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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
A MONSTER WILDCAT.
A Specimen of the Beasts in Names
Forests.
BANGOR, March l3.

BANGOR, March Is.
There arrived in Bangor Monday night by
the American Express, from Greenville one
of the largest wild cats or bob cats, ever
seen in Maine. When placed upright, he
stood as h Oh as any dog in town, and in
length and general make up, was far more
powerful than wolf. In length he meas
ured from tail to snout, three feet, while
from hind foot up the leg and to the fore
foot, the length vas four and half feet.
The legs were as large around as the calf of
an average man, and the head was not unlike
that of panther. In the exact center of the
forehead was a bullet hole. showing that the
marksman, whoever he~was, was a fellow of
nerve and sure shot. Such an animal as
this one was, could easily have pulled down
any living thing in our forest, save bear or
porcupine, and il is fortunate for our lum-
bermen that fellows of his sort are not plenty
The eat will be mounted here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
FROM WESTERN MAINE.
The Report that BIddeford Sends Out


BIDDEFoRp, March 13.
Last nights storm at Bid1eford was more
severe than that of January 2G. Less snow
fell on level but the streets and railroads
are lrifted much worse.
The telegraph wires between BidJeford
and Boston are down in many places which
greatly interferes with the passenger service
on the Boston and Maine
The mail train due in Biddeforl at 7.20
last night from Boston was stuck in the snow
at North Berwick and did not get through
till this morning. The East bound night
Pullman arrived four hours late. The local
west bound passenger train on the western
division and freight No. were stalled all
night Just west of Biideford and had not
started this morning,
The first morning express out from Port
land ran off the track at Pine Point caused
BY spreading rails. wrecker was sent out
from Portland and the train hauled on this
afternoon and is now on its way to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
wATERvILLE.

A gentleman at the Sunnyside Stock Farm
the other day asked Nelson the best terms he
could give him for the service of his new
stallion Red Hawk. Mr.. Nelson replied
that if the foal produced did sot trot in $50
this summer he would not charge him cent,
but if he did he should pay him 500. The
gentleman accepted the offer. Mr.. Nelson's
regular service for Red Hawk is $50.
The Baptist society will hold sociabIe in
their church Friday evening Of this week. A
very entertaining programme is being pro
posed and pleasant time is anticipated.
The call for Mondays election has
been posted. The election of ths
following officers are specified
mayor, fourteen councilmen, city clerk, sew
en- aldermen, seven constables. The select
men announce that they will be in session TO
revising and correcting the voting list Thurs
day. Friday and from to 8 r. NJ. Saturday
"R."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
THE STORM IN PORTLAND.
Blockaded Railroads and Delayed Trains.
A Freight Train Wrecked at Portsmouth
n. II.


| PORTLAND, March Is.
This is but repetition of the storm OF
Jan. 26th at Portland. though possibly iii
damp, clinging nature has rendered its re.
moval more difficult. The night Pullman
train arrived from the west, to leave for Ban
gor at 7.l5 Tuesday morning, instead of IL.
10 Monday night, meeting at Portland the
Pullman train from Bangor, which left for
Boston at 7.20 A. NJ, FIVE hours late. The
morning Maine Central from Augusta ar
rived but twenty minutes late, at 900, while
the morning train from Lewiston, de-
tained by plow of the track at Walnu,
Hill, arrived at l045 A. NJ.
The storm appears to be more severe
along the coast, as reports from the interior
show no great snow fall, and trains are run
ming regularly. The principal cause of the
delay TO the Pullman trains was the difficult
passage through the Portland yard and pas
sing round the ''g," from whence backing
down into the yard with the fanges of the
rails filled with snow, resulted in the wheels
leaving the rails repeatedly.
The Portland Ogdensburg train men re-
port about one foot of snow badly drifted !;
and from Brownfield to Fabyan's, through
the mountains, the snow is falling fast. The
road has been broken out from Upper Bart
lett to Portland, and upon the arrival of the
morning train from Portland an attempt will
be made to clear the track through the
mountains.
At noon the Boston train over the western
Land at s o'clock last evening, had not ar
rived, having passed the night in the endeav-
or to work its way from North Berwick,
where its engine left the rails.
No train has entered the depot at Portland
upon either division of the Boston & Maine
up TO noon today. The two trains over the
Eastern division division, due at noon, one
of which runs through to Bangor, are both at
Portsmouth waiting the clearing up of a
wrecked freight train. Just when they will
succeed in passing the obstruction is uncer-
aih, AMI inc MAINE IehTal, " aNoiu ueiay
to passengers, sent out special train in
place of the through noon train to Bangor
aud st. John, on the regular time. With
this train, passengers for Lewiston con-
nected at Brunswick.
At one o'clock the through train from Ban
gor arrived only fifteen minutes late, bring
ing Lewiston passengers via. Brunswick
while the noon train from Skowhegan to
Boston was behind.
The steamers of the Boston line have not
returned to make the trip of yesterday and
the Richmond of the Mt. Desert and Machas
lines is safely harbored at Stave Island,
waiting suitable weather to proceed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
IOWA REPUBLICANS
To Inaugurate the Allison Boom.
DEs MONIES, March |

