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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL
Liquor Constables to be Appointed.
Pardon OF the welch Boy.

At the session of the Governor and Coun-
Gil yesterday, J. M. Marshall Of Buxton ap-
peared in behalf of 23s petitioners of York
county asking for the appointment of spe-
cial liquor cons table. After brief hearing
it was decided that the law was not enforced
and that such an appointment should be
made. Governor Marble informed Mr..
Marshall that when the name of proper
person for the position was presented to him
he would place it on the nomination book.
j. W. Small of Saco also presented a pe-
tition from Saco and Biddeford asking for A
special constable in that vicinity. on which
he was given hearing and the matter laid
on the table.
On the matter of the petition for the par
don of Charles II. Welch an inmate of the
Reform School. J. C.. Holman, ESQ. Of
Farmington, conducted the hearing for the
petitioners. He asked the pardon on the
ground that young Welch was over sixteen
years old when he was sentenced, and also
that tn e offence for which he was sentenced
was very trivial being the theft of three doz-
en- eggs. F. G. Perkins and d. z. Hobart
of Pennington we're introduced to prove the
former good conduct of the boy, and also to
prove the matter of his age. He was shown
to have been sixteen years old June 4th,
prior to his sentence on July 10, 1887. A
pardon was granted.
The nominations made week ago were
taken up and all confirmed. An adjourn
ment was taken to s o'clock this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The 2d district democratic congre ssional
convention today nominated VIM. c. Baker
of South Kingston, r. /.
t. B, Berry, late treasurer of the Knights
of Labor. has sent a circular to the knights
in Toronto stating that he and several others
are TO organize new society and that he
will visit Toronto and endeavor to start
new knights of Labor organization there.
Joe Joiner, negro, was lynched at Hulto,
Texas, Monday. Joiner attempted an as
sault upon II year old white girl and was
arrested by the sheriff. On the road TO Jail
a mob of masked men seized the prisoner
and hanged him TO a tree.
President Yerkes of the Chicago horse
railroad, claims that the committee of the
strikers, who made the compromise in the
late strike, have not dared TO make known
the real conditions of the settlement to their
men, hence the misunderstanding that have
arisen.
There is some prospect of an arrest in con-
neetion with the Farmers Bank suspension
at Pittshurg, Pa. Some $500, 900 and more
owing is unaecounted for. No names are
yet mentioned.
The Sante Fe road has reduced the work
ing hours Of its employees l6 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
TAMMANYS SINS.
As Shown Up by Mayor Hewitt-He
Offers to Withdraw in Favor of a
Union Candidate.

NEW \ ORR, Oct. 10.
Mayor Hewitt. in letter to the citizens
committee, accepts the denomination for the
mayoralty, which he says has been ratified
by the county democracy. He says that to
test Tammanys lamentation over the divided
local contest he will renew his offer TO with
draw in favor of a union candidate to be
named by the citizens and endorsed by both
democratic organizations. In the course of
his letter he declares that Tammany does not
represent the democracy. Its irresponsible
organization of chronic seekers exists for no
other purpose than to furnish spoils for its
leaders. 1t is dangerous secret
society and its methods are op-
posed to democratic ideas and institutions.
After the downfall of Tweed many leading
democrats including Tilden, Belmont, Bar
low, Winthrop, Chandler and others, took
pos.essiol of the organization with a view
to its reformation. For short period they
succeeded in introducing genuine democratic
methods. But its followers rebeIled and the
inherent vice of secret organization soon as
serted itself and the control passed practi-
cally into the hands of single man whose
will was law.
The mayor goes on to show the evil effects
of Tammany methods which always subsrdi-
nate the State and national politics to the
purpose of securing local Office and patron
age for leaders and followers. He says he
shall vote the national and State democratic
ticket but politics ought to be divorced from
the local business administration. He sees
no reason why the republicans and all others
who desire the city government honestly
adminstrated in the interest of the people
and free from ring rule, should not support
his candidacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
LAST EVENINGS NEWS.

