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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
A CHESTNUT
The Blaine Robbery Story Revived
With Sensational Additions.

In the Boston Herald of yesterday there
was an article headed, "Mr. Blaine's House
Robbed" A burglary for the first time made
public" ''His private and political papers
ransacked." One might infer from this ar
ticle that secret of perhaps terrible impor-
affair is one that happened back in the spring
of So. 1t was not widely known and the
only annoyance arising from it was that the
house had been broken into. The facts of
the case are these; One morning in April,
1885, while Mr. Blaine and family were in
Washington man by the name of Wort, who
was working on the grounds, found the door
of the rollway open into the cellar. The
gentleman who had charge of the house and
the authorities were notified The library
seemed to have been the objec-
tive point of the burglar or burglars. Papers
were fonnd scattered round on the floor of
the library and billiard room, and also in the
cellar beneath the library 1t was evident
that the one entering had either made his en-
trance or exit by the way of the cellar, the
doors leading from there to the library hav-
ing been forced. One of the library windows
looked as if it had been tampered with.
Some of the papers were also found on the
grounds about the house. Nothing of value
in the house was touched and the library
was the only part molested. All the valuable
papers had been deposited when the family
left for Washington. Mr. Sherman, Mr..
Blaines private secretary, went oyer all the
papers prior to this and all the valuable ones
had been removed. The papers remaining
were receipted bills letters of congratulation,
etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
GENERAL CONFERENCE
Proceedings OF Mondays Session.

New YORK, May Is.
At the Methodist conference, Monday
morning, the report of the committee on the
Freedmen's Aid Society and work in the
south was taken up. The majority report
favored the selection of two secretaries to
the Freedmep's Aid Society. The minority
report in favor of not changing the dlsc'p-
line, but to leave it as it is, with only one
secretary, was adopted. Rev. j. {. Hart
we'll was elected secretary Of the freedmehs
Aid Society Rev. DIR. Benz. S. Frye was
elected to the e,litorship of the Central Chris
tan Advocate.
The report of the committee on church
extension proposed many changes in the dis
cipline, aud which called for among other
thing, the establishment of an annuity Iunu
in addition to the loan fund now in existence,
and also provided for the payment OF the
expenses of the board of church extension
from the interest accrued from both funds.
Report adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
NEW HAMPSHIRE RAILROADS
Director Weeks Discloses the Intention
of the Legislature.
PIYMorTH. Nav %.

PLYMOUTH, May %.
At the meeting of the directors of the b.
C. & NJ. railroad. Director Nathan H. Weeks
offered resolution to the effect that it was
the intention of the legislature of 1888 that
at least two independent railroad systems
should be maintained in the State; that the
Boston & Maine and Eastern railroads with
their branches, should form one system,
which has practically been established, and
the Concord, the Northern and the B. c. &
n. railroads should form the other. and au-
thorizing the board of directors to
take all steps necessary to consummate
the union of the three last mentioned roads
or any of them if it is found the same can
be founded upon just and equitable terms.
The resolution was adopted. The directors
organized by the choice of E. H. Rollins,
president; S. n. Bell, Clerk, and E. ID. Har-
low. treasurer The annual report shows
receipts during the year of $2S2s576, and
expenditures S395,77O, including $67, ,55l in
dividends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29

We told our contemporaries that some
Augusta fisherman would come forward in
the course of a few days with a larger string
of trout than any of them had discovered.
Mr.. Oscar II. Groves is the lucky man this
time. Yesterday he visited his old home in
Mercer and showed he had not forgotten the
lessons of youth by returning with a
fine string of strout, forty of them. Such a
days work is enough to make any man feel
iubilant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
FATAL EXPLOSION
OF Gasoline in Burning Building.