DEs MONIES, March l3.
The State convention of the Republican
party # Iowa is charged with the duty of
selecting delegation to represent the State
in the national convention. The delegation
to be sent to Chicago to present the name of
Senator Allison and to do all that can be
done to secure his nomination. 1t is said that
proposition has been made to Senator ALI
son to name the delegates from Iowa to the
convention, but that he had declined to do
SO. There is a precedent for this suggestion
to the Iowa candidate. In 1860, Mr.. Lin
coin complied with the request of his friends
and named every delegate from Illinois
Mr.. Lincoln had no scruples whatever. His
large knowledge of the men of that state
happily qualified him for the responsibility.
Mr.. j. Z. Dolliver, the temorary chairman
of the convention, is one of the youngest
members of the party in Iowa, and is its
most impressive orator. He will sound the
Allison keynote in enthusiastic tones. Mr.
Dolliver is also mentioned as a proper
selection for delegate at-large. in which
event he or Congressman Henderson would
doubtless. present the name of Iowas favor
ite son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
A STEAM TUG SINKS.
She is Badly Stove BY Floating Ice

PORTLAND, March IL.
The steam tug Dec Nolento' "hlch HAS
been engaged in towing the mud sco"s III
the harbor last summer has been laid up al
prown's wharf this week. During the storm
last night she thrashed about badly and 'he
h,ge ice cakes came in over her rail- bearing
a,,, nesrly to the waters edge. She
also had large amount Oh co"i y"
and this was great hndrance to hef hoa''
inc When the tide came in this morning
bringing a large amount of ice with IT, sue
sank. She is owned by the National Drehs'
inc Company of Wilmington, Del She was
lila .t New London, Conn. in 1878 and l.
powerful tug She is 90 feet long an" y
tons burden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
PORTLAND AND ROCHESTER,
A Train Showed in All Night at Alfred

PORTLAND. March ID.
Th, train which leaves this city at $3.50
p. NJ, on the Portland and Rochester Tor
Rochester. left last night at $: 30. under the
charge of Conductor Cleaves. They made
slow headway and when they reached Shaker
Pond, near Alfred, became stalled, and were
obliged to stay there all night This morn
ing at ! o'clock, snow plow and two en-
pines left here for that place to dig them out
and clear the track. The track at thls
place is unprotected, and the drifts were
over six feet deep. There were but fe"
passengers on the train, and through the
os,r,s ,f Conductor Cleaves and the train
men they passed comfortable night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
THE STORM IN BANGOR.
The Wires Down and the Streets Filled
With Snow.

BANGOR, March l3.
The wind rose in Bangor during yesterday
and toward night blew almost gale, accom-
panied later by snow which during the night
fell rapidly. 1t was dry snow in place of
wet snow and sleet which fell further west
and consequently was not SO destructive to
the telegraph wires. The work of repairing
the broken wires is an extensive one, and
ten men from the eastern section were order
ed west yesterday to render their assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
SCHOONER ASHORE
On the NORTHEAST End Of Long Island.

