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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

II we know all the methods of approach
adopted by an enemy we are the better en-
abled to ward OF the danger and postpone
the moment when surrender becomes inevita-
BILE. In many instances the inherent strength
of the body suflices to enable it to oppose the
tendency toward death. Many however have
lost these forces to such an extent that there
is little or no help. In other cases little aid
to the weakened Lungs will make all the dif
ference between sudden death and many
years of useful life. Upon the first symp-
toms of Cough, Cold or any trouble of the
Throat or Lungs, give that old and we'll
known remedy Boschee's German Syrup, 4
careful trial. 1t will prove what thousands
say of it to be, the "benefactor of any
home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
ACCUSED OF MCENDIARISM
By a Dying Nan and Ills Own Daughter.
George Carson the Man who Burned
&C. Newburt's House

Especial to the Kennebec Journal.
GARDINER, April /.
Many of those who recall the burning of
J. c. Newbert's house at Togus, on the night
of May 2lst, 1887, will recollect that suspic-
ion rested on one Geo. Carson, we'll known
and persistent rum seller at Togus, who was
at bitter enmity with Mr.. Newbert as the
latter had made business of informing on
been heard by several parties to make threats
of burning him, New bert, out of house and
home.
Last week Carson and his daughter were
before Judge Larrabee of Gardiner. on a
criminal matter. The daughter got angry
with her father while in the court room, and
made threats that she would expose him in
relation to the burning of some building. In
addition to this and other facts, the officers
obtained, Saturday, a written confession,
sworn to before a justice of the peace, from
point of death at the house of Annie Page in
Chelsea, where he is supported by the town.
He lived with Carson at the time of the fire,
and believing that he is about to
die, made confession that he saw
Carson set fire to Newberts house
on the 2lst of last May at about ii o'clock
in the night. Also saw him take kerosene
oil along with which to kindle the fire. On
Saturday afternoon the parties accused
were brought before Judge Stevens, of Chel-
sea. The daughter denied the statements
she made in the court at Gardiner and claim
ed that she was drunk at the time. Judge
Stevens did not find evidence enough to bind
Carson over and he was permitted to 60
Carson is an old offender, having spent a
large portion of the last few years in Jail,
and is how under bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
Pensions Granted Maine People.

WASHINGTON. April /.
The following Maine pensions were grant
ed Saturday:
Original. invalid, Moses 4. Dow, Rock
land: Edward q. Gross, Eastport; increase,
Chas. r. Skofeld, Hodgdon; reissue. Aug
us,us j. Staekpole, West Gorham-
Original, invalid, Marcellus Atkins, West
Peru Richard p Grindle, North Sedgwick;
p. Hartford, Columbia; John Spaulding,
pittsteld; Noah p. Mitchell. East Dover;
VIM. NJ. Blaine, Jas. Ryan, National Mill
tary Home, (oli war;; Joseph +. Chad
bourne, East Baldwin; Edward I. Mitchell,
Liberty; VIM. Smith, National Military
Home Original, widows, Hannah NJ moth
ar of Belta E. Latham, North Raymond
Eliza R., widow of Teos. W. Lewis, South
Presque Isle; Harriet j., widow OF Charles
Spear, Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
WHOLESALE ROBBERY
OF Millinery and Dry Goods Stores by
Young 0irlA

