increas-
ing evidently To the detriment of tobacco
which is steadily losing ground except in
a few towns in the Connecticut valley. Lit
tie tobacco is reported. 1t is growing well
but cutworms have been doing it some dam
age. The high prices for potatoes proved
great temptation to farmers. A large iu-
crease in acreage is being noted everywhere
and if wet weather does not bring rot and
bugs can be kept away potatoes will be plen-
ty and cheap this fall Indications point to
To fair but not large crop of fruits. Ap-
pies will be comparatively scarce, the trees
in some localities having failed to bloom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02
2lst, at o'clock p NJ, for the purpose of
electing an agent and other district officers,

2lst, at o'clock P. NJ. for the purpose OF
etc.
As the hour for the school meeting drew
near, much anxiety was manifested in the vi
cinity of the school-house, as to whether il
would be occupied that afternoon for the
usual school purposes or for school meeting
purposes, and the school house which is sit
uated so as to be seen in some directions at
considerable distance, was closely watched
by many people of the surrounding regions.
In due season the school meeting party,
consisting of several men, arrived at the
school house, which was still occupied BY the
teacher and 81 scholars. After come hesi-
fancy one of the number knocked, and the
teacher, Immediately answering the sum-
mons, appeared at the door. He asked for
school house in which to hold their school
meeting. The young teacher of Is years
very quietly informed them that her school
was in session and that she could not give
up the house for any such purpose. more
formal demand was then made. The tea cher
still refused 10 heed their request. They
finally asked to occupy the house Just few
minutes, that they might adjourn TO another
place. The firm young teacher still refus-
ing soon satisfied them that all efforts on
their part were useless, and then returned to
her duties in the school room.
Their meeting was then called to order in
front of the school house and adjourned till
after o'clock. After the dismissal of the
school by .he teacher they entered the
school house and. il is said, claimed to have
elected an agent and transacted other bust
ness. The new election, however, has not
seemed to effect Miss Lebaron's school in
any way.
1t seems that the school committee judged
rightly in granting her certificate, as she
has very cleverly demonstrated that she pos
'esses temper and disposition well adapted
70 the present wants of the district in which
she is employed. Her school is expected to
continue several weeks longer.
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ROME.
Result Of Controversy in School Dis
tIict No. Six.

Our regular Rome correspondent sends us
the following communication The summer
school in district No. 6, the largest summer
school in town this year, and the one that has
met with the most opposition, and attracted
the most especial attention.is still in progress
under the care and instruction of the teacher
who first commenced il, Miss Carrie 1. Le-
baron of this town.
The following appear to be some of the
facts which have called forth such an unus-
ual degree of interest concerning this school
through the town and vicinity.
The annual district meeting was held in
the month of April, at which the election Of
officers and other business transactions oc-
CURED as usual.
The agent soon engaged teacher who pro-
cured the necessary certificate and prepared
to enter for the first time upon the duties Of
ateacher.
Soon after her contract with the agent, q
very few individuals in the district, evidently
dissatisfied with the doings of the agent, be-
gan to set forth a claim that he had not been
legally elected, and that therefore his con
tract with the teacher was not binding. She
was accordingly notified and advised by some
of the dissatisfied ones not to enter the school.
She, however, did not seem inclined to re.
gard their wishes or advice, and therefore
commenced her school al the appointed time,
which was Monday, May IA.
Prior to the commencement Of her school,
notices were posted up BY other parties than
the agents, calling for school meeting to be
held a. the school-house ON Monday, May
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02
GEN. HARRISON
Receives Delegation OF the Marquette
Speech to Be Used in the Campaign.


INDIANAPOLIS, June 81.
This afternoon at 3o'clock a committee of
the Marquette club of Chicago called upon
Gen Harrison and presented him with q
series of handsomely lembossed resolutions.
VIII ch recite that: 1.-The Marquette::Club OF
Chicago take great pride that wtthir its wall.
and at its board was fired the first gun AT
Chicago of that memorable contest which
has eliminated in the nomination of its most
hOnOred member, Gen. Harrison of Indiana,
to fill the highest Office in the gift of any
people"
son the Goth of March Gen. Harrison ad-
dressed this club by invitation, and we feel a
body guard interest in Gen. Harrison" said
President Lanman. at is our intention to
present in whole or in part the speech he de-
liyered before us and to make use of it dur
ing the campaign 1t attracted wide atten-
ton upon its delivery, and will doubtless be
come part of the permanent campaign politi
cal literature of the period"
The Marquette Club is an influential factor
in Chicago politics. Its representatives
were entertained today at some length by
Gen. Harrison. They will remain in the city
over Sunday.
The old soldiers called in body
upon Gen. Harrison tonight and we're hospi-
tably received.
The state convention will meet August S
at the rquest of Gen. Harrison.
Gen. Lew Wallace will write Gen. Harri-
sons campaign biography, which is to be
published in Philadelphia.
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UNION MILLS IDLE.
The Strike Extends Into the West.
Four Firms Yield and Sign the Scales