Patrick Mansfield, 20 years old, while
taking care of his employers horses at
Springfield, Mass, Tuesday morning, was
kicked by horse just behind the ear and
killed almost instantly.
The much talked of fight between Jake
Kilrain and the unknown is in a fair way to
be fixed for an early date.
The Cameron colhery in Shamokin, Pa,
owned by the Mineral Mining and Railroad
Company of Philadelphia, was destroyed by
fire Tuesday morning. The flames original
ed from an explosion of gas. Loss S75, 900 !;
insured The colliery employed a thousand
men,
Willie Lick, about twelves years old, liv-
ing in Lowell attempted to jump onto a
moving freight train Tuesday noon and was
thrown under the wheels. One arm was
crushed and will be amputated at the shoul-
der.
Mrs. Olmsteaa of Dedham, who was shot
in the face Monday night by James Golden.
will probably recover. Golden says he in
tended to kill the woman but will not divul0e
the cause of the assault
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
New York Stock Market.
New York Produce Market.

NEW IOkk, Oct. 10.
fLoUR--Recepts, y, ,935 packages; exports, 433z
barrels sales, rs 100. Repeat quotations including
800 City mill extra, o. 6Oas5 s6 ii90 hne q 6ss
e 70; lso superfine, % t5ssi Is; extra No. ..
~ i0as3 20, $500 winter wheat extra, o. 66ae4 Is;
o4oe Minnesota extra, - 50a&4 90; Southern nosf
dull, barely steady; Rye -four In moderate demand.
WHEAr-Receipts, io2 600, exports. "a 900: sales,
q .ooc quiet but steady; No. spring nominal III;
No. hard i3o Nc. red. lioialil elevator. III fob
ios3aios delivered; No. red, nominal, IA; Ne. i
white nominal, 49,
kYE---dull.
BARLEY firm and quiet.
CORN Receipts, ,e5 $50 exports l4G, ,23s sales aos.
600; dull and weak, steamer, 59l; No. 2, b0labl:
store and elevator, 50i delivered.
OATs-Receipts, 5000 exports, 20; sales, ILL.,.
900; lower, No.3, 70 do white 31a3il No. sls3i;
DO white, Ssla33i; No. 1, nominal; do white, -;
Mixed Western, 2oa3ll; white do, 2Sas2.
CoFFEE--fair; Rio, dull l6i.
SUGAE---dull refined, dull.
PETEoLEUM---steady, united, s21.
PoRK---steady.
BEEF---quiet.
LARD---steady; western steam, % Ssaea s7k;
closing ~ 80, city steam, " %; refined quoted
" 90, continent go 90, y. A.
BUTTER---hrm, demand fair.
CHEEsE--quiet, steady. Freights to Ltyerpssl
dull
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
MAINE DISPATCHES.
FAIRFIELD.
The County Commissioners Searching
for Maine Street-Certain Improve
ments Soon to be Made.

Especial correspondence Kennebec journal. ]
FAIRFIELD, Oct. l6.
Fairfield has today received a visit from
Mr.. Tucker, who is looking not only after
the interests of the Maine Central. but those
of the people along the line. He stopped
here long enough to locate the spot for the
storehouse of Allen & Co.. down by the 9TH
er storehouses, between the-tracks, and the
work of moving has already commenced. 1t
will remove an eyesore from the sight of
those looking down the street to the new
opera house, and be fully as convenient for
the company owning the building. Mr..
Tucker received a call while here from Mr.
Gerald, representing the board of trade, who
asked for covering to the long platform at
the passenger station. This request will
doubtless be granted unless the contemplated
changes on the grounds here, the straighten-
ing of the track and general overhauling of
the buildings is to be commenced very soon.
People of Fairfield and Waterville as well
as travellers using the horse cars should be
on the watch for changes in the time table
which takes place next Monday.
The roads in the village are in terrible
condition. Teams are employed all the time
hauling rocks into Water street to enable
he mill teams to move their lumber The
mud is nearly hub deep. 1t will cost
heavy sum to put the roads in shape for
winter, especially in the village.
The libels posted in the postoffice indicate
that our deputy is putting in his work, but
the prevalence of drunkenness proves that
he is not successful in stopping the whole.
l. A few of the local democrats, to keep up
their courage, are making offers to bet even
money on the result of the national election,
but thus far they have not gone down into
their pockets for their loose change.
A meeting of the Fairfield Board of Trade
is called for Tuesday the 23rd. This organ
izaton is determined to be of some practical
service to the town and the meeting is called
to devise ways and means for furtherlng the
work.
One of the most important steps taken by
Fairfield village for many years is that of
fixing the bounds of the main streets. 1t
originated in the Board of Trade, led by V.
K. CoDnor, Esq. The county commissioners
came on today and began the difficult task
of tracing the boundaries of Main street
The unsightliness of the south side of the
of the business portion below the brick block
caused by putting some of the stores OUT to
the supposed street lines, has led to the
move which is now to determine the rights
in the case. II is a move to be commended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
MAINE BREvITIES.