CARTHAGE, H., April /.
A sensational discovery has just been made
that the wholesale robbery of millinery and
dry goods stores at La Harpe in this county,
is the work of four young girls. aged from
ten to thirteen, the daughters of respectable
parents of that place. For over two
weeks goods amounting to q large sum have
been stolen in broad day light. There was no
clue to the thieves. A sweeping search was
made and large quantities of goods
were discovered secreted in farm
honses and under sidewalks
Many of the goods have been returned that
have not been missed. The childreu's par
ents are prostrated with grief and offer to
make amends. Though all the thieves have
not been secured a thorough investiga-
ton will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
fes 81 can recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has
given relief in every case One man took six
bottles, and was cured of Rheumatism Of 10
years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Belleville, Ohio, affrms "The best selling
medicine | have ever handled in my 20 years
experience, is Electric Bitters." Thousands
of others have added their testimony, so that
the vereict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases>of the Liver, Kidneys er
Blood. Only half dollar a bottle at j. M.
Mixers Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this country.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its severest
tests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep. She bought of us bottle of DR.:
Kings New Discovery for Consumption and
was so much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night and with one bottle
has been miraculously cured. Her name 10
Mrs. Duther Lutz." Thus write w. c. HAM
rick & Co., of Shelby, N. C.--0et 3 free trial
bottle at J. NJ. Mixers Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
A GRAVE ASPECT.
Probability that Every Chicago Rail
road will be Tied Up.

CHICAGO, April /.
| The prospect of an immediate tie-up of
the Belt Line has added graver aspect to
the railroad situation this evening than at
at any time since the Brotherhood engineers
and fremen of the c. b & q. struck. Ev-
cry railroad entering Chicago depends al
most wholly upon the Belt Line as a means
by which the interchange of freight is con-
Quoted with any other roads. Practically
every railroad track stretching from Chica-
go is intersected by the Belt and it has been
the general feeling from the start that the is
sue of the struggle might be swayed one way
or the other by the attitude of the Belt Line
officials and the men in their employ. All
have been staunch friends of the Brother
hood. While the management of the Belt
Line Co. apparently sought as far as posi-
BILE to maintain the position of so-called
neutrality, a new face was put on affairs
when sometime yesterday Gen. Porter,
president of the Chicago Illinois Southern
railroad, sent strong worded letter to John
b. Carson, president of the Belt line and of
the Eastern Illinois company and holds a
controlling interest in the Belt Line company
Gen. Porters letter demanded formally and
explicitly that the Belt line should trans
fer cars for every railroad and
individual in the same manner and that any
and all employees that don't choose to do
their whole duty and same duty toward any
one car or company of individuals as another
shall Immediately be dismissed and no
employer shall in any way be allowed to
handle any individual car that will not handle
every other car in the same way. Eight
switch engines were at work in the St. Paul
yards today and cleared blockade at Union
street and another at Western avenue.
/ Four freight trains started to
Milwaukee, and suburban passenger trains
got into much better shape than on Saturday.
A stormy meeting of the St. Paul strikers is
in progress this afternoon. The majority of
the engineers and firemen said they favored
a return to work on the terms offered by
General Manager Miller The switchmen
and brake men insisted on standing out.
Without reaching any conclusion an adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
COLLECTOR LEAvITT
Chops OF Heads i'll the Calais Custom
House.

CALAIS, April /.
Collector Loavitt's axe fell last night and
four political heads fell into the basket.
DEPUTY Collector Whidden, Inspectors Nc
Michel and McGary of Calais, and inspec-
tor Phinney OF Barring. we're dropped from
the roll Prominent democrats are author
ity for the statement that Collector Whidden
teudered his resignation to save two other
officers. Lack of funds is the reason as
signed W 5. Waldron will act as deputy
collector of this port for the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
BRITISH STEAMER SWALLOW
Reported Wrecked Off the Naoma
Island
Sax FpASef.co 4nril |

SAN Francisco. April /.
Advices from China by steamer Rio DE
Jsneiro state that the British steamer Swal-
low wa. wrecked Feb. 22ld off the Naoma
Island between Swallow and Shanghai
The vessel struck on the rocks and sank.
The captain and a number of the crew and
passengers saved themselves by clinging to
the rigging. Thirty-one persons who put off
from the steamer in small boats, are sup
posed to be lost The body of the engineer,
an occupant of one of the boats. was recov-
ered-.z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

Mr.. John 4. Fossctt, who has been on the
police force of this city for little over a
year, resigned his position, last Saturday
night being his last on the force. He expects
to move to Duluth, Minnesota, in about four
weeks. Mr.. Fossett has been faithful and
efficient officer, kind and obiging, and his
friends will be sorry to have him leave the
city. 1t is thought the office which he held
will, under new arrangement, be abolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
QOULD'S REASONS