FREDERICK, Md, May 2S.
Charles Z. Zeller's store on South Market
St. caught fire this evening and seven bar
rels of gasoline exploded with terrific force,
fatally injuring persons and hurting about
80 others. Charlie Poole, aged IL, was
pinned beneath the rafters and killed. Mr..
Slocum, colored, died at late hour. Peyton
Brown, John r. Moore. John Davidson,
were fatally injured.
At o'clock Mr.. Zellers sent boy into
the cellar to tap barrel of gasoline, and the
boy struck a match to light lantern which
ignited the gas that had accumulated there.
just as the firemen were about to throw a
stream of water upon the flames terrific
explosion occurred. The whole brick front
of the residence portion fell outward, fol
lowed by the entire demolition of the ware
house and the rear building of the establish
ment A moment after, shrieks and screams
of hundreds of people who had gathered to
see the fire were heard Many had their
arms, faces, and heads either terribly
burned or covered with blood. Some were
led and others carried upon stretchers into
yards and residences near by. 1t is impossi-
BILE to obtain list of injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
John Bright Seriously Ill.

LONDON, May 2S.
John Bright is seriously i'll of fever.
LATER.
Bright's Relatives Summoned to Him
LONDON, May 2S.
The physicians who examined Bright, ex-
press no opinion to the nature of his malady
but admit he is very poorly. Bright's rela-
tives been summoned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
FATAL RESULTS
OF Terrible Thunder Shower in Wheel
ing w. Va.

WHEELING, w. Va, May 2S.
A terrific thunder storm with gale of wind
and almost Unprecedented rainfall, prevailed
here today, and for $50 miles down the river
At Bridgeport, across the river, the six year
old son of Joseph Taylor, was caught by the
swelling stream and drowned The circus
tent of Clements & Russell, on Wheeling is
land, was almost demolished. Near Charles
ton, Robert Shannon was struck by tree
and his neck was broken.
At Stevensville, opposite Ravenswood,
Mrs. Powell was killed by stroke of light
ming, while sitting in her house. The Ohio
river train had every pane of glass broken
by the hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the New England Woman's Suffrage
Association.

BosToN, May %.
The annual meeting of the New England
Woman's Suffrage Association was held in
fremont Temple this evening, with Lucy
Stone in the chair. There were good num-
Der present and addresses were made by
Frederick Douglass, Mrs Stone, Mrs. Laura
Ormiston Chant of London, Col. L. w. IIg
ginson Rev Henry Blanchard and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
CHAMBERLAIN
Praises the Scheme for the Solution of
the Irish Problem.

LONDON, May 2S.
Chamberlain was elected president of the
Birmingham liberal unionist society. In his
speech he praised the late schemes for the
solution of the Irish question, published in
the Daily Post, and said he would go no fur
ther if he lived twenty years. The settle
ment of the land question, he declared, must
precede the reform of the local govern
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
MRS. CLEVELAND
Goes to Geo W. Child's Country Seat.

PHILApELrHIA, May rs
A coaching rarty accompanied MIS-: 'iese-
land today from Germantown TO Wooteh
George W. Child's country seat liaVerioru
college and Bryn Mawr college Tor young
women were visited on the way over. Inc
students of both institutions were personally
introduced to Mrs. Cleveland AT "ooHeh
NJ and Mrs. Childs welcomed her. Among
,ha very few assisted in the reception were
Mrs A. !. Drexel, Misses Drexel, MIR. and
Mrs John Fell. Mr.. and Mrs. John Drexei,
and a few others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
DEMOCRATIC REPETITION.
Any Kind of Yarn to Beat Blaine.

New YORK, May %.
Speaking of its recent assertion that Blaine
will not be candidate for President, the
World says:
We repeat with absolute confidence our
previous announcement and add to it further
Blaine has written letter
to one of his most intimate friends positively
refusing the use of his name as presidential
candidate and declaring that he could not ac-
cept the nomination under any circumstances.
This information may be accepted as abso-
lutely true. Blaine is out of the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
FOREIGN intelligence.
DEAD SET AGAINST cHINAMEN
An Appeal from the Supreme Court to
the Legislative Council.

SYDNEY, N. S. W., May %.
The cabinet has resolved to appeal to the
Legislative council against the decision Of the
supreme court granting writs of habeas cor
pus to Cinnamon paying poll tax. Orders
have been issued to strictly enforce the pen
alties upon vessels carrying more Cinnamon
than the number allowed in proportion to
their tonnage. The steamer Benmuir re-
turned to Hong Kong carrying 35 Chinese
not allowed to land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
A CYCLONE STRIKES
TitusVille, Ohio, With Terrible Force.
Whole Avenues OF Trees Blown Down
and Buildings Smashed to Atoms.

