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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28
HIDE THAT SHELL
A Senator Objects to Evidence of VIC
lent Election Day Intentions
T Washington Special to Chicago Times.

Washington Special to Chicago Times.
There was a dramatic incident in the inves-
tigation of the Jackson, Miss. outrages yes
terday afternoon. Victor Beaumont, the man
who acted as doorkeeper at the meetings of
the young Democrats, was again a witness
Beaumont was the armorer for militia com
pany at Jackson for two years, and was in
charge of their guns and ammunition. The
armory was the rendezvous for the Democrats
prior TO the election. When Beaumont came
into the committee room he had under his
arm paper bundle. When he was called to
give further testimony he walked forward to
the table at which Senators Evarts, Wilson
of Iowa and Pugh were seated and began
slowly to unwind the paper wrapplngs of the
bundle. Two or three ihicknesses of paper
were removed and the contents of the bundle
exposed to view.
As he caught sight of it Senator Pugh
jumped to his feet and said, For Gods sake
don't show that thing here" The bundle
contained loaded shell. For minute or
two there was great excitement in the room.
Several of those present rose and others
looked at the she'll with evident suspicion
Beaumont wrapped it up again and laid it
down tenderly on its paper cushion. Then
he entered upon his testimony, which was
startling. The Democrats have claimed that
all the threats of violence and the talk of
shooting at jackson were mere bluff. -
Beaumont said that he was in charge of the
cannon and the guns. This shell was one of
many which had been prepared for election
purposes. There were many blank cartridges
also prepared. He went at great length into
the story of the warlike preparation made to
drive the black voters from the polls if nee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28
Cities and Prohibition.

Recently the New York Tribune com
menced the publication of the provisions
of the liquor laws of each State, with the
testimony of leading men of all parties as
to their workings. These ''the Tribune
thinks" throw much light on the vital
question, aud should aid greatly in its
solution" And yet they do not reveal
anything more than is apparent to COM
mon observation. Among the facts
shown are these -
|. States in which general prohibition
laws have been enacted, and, so far as was
possible, enforced, have no very large
cities. This is true of Iowa, where the
largest city, according to the census of
1850, Des Moines, had population of only
2,469. and where there We're only 81 in
habitants to the square mile; of Kansas,
where the largest city then, Lcaycnworth,
had only 2a,26s inhabitants, and there
were only II persons to the square mile
In the State; of Maine where the largest
city, Portland, had population of only
$3.50. In all these states the population
Is largely rural and much scattered.
IL. In Prohibition States the success of
the law has been greater where population
is scattered than where 1t is concentrated,
greater where there are no large cities
than where there are large cities.
Ill. No prohibitory law has gone into
successful operation in any State that.
under the census of 1850, had a population
Of one million. with the exception of
Iowa.
". In States where the distribution of
the population has made II seem prac-
ticable. the Republican party has urged
prohibition. enacted IL into law, and sus-
tanned its enforcement
V. All State prohibitory laws that are
on the statute-hooks today were put there
by the Republican party.
vi. In States with large cities aud great
relative population, the Republican party
has supported high license, and it has
proved very successful. This has been
eminently true in Illinois. and is proving
the same in pcuns ylvania and Minnesota.
So far as the large cities arr concerned.
this experience point Enthusiastically to the
permanence of prohibition in Maine. where
we have no large cities. aud where the
population is rural or resident in villages.
For us to talk about license is much like
looking at last years almanac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

1t il not good policy to exhibit self
satisfaction in the English Parliament.
Sir William Vernon Hsrcourt gave Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain a very handsome
dressing down in the House Of Commons,
exposing his extraordinary egotism and
inflated Idea of his own importance in
singing words and biting phrases, which
only Gladstone's old Home Secretary
knows how to employ. Dir. Chamberlain
ha. doubtless very handsomely hood
winked our Democratic administration,
and it il pleasant to see him rebuked for
Dragging about it. He cannot humbug
the great majority of the English Liberals
nor cause the hearts of all the best of the
British and Irish people to grow cold
towards Gladstone, whom Chamberlain
| -hlmefully abandoned ON the Home Rule
issue, and whose place of leadership ht
| prematurely coveted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

As might well be supposed by all
thoughtful persons, the Mexicans have re-
sented Minister Bragg's political speech,
which he made at the banquet given to
him. In that speech. which we comment
ed upon at the time. Mr.. Bragg declared.
in effect, that the United States would re-
main friendly 10 Mexico if Diaz were re-
elected. Cannot Mr.. Cleveland possibly
find Democrat for the Mexican mission
which will not regard the country to which
he Il accredited a. part Of his native coun-
ty Bragg may have been brave soldier,
a. his military conduct clearly proved,
but he l. too irsscible and hot-headed for
successful diplomatic work. Nothing
could have been more incompatible with
his office than his public expressions bear
ing on the political situation Of the coun-
try to which he Is accredited. 1t seems to
be the fate Of Cleveland and Bayard te
make blunders in all their diplomatic APP
pOintments to Mexico, a neighbor of :
good deal Of Spanish pride and nationa
spirit, justly resentful of foreign inter
ference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28
q vengeance