PORTLAND, March Is.
The fishing schooner John Somes is report
ed ashore on the northeast end of Long Is
land She lay Monday at anchor off Great
Chebeague Island, when her chains were
parted by the great drift of ice moving down
upon her.
The captain ordered sails hoisted and made
for a safe place to beach the schooner, final
" running her to sand bank on the north
east end of Long Island, where she now lies
without much damage. A tug will be sent
to haul her off as soon as the ice runs out to
sea. The wharf at Jenck's Landing was car
red away by ice. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
THE TRAINS START.
The Tracks Clear But Still Considerable
Delay from Snow.

BIDDEFoRD, March 13.
Five trains on the western division of the
Boston & Maine, which have been at West
Biddeford all day, awaiting orders started
at ) o'clock tonight, upon orders received
here from Haverhill The tracks are now
clear but the trains are greatly delayed. The
mail train due here from Boston is 7.20 is
over three hours late. There has been no
freight traffic through here today. 1t is still
showing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14

Diseases, desperate grown, by desperate
appliances are delivered, or not at all" The
point of wisdom is to check them before they
reach 50 far by buying bottle of Salvation
Oil. / rice % cents.
"Consplracies no sooner should be formed
than executed" and a cold should no sooner
be taken, than bottle of Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup should be bought and used according
to the directions.
Take Ayers Sarsaparlla, in the spring OF
the year, to purify the blood, invigorate the
system, excite the liver to action, and restore
healthy tone and vigor to the whole physical
mechanism. Remember that quality, not
quantity, constitutes the value of medicine
mari 2eod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
CAPT. JAMES HENDERSON
OF Thomaston Found Dead in His
Store.

THoMAsToN, March l3.
Capt. James Henderson of the firm of j..
Henderson Son, stove dealers at Thomaston,
was found dead in his store at $50, Monday
evening. He left home at o'clock to lock
the safe at the store. Not returning the
family became alarmed, and on going to the
store his dead body was found on the floor.
He was formerly shipmaster, and ~ years
old. The cause of his death was heart dis
ease. He leaves wife and two daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14

People who are tempted to send water to
the State Board of Health for analysis,
simply from curiosity, or perhaps from hope
of possible pecuniary advantage to them
selves, should desist from such action. II
takes full half day to analyze a sample
unless from a spring or other source which
is used at water supply for individuals OF
communities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
Pittsfield Town Officers.
Special to the Kennebec Journal.

Special to the Kennebec Journal.
PuTsFIELD, March l3.
Following is the list of officers elected to-
day: Moderator. A. p. McMaster; Clerk. A.
ID. Mitchell; Selectmen, Assessors and 0v-
erseers of the Poor. Frank Weeks, 0ramel
Murray, Benz. S. Matthews; Treasurer, l..
H. Lancey; S. S. Committee. F. w. Hovey I;
Collector, S H. Mosher; Town Agent, ].
W. Manson. Party lines we're drawn on Sc
lectmen, but the republicans elected full
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14

Mr.. Darius VI. Warren, who was the auth
or of the Benton tragedy Of yesterday, for
merly lived in Manchester. His building in
Manchester were saved from FIRE some eight
years ago by his neighbors. Appearances
indicated that this fire was set by him At
the time he lived in Manchester he used to
visit Augusta occasionally, driving his tin
peddler's cart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
By the Peoples Savings 6ank OF Lew
istol

LEwGsr1 N, March -.
The annual meeting and election of officers
If the People's Savings Bank, Lewiston, oe-
curred here today. The following officers
ware elected President, c. Barker; Vice
President. Mark Lowell; Trustees, c. L.
R.rker. Mark Lowell. A. B. Nealey, ;. A.
Cummings. John Gardner, IL. W. Maxwell
Wm. NJ. Chamber lain, A. r. Savage and ID
r.. SAWYER: Treasurer, Z. c. Weiiman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
SMASH up.
The Maine Central Train to Belfast
Leaves the Track.

BANGOR, March l3.
An engine on the Bar Harbor branch of
the Maine Central, left the track near Ellis
worth at nine o'clock this forenoon, and is
badly smashed.
wrecking train was sent down from here
and succeeded in getting the train on the
track at six o'clock tonight. They arrived
here about midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
Boston Wool Market.