New YORK, April l.
The Herald this morning printed Jay
Goulds letter attacking Bennett. and made
no comments except that whom the Gods
would destroy, they first make mad" and
that Gould's departure from his usual meth
ods of warfare, must indicate that he is in a
tight place and has to resort to extreme meas
ures to save himself. Other papers print the
letter without CONNIE mt. The Herald repor-
ters were refused copy of the letter at
Gould's Office, but secured copy elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

very embarrassing mistake occurred
in the headings of the Easter musical pro-
grammes in Saturdays Journal whereby the
word Universalist was substituted for unita-
ran. The musical program at the Unitarian
church yesterday was presented by some of
the very best musical talent in the city, and
judging from the number present no one was
kept away by the newspaper error.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

OA and reliable Mcdieinea are tho best =,
wv to depend upon. Acker's Blood FL
ixir has been prescribed for years for allinn.
purities of the Blood. In every form Of Scrok
nlous. syphilitic or Mercurial diseases. II =
invaluable. For rheumatism, has no equal.
J. NJ. Nixer, 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
WEEKLY REPORT


Cases of the contagious diseases were re-
ported to the State Board of Health during
the week ending March 81. as follows:
Diphtheria. Calais, 4; Kennebunk port,
Z; Robbinston, /; Salem, 8.
Scarlet fever--Bangor, Il; Cumberland
s; Falmouth. 2; Gorham, 2; Naples. /.
Small pox.-Deering 2; Westbrook, 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
EASTER SUNDAY
How 1t Was Observed in New York

NEW YORK, April /.
Easter Sunday was beautiful day. The
churches were crowded with worshippers
The usual gorgeous display of feminine cos
tunes was observed. The musical services
were elaborate in both Catholic and Protest
ant churches, especially at the cathedral
where part of the programme was Beeth-
ovens grand mass in c major, rendered by a
quartette and chorus of male persons and a
band of 35 persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
TRIBUNE BUILDING ABLAZE.
Fire Destroys the Files, Manuscripts and
Valuable Papers.

New YORK, April /.
Fire broke out in rooms of
the Homer Lee bank note
company, on the fifth floor of the Trib-
une building at four o'clock this foreooon,
and despite the supposed fire proof floor, ate
its way to the floor above. On this floor are
the rooms of the reporters and city editor of
the New York Tribune. Firemen were
promptly summoned. but before their arrival
the fire destroyed the files, manuscripts and
valuable papers in the Tribune office, which
can't well he replaced. Within half an hour
the fire was extinguished. Loss, estimate
at st, 900. The cause is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

For the Fisheries Plenipotei aries.

OTTAWA, April /.
A dispatch has been received from Lord
Salisbury, conveying thanks from her
majesty's government to the fisheries plen-
potentaries for the way in which they con-
Quoted the Washington negotiations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
FOREIGN Intelligence.
THE FLOOD SUFFERERS.
Large Sums Raised in Berlin for Their
Relief

BERLIN, April /.
Despite the fact that the floods are now
subsiding somewhat more breaches are re-
ported in the river banks TO the north and
east of Posen. Almost all the railroads in
the west of Prussia are impossible. Large
sums for the relief of the sufferers have been
subscribed in Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

Energy will do almost anything, but it can
not exist if the blood is impure and moves
siuggshly in the veins. There is nothing so
good for cleansing the blood and imparting
energy to the system as Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Price 81. Six bottles, s.. Sold by drug
gists Alphabetically
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

H NoN ."S .sqa spsy sssai sy s'fs:. p,:
pepsia, use Ackers Dyspepsia TabletA
They are a positive cure for DySpepsia. In
digestion, Flatu,ency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and % cent?!
j. M. Mixer, 1874 Water street. druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
VIM. WALTER PHELPS
Loses His Englewood Residence by
Fire

New YORK. April /.
VIM. Walter Phelps house at Englewo ood,
n. j. was burned tonight, loss $4,000.
Phelps was in New York at the time and his
family was obliged TO take refuge with
neighbors. The fire was caused by the
explosion of Illuminating gas in the art gal
lery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and all Wasting
Disorders OF Children.

SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
Hypophospbites, is unequalled. The rapidity
with which children gain flesh and strength
upon it is wonderful. 81 have used Scott's
Emulsion in case of Rickets and Marasmus
of long standing. In every case the improve
ment was marked" J. M. MAIN, M. d.,
New York. octl l7deOd&w4w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
MORE swITCHMEN OUT.
Six Trunk Lines into Chicago Tied Up
CHICAGO, April

OHICAGO, hFrI T.
At one O'Clock this morning the switch
men on the Atchison. Topeka Santa Fe,
Lake Shore & Chicago and Alton roads went
out in a body. There are now six trunk
lines leading into the city which are tied up,
the other three being the Burlington, Mil
waukee & ST. Paul and Ft. Wayne roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
BURLINGTON FREIGHT
Boycotted BY the c. M. & St P
Switchmen
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April |.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April /.
The switchmen in the yards of the Chica-
go, Milwaukee 4 St. Paul Co. at a largely
attended meeting tonight, demanded of the
general manager that no 90" freight be
handled by the road under any circum
stances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
Obituary,

The readers of the Journal will be panied
to hear Of the death Of Mr.. Frank Farrar at
his residence on Grove street, Sunday morn
ing, from paralysis Of the heart, removing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

NNN>N triile with any Throat or
INV Lung Disease. If you have
Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened 18th Croupor Whoopng Cough,
use Ackers English Remedy and prevunt
further II loublc. 1t is n positive cure,
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and 600
J. M. Mixer. 1874 Water street. druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
ERRONEOUS
SO far as the Statement Concerning the
Engine Goes.

HARTFORD, April I.
Vice President Sbinn of the n. Y. & n.
E. K. r., says the press ite m stating the en-
CINE which exploded last week had been con-
demned was erroneous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

At about one o'clock this morning two
men with lantern were searching this city
for broncho with the forward axle of a
cart attached to him, which had run away at
Hallowell Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
Death of a Prominent Citizen of Hopkin
ton N. H.

HorKINroN, N. H., April l.
Reuben +. French died here today, aged
so. He was formerly a merchant at Con.
cord and was extensively known in New
England and the west as a dealer in cattle
and other live stock. He was representa-
tive from here in lS69-70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

A slight cold often proves the forerunner
Of complaint which may be fatal. Avoid
this result by taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
the best remedy for colds, coughs, and all
throat and lung diseases. apr2deod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

Miss Ida Savage has returned from visit
to her sisters in Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
THE NATIONS SCAPITAL.
VOORHEES, Wants Specie Certif-
Gates.
HoaF Ruled out on the Presentation Of an
Icelandic Memorial.
The House Discusses the Union Pacific
Refundins Bill and Anderson
Makes Charges Against
the Road.
WASHINGTON, April l..
Senate.