Is there any wonder that Maine girls are 81
highly rated on the matrimonial market? Il
so, here is the reason in one of many
instances of greater or less extent. An eigh
teen-year-oll Bluehill girl, whose neares
neighbor lives quarter of mile distant
kept house for her father and mother to make
visit, s,aia all alone all day and night, tool
all the care of yoke of oxen, s horse three
COW aud u hog. a large flock of sheep, ant
hens and chickens too numerous to mention
At the same time she did all the fall spin.
ming. ami harnessei her own horse to take
her butter and eggs to market. Last summer
she picked and sold S25 worth of berries ano
made pants at twelve cents a pair, enough
to clothe herself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

We hear great deal said about the bene
fetal effect upon invalids of the climate OF
Colorado and other western localities, bu
when man changes his place of resi-
dence in the hope of improving his health
without first trying DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery, he makes great mistake Ir
nine cases out of ten he might save his time
and money. This great remedy owes it,
power over all affections of the throat and
lungs. bronchitis, asthma, catarrh and even
consumption, which is lung scrofula, to the
simple fact that it purifies and enriches the
blood and invigorates the debilitated system
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

A certain Maine daily recently published
the account of the wedding of well know
send off. The daily was however one day
ahead of the clergyman who when he reaC
the article considered himself ten dollar,
out. He was however summoned and the
wedding service performed hut that news
paper received very few orders for papers tt
send away to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

Capt. Ingraham of the steamer Penobsco
has a clock with translucent, dial, which
can be Illuminated by means of small lamp
placed behind it. In addition to the regular
minute and hour hands there is third hand
the object of which is to set an alarm, to be
sounded by an electric bell at any desired
time within an hour 1t is so nicely adjusted
that il can be set TO fraction of minute
and is a most valuable assistant in running
steamboat. where it is necessary to change
the course every few moments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28
Here and There.

Chemists have lately discoveries substance
which exceeds the sweetness of sugar 2s(
fold One part of this substance dissolved in
10000 parts of distilled water results in a
sweet solution. The sweetness of this So
luton is however eclipsed by the bitterness
of the solution of the alphabet required to
name the substance. The name is "orthosul-
faminvenzoe saureanhydrid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

What you coughing vet my friend?" 30
course. my cold is no better" We'll, don
stand on the order of going, but go TO tn
druggist and get bottle of Dr. Bulls Coug
Syrup. quick" He went, and he wac straigh,
way made happy.
For burns, scalds, and other wounds Sal
vation Oil has proved itself to be the bes
remedy ever used. All druggisA sell it fo
25 cents . bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

One day last week young woman travelled
on foot and alone, from her home in Kings
bury TO the west edge of Wellington, a dis
lance of about eight miles and back, for the
purpose of engaging a minister to go to hel
residence and perform the marriage rites that
might bind her for good or i'll to the one she
had selected for life journey. Surely this
woman was doing the leap year honors witt
a vengeance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

Payson Tucker called at the engine house
in Lewiston Thursday evening, and gave
every man who went to the fire at Monmouth,
on Fast Day, five dollar gold piece. He
made them little speech and thanked them
for their services in saving the property of
the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

Mormon elders are still industriously
working in some of the southern States to
make women converts, notwithstanding
the efforts that are made to exclude them.
The abandonment of work in one section
is followed by renewed efforts in another,
and every now and then II squad of con-
verts il gathered at Chattanooga and sent
to Utah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

Even the Democratic Journals are
troubled at the so, 900 majority which the
overzcalous Democratic returning officers
returned for Nichol in response to Gov.
McEnery's call for 'increased Democratic
majorities." They admit that this was
carrying the matter trifle too far,
especially when $1,000 would have done
just rs WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throa,
and Lungs. 1t is curing more cases of
Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bro lchitis, Croup
and all Throat and Lung troubles than any
other medicine. The proprietor has author
lied any druggists to give you sample
bottle free TO convince you of the merit of
of this great remedy. Large bottles soc
and 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

