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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
BLAINE POSITIVELY DECLINES.
He Will Not Accept the Nomination on
any Condition.
A Most Frank and Honorable Statement
of His Position.

New YORK, May 90.
The Tribune will publish tomorrow the
following letter from Mr.. Blaine to White
law Reid dated Paris, May II:
''Since my return TO Paris from Southern
Italy ON the Sth inst, l have learned, what |
didn't before believe, that my name may yet
be presented to the National Convention as a
candidate for the presidential nomination of
the republican party. The single phrase of
my letter of January 25, from Florence,
which was as decisive as everything had the
personal power to decide, has been treated
by many of my most valued friends as not
absolutely conclusive in ultimate and posi-
bic contingencies. On the other hand, my
friends, equally devoted and disinterested
have construed my letter. as it should be
construed, to be an unconditional withhold
ing of my name from the national conven-
ton. They have in consequence given their
support to eminent gentlemen who are can
didates for the Chicago nomination, some of
whom am sure, would not have consented
TO have assumed that position if | had de-
sired to represent the party in the presden-
tial contest of 1883. If | should now bv
speech or by silence, by commission or
omission, permit my name in any event to
come before the convention, | should incur
the reproach of being uncandid with those
who have always been candid with me- speak
therefore because am not willing to remain in
doubtful attitude. l am not willing
to be the cause of misleading a single man
among millions who have given me their
suffrage and their confidence. lam not will
ing that even one of my faithful supporters
in the past should think me capable of pal
tering in double sense with my words
Assuming that the presidential nomination
could by any possible chance be offered me
could not accept it without leaving in the
minds of thousands of these men the impress
sion that have not been free from indrec-
ton and therefore | could not accept il at ALL
of malice have had no
weight, but the just displeasure of friends
couldn't patiently endure. A republican
victory, the prospects of which grow brighter
every day, can be imperilled only by the lack
of unity in council or by an acrimonius con-
test over men. The issue of protection is
stronger and greater than any
man, for it concerns the prosperity of the
present and the generations yet to come.
Were it possible for every voter of the re-
public to see for himself the
condition and recompense of labor
in Europe, the party of free |
trade in the United States would not re-
ceiye the support of one wage Garner be-
tween the two oceans. 1t may not be direct
ly in our power as philanthropists to elevate
the European laborer, but il will be a lasting
stigma upon our craftsmanship, if we permit
the American laborer to be forced down to
the European level, and in the end, the
rewards of labor will be advanced every
where if we steadily refuse to lower the |
standard at home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
The following is the standing of the Ma
tional League clubs to date:
New England League.

At Lowell-Lowels s, Manchesters 2.
Base hits, Lowells 13, Manchesters s. Err
rots Lowells 5, Manehesters IL. Batteries,
Burns and Murphy for Lowells; Stab. Ellis
and Mahoney for Manchesters.
At Lynn-Lynns 4, Salems 2. Base hits,
Lynns 3, Salems 6. Errors, Lynns Z, Sa-
lens l3 Batteries Demaris and Lynch for
Lynns Turner and Hines for Salems.
WORCESTER, May 80.
The Worcesters knocked the Portands out
in six innings today, by score l2 to 2. The
Portlands played miserable fielding game.
Six errors were made at I'd and short
Whey only got three hits off Clare
who was put in to save Walker
for tomorrow's game. The game
was called at the end of the sixth innings to
allow the visitors to take the train for home
Score by innings:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
ABOUT BLAINE.
Some More.sensation from Democrat
ic Paper.

New York, May 90.
A dispatch from Paris TO the Herald of
this date saws: Mr. Blaine has been ill for
several DAYS, from influenza He contracted
a chill at St. German on Saturday, was very
feverish on that evening, and on Saturday
his temperature reached an abnormal point.
Two physicians were summoned to the no.
tel Binda. one of whom pronounced Mr..
Blai,e suffering from influenza and malaria
Al a late hour last night Mr.. Blaine was
much better aud ordered TO take beefsteak
He will not be able to leave for London un-
Ill Friday, when it is said he will join Mr.
Carnegie and go north with him. MIR. Blaine
has been given refusal of passage on the
Cuuard steamer which leaves Liverpool June
30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Pensions Granted Maine People.

WASHINGTON, May rs.
The following Maine pensions were grant
ed on Tuesday:
Original, invalid, Anson Crocker, Machias
NJ. Pierce, Salisbury; George McCusts
,,;.s Caorge f. Alexander, Brookton; Steph
on II. Mathews, Bradford Centre; Nj. Cone
Calais: reissue, James Hart, West Apple
ton: Freeman Philbrick, deceased, Maple
Cr,ve original. widows, ETC., Mary mother
of Emore T. Whitman, Hebron; Mary A.
mother of Oliver ID. Blake, Fryeburg; Mex
lean widows, Almira, widow of John Savage
Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
The Morse Forgery Case.