TITUsvuLE, o., May 2S.
The cyclone which struck this place at
2.30 P. NJ, waf accompanied by cloud
burst which deluged the city. Whole ave
nues of trees were blown out, smoke stacks
and chimneys were demolished, out houses
and barns were lifted into the air, thrown
down and smashed so atoms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
Steamer Coventry at Cape Breton.

NORTH SYDNEY, c. b., May 2S.
Steamer Coventry from New York for
Miramachi, in ballast, arrived yesterday. 1t
passed here or the Is inst, and the follow
ing day struck ice in the gulf and has been
in it ever since. She could not reach the
port she was bound for and had to put back
for a bunker of coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
The Northern Assembly Discuss Mis
sions for Freedmen
PHILpELPHIA, May Is

This afternoon the supplemental report of
the standing committee on board of missions
freedmen was adopted. 1t recommends that
churches under the control of that board be
made self-sustaining as far as possible. That
the endowment of Biddle university and the
appointment of special commission to in
quire into the advisablity of continuing the
board of missions for freedmen. or CONSOLE
dating that work with that of the board of
home missions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29

The following is the standing of the New
England League clubs up to date:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
Plantation No. IA Elects a Delegate.

Special to the Kennebec Journal.
MACHIAs, May 2s.
At republican caucus held in Plantation
No. IA Washington County, delegate was
elected to the State convention instructed for
Hon. Il. c. Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
SIGNAL SERVICE.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
WORM LOZENGEs
Kill Saco Ten Year Old Boy.

BIDDEFoRD, May 20.
post mortem examination was performed
yesterday on the body of Ernest Gratfam,
who died under singular circumstances while
on the way to attend his mothers funeral at
North Saco. Ii shows that his death was
caused by eating too many worm lOzenges.
Three are considered sufficient for one appli-
cation, and he ate a whole box. His age
was ten years. He was the son of Robert
Graffam of Westbrook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
kENSEBEC.

WEST PITTsTos. Our correspondent
writes May Is: The Independent Ice Co.,
have been shipping ice from the Weeks
houses and will probably ship through the
month of June at the same place
Mr.. Alvin Cults who went to Oregon a
few weeks agoto take position as superin-
last week. He was unable to stay out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
THE CARDINALS,
General Approval OF the Papal Rescript.

LONDON, May 2S.
A despatch from Rome to the Daily News
says that the number of cardinals opposed
to the papal rescript larger than expected.
The majority on the other side is doing their
utmost to diminish the importance of the
Irish demonstration against the rescript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
Mccarthy Fights Burns.

BosToN, May 28.
Chas. Mccarthy of New York, and Sylvie
Burns, the English bantam weight, fought
fifteen rounds to draw, tonight, the police
interfering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
oRoNo coNoREeAr1oNAL1srs
Their Pastor to Remain With
Them.

ORoSo, May 28.
At the council of Congregational church
es held this afternoon to considering the
severing of Rev. G.. B. Wathens, connection
with the Orono church as pastor. They
voted to advice him to remain here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29

Especial To the kennebec Journal
GREESBusH, May 2S.
w. II. Scott of this town has been elected
a delegate to attend the state convention.
lie favors the nomination ofslIon. 4. c. Bur
leigh for Governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
Exeter's Delegation Chosen.


CoRINNA, May 2s.
The republicans of Exeter have chosen
Frank c. Barker, Jas. Linnell, Jr., and II.
c. Rich delegates to attend the Portland
convention. They were instructed for Bur-
leigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
Patterns Delegation Chosen.


MATTAwAMKEAG, May 2S.
At caucus of the republican voters of
Patten the following delegates were chosen
to attend the convention June IL with in
structions to vote for Hon. +. c. Burleigh
for governor: Ira B. Gardner, Leroy Miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
GERMANY'S EMPRESS
Visits the Wounded Carpenters at the
Hospital.

