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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Old Uncle JOe'S
PROVERBS.

De uarvous chap dat dose not get
Dr. Flowers Nerve and Brain Pills
cheats himself out of de pleasures of
happy life, and am therefore fool.
De world am full oh idyuts; but
the biggest idyut | eber see was de
man dat suffers with Dyspepsia, when
he done knows of DR.. Flowers Liver
and Stomach Sanative, dat great
remedy what nebber fails.
Maybe We doan know a fact.
Well, | will enlighten yo'. Ebery
man dat buys bottle of DIR.
Flowers Liver and Stomach Medi-
cine, gets a bottle of DR.. Flowers
Liver Pills throwed in tharfor, he
gets two dollars worth oh medicine
for one dollar. OATS what / call
economy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
ANNUAL BANQUET
OF the New York Association OF the
Bowdoin College Alumni.

New YORK, Jan. 4.
The New York association of the Bowdoin
college alumni held their annual banquet to-
night. Officers were chosen with James Nc
Kean as president. Resolutions of respect
were adopted in memory of Roswell Dwight
Hitchcock. Hon. Cullen Sawtelle and Charles
Emory Soule, members who died during the
past year President Hyde and Prof ii. l.
Chapman of Bowdoin college were present
and made remarks. Rev. ID. X. Goodwin of
Philadelphia. Almon Goodwin and others
also made remarks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
ROBBERY AT 50. GARDINER.
Burglars Go Through ?. \. LaVfence's
Store,
Carrying Away Big Load OF Plunder


Special to the Kennebec Journal
So. GARDINER, Jan. 4.
The store of +. VI. Lawrence of South
Gardiner, was entered Tuesday night and the
burglars escaped pretty thoroughly rewarded
for their trouble. The following is list of
goods taken by them: go overcoats, 20 pair
pants, pair leggings, 8 scarfs, l dozen pair
ladies' leggings, 8 Cardigan jackets, % mems
flannel shirts, Is dozen pair ladies' hose,
dozen ladies' underyests, l-2 dozen pairs la
dies kid gloves, 30 silk handkerchiefs, )
linen handkerchiefs, l baby's hood, ladies
lace scarf, 80 ladies hoods, pair ladies' un-
dervests, | ladies' underskirt, ladies' scarfs,
l5 ladies jerseys, ladies' Cardigan jackets,
horse blankets, l2 dozen children's all
20 ladies' handkerchefs, 10 gents ties,
childs set, silver, 6 sets jewelry, 2 pair
bracelets, ladies' neck chains, ladies' fob
chain, 3 gents scarf pins, 25 gold rings,
gents ring, 10 gents watch chains, dozen
silver knives, dozen table spoons, 3 dozen
tea spoons, dozen forks, sugar spoons and
butter knives, gold thimbles, I silver thim-
bles, - pair gents cuff buttons, l2 dozen
gents watch charms, 2 watches, one open
face nickel and one hunter case silver,
dozen gents mufflers.
They went to the Great Falls ice house
previous to going to the store and broke open
tool chest, equipped themselves with
good supply of tools and took them to the
store but did not use them. They went to
the rear of the store, broke the glass out of
the window and turned the catch, making
their entrance in this way. Marshal Norton
was notified at once and is on their track,
al.d will get them. A gold thimble was
found at the depot. 1t was probably dropped
by the robbers. Marshal Norton has a
slight clue and is on the lookout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05

Much sorrow is manifested among railroad
men in Portland, at the unfortunate accident
resulting in the death of Engineer Hammond
at Brunswick, Tuesday night. Mr.. Ham
mond by his genial good nature had endeared
himself to all, a1d by his sunny disposition
which prompted kind word and pleasant
greeting he was known and esteemed by a
host of friends. Unfortunately he was not
member of the relief. This is the
third fatal accident to employees of the road
at Brunswick within the past six months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
BARQUE EUREKA
Supposed to be Wrecked In Waterford
Harbor.

LoNpoN. Jan. 4.
. An eighteen hundred ton barque, believed
to be American, was wrecked today at the
entrance to Waterford harbor. The crew,
numbering twenty-five were drowned.
The vessel is supposed to be the ship Eu-
reka. Capt. Southard, from San Francisco,
Aug. 10. for Queenstown, with wheat, She
ran by Queenstown in gale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
YOUNG SAFE OPENERS.
Small Boys at Winthrop Detected
Stealing.