Bosros, May 20.
In the superior court the case of Mrs. M.
A. Lewis vs.. John s. Morse, was nolle
pressed after the governments evidence had
been submitted. Morse was arrested in
Portland, Me-, several weeks since, charged
by Mrs. Lewis with having forged or filled in
a note for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
SPORTING NEWS.
Boston Again Defeated and the New YorkS
Win,
The National League

At New York-New Yorks IL, Washingtons
2. Base hits, New Yorks ~, Washingtons
s. Errors, New Yorks 3, Washingtons s.
Batteries, Titcomb and Murphy for New
Yorks; Gilmore and Murray for Washing
tons.
At Boston-Phiadelph 3, Bostons, 0.
Base hits, Bostons 3, Phladelphias 10. Err
rors, Bostons 3, Philadelphas |. Batteries,
Sowders and O'Rouke for Bostons Buifinton
and Clements for Philalelphias.
At Chicago-No game rain.
At Pittsburg-No game rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Willard Bragg Of Milford Dies Sudden
SRRINEEIEIn

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 80.
Willard Bragg, an aged and well known
resident of Milford, died in the depot this
forenoon of heart disease. He was return
ing from visit to his son in Westfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
HORRIBLE CREMATION.
A Father. Mother and Three Children
Burned to Death.

GRovESnURsT, Ont, May 20.
Fred n. Foye, township clerk, his wife
and three children, aged respectively five,
nine and eleven years were burned to death
in their house at Ellington, last night. A
girl of thirteen was the only one saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
| 2 3 4 3 6
Worcesters ] 3 4 3 o LIP
Portlands, 2 o o o o %

Earned runs, Worcesters 2; two base hits,
Wheelock three base hits, Flanagan stolen
bases, Wheelock, Hamilton 3, Flanagan 2,
Fusselbach, koons lst on balls, Walker l.,
Clare | 1st on errors, Worcesters 6, Port
lands | ; strnck out, Clare, Koons, McAu-
life Householder 2 !; double plays, Briggs,
Flanagan, and Merrister; passed balls Briggs
l, McClosky2. Umpire d. Sullivan.
The following is the standing of the New
England League clubs up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
MEASLES
Break Up Castine Normal School.

BANGOR, May 30.
A sudden outbreak of measles at the Cas-
tine Normal School brought the spring term
to a close, Yesterday, instead of June Is as
intended. The class parts occurred last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Thomas Dunning Shoots Himself Dead

PORTLAND, May 80.
Thomas Dunning, 81 years DID, shot him
self in the head this afternoon killing him
instantly. The cause of the suicide was
sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
cranston Print Works Sold at Auction.

TKONIbENVE, May ~.
The Cranston Print Works property was
sold at auction this afternoon to John p.
Campbell and others for S25, subject to two
mortgages and other membranes amount
ing TO $500 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Salem Republicans Elect Delegate.

Special to the Kennebec journal.
PuILLIPs, May 30.
A delegate has been elected in Salem fav
orable to Hon. E. C. Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
PREsBYrERIANs
The Southern Assembly Adopts the
Report Favoring Organic Union.
BALrlMNRE. u

The southern assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian church today adopted the re-
port of the committee on organic union with
the northern church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
EASTERN STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
Regular Daily Mail Line.
SAITH and BOOTHBAY,

SPECIAL NOTICE
squirrel Island and Ocean Point.
an, ~ land Vt Squirrel Island on Wednesday, May
csil saturday, June 2 Monday, june 4th, and will
inss 'here on signal the following week day morn
''tS; S;u Leave Bath at sP.M
Rna. ahd at Ocean Point Saturday +. NJ, June I'd.
Ron n"a, leaves Bath for Boothbay daily at z. III.
Enoay EnIay for Bath at 7.45 A. NJ.
snse;, ,e Islands and Ocean Point after June 4th,
special notice will be given.
and a., from Augusta to Boothbay and the Islands
naysodtf n. h."-s"ANioM T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Moro Plantation Caucus.

Special to the Kennebec Journal.
.HoULToN, May 20.
Moro plantation has chosen a. .Burleigh del
TO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30

Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmond sailed
for home from New York, Tuesday morning,
on steamer Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
The Greatest
Spring Tonic.