Joseph A. Noyes' farm buildings in Sum
ner and contents, were burned Monday by
the upsetting of lantern in the barn. Loss
$500, insurance $500.
The steamer Rockland will be withdrawn
from the Rockland and Bangor route, upon
her arrival at Rockland on Saturday, Oct
81.
At an adjourned meeting of the Lewiston
Bleachery Company Tuesday the following
officers were elected: Directors, Lyman
Nichols, Jacob Edwards, Thomas ".
Walker, Geo. Dexter, Thos. Wigglesworth
treasurer, James Dempsey.
The Cumberland Congregational Confer
ence will be beld at Deering Oct. "a.
The supreme court at Belfast, Judge
Emery, commenced Tuesday. There are
1873 actions on the docket and nine marked
for trial. The term will be short.
Workmeu at the Milan smelling works,
Portland were assailed Monday night BY
roughs, who evidently intended robbery on a
wholesale scale. They were beaten off.
DR.. Geo. II. Bailey, V. S., has quaran-
tined the lot of broncos at the State Fair
grounds, Lewiston.
Monday evening the Portland Adve rtiser
sdau eo hhhht NisAttu StuDD afi
gallery, to see the exhibition of Mr. Alger
V. Curriers' painting, that it was difficult for
all to find room.
The Lewiston District Ministerial Asso-
citation of the NJ f. church opened their
meeting at Bowdoinham on Monday evening
with lecture on Mexico.
The sophomore class of the State College
has elected the following officers for the
present C llege year President, W. n.
Patten vice president, J. II. Flanagan
secretary, J. Steward; treasurer, +. c.
Moulton; executive committee E. r. Mer-
rill, W. Z. Keith, A. G, Menges, W 4.
Harrington; base ball directors, C. Hamlin,
w. A. Norris, G. E. Thompson.
After the adjournment of the Grand
Lodge of Maine Good Templars, the com
mittee on the enforcement of the prohibitory
law met and outlined the work it will accom-
plish during the next six months. 1t is the
purpose of the Grand Lodge to have every
person whose name appears as the payer OF
United States tax to sell liquor, prosecuted
and punished in accordance with the spiri
of the Maine laws. If properly supported
by the constituted State authorities an(
warmly endorsed by the temperance peopls
of Maine, this movement means much fo
the protection of the home in our State, an(
all lovers of purity and reform ought to biz
the committee God speed in its noble work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17

CHICAGO, ost. L.
FLoUR---slghtiy improved; prices steady.
wHEAT-wesk. No. spring. ioslaie4; Ne.
red, .o6.
CoRS---Es. 2.i3la43l.
OATs--No. 2, 24a24l.
RYE--Qutet at IS.
BARLEY--nrm ut 73o75.
PoRK---st Is 0Oa.5 o.
LARD--at 10 eoa11.o6
BuLk AxAT--Shoaldsrs. ? 70; shsss rihs soy
shoyt clear -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
ANOTHER WRECK
Two Trains Collide on the Lehish Valley
Road.
Seven Killed and Some OF the Injured
are Dying.
March CurSE Pa

MAUcH CHUNK, Pa, Oct. l6.
A wreck occurred on the Pottsville, division
of the Leaigh Valley Railroad near Tama-
mend about A. NJ. between Lehigh gravel
train and Pennsylvania Railroad fast
freight. The hagman didn't get back far
enough to signal the freight which struck
the caboose of the gravel train, the latter
containing batch of Hungarian laborers, 6
of whom were instantly killed. Twenty-six
were injured. two dying while being con-
veyed to the hospital. The gravel train was
backing on the siding when the freight,
which was running ON orders, approached
at high rate of speed and went crashing
into the cars ahead.
The killed and injured were all on the
gravel train except one brakeman on the
Pennsylvania train. AS far as known the
responsibility rests upon the shoulders of
the fagman who failed to flag the freight
train in time to prevent the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
THE NATIONS SCAPITAL
.Cockrell Indulses in ELUSIVE
Tariff BunCOmbe.
AN Object Lesson" on Tariff Furnished
by SpOOnsr.
Acting Secretary Thompson Estimates
the Surplus.
WAsHISGToS, Oct. l6.
Senate.