WINrHRoP Jan. 1.
Postmaster Henry Penniman, dry goods
and ready made clothing dealer, lost small
sums of money for some time past. Recent
" 500 was taken from the safe while un-
guarded, He kept it secret while he pursued
detective work and within few hours his
efforts had been rewarded. \ young boy
confessed to the recent theft and others.
Several boys are implicated in one way and
another. Only a small portion of the money
has been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.
The situation in the Reading strike is prac-
tically unchanged. The freight traffic, the
officials declare, is regular and unmpeded.
No delays of consequence have been expert
enced in discharging the cargoes or making
up the trains. All the vacancies are filled.
The company receives hundreds of applica
tons every day from men desiring employ
ment. The work is going on as usual at
Port Richmond today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Sullivan Receives American Citizens in
Tullamore


DUBLIN, Jan. 4.
Jas. Walkely, and Joseph Lynch of n. Y,
and Charles Johnson of Brooklyn, were re-
ceived by Sullivan in his cell in Tullamore
Jail today. sullivan thanked his visitors for
the expressions of sympathy from America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
A CORONERS JURY
Returns Verdict on the Death OF En-
gineer Hammond

BRt NswICK. Jan. I.
In the corouer's inquest over the death of
VIM. Hammond. the jury reported that he
came to his death while attempting to get on
the Bath train. leaving Brunswick at 600,
Jan. Sd. and cxoneratcd the Maine Central
and all the employees from any blame
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting OF. the City Government Last
Night.

The City Council held its regular meeting
last night.
The following orders were read and passed
in concurrence:
Ordered, That the city treasurer be au-
thorized to mike a temporary loan Of not ex-
ceeding twelve thousand dollars TO meet the
expenditures of the city until the taxes are
collected.
Ordered, That the overseers Of the poor
be and are hereby authorized to report at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
THE SACO FAILURE.
Twenty One Cents on the Dollar,


SACo. Jan. 1.
At the Insolvency court today "A compromise
was effected with the creditors of Joseph u
wevmouth meat dealer and commission
merchant, who recently failed for S5o,ooo.
He will settle ON the basis of 2l cents on the
dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Their Cases Dismissed.

Sioux CRY, Jan. 4.
The cases against all persons impfca'en
in the murder of Rev. Mr.. Haddock' were
dismissed today on motion OF the o,a'e at
torneys. the testimony at hand ana o'ne.
circumstances making it inexpedieht !" us
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Russian University Statutes Must be
Modified.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. L.
The Gar informed NJ. Delanoff, Minister
of Public Instruction that it was absoutelynec-
essary to modify the University statutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Chairman Lee Appeals to Powderly

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 4.
John l.. Lee and c. J. Farne of the exec
utive committee of the Reading strikers came
to Scranton today and put his case before
Powderlv, but he was not well enough to con-
slider the matter. He was referred to the
general executive at Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
LAST EVENINGS NEWS.

Mike Burns Opens Shop at Bath-Moody
the Salvationist. Falls from Grace
Mutiny of the u s. Troops at Fort
Jefferson Sad Accidents to Young
Coasters The Bath League Repudi-
ates Bailey Prosperity
Arrest at Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
WINTHROP DAIRYING
Association Elects Officers at Its An
nual Meeting.

WINTHROP, Jan. 4.
The annual meeting of the Winthrop Dai-
ryinr Association was well attended by the
stockholders. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year
President-l G. Carr
Secretary Elliott Wood.
Directors ID. King, X. Alden, Is. W
Chandler, !. T.. Brainard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
KILLED WHILE SLIDING
The Terrible Accident That Happened
to Coasting Party
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Jan.

A party of fourteen on double sled was
wrecked at Holyoke this evening. Jennie
Pendulum was so badly injured that she died
in two hours. A young man while steering
had his leg broken and others were badly
hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY.
Discharged But Held on Other Counts

NASHUA, n. H., Jan. 4.
In the Supreme Court this afternoon the
case of Joseph X. Fellows, indicted on three
counts in the Manchester scandal cases was
IN trial on the charge of adultery with Alice
DEMO. The verdict was, not guilty. Eel
Lows will he tried on the other counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
HouLroNs UNITARIAN CHURCH
Together with Pipe Organ. Damaged
BY Fire.