At this season of the year Almost
every one experiences a sensation of
general lassitude and debility, which,
if neglected, results in low, vitiated
condition of the vital forces, that
follows the sufferer throughout the
summer, and usually terminates in
some form of malarial or typhoid
fever. If, however, the patient has
the wisdom to take some reliable
remedy that gently acts on the slug.
gish liver, enabling it to speedily
carry off all impurities, while at the
same time the system is vitalized and
invigorated, and the blood enriched,
the result is a condition of vigorous
health. This result is invariably
brought about by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Two Steamers Arri We with Small Pox

NEW York, May 20.
The steamers Elbe and Ethiopia arrived
today with small pox on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30

Two Delegates Elected at Temple.
Especial to the kennebec Journal.)
FARMINGToN, May 30.
The republicans of Temple have elected
two Burleigh delegates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Minister Phelps Goes Trout Fishing.

MIppLEBURr, W., May %.
Minister Phelps goes to Ripon tomorrow
for days trout fishing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Delegate Elected at st. John Plantation
Special to the kennebec Journal.


FoRT FAIRFIELD, May %.
The republicans of St. John plantation
have chosen a delegate favorable to the NOM
ination of f. G.. Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30

Blaine Sends two Delegates.
Especial to the Kennebec journal
PREsouE ISLE, May %.
Jonathan Hersom and +. c. Robinson OF
Blaine, both Burleigh men have Deeh cho-
sen to attend the Portland convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE

WAR ~, MEyT,
Office of the ief Signal Officer,
WARRINGTON, May %, | A. NJ.
TFor Maine: Cooler; fair, preceded on
The coast by local rains; light to fresh wes-
terly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. May 20.
FLoUE--Slightly improved; prices steady.
WaEAT-Weak, No. spring, Siassf; NO.
red, 50.
COES--No. 2, 55iaJ6
OATs--No. 2, 36ia36j.
RYE--quiet at 20.
BARLEY---hrm af 69a69i.
P0RK---at IA 00al4 Us.
LARD--atS 424a5.45.
BUL. n.Ar-shouldsrs. Is; short nbs ~
sh0t ele 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
Notice oContractor6.

PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING A SEWERSeale
= proposals will be received by the Committee
oh fa'ing until u NJ, June 9th 1855 20 furnish ma
v, u'iais and lay sewer Water Street in the city
y. augusta the TO be about 500 feet with
Mo @ man holes, oval shaped, is inches wide and a
ii ses nigh inside, built of first quality hard brick
@ @ III Portland cement, equal quantities OF cement
anu sand] and to furnish and set thirty tile entrance
ppes, feet long and inches in diameter. aud ten
sniah,e se pipes 10 inches in diameter, with cover
each said entrance pipes to be set at such po'
,ons n as the Committee on :Paving shall desig
n a'e, The whole TO be completed on or before Au-
fsr,ast, Isl, and to be approved by the Committee on
r ring OF the City of Augusta before nc eptance:
lne pis 10 give the price for each running foot of
sMsf The successful bidder will be required TO
t satisfactory bonds for the prompt and faith
ma N" ia'hihs of the contract. Further ,ariieulars
"s oe obtained from the Committee The right Il,
ma. Nsd 10 reject any or all bids. Proposals TO be
S,a, proposals for Building Sewer on Water
'''eet, and addressed
- COMMITTEE ON PAVING.
"asSodlw Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30
MARKET REPORT.
New York Stock Market.

NEw YORK, May 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-30

Immediately after the reading of the jour
nal the House went into a committee of the
whole on the legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill.
The consideration of the bill consumed the
remainder of the afternoon, with no material
changes made in it. The committee finally
rose and reported the bill with amendments
to the House. No quorum voted and the
House adjourned until Thursday.
Notes.
Secretary Fairchild has appointed Capt
Edward Burgess, yacht designer, of Boston,
president of the board on life saving appli-
ances, vice Capt. X. Bailey. deceased.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-14
The McAll Mission.

The annual meeting of the Portland Auxil-
iary of the McAll Mission in France, was
held in the yestry of the State street church
yesterday afternoon, the president, Mrs.
Robert J. Carpenter. in the chair.
The nominating committee reported the
list of officers for the next year to be elected
by the board of managers at the next meet
ing, the second Tuesday in April.
The treasurer reported that about one
hundred and seventy-fve dollars had been
forwarded by the Auxiliary to the American
Association in Philadelphia.
Two delegates were appointed to attend
the annual meeting of the general associas
tion in Philadelphia in April.
The president spoke Of the beginning and
growth of this Mission throughout France; /;
that although it was begun only sixteen
years ago it has now one hundred and four
teen stations in Paris and other large cities
of that country. Reference was also made
to the work at the medical dispensaries, and
an earnest appeal was-made for classes in
the different Sunday Scohols in this city, to
give regularly to the Juvenile Mission which
is doing an immense amount of practical
work among young men and women in Par
is, especially.
Mrs. Fem referredlto meeting that she
attended at Mrs. Goddard's house in New
York, especially urging this Juvenile Mis-
sion work upon our Sunday School classes.
Mrs. c. j. Chapman read an interesting
letter from an American clergyman inlParis.
Mrs. Jordan. read letter from the Rev.
Mr.. McAll
All present manifested much interest in
growth of this.great mission work. Thir-
teen churches in this city are represented by
managers in this Auxiliary, and they trust
for large increase of subscribers the COM
ing year.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-14
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
President Cleveland and the Depend
ent Pension Bill.