BERLIN, May 2S.
The Empress visited the royal hospital and
Catholic Intirmary today to see the men in
jured by the fall of scaffolding at the Royal
Theatre. She went to the bedside of the
injured men and spoke words of encourage
ment and sympathy to each sufferer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
d.. :, . building Blown Down.

CANTON, o., May 2S.
wind and rain storm this afternoon Die~
lown a portion of the newly erected factory
building of the Deuber Watch Case oon'-
,any. Loss, $50, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
LIGHTNING
Strikes a Church. Knocking the Minister
Down.
T1rr1x. O.. MAY 2s.

TIFFIX, o., May Is.
During divine services AT Mount Zion,
near Sycamore, Wyandotte county, yester-
day. lightning struck church knocking the
nrescher down out of the pulpit, and severely
iniuring number of the congregation, but
none fatally. Several horses which we're
hitched outside, were killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
The Greatest
Spring Tonic.

At this season of the year Almost
every one experiences a sensation of
general lasstude and debility, which,
il 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
gsh liver, enabling it to speedily
carry off all impurities, while at the
same time the system is vitalized and
mvigoratcd, and the blood enriched,
the result is condition of vigorous
health. This result is invariably
brought about by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29

SYRACUSE, N. Y, May 70.
las Mclaughlin & Son, woolen manufac-
lures of Skaneates Fall, failed WIN s"
ties of over quarter Of million. hon''pAi -
setf $500, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
Deles ates Elected at Palmyra.

Special to the kennebec journal.
FAIRFIELD, May 2s-
The republicans of Palmyra have chosen
a delegation unanimously in favor of the
nomination of Hon. f. c. Burleigh for gov
ernor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
New England League.

No games were played in the New Eng
land League on account of rain.
Change in the Portland Base Ball Man
agement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
SPORTING NEWS.
New FORKS WhiteYaSh the WaShinStons.
No Other Games in the National League
None in the N. e. League.
The National League.

At New York-Nw Yorks g., Washingtons
O. Base hits, New Yorks 10, Washingtons
5. Errors, New Yorks 3, Washingtons 8.
Batteries, keefe and Ewing for New Yorks !;
Whitney and Mack for Washingtons.
At BOston-EO game rain.
At Chieago-NO game; rain.
At Pittsburg-NO game rain.
The following is the standing of the Ma
tiOnal League clubs to date:
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STATE NEWS.

WLToy.-Our correspondent writes May
21th: The farmers are having good season
to work their farms and they are improving
it to the best of their ability. The past
week has been very drying, and should it
continue so many more days se will be need
ed more raiD.--Last week four Of our sports
men went to Weld Pond where they cap
tured several very nice salmon and front,
some weighing five pounds or more. |
presume during the coming week some
catches of salmon will be reported for Will
son Lake. This lake was stocked about
four years ago with salmon and last season
about 20 we're taken, some weighing five
pounds, demonstrating that it is good feeding
ground and that there is sport for the fisher
men in the near future. ID. Furnel has
received large addition to his stock of fur
niturc ami house furnishing goods. G.
Corson has put IN a line of daily papers.-R
B. Fuller & Co, have put in stock Of sport
ing goods.--Several goods horses have been
sold in the past two days.-Painters have
been very busy for the past few weeks, and
several stores and houses have been i'm
urayed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
An Ex Captain of the Salvation Army
in Trouble.

Brunswick, May 2S.
Joseph NJ. Doughty of Portland, was
arrested in Unity, SATURDAY., by Sheriff Des-
peaux, on complaint of his wife in Portland
for bigamy. He married a Topsham girl for
his second Wife who belonged to the Saliva
ton Army Corps in Brunswick. They were
married in Canada. Doughty has been a
prominent worker and was captain until last
fall, when he left the Army, and originated
the Gospel Army, and has travelled in Maine,
holding meetings. He had meeting adver-
tised when arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
| LATER.

1t is reported that as the train on which
Doughty was being conveyed to Portland,
pulled out of Cumberland Junction, Monday
morning, Doughty jumped from the car
and escaped to the woods.
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American Association.

American A8SO CldClOu.
At delphia-Kansas Citys 0, Athletics
8.
At Observation-Disclosures 5, Cincinnatis
3.
At Brooklyns 6, Louisville ..
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The Delegate from Perkins Plantation.