- The Senate at 10 resumed consideration
of the tariff bill, there being 20 senators
present, and was addressed by Mr.. Cockrell.
Cockrell charged that the Senate bill, in
stead of being pressed to passage was kept
open with the object of frying fat out of the
manufacturers. Rulmor had it, he said, that
the frying pan was kept not far from the
room of the Senate finance committee, SO
that when the manufacturers went there to
make statements they had an opportunity of
visiting the frying pan. He instanced the
explanation and promise made by Allison
last week as to slack coal being put on the
free list by mistake as proof of what he had
said, and remarked that when nybody else
found in the Senate bill something objec-
tonable like explanation and promise
would be made. In conclusion he charged
the republican senators with having no i'll
tention to pass the bill and were only waiting
now to have some tired democrat introduce a
resolution to adjourn. Then the republican
senators would say that the reason why they
had not passed their bill was that the demo-
Gratis had offered an adjournment resolution
In connection with his speech Cock
rell filed communication from
the commissioner of internal revenue
to the effect that the removal of the tax on
alcohol used in arts and sciences would lead
to extensive frauds on the revenue, as it
y ould not be difficult 10 demethylate wood
alcohol and make it fit for consumption.
Spooner next addressed the Senate. Read
ing largely from a prepared speech which
consisted largely of extracts from testimony
given by the boards of trade and other bodies
before the English parliamentary commission
showing that the results of free trade were
not satisfactory and there was clamor for its
overthrow. AS against the pictures drawn
in the report of the Royal Commission of the
condition of England under free trade, he
pointed to the marvellous growth and
prosperity of the United States under pro-
tective system. THE object lesson" he
said, was unanswerable in favor of pro-
tectiye system and against a trying expert
ment that would hamper the well being of
labor and growth ard development of the
country"
The House amendment to the Senate joint
resolution authorizing the Secretary of War
TO protect the Washington acqueduct tunnel
was concurred in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17

Howard Owen, Esq, sent yesterday to
each member of the House and Senate
circular asking for brief biographical
sketch. AS has been his custom for the
past seventeen years Mr.. Owen will issue on
the second day of the session neat pamph-
let containing a short description tf each
member, giving his age, residence, politics.
religion, occupation and many other interest
ing facts. These sketches will also be pub
lished in the Ker nebec journal of the same
date. The entire set of these pamphlets,
fourteen in number, is now very scarce, and
commands high price. Every edition has
been copyrighted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
THURMAN'S TOUR.
He Arrives at Fort Wayne From Indian
apolis.

FoRT WAYNE, Oct. 16.
Judge Thurman and party took the I.10
p. NJ. train at indianapolis for this city
At the Indianapolis depot hearty cheer was
given the party as the train passed slowly
through the city. Bandannas were waved
and hearty cheers greeted its appearance
The stations along the way gave warm well
comes. Several thousand people at Fort
Wayne depot, headed by Hendricks Club
and band, gave him most enthusiastic
greeting. The party was taken to the Wayne
hotel where another large crowd was waiting
They retired to supper at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
HON. JOHN WENTWORTH
Dies In Chicago AT the Age of Seventy
Three.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16
The Hon. John Wentworth, better known
as Long John" died this morning in Chi
cago. aged 73 years. Mr.. Wentworth was
ore of Chicago's oldest inhabitants and was
mayor of the city, Congressman, and editor
of one of the principal daily papers Mr..
Wentworth's monument which he ordered
year ago,is now at the works of the Hallowel
Granite company ready to be shipped to
Chicago. 1t is the largest piece of granite ever
quarried in New England The foundation
which was sent to Chicago last summer was
the largest single block ever taken out in
this country. AIR. Wentworth was six feet
six inches in height and weighed 800 pounds
He was born in Sandwich, n. H., March 5,
1915, son of the Hon. Paul and Lydia (Cogs
welD Wentworth. Monday, Oct. 3, 1886
he left the paternal roof-tree in Sandwich
N. H., with general idea of going West
His public career as one of Chicago's fore
most men, is well known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
YORK HORSE BREEDERS
Have This Years Luck With the
Weather.