Boston, Mar. II.
The sales for the week comprise 2.l0I 900 lbs Of
domestic fleece and pulled and 57 1bs. OF foreign,
making the weeks transactions foot ~ 900 lbs.
against $1,000 lbs. for the previous week, and q,
6sys0D lbs. for the corresponding week last year
The wool market has been In quiet condition
du ing the past week with sales still ruling moderate
lie general condition Of the market during the
past week has been o, quietness right through
and the tendency Of buyers has teen 10 operate
lightly.
The general tone OF the market Is little less
steaty however, ON most lines.
CofnbiDg WOOL are steady, with a scarcity to note
/ In the stock Of No 4.
| Pulled snpers continue In steady demand, and
cOmbing IL taken fast offered, but extras. how.
ever, are still neglected.
l The total amount of sales Of various grades and
I de scripliDns are A. follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
wATERvILLE REPUBLICANS
Hold Their Caucus Wednesday Even
ing.
Especial to the Kennebec journal.

WATERvILLE, March l3,
The Waterville republicans hold their
caucus at the town hail this Wednesday even
ing. A full attendance is desired. 1t is not
known definitely who will head the
ticket. The republicans propose to make
Mondays contest a lively one, and will
make the opposition hustle if they wish to
get there. The meeting begins at 7.3O.
A city committee will also be chosen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
THE sEvEREsT STORM
Known for Years in the White Noun
tains
FABYASs, March l3.

FABYASs, March l3.
This is the severest snow storm known in
the White mountains for years. Twenty
inches of snow fell yesterday and the wind
all the while was blowing a gale. All trains
are cancelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
BURNED OUT.
A Detective Chimney and WhoS
Night.
CuERRYrIELp. March II

CHERRYfIELp. MATCH ~
Iohr McDeyitt's dwelling house at oherrs-
e.,a w.s burned Monday evening, with
...,;on of the contents. The loss on 'he
.:,s;na l. s,l0o: insurance 5000; loss on
contents $500; insurance $500. eaase'
defective chimney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
Rocklands Board of Trade Meets.

H0CKIand Boafd OF 1faus n0eeto
Especial TO the Kennebec Journal.
RockLAxD, March IL.
At the meeting Of the Rockland Board Of
Trade this evening, in Armory Hall, True
P. Pierce, Esq, explained the working Of
loan and building associations. The meeting
was well attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
FIRE AT BIDDEFORD.
Farm Buildings w forth $4,000 Eurned

BIppEFoRD. March 13.
The farm buildings of Eibridge Dearborn
four miles out of the city, were burned last
night with most of its contents. Loss 50 900
partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
WARREN BAPrIsTs
Extend a Call to Rev Mr. Green of Sut.
ton, Mass.

RocKLASD, March l3.
The Bap,is. Soc ETY. of Warren have ex-
tended call TO Rev. Mr.. Green of West
Sutton, Mass, to become pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
The officers Elected at Alfred's Town
Meeting.
ALFRED, March l3


The election today resulted as follows
One selectmau. treasurer and town agent
,,,l;.a,s TWO selectmen and auditor.
democrats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14

Three dodgers in the police station last
night. Truly the way of the transgressor is
as easy as the cell hunks can make it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE
Hours.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer,
WASHINGTON, Mar. 10, / 4. NJ.
For Maine Light to fresh northeriy winds,
becoming variable; warmer, followed by
colder fair weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
THE GREAT
TRIAL.!
Before the Bar Of Enlightened Judgment |!
A Voice from Connecticut!

OFFICE OF A. SQUIRES G son,
Wholesale Oyster and Provision Dealers,
Nos. 80 TO 43 Market Street.
HARTFORD, Conn,
Feb. %, 1887.
Gentlemen: Your medicines are used
to quite an extent by many of my friends.
and they give the best of satisfaction in
all cases. Yours truly,
ALVIN SQUIRES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14

In the great trial before the bar of pub
lie opinion, the Scientific Remedies of
DIR. X. C.. Flower stand peerless aud
alone They cure when physicians and
all popular remedies are powerless.
They are the fruit of scientific study,
exhaustive research, and great experience
The above letter, coming from SO we'll
known and reliable source, speaks
Volumes yet IL Is but one of thousands
OF similar communications that are pour
In upon us from nll directions.
Dr. X. c. Flowers Liver and Stomach
Sanative Is "A never-f failing cure for AL
forms OF diSorded or torpid liver, for
dyspepsia, Indigestion, malassimi ilation.
II Is the best Spring Remedy for general
debility and lassitude ever prescribed.
Only si,00 II bottle. For sale by your
druggist, who on application. will present
you with copy of our magnificent For
mula Book, free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-14
The Vote by Wards.