PITTsBURG, Pa, June 80.
At noon, work in most of the mills was
suspended, and what may be long rest of
100 900 men had at last begun. In the af-
ternoon they stood around in groups discuss
ing the situation, They generally seemed
in the best of spirits, as they had advocated
for years a summer shutdown of couple
of months event. there were no lockout or
strike. At the Amaigamated Association
headquarters President Wethe and Secreta-
ry Martin were closeted good portion of
the day with number of the leading men,
bers of the association. They were arrsng-
ing the details for the lockout of their men,
bers.
About 10 o'clock telegram was received
from the committee at Apollo, Pa. 1t
stated that the Apollo Iron and Steel Com
pany had signed the amalgamatei scale in
full at o'clock this morning. This tele-
gram created considerable enthusiasm among
the members of the association. Later the
news was received that the Cleveland Hard
ware Company had also signed the scale, and
would continue operations without Interrupt
ton.
President Wethe said that this made four
firms that thus far had signed the scale. The
other two were the Akron Iron Company of
Akron O., and the Mingo Iron and Steel
Company of Mingo, o.
| The manufacturers say that their strength
! is mo- at | weakened by the signing of the
Nsta-y q firms.
he c, rye of some people that the man
rAeu Ts were taking their stand for politi-
lrd a, oses, was emphatically denied by A.
>, Heating.
! This is not true" said he. II am
democrat and never heard politics mention
ed in connection with this matter. We can
not afford to pay the present rate of wages
and have shut down for this reason, no
other"
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GARDINER INDUsTRIEs,-n.
The Only Manila Paper Mill in Maine
Works Of Hollingsworth d Whitney

This is a busy place. The ponderous
machinery is started up Sunday night, and
it travels increasingly till Saturday night
comes round, stopping only during the quiet,
restful hours of Sabbath. In the steam and
heat, amid the deafening noise and grinding
of wheels, in the almost smothering fumes
of chemicals, these busy bread-winners join
hands with each other at night and NOR ming
that no wheel may stop, not pound Of steam
be lost, or a single tank of chemicals waste
its value. Thus carefully is the margin of
profit guarded, the power Of coal and water.
steam and muscle guided and economical to
their utmost
1t is the large plant Of the Hollngsworth
& Whitney Company, on the New Mills"
Gardner--the only Manila paper manu-
factory in Maine-a company, which, besides
operating their two mills in Gardiner, also
manage two large factories at watertown,
and one at South Braintree, Mass.
The real foundation of these works dates
hack to 1860, when Messrs. Stanwood &
hO"ci NetdVhohch
factory for the manufacture of coarse wrap
ping paper, on the very site of the Cobbossee
Mill, the larger Of the two mills owned by
this company. After passing through sew
eral changes by purchases and the decesse
of former owners. the present company was
formed as a stock company in 1882, retaining
the firm name-which had existed from 1876
AS the name of the new company. The
present Board of Managers consists of the
f,llowing gentlemen: Sumner Hollingsworth,
President; Edward b. Eaton, Treasurer;
Chas. A. Dean, Vice President and General
Manager, all of whom have headquarters at
the eompany's Offices in Boston.
The Hollingsworth & Whitney Company
own eleven acres of land on dams Nos. and
New Mills Stream" as It is called, or
Cobbosseecontee, and on this are situated the
two large mills, the "Cobbossee" and
"Aroostook, with other machine shops,
storage warehouses, offices, etc., forming the
company's works. The processes of manu-
facture here are not dissimilar to those in use
at any modern paper mill, although the main
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
Is What Cbairman Jones Predicts.

PuTsBURG, June 30.
Chai man B. F. Jone of the republican
national committee, reurned to, Pittsburg
from Chicago last night He said the ticket
pleased him and the @nvention could not
have made better selecdon under the cir
cumstances. He looks for a victory in No.
vember. He said that it woulI have been
unjust to Blaine to have nominated him in
the face of his cablegrams, and that there
fore the dele gates respected his wishes and
not their own. The fact tia, Gen. Harri. on
is not overburdeneI with wealth would give
strength to his canvass independent of his
many good qualities, with wkch the country
has been made familiar, and his war record
would greatly enhance his POPULARITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02