Special to the kennebec Journal
FARMINGToN May %.
A Burleigh delegate has been chosen in
Perkins Plantation. Instructed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
wayne Holds a Republican Caucus.

Especial To the kennebec Journal
WINTHROP, May 2S.
A solid Burleigh delegation has been cho-
sen in the town of Wayne.
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General Congressional News.

One hundred democratic congressman eau
cused tonight and discussed the proposed
changes in the Mills tariff bill until nearly
midnight. Quite number of amendments
were proposed, all of which led to spirited
debate. 1t was agreed to take works OF art,
kaolne, pottery clays and prunes and plums
from the free list and restore them to exist
ing rates of duty. Wool and the woolen sec
tions not touched by the caucus tonight,
remain in the bill as it came from the COM
mittee The proposition was advanced by
member of the ways and means committee to
abandon all proposed amendments to the bull
as it came from the committee before
the House for its action. This met with such
opposition that it was at once Withdrawn.
The duty on pottery and salt was left for the
consideration of another caucus which will
be held on Monday next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29

Orient Elects a Delegate.
Especial to the Kennebec Journal.
DANFoRrH, May 2S.
Burlcigh delegate has been elected in
Orient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-05-29
n otes.

The commissioner of fish and fisheries
informed the treasury department that in his
judgment the line of mean low water Is TO
be regarded as the shore line, as used in law
regarding mackerel fishing, for the reason
that the titles of riparian owners extend to
this line.
The President today vetoed the bills grant
ing pensions to Elisha Griswold, Anna Mortz
and David A. Sewers, on the general ground
that the cases were entirely devoid of merit
He also vetoed the act for the relief OF j. r.
Pitcher. which provides that he be paid s9o5
ont of the Texas indemnity fund
The President says there is no longer
any such fund. He also vetoed the act ap-
propriating s75 900 for the erection of pub
lie building at Youngstown, Ohio, on the
ground that the building is not needed.
A cable message was received today from
Minister Curry at Madrid, confirming the
press report in regard to the continuance in
de6n;teiy of the commercial arrangement ex-
asing between this country and Spain which
otherwise would expire June LIST.
National Republican., 1888-03-30
THE COURT RECORD.

Court In General Term chief Justice Bing.
ham and Justices Cox and James.-Re
petit vs. Maisak; order dismissing appeal re-
scinded and case restored to the calendar.
Wright VS.. Dearng; argued and submitted.
Hayward VS.. Hertford argued and submitted.
Adjourned until Monday.
Circuit Court, Division No 1-Justice Iiag.
ner..-Folcy VS.. Smith; verdict for defendant
Barbour vs.. MoCeney Duyall; judgment by
default. Bradley vs.. Taylor; Judgment by
Adjourned until Saturday, when motions only
will be heard
Circuit Court, Division No. 2-Justce Mcr.
rick.-Patch VS.. White; trial resumed and not
finished; Jury respited until Tuesday. Ad.
journed until Tuesday at 10 a. m.
Equity Court-Justice CoX.-Gardner vs..
Findlcy; Frank S. Fmdley appointed guardian
ad litem. Rose VS.. Cumberland; reference to
auditor ordered. MCGOWAN vs.. Nodery; Nancy
VodeIy and Margaret NJ. Whitwell appointed
guardians ad litem.
Criminal Court - Justice Montgomery
Alex. Sanford, alias Stanford, second offense
of petit larceny; trial resumed and iinished
verdict guilty; property ordered restored. VIM.
II. White assault (appeaD; nolle pros. entered.
VIM. jefferson, alias Thomas Carter, alias
VIM. Davis, larceny; verdict guilty; property
ordered restored, l.uininta jackson, alias
Mary Williams, convicted of larceny: motion
for new trial filed. John Matthews, assault
with intent 10 Kill; guilty as indicted. Jas; X.
Iespited. Oscar jackson, indicted for house
breaking; plea of not guilty withdrawn and
plea OF guilty entcred sentenced to six months
In Albany penitentiary, to commence at the
end OF former sentence against him, Assign
ment Tor tO'day--CaSeS undiSpOsed OF.