SACo, Oct. l6.
The three days fair of the York County
The new track was in fine condition in the
forenoon, but began raining in the afternoon
interfering with the attendance and prevent
ing fast time at the trots. There were four
starters In the stallion race for purse of
$500, Curtis Fearnaught owned by Samuel
W Berry, Biddeford, won the first money,
Dan Wilkes. Lyman, second Edwin l..
Buxton, third. Best time, 40. In the
? - class Winthrop Pilot of Rochester won
in three straight heats, Black Billy, Saco
second; Billy Pitt, Saearrappa, third Best
time 2 II. The four-year old and minute
class are trots advertised for tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
At Lafayette.

The Blaine party arrived at $50 p. NJ.
Three thousand people met them and vocif-
erously cheered the Maine statesmen. Mr..
Blaine was driven to the residence of Bowen
Brown Brockenbough. Sixteen stops were
made on the trip from New Albany to Lafay-
cite, a distance of two hundred miles. 1t is
estimated that thirty thousand people gath
cred at the stations en- route. At several
points beautiful bouquets were handed in
the car, all from ladies. Extensive prepara-
tions have been made for tomorrow's dem
onstration. The historic battlefield of Tip
pecanoe, where the demonstration occurs, is
seven miles north of the city. Blaine will
speak at about two o'clock. This will close
his canvass in Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17

Work on the main foundation of the new
mill which was stopped by the recent rise in
the river, will be resumed today The work
men have been engaged during the past few
days in building the stone piers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
AN INJUNCTION
Against the Lewiston Mills Granted an
Employe.

lENl~IoN' oCl. 10
Some time ago Napoleon Lavigne, en-
ployed in the Lewiston mills, had leg
crushed by the fall of an elevator. In
suit against the company he recovered $1,000
damages. SuIposiHg the company solvent
no formal attachment of the property was
made. Before tie judgment could be col
lected the property passed into the hands of
the trustees. the property was advertised
by Lavigne's attorney to satisfy the judg
ment. Judge Walton has granted an injunc-
ton forbiddlng such sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
MUCH DISSATISFACTION
Still Prevails Among the'Chicago Horse
Car Men.

CHICAGO, Oct. is.
Much dissatisfaction is expressed by the
Cable car men of the north division this
morning when they were informed that the
grip cars were thereafter to be run by the
new men hired during the strike. By this
arrangement about 100 old men found them
selves with nothing to do today. The super
intendent informed them that the old men
will be distributed among the various horse
car lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
Decease of Well Known Waterville
Man.
Especial to the Kennebec Journal. |

Special 10 the kennebec JOnrnaI.
WATERvILLE, Oct. l6.
DIR. q. s. Palmer. a well known and high
" respected citizen of Waterville. died at his
residence on College street Monday evening.
He had been i'll five days with pneumonia,
but the disease was supposed to be fully un-
der control, and his death was utterly unex-
pected. The immediate cause of death was
heart failure The deceased was graduate
of Bowdoin College and for many years has
been successfully engaged in the practice of
dentistry in Watervlle. He was a promi-
nent member of the Baptist church and su-
perintendent of the Sunday School. He
leaves a widow and three young children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17

Mr. Jas. A. Spaulding of the Journal
night force, found taker for the bet, that
Harrison is elected president. If he wins
he rides in wheelbarrow from this office to
the R. R. bridge; if not he does the wheel
ing act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
Pensions Granted Maine People.

WASHINGTON, Oct. l6.
The following pensions were granted to-
,iav. Original invalid, navy-Jas. A. Leigh
ton, Milbridge; Joseph f. McGrath, Chn-
ton; Chas X. Virgin, Mexico; restoration
and increase-Benj. Stinson, Bath; increase
Chas II. Rich, Smithheld; Charles f. Mar
iner. Lewiston; VIM. Allen, Whitneyville
reissue and increase-Riehard ID. Smith,
Augusta; original, widows, etc.-Hannah,
mother of Hiram G. Priest, East Vassal'
horn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17
Made Homeless by a Defective
Chimney.

ALFRED, Oct. I6.
The dwelling house of Tax Collector John
II. Goodwin. situated at Mouse Lane, So
called, about four miles from this village,
was completed destroyed by fire this after
noon with the entire contents. The barn
was saved. defective chimney was the
cause. Partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-17

J. H. Cogan Co. have just received the
contract for plumbing the Maine Central
depot at Skowhegan. They are at present
engaged in putting steam into the residence
Of Mrs. II. J. Bailey Of BaileyviIle.