| Among the bills introduced and referred
| Saturday, were the following:
BY Mr.. Paddock, relating to postmaster,
in Presidential offices.
| BY Mr.. Hawley, for printing government
/ publications on private orders.
/ On motion of Mr.. Sherman, the House
joint resolutions adopting the invitation of .,le
French republic to take part in the interna.
tional exposition i'll Paris in 1889, was taken
up and passed with amen lments.
Mr.. Hoar presented resolutions of the Mas
sachusetts legislature on the subject of a
uniform automatic brake for railroad freigh,
trains.
Senator Vooshees introduced a bill to au-
thOrize the issue of specie certificates, re-
deemable half in gold coin and half in silver
bullion, equal i'll value to the gold half"
The Secretary of the Treasury is author
lied to purchase about So 100000 worth of
silver bullion per month, to be made up at
once, and the product of United States
mines. Such purchases are to continue un-
til they aggregate Sl00, 100000. The GER
tiicates issued are not to exceed in amount
per month twice the monthly purchase of
bullion. The aggregate amount of certifi-
Gates is limited to $500, 900, 900 the denomin-
ations to be So, $40, sl5, $50 and $50, 50,-
be paid in standard silver dollars instead of
bullion. Specie certificates, according to
the bill, are made legal tender in payment of
debts may constitute part of national bank
reserves, and shall not be cancelled, but are
reissued, when collected by the treasury.
The Senate passedthe following bills APP
propriating 100000 for public building at
St. Albaus, VT. for celebration at the ma
tional capital in the spring of 1889, in honor
of the centennial of the constitution of the
United States; appropriating s200,000 for
public building at Lowell, Mass. blouse
bill.)
The memorial of the Icelaudic Educational
Society, which Senator Hoar endeayored to
present to the Senate, would not be received
be cause it came from another country.
After rehearsing the discoveries of the
Norsemen ant sketches from the Sagas, in
which, to the minds of many, indisputable
proof is furnished of prior claim than that
of Columbus, to the honor of discovering
America, the memorial prays that at the cen
tennial jubilee of the republic, recognition
be given Left Erickson. The memorial will
be returned to Miss Marie A. Brown, through
whom it reached Senator Hoar, with the sug-
gestion that it be sent to the Secretary of
State,
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THE FIRST STEAMER
OF this Season Sails up the Connecticut
to Hartford.


! HARTFORD, April l.
The steamer City of Springfield, the first
boat of the season, arrived from New York
at 10 A. NJ. Navigation is fully open.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE.
Weather Indications for the Next "a
Hours.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
WAsHISGTos. Apr. 2. | A. NJ.
For Maine Warmer, threatening with
rain; fresh to brisk variable winds, followed
Tuesday by colder weather; fair; westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02

When she was Child, she cried for CsstosiA
When she became Aiss, she clung 70 CsstoriA,
When shs had Children, che gave them CsssssaA,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-02
DON'T
WASTE

neglect your health. III you
have a cold, break II up at once
Constant
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14
The Love Letter.
Farm and Preside.

Farm and Fireside.
History is hazy concerning the
writing of the first love letter; but in
asmuch as love was included is the
original outfit of the human family,
it must have been talked in Eden,
and inasmuch as writing is merely
talking at long range, it follows-the
conclusion we submit is inevitable
that love letters passed between the
first pair Of lovers who happened to
be separated after the invention of
writing. If Adam and Eve had
known how to write and had known
how much pleasure they could find
in the new sensation, we have no
doubt they would have parted from
each other few days just to indulge
in epistolary communication. True,
there was no general postofice, no
fast mail, no carrier system, no green
stamps in their time, but they might
have left their letters, as millions of
their descendants have done, in hol-
low tree-an apple tree, for instance
or under some loose stone on the
top of the garden wall. Since love
letters are written by every one who
can write at all, or has some con-
genial second self to write for them,
why should their publication in
courts of law or in the newspapers
send smoker across the continent ?
Why people, old and young, and
of all sorts and conditions, rush in
crowds to the courts and almost
travel over each others heads to hear
love letters read and then go home
and laugh at them as if they had
found something unique in the way
of fun? Why do grave men and
sober women skip all the sensible
reading in newspaper if it happens
to contain love letter, and having
read that, laugh at it as if it was the
latest and best of Gilbert's operate
jokes? Ten to one if all the old
trunks in all the old garrets were
called to give up their treasures they
would convict these grave men OF
just such Stiffness" if they please to
call it so, as that which eXcites their
risibles. No man or woman was
ever thoroughly in love-and not to
have been there, we are informed, is
to have missed some happiness, at
least-who didn't say and do "silly''
things. Why, then, does everybody
feel such an irresistible inclination to
poke fun at the manuscript love
making of an unfortunate whose
letters get into the courts and papers
Why ridicule an universal trait?