The Unitarian church WAS damaged by hre
and ,,,,ar This afternoon, to the extent OF
$1,000. A valuable pipe organ was destroyed
The fire caught from the furnace There
was no insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
A Large Decrease,

PHILADELPHIA, JAM T.
The coal tonnage report OF the heaolns ~
r. for the week ending Dec. 81 sno~s nov .as
total tonnage AZ ,552 tons against 9o'eSo WINS
the corresponding week the year peio'e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Last Years Fire Wastes.

New YORK, JAM 4.
The Daily Commercial Bulletin. reports or
that the total fire waste in 1887 was slz''-
264 900. 5000, 900 greater than the losses
in 1887. and not exceeded since the Boston
fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Chosen Chaplain.

BRooKLYS, Jan. 4.
Rev. DIR. T. Dewitt Talmadge has been
chosen chaplain of the 18th regiment to sue
ceed Beecher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Renominated for Senator.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. T..
The democratic legislat We caucus AZ .;a,, aann
fort Nominated Senator Beck for reeiee'loh
There was no opposition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
TwENTY-SIX KILLED
By the Collision of Two Fast Express
Trains.
LONDON, Jan. 4.

LONDON, Jan. 7.
Two express trains on the Dutch State
railroad. collided near Weppel today. Twen-
ty-six persons were killed and many IN
jured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
Rooaler Sharp to be Tried Again.

New YORK, Jan. 4.
The District Alto rney said TO-DAY uie nis'
"boodle" case he will bring to trial VIII oe
1scoh Sbarp. DR.. Loomis says Sharp can
not live long
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05

DIR. Flowers Great Scien-
tific Remedies are ior sale by
your druggist.
See next weeks paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
FOREIGN Intelligence.

Royalty s,Shakes the Pugilistic Dust
from it's Skirts.
LoNpoN, Jan. T.
The Prince of Wales denies the report
that he is a member of the committee on
the banquet for Smith 4 klrain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-05
HOUSE.

MANY bills and resolutions were introduced
and referred.
Among others one by Wheeler to remove
the tax from tobacco and spirits made from
fruits also to donate public lands for school
purposes.
BY FELTON, to prohibit the immigration of
Chinese.
Mr.. Dngley of Maine presented the peti-
tions of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars
of Maine for commission of inquiry into
the liquor traffic, and for an amendment of
the constitution of the United States, ,prohibl-
ting the manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
LIQUORS; also thirteen other bills and re-
solves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-30
FOE VIOL4TING PENNSl LLAMA LAWS.
A SUIT TO DECLARE FORFEIT THE PROPERTY OF
CONFINED rrIEGRAPu COMPANIES

A SUIT TO DECLARE FORFEIT THE PROPERTY OF
COMBINED TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.
Harrisburg Dec 90 (speciaD. General
Kirkpatrick this evening began suit against the
Western Union Telegraph Company, the Baltimore and
Ohio Telegraph Company, and the Baltimore and Ohio
Telegraph Company of Pennsylvania for an alleged
violation of the Constitution and the
laws OF tho State. The proceedings is
in the nature of writ of quo warranto
appllcd for to the court The Attorney General sets
forth that the Western Union Company on October .,
1887 I'm violation of the Constitution of Pennsylvania
purchased the entire stock and thereby controlling
interest of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Com
many: that the Baltimore and Ohio Company was
competing line in this with the Western Union.
and that its stock line and franchise were by reason
of the sale forfeited to the state. For the same
reasons the Attorney. General claims decree Of for;
feiturc and cscheat Of the line property and franchises
of the Western Union Company I'm the state.
The Attorney General also claims a forfeiture OF
the lne franchise and property Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Telegraph Company Of Pennsylvania because
of such purchase and consolidation After ecItng
the facts the Attorney General suggests that the court
award writ Of quo warranto commanding the sheriff
OF Phadclp phia County to summon the Western UNION
Company the Baltimore and ONO Company, and the
baltimore and Ohio Company Of Pennsylvania before
the court To show by what authority they claim to
have and use their franchises rights and privilege, ana
why the same should not BE- decreed be esehcatcd
and forfeited the State. Judge simobion at once
granted the writ making II returnablc on January %
II is learned that this action the part Of the Attor-
y-Genera was not nstigaed by anybody, but was
OF his own free will and accord II was thought
at one time tha the recent triumph Of the Garrett
people in the election Of president had something 10
do with Il. but this IS dlscaimed. over year ago
the Attorney General would have moved In the matter
II he had been In possession Of the proof, and inc
delay I'm the movement IL Is understood solely
because he was engaged In securing testimony IN
proof of his allegations The paper containing the
specific charge has been prepared, but at present II
IS not deemid prudent to make IL public The case
will be fought TO the end by the states attorneys
The warrant will be placed In the hands OF the shern
Of Philadelphia on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-30