Hon. Melville W. Fuller, who has recent
ly been appointed Chief Justice of the Unit.
ed States Supreme Court by President Cleve-
land, has been spending the past week in
our city visiting the scenes of his childhood
and early manhood. He was present at the
commencement exercises at Bowd0in, and
received from his alma mater the degree Of
Ii. d. While in this city Mr.. Fuller has
received the congratulations of his old
friends, irrespective of party affiliations, up
on his appointment and the honor conferred
upon him by Maine's foremost college. Mr..
Fullers' old friends have also endeavored in
every way possible to make his visit here
pleasant and agreeable, and he has upon ev-
cry hand been the recipient of social courte-
sizes. On Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. j..
ii. Manley gave him a reception at their
pleasant home where many of his old friends
assembled to renew their acquaintance with
him and to greet his wife and daughter who
accompanied him on his visit. Saturday he
dined with Mrs. Daniel Williams and on
Saturday evening he attended reception
given in his honor at the United States Ar
senal by Captain and Mrs. Michaelis, which
was brilliant affair. Sunday he dined with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lambard and a few
friends, and this morning he departs for Chi
cago. 1t is thirt, years since Mr.. Fuller
left Augusta, but he retains keen interest
in all that pertains to its welfare, and speaks
of his visit here as one of great delight to
himself and wife Among many old friends,
that he was especially pleased to meet. were
Mr. Jos. H. Williams, Judge Lihbey, Mr..
VIM. r. Smith, Mr.. W. S. Badger, Mr..
Daniel A. Cony, and Mr.. Daniel T. Pike,
with whom he has always kept up the asso-
citation and acquaintance of his youth. He
leaves Augusta with the hope of all our peo-
pie that his nomination may speedily be con-
firmed, and that he will win as many honors
in his new position as his illustrious grand
father won as Chief Justice of our State.
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SPORTING NEWS.
The WashingtonS, ChicasoS, DetroitS and
BoStonS Lose.
The National League.

At delphia-Phildelph T. Boston.
%. Base hits. Philadelphias 6, Bostons l.
Errors, Philadelphias 2, Bostons IL. Bat.
teries, Bufinton and Clements for Philadel-
phias; Madden and O'Rourke for Bostons.
At New York-New Yorks 2, Washing.
tons O. Base hits. New Yorks 5, Washing
tons 4. Errors, New Yorks 2, Washing
tons 1. Batteries, Welch and Ewing for
New Yorks; Whitney and Mack for Wash
ingtons.
In Pittsburg-Piusburgs 6. Chicago L.
Base hits, Plusburgs 10, Chicagos 6. Errors.
Pttsburgs I, Chicagos B. Batteries, Miller
and Slstily tor Pittsburgs; Val Hsltren and
Darling for Chicago.
At polis-Indisnapo Is, Detroits
s. Base Hits, Indianapolis II, Detroits g.
Errors, Indianapolis 8, Detroits s. Batter.
les, Boyle and Myers for Indianapolis
Getzein and Bennett for Detroits.
The following is the standing of the league
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A ROYAL WELCOME
To be Extended Mr.. Blaine by Chicago
Republicans
CHICAGO. June a.

CHICAGO, June 80.
An INQUIRY has been received from New
York from the Blaine Club there as to
" hether the club here could arrange for a
in Chicago at the time men.
,iored, the second week in August, TO which
an answer was returned that the Maine
statesman would be given royal welcome
by his admirers here. MIR. Blaine WIZ stop
at Indiana polls on his way to Chicago for the
purpose of comforting with Gen. Harrison,
and committee will go from here to the
Hoosier capital to properly receive MN.
In fact, the entire club may go to Indian.
apolis to greet the Maine man and accom-
pany him to this city, and the enthusiasm
promises to be something surprising. An
effort will be made to secure the attendance
of General Harrison at the same time, and
should this be successfully the greatest polit.
cal demonstration ever seen outside ts"ie. OF New
York, is promised. Excursion trans are to
ha mn fnr the benefit of the surrounding
States. and the din is expected to exceed that
of the recent convention PERIOD.
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Found In the Merrinack.

CoScoRp, N. H., July l.
=, The badly decomposed body of an un-
height and Weighing l35 to 40 pounds, was
found in thu Merrimack river near Garvins
Falls this forenoon. The man had on gray
striped Danti and vest. blue and white striped
shirt, white undershirt, and on his person
was found asmall sum of money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02
Sheridan Removed without Difficulty

WAsHiSGros, June 30.
Gen. Sheridan was removed from his resi-
dence to the Swatara about L o'clock this
morning.
The following bulletin has ken issued
10 30P NJ. At 10 55 this mening, Gen.
Sheridan was removed from his house. arriv-
ing on the Swatara about an hour later.
The whole transfer was accomplished with
out the slightest obstacle or delay He rest
ed well and bore removal excellemlv, and is
now at least in as good condition as Sefore
leaving his home. Through the kindness
and forethought of Capt. McGowen, every
possible arrangement for his COMFORT aud
safety had been made. The ship will sail
about | o'clock.
(Signed) O'REILY.
MATHEWS.
YARRos.
The Swatara sailed at l.l5 p. NJ
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GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
Leaped from Third Story Window.