WASHINGTON, March i3.-Tbere is much
interest to ascertain what the action OF the
President is likely to be upon the dependent
pension bill, which has passed the Senate.
The assumption Of those who have sup
ported the bill, and especially OF Its pro-
moters, the Grand Army of the Republicans
neen that the President will sign it. This
assumption is based upon inferences which
the pensions committee Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic drew from the interview
with the President while here, this winter.
This interview was not forced upon the
President by this Grand Army committee,
but was specifically sought by the President
himself, and there is every reason to believe,
so far as any authoritative statement has
been made as to what transpired at that IN
teryiew, that the consultation was sought by
the President because he wished the Grand
Army to think that he would snot veto any
pension bill which might be sent 20 him
The political purpose and effect OF such an
interview of course explains itself. Subse-
auent To that interview, the Grand Army
shaped its bill so as to meet what tney un-
derstood TO be the views of the President.
The Senate committee on pensions accept
ed the views Of the Grand Army committee
and were able to pass the bill in the Senate
sn the desired form, Notwithstanding 1t was
very unacceptable to the great majority oi
the Republican Senators, most OF whom Vot-
ed for 1t under the protest, either expressed
or implied, that IL was not Just or SUM-
GENTLY comprehensive bill. But u dld pro-
vide a scanty measure of relief Tor lmmedl-
ate and pressing sniierng' ana tae n 0taer no 70
the Senate on the principle Ethat half loa
Is better than no bread.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-14
conkIlng's Reply.

BUFFALO, n. Y. March 13.-Roscce Conk-
ling has,sent the following reply to letter
from Col Bennett, president of the Roscoe
Conkling Club, of Buffalo, asking him to be
a candidate for President:
Ihaye your letter saying that a political club,of
which you are president has done me the honor
10 adort nv name, and that its members wish me
to bee6ne i candidate for the presidential nomi-
nation. 1t is needless TO assure you OF my CRATE
ful sense of the confidence and favor thus ex
nressed. May / ask you to convey TO your assocl-
ares nv thanks and 10 say TO them tlat tnelr &c.
as tom viii ever remain cherished and pleasant
memory. deeply attached to the state whlcn,i99r ,9
generafions has been the home, OF my KINDRED,
5roud of its greatness, and bound 20 us peope py
iife-long ties any manifestation OF the regard od
IFS citizens touches me keenly, ana aous 70 tiiS
gratifude shall ever feel for having been aeemeu
SSorfby 70 share in upholdiHg the honor and inter
ests OF New York. Recolections OF many a,,s KIN.
nesses received from the people OF buHaio nahy AM,
If especially agreeable to knoW tnat tlisy dd sun
keen place for me on the roll OF remenpealeIi
names Not being however, seeker ol DOLL, pogi,cta ~
honors, and not believing IL would pc lselut ~, W
hiring me into the arena, my wish is 10 ueem wy
expressed preference Of the Club only marx OF
personal goodwill. So understood, It has more
value TO me than anything else could give IT,
Cordially, your obedent servant,
ROSCOE CoNKLING.
The Portland daily press., 1888-03-14

plows were sent out and large squads Of men
with shovels were engaged. A snow plow
left the track at Pine Point, tearing up the
rails and blocking the way so that it was
necessary to send out the wrecking train
The first train to arrive in the city over this
road was the one due here at s15 Monday
night which got in at 2.4O p. m. yesterday.
The train from Boston due here at noon yes
terday got in at o'clock p. m. Both Of
these trains came on the Western Divisio.s
On the Eastern Division train left the iron
atElliot and blocked the way so that none Of
the other trains could pass, and therefore
not train came In over this division during
the day.
The train which leaves Boston at 9 reached
Portsmouth on time, but was detained there
an hour and half, as the track for a long
distance was completely blocked. After a
great deal of trouble she reached North Ber-
wick where the road was impossible. The
trains left this city last evening as usual
The Pullman train went out bound to Bos-
ton at $50 last night.
Early this morning the delayed trains
reached the city all right.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER.
All the local passenger trains on the Port
land & Rochester were but little delayed by
the storm yesterday. The snow-plow went
out early in the morning and cleared the
way. The mixed train due at 9.40 a. m. was
three hours late No trains were sent out
from Worcester to connect with the road