The following is the vote for mayor BY
wards, only the summary of which appeared
in our columns yesterday
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-14
Foreign GIeanings

Earl Granville in an address at Manchester
SAD sal NJ ne hoped the foreign Office would treat
the "sackville affair with dignity, concilia-
tlon and consistency.
lion. Mackenzie Bowel, of Canada. will
not make public the letter sent him asking
MS advice how to vote in the presidential.
election until after election day. United
States Consul Hotchkiss happened to be in
Mr.. Bowell's office on official business when
the communication was received
1t has been intimated within the past few
days that in the light of the experience and
the present diplomatic blunder. England will
advance the United States mission to second
II not the first class, and send q representa-
1--WE to Washington who will be able to deal
with every exigency that may arise 1t is
whispered, as one of the probable outcomes
OF the unpleasantness, that Lord Sackyille
may be made Governor General of Canada.
The evidence given by the police reporters
before the Parnell commission decidedly f,a-
Vorable to the Parnellities. Sir Charles Rus
sell cross-examined them thoroughly, and
ms line OF questions brought out responses
that indicate that the league saved the peo-
pie from famine and despair, and that the
outrages committed in Ireland were due sole
~ to extremists who were opposed to lawful
agitation in any shape The opinion is now
expressed that the inquiry willnot consume
as long as 1T was at first thought. The very
nature of the testimony given thus far and
the apparent weakness of the Times case
seem to indicate an easy and swift victory
to Mr.. Parnell and his associates.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-14
THE NEWS RESUME.
The Cream Of the News Cleaned From
the Latest Associated Press Tele-
grams.
Washington Happenings.

The acting secretary of the navy has de-
Iached Commander Allan D. Brown from
duty at the naval academy, and ordered
nm to the command of the United States
steamer St II ,s kearsage, now being prepared at
norfolk. She will be put into commission
as soon as possible and sent to protect
American interests in Hayti
Adjutant General Drum, who goes on the re-
tlred list at the end of next May, has already.
given up to large extent the duties of his
offlce, and evidently does not intend to labor
very hard during the remainder of his term
OF OF active service as an officer of the army.
lhe mas divided up the duties of his Office be-
tween " two OF his principal subordinates, Gen.
kelton and Gen. McKeever, giving Gen. Kel-
ton control OF all matters relating to the reg
ular army, and placing the large amount Of
work relative to volunteer and pension mat
tiers In the hands of Gen. McKeever, who has
Just rs been ordered to Washington from the Pa
clhc coast Gen Kelton, who is the senior Off
Ger, will undoubtedlYb be thenext adjutant gen
eral, but Gen. McKeever is also acandidate for
the place, and has some political backing.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-11-14

ants and they had fed Turning to LOOK
Tor bay they were just in time to see his as
saliant plunge q dagger into his left breast
and see him fail into the pavementaaeads and
ms murderer rushing AWAY. The police we're
soon Oh the spot and description Of the
murderer led to the arrest of William "a:
Warder, engineer at the postoffice. Later he
was positively identified at the Harrison
street station by Wieland and IoWland as
the murderer.
a man supposed to be Tascotrt, the .mur-
derer of Mr. Smell, the Chicago millionaire.
has been captured in the northern part Of
Amherste county Virginia Thomas a. w ats.
Trustworthy citizen who lives in Amherst.
visited Lexington for the purpose .of notify
ing the Chicago authorities that q man an
swering the description of Tascott had been
arrested about twenty-five miles from Lex
ington in the wild and sparsely settled por-
ton ofthe county. Watts has a full desclip
ton of Tascott and a tintype the prisoner.
and they agree exactly. The man under
arrest has been living around the neighbor-
hood some time, working at anything he
could get, and looks like tramp When.
by accident, Watts obtained a description OF
Iascott he got several mountain men to-
gether, and after a conference decided to
arrest the man, and he is now well guarded
at Atwood, an out OF way postofice in the
county, Watts has sent a full description
and tintype to Chicago. He is very conf
dent he has the right man, and says he will
be produced when wanted