PROVIDENCE, X. L., July /.
Edward c. Brown, aged 80, sick with corn
sumption and insane by spells, lesped from
the third story window of his fathers house
this morning. He struck face downward
upon the brick paved yard. He died in three
hours.
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Burned to Death.

CHICAGO, July l.
The wife of Matthias Schuener. who was
burned to death at 2 O'Clock last Monday
morning near his house at 204 Mohawk street,
confessed that she poured kerosene oil over
his clothing and deliberately set fire to it.
she says he was a chronic drunkard and
quarrelled every day for the past six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-02
Annual Festival OF New England Town.

SPRINGFIELD, July l.
The annual festival of New Engiad
towns began here today. About so delegaia
we're present from various cities. Athieis
contests on apparatus were held in the Iows
Hall. There will be out door sports tomof
row at Riverside grove.
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Other Games.

At Dover-Salems 8. Dovers 2.
At Boston-Globe Newsboys IA, Detroit
Newsboys 3.
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An Orono Man Drops Deal


Betel Pooler of 0rono, aged 63, on the
katsh,iin and Boston to this city, drop J.d
dead about half and hour out of Boston last
night Heart disease was the Cause. H.,
remains were brought 10 this city to-day.
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American Association.

Sunday GameS:
AT st Louis-Athletics 3, st. Louis
At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 3, Brooklyns
2.
AT Kansas City-Kansas Citys 5, Cleve-
lands 6.
AT Louisville-Louisvilles IL, Balumores
6.
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Damaged by Hail.

BiDDEfORD, June 30.
3 A heavy thunder storm passed over here
tonight, accompanied by fierce hail storm
Hail stones were as large as peas. The crops
in this part of the country will be injured by
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Sheridan Improves on the voy,ge.
Eoprprss Monroe. Juh, ,

FORTRESS MONROE, Jss |.
The United States steamer S~artaa with
Gen. Sheridan and party on board, s,riyed
at 8 O'Clock this morning and Will smain
until daylight tomorrow. The bensfcial
effect of the sea voyage on the patientscon-
dition ,s already apparent, and the physsans
are greatly pleased with the result Of the
trip so far. His pulse is stronger ans his
mind is clearer than at any time sincehis
illness.
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An Earthquake Shock.

MONTREAL, July l.
A slight shock of earthquake was felt
here at p. NJ, today.
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At Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, June 3

CINCINNATI, June 80.
Twenty five hundred iron and steel work
ers of Cincinnati and Newport will quit to-
night. The trouble is caused by manufac-
turers refusing to renew the old contract
with the Amalgamated Iron Workers Asso-
citation at Pittsburg on Friday. The manu-
facturers want a reduction of 10 per cent,
IN puddlers' wages. Workingmen will not
submit to reduction.
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General Congressional News.

The President has issued an executive or
der extending the classification of the civil
service, and it went into effect this morning.
The order provides that the officers, CLERKS
and other employees of the executive depart
ments shall be arranged as follows:
Class A-All persons receiving less than
S720 per annum.
Class BAH receiving more than S72O
and less than 8840 per annum.
Class C-Ail persons receiving between
$40 and $500.
Class Between $500 and 81 900.
Glass E-Between 81 900 and 81 POO.
Glass between 81, 200 and 81 400.
Glass 2-Between 81, 800 and 81 800.
Glass 3-Between 81 800 and 81 800.
Glass 4-Between 81 800 and 50 900.
Glass 5-All receiving 81 900.
Ii is also ord. red that no person shall be
admitted into any place not excepted from
of the classes above designated until he shall
have passed an appropriate examination pre-
pared by the United States civil service COM
mission, and his eligibility has been certified
by said commission.
1t is estimated at the treasury department
that there has been a decrease of Sl3 800, :
900 in the public debt during the month of
June and a decrease of SIP 900, 900 in the
debt for the fiscal year that ended today
The total receipts during the year are esti-
mated at $370, 900 900, and the total expend-
lures at S273, 900. 900, leaving surplus of
897 900. 900.
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House.

The House went into the committee of the
whole on the tariff bill.
Mr.. Breckenridge of Arkansas moved to
increase the rate of duty on flaIseed and lin
seed oil from 10 to 10 cents per gallon. Agreed
to.
Mr. Breckenridge also offered an smend-
ment increasing from to cents per pound
the duty on licorice paste or rolls Agreed
to.
On motion of Mr.. Breckenridge, an amend
ment was adopted fixing the duty on lieorice
juice at 25 per cent. ad valorem.
MIR. Dingley of Maine moved to reduce
the rate of duty on bichromate of pOash
from l2 cents, to l cent per pound. The
was rejected