Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-27
LAST EVENINGS NEWS.

| Wednesday, for the first time in many
weeks, the German Emperor became impa-
tent and wanted his luncheon before the
usual time. He asked for veal outlets and
German bear, and when they were served,
he enjoyed both immensely.
| Semi-offcial journals deny that any politi-
| cal Importance is to be attached 10 Queen
Nictorla's meeting with King Humbert, the
Emperor Francis Joseph, the impress Of
Germany and Prince Bismarck, but much
comment and various surmses are INDUCED
IN both in Berlin and in Vienna.
King John of Massowah, has reopcned ne
gotauons for the conclusion of peace be-
tween Italy and Abyssina.
The second district republican convention
will meet in Lewiston today at III A. NJ. A.
prompt attendance on the part of delegates
is desired.
George Dunham of Woodbury., n. J. was
hanged Yesterday morning for the murder of
his mother-in-law in November last. Dun
ham spent the last few hours of his life in
singing hymns.
Charlie Marks. of Kokomo, Ind, super
intendent of the electric light plant, and
Mrs Roush were shot. each three times,
"Wednesday evening by the latter's husband.
Both will die. Roush made his escape.
The democrats of Indiana, met in conven-
iion Thursday morning. The attendance
was very large The nominations to be
made by the convention are candidates for
governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of
state, auditor, treasurer, three supreme
Judges, reporter of supreme court, attorney
general superintendent of public instruction
and two presidential electors at large. II
will also select four delegates at large to the
national convention, The nomination Of
William B. Mycre of Madison county, for
Lieutenant governor, was made by acclama-
ton.
The Atlantic Machine Works. on the cor
ner of Border and Maverick streets, East
Boston, were burned Thursday morning, with
loss of Sl5O, 900.
a town meeting was held in New Portland
Wednesday, TO see how much money the
town would raise to aid in preliminary sur
vey of the proposed railroad from Wiscosset
through the Carrabassett valley, TO connect
with the Canadian Pacific. AT the opening
of the meeting n communication from Hon.
j. Manchester Haynes, strongly advocating
the road was read. BY an almost unani-
nous vote it was decided To raise 81 900 for
that purpose, provided 81 800 more could be
raised by other parties in aid of the same.
The G9th anniversary of the |. o. o. +.
under the auspices of Patriarch Militant Of
New Hampshire at Manchester ON Thursday,
was one of the graniest demonstrations ever
seen IN this State. The city was crowded
with visitors and the hotels were filed to
Overlooking. The streets were alive with
elegantly uniformed patriarchs. The parade
was magnificent. COO men being in line
Cantons were present from all parts of the
State.
The second step in the warfare against
liquor traffic at Manchester, N. H., was in
augurated Thursday morning, when the par
ties whose places of business were searched
On Wednesday, were summoned to appear In
court and answer to charges against them.
The first name called was that of Michael
Prout who is one of the wealthiest dealers
engaged in the traffic lie was charged with
keeping liquors for sale. His counsel argued
long and strcnuously for delay, but was re-
fused. The testimony was proceeded with,
resulting in Prout being put under $500 bail
for appearance at the September term of the
supreme court, aud in the meantime not 10
violate any provisions of the liquor law.
This done Prout was again arraigned on the
charge of being common seller. He en-
tered the plea not guilty, and at this point
adjournment was made.