The Louisville Courcr-Journal bitterly
opposes Minister Phelps a. Il candidate
for chief justice, declaring that he has
misrepresented the country abroad; that
many of his performances in London have
fallen lutte short of scandal, and that his
elevation to the bench of the Supreme
Court would be ridiculous. These charges
coming from a Democratic organ like the
Courier journal reflect "A number of I'M
pleasant truths concerning Mr.. Phelps
official career which have often impressed
themselves more forcibly than agreeably
upon public attention, but if their publca-
ton at this time by Colonel Watterson
has any effect at all upon the AdminiStra-
ton it will be more likely to favor the
appointment of Mr.. Phelps than to pre-
vent it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

Mr. Geo. Dennan, by his own account
in the preface to the series of articles on
Siberia which is to begin in May Century,
obtained from the Russian government
the most extraordinary facilities for in
yestigation, on the assurance that he
desired and intended to defend the con-
duct of Russia against what he believed
to he unjust aspersions. Having won the
confidence of officials in this manner,
gained access to places closed against all
other travellers. and having been aided
and protected in nunsberless ways, from
the beginning to the end of his tour, Mr..
KEENAN, now finds that his opinions have
undergone change. Accordingly. he
will use the material 50 obtained in hold
ing up the Russian government to the
adherence of the civilized world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28
.MEcNIAN HALL.
Thursday Evening, May 3, 1888,
AT : O'CLOCK.

For the purpose of choosing Is delegates and
Is nliernates to attend the Republican oubvratorial
Convention to he held In Fort land june ieth. aud
transacting any other business that may properly
come before 1t. Per Order
RBrUHLiCAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Augusta, April "a, ISIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-28

The land boom at St. Stephens, opposite
Calais, continues. All the available land about
Indian Point has been secured by the company
and is being surveyed into house lots, for a
water system and for sewerage. Lots are in
great demand
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-19
UNIONTOWN,

Boy No. 3 arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Rev. Geo. S. Hackett a few
evenings since and received a cordial
welcome. Rev. Hackett knows how to
appreciate boys as he was a "hOY once
himself" The parents have tho con-
gratulations of their friends.
Messrs, Hogc & Bro. have opened a
new store at 1l13 Market street, Wheel
ing, W. Va, for the sale of hardware
and agricultural implements. The firm
is composed of Messrs. X. J. and Her
man Hoge, formerly of this county, and
their success in business is due to en-
terprise and honorable dealing, Promi-
nent in their business will be the sale of
agricultural implements, and their Bel
mont county friends will advance their
own interests by extending to them
liberal patronage and their good name
throughout their former locality will be
guarantee of fair dealing and honest
goods.
Much comment has been made on the
improved appearance of TIE CHRoNI-
Gle rs it presents itself to its patrons in
a new dress. As an exponent of truth
and justice it has been fearless and elo-
quent, and the lately expressed senti
ments of VIM. HI. Rogers, Esq, of Phil
lipsburglI, is enc that echoes the feelings
of hundreds of readers, and the kindest
wishes are spoken for its continued pros
perity. =. -.
PERSONAL-Mrs. Jennie Brewer, who
has been dangerously i'll for several DAYS,
is now pronounced some better and
hopes are entertained of her recovery
Mrs. Matte Simpson,, who was also dan
gerously i'll, is now convalescent.-M |
James Bell is seriously i'll from the eff |
fects of pneumOnia.-M T. 5. Bethel |
is also very ill., but at this writing is |
feeling easier.-Dr. Hoosic and wife, of |
Cleveland, are the guests of Mr. VIM. |
Ross. Mrs. H. is sister of Mrs. Ross |
Miss Eunice Wayman, of Cameron,
Va, came up to visit Mrs. Jennie Brew
er, during her illness.-Miss Sadie Cald-
well was the recipient of handsome
and costly gold watch and chain as a |.
Christmas present. The gift was de-
served one, as Miss Sadie is 'good as
gold, and popular young lady in,society.
Mr.. Henderson, of Caldwell, o., is Wis
ting relatives in this place and vicinity.
II, l
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-19
THE GRAND OLD EMPEROR

Berlin Letter (Jan. 14) to New York Herald.
We had recently, another proof of the
Emperor's superiority to the rather bru.
tai red tape in which German oflicialism
would like to involve all who come into
contact with it. The people gathered ais
the guard passed by the palace window,
but for some unknown reason the police
forced the crowd back of the Friedrich
statue.
The Emperor, as he stood at the win
dow, noticed this attempt to introduce
Russian habits, and iRpatiently ordered
that the police let the people alone. A
military officer rushed out to carry out
this command, but the police hesitated
for moment, waiting to- get authority
through the proper red tape channel
"By His Majesty's order," angrily shout
ed the officer, and the crowd, who began
to understand that they had the Kaiser
on their side, promptly broke the police
lines and rushed to the palace windows
TO cheer the old man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-19
THE YOUNG KENTUCKY MIND.
HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK

Mrs. MARY G. II. Dow has been
elected President of the Dover IN. H.
Street Railway Company.
AT Lebanon o., local option was
adopted bya majority of sixty-nine votes
out of seven hundred polled.
THOMAS WoLvERToN, an old man
was frozen to death at Troy, o., Sunday
afternoon while intoxicated.
SPEAKER CARLISLE was suddenly
taken with. a chill on Monday evening
and viii be laid up for several days.
Born branches of the Legislature of
Washington Territory, at Olympia, have
reenacted the woman suffrage law, but
exempted women from jury duty.
A REWARD of 81, 800 has been offered
for thc-'eSt and conviction of the par
ties WHO shot Policeman Glenn, at
Wheeling, W. Va, on Sunday morning.
SENATOR PAYNE, of Ohio, spoke in
executive session TO tine effect that he
had been instructed to vote for Lamar,
and that he would comply with the
request.
TIE great steel gun, weighing nine
tons, which was cast at the Pittsburgh
Steel Casting Works, was taken from
its mold on Monday and found perfect
in every respect.
Mr.. DICKINSON, the new Postmaster
General, and Mr.. Villas, the newly-ap-
pointed Secretary of the Interior, were
sworn into office on Tuesday, and each
assumed their new official duties.
COLONEL HORACE KELLOGG, of Nor
walk, o., has resigned his position of
Revenue Inspector, which he has held
ever since the war. Five hundred DEM
ocritic applicants have shown up for
his position.
CHARLES SEEBURG and Peter Yep
persen have applied to the Mayor OF
Chicago for permission to open BUTCH
er shop for Che sale OF horse meat On
recommending Of the City Physician
the application was denied
A LARGE and enthusiastic meeting of
Republicans was held in Cincinnati to
take steps toward the. organization of Il
sherman r-sgde. Tle meeting adjourn
'ednntil next Tuesday night, when full
organization Of the League will be an
n0un0ad,
JUDGa W0oDs, of Indianapolis, has
been made the recipient of a mysterious
internal machine, and reward is offer
ed for the apprehension of the sender
1t is conceded by all that this action will
have d tendency to prejudice the cases
OF the tally-sheet forgers. The Presi-
dent has appointed Judge Claypool to
assist in The prosecution Of these cases,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-19

REFERRING To an article in the COlum-
bus Dispatch, criticising severely the ac-
tion of the Ohio Republican Senator's
who coalesced with the Democrats to
defeat the Republican caucus nominees
for Senate officers, the ohio State Jour
nal of saturday, has the following con-
cerning the statesman in the Senate from
the both district:
So far as Senator Glover, of whom our
contemporary makes special mention, is
concerned, there can be no palliation. Par
| IL discipline is the main thing at issue in
! this trouble and he is not only guilty, on
that count, of breaking the caucus de-
cree. but also of securing place for his
brother. NepOtism, especially i'll such
direct relationship, is abOminable, but
when its application works to the dis
criminition against a worthy soldiers
widow it is enough to justify the memo
rial of the Republicans of Freeport town
ship, Harrison county.
WhYe considering the question on all
sides and believing that the combine
made the first mistake and the boilers
the greatest mistake. we see such a play
of double wrong in the special action of
the senator from Harrison that we would
willingly sign request for both of the
Glovers to resign. While the families
of dead soldiers were recognized by both
factions, in this case there are no miti-
eating circumstances. Senator Glover
cannot argue even that he bOlted to break
combination; the PriDla tdcie evidence
shows that he did it to get his brother in
ON the spoils, thereby displacing Mrs.
| Halliday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-19
THE EARTH TREMBLES.

| COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. IA sharp
earthquake shock, the first in months,
startled the citizens of Columbia at 9.55
this morning. Buildings were severely
shaken, and doors, windows, crOckery
and glass were ratified ira lively manner
People sleeping were rudely awakened,
and many rushed into the fields. The
direction of the wave seemed to be from
north to south. The vibrations cOntin-
ued about ten seconds, and were accom-
panied by loud detOnatiOns.
The shock was felt generally through
out the coast country, and as far west as
Augusta. No damage reported.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 12.-There was an
earthquake shock at Summerville at $50
this morning. The disturbance was also
noticed by some persons here, though it
was so slight as not to be felt by the ma
jOrity of people. There was no damage
and no alarm.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. IA distinct
earthquake shock was felt here this morn
ing. Houses were shaken and many per-
sons, frightened, but no damage DONE
The duration of the shock was about five
seconds. 1t seemingly passed from west
to. east.
RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. PA slight
shock of earthquake was felt here at 9.55
o'clock this morning. There was also a
strong shock felt at Shelby and other
places.