Of Mr. Theodore Roosevet's Ranch Lite. This
exceptional mood is brief notice of Mr..
Beecher's Life gives The Saturday" abundant op-
portunity for being disagreeable to America which
is abundantly improved. So does the proposal
for new American magazine. based apparently
ON the principle of unlimit d borrowing. We
cannot says our urbane censor call the Amer.
lean collector a thief, because the laws of his
country permit the exploit. As long as Americans
stop short of stealing our early proof sheets, we
can only admire and thank them for their mod
eration."
1t is now alleged with some authority that
Mr. Walters testimony about the proprietorship
of The Times has been misunderstood. He
meant to say he owned not one-sxteenth and a
half of the paper, but one-half and sixteenth.
In other words, he owns a controlling interest.
Yet The Times" itself printed the former state
ment as accurate, and has published correction.
1t is in fact only too glad to say nothing on
the subject
Mr.. Bright's prospects possibilities of re-
covery are well described by one of his family
as marvellous. Real recovery, unhappily, there
can be none His malady is. ncurablc. But
his condition has wonderfully improved, He even
sits up though week ago he had desire
to rise from his bed There is hope that his
life may be prolonged for some months.
Lord Eversley, once an important and always
o dgnifed figure, is dead in his ninety-ffth
year. He was for eighteen years an admirable
Speaker Of the House. in days when the House
had not broken with its traditions of courtesy,
OF good feeling between opposing parties, of good
faith and of good sense. Some Of these tradl-
tons still subsist. and a large part of the House
is still observant OF them. But Lord Eversley
is lnown to have looked ON sadly during his de-
chning years at violent innovations on the Gus
toms of his day
The Stuart Exhibition at the New Gallery
opens to the public on Monday with a private
view by invitation to-day. No such collection
of paintings, engravings and objects Of all kinds
illustrating Stuart history was ever before got
together. They fill three large halls and bal
cones The Queen and great numbers of her
subjects have contributed. and the exhibition is
as complete as could be made. and full of inter
est
Mr.. Frederick Vilhers sails to-day for America
He is one Of the best known and most distin-
gujshed Of that small band Of brave and accom-
plished men who have used their pencils and
risked their lives in the service of the illustrated
papers Mr.. Villiers is the war artist of The
Graphic" and has been through know not how
many campaigns. He was Mr.. Archibald Forbess
friend and comrade In the Russo-TurlSsh war,
and has since been sketchng wherever shot
was fired Last year he lectured in England
on his varied experiences, and now visits America
on lecturing tour He we'll deserves cordial
reception. G. w. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-30

morning while crossing the Gulf Stream, ap un'
usual occurrence for this part Of the Atlantic.
On Saturday evening tie wardroom mess eA:
tended invitations to the Admiral CAPTAIN ana
press correspondents to take part in the ume-
bonored Naval custcm Of drinking to sweethearu
and wives, ceremony always observed on tne
first Saturday night at sea- Toasts to the Ad-
miral, the Galena and the press wer9
given and responded to, and were followed
by the toast of the evening, TO our
Sweethearts and Wives" which was drunk with
enthusiasm. Our Former Beloved Messmatet
Paymaster Carmodyn was then toasted amid
great applause. The sparkling VINE called up
visone OF sparkling eyes at home, and Silent
minute was spent in picturing loved faces in tho
fragrant wrcaths OF smoke which loated over tne
ward-roOm table. Thus with wine, anecdote ana
song O most delightful evening was passed, anu
when the quarter-master of the watch suucK
four bells. all arose with a sigh OF regret
greater part Of the time after leaving pors
was spent in drills and target practice On Inurs-
day afternoon the were instructed In tno
use of tourniquets. and the means OF controlhhs
bemorrhages By Surgeon Ayers and Assistant
Surgeon Crandall.
The Yantics orders were revoked on sunday
morning, when she was signalled to follow the
Galena. -.
San Salvador light was sighted at Q p. m lasS
night, when word was passed to have the mai
ready TO put ashore at Castle Island, eighty mieS
further on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-30
ATTACKED BF A SAVAGE TRAMP.
AN ELDERLY MAN BEATEN BY A RUFFIAN UN
DER THE SHADOW OF THE FIFTH
HOTEL

That a bold and murlerous attack can be made
unon a man at the early hour Of 80 O'Clock, undor
the shadow Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel by an armed
rlInian who aftsrwad escapes without dlmcul'S'
seems an occurrence almost Incredible. YET such'
briefly was what happened within nifty yards oil
Madison Square Thursday night On mat even
ing about so o'clock weldressed man, ABOUT
siTtv yeals old whose face and figure familiar
I'm and about the Fifth Avenue Hotel, walked alone
and quietly through the corridors, ana lei the mousse
by the Twenty -fourthst. door. He cari1ed no cane
or other stick, and with his overcoat buuoned close
about his form he turned to walk toward the Madison
SQUARE Theatre. He had proceeded about ten Steps
when according to his statement he was accosted
by an ugly-loohng man. a tramp in appearance, who
mado this modest request:
"Glve poor man 80 cents
The elderly man paid heed to the man, and
continued his stops. The tramp, however, followed,
and repeated his demand in somewhat more en-
phatic tore and received this reply
have nothing for you No, nothing BY this
time both were in the full light thrown by the electric
lamps in front OF the Madison square Theatre, and
directly opposite the employees entrance to the fiith
Avenue Hotel Without another word or warning,
the tramp quickly drew from beneath his coat good
sized club and raising it brought It down with TIRE
mendous force in a crushing blow upon the man be
the street entrance 10 the Holman House cafe al,
most directly opposite, had witnessed the scene, and
The first powerful blow of the rian's club had been
pa ried bJ his victims arm, who cndca' oftd before
the assaant could deal sec )nd bio" 10 gf3pplc WIN
him and wrest away the hludgeOn. The latter Was
irving 10 free himself from his victims grip when
the three witnesses of the attack rushed up Avail
in himself of tine temporary weakness of his victims
grasp The desperate Iuhan dropped his CLUB ana hed
Tow ard sixth The others allowed him to escape
and supporting the bruised and fdnng man, esc0i ted
him nto the hotel lie quchly revived and was
ablc 10 20 his home. The club with which ms
stunning blow dealt proved TO be an ordinary
sized baseball club. .
The case is said TO have been told to Inspector
Williams who expressed surprise at the manner and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-30
WITH SHOTTED GUNS AND DECKS CLEAR.
ADMIRAL LUCE,s wARLIKE DEMONSTRATION

GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
The following letter has been received from the
correspondent Of the Associated Press on board
the United States steamship Galena:
On board the L. 5. ). Galena
OF Port all Prince Dec. 81.
The United States steamships Gslena and Yantic.
which left Ncw-York December IL. steamed into tho
harbor of Port Prince December 20. at m. with
shctied guns torpedo booms, ships cleared for action
and crews standing at quarters to demand Of tho
alleged Haytian Government the instant release OF tho
steamer Hayiien. Republic. on their arrival In tho
outer harbor, Rear Admiral 5. d. Luce transferred
his flag 10 the Yantic, which has dransht Of tut
fourteen feet The Yantic then run slowly into
the harbor To within hundred feet Of the docks,
where tho Hsytien Republic was al anchor. Anchor
was dropped and stern line was at once attached
10 the Haytlen Republic the guns Of the Yantc being
trained the city
Tho Galena remained In the oulcr harbor with
bvuadside and pivot guns trained ON the Haytlan
nan.ofwar Dessaincs, and prepared TO fire at tho
first hostile demonstration. The Dessaines's crew
also stood at their guns until the result OF the inter-
view Of Lieutenant Griffin with Lsgitime was mads
known Lieutenant Griffin went ashore shortly after
o'clock with commune ations from the State Depart
ment and Admiral Luce demanding tho release within
four hours Of To detained steamer and the wihdrsy