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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
MARRY THE WRONG SISTER.
Englishmen SO Afflicted Desire Govern.
ment to Pass Bill In Their Ben alf

LoSpoS, MAY lS.
The hill which seeks 10 seeks to legslixc
marriage with n deceased wife's sister made
its annual appearance in the House of Lords
on lhIrs lay, and was duly rejected. this
time by majority of ~, the bishops, as
usual assembling in full force and voting
en- massr against it. The Prince of Wales
also, "a u'ual, did his best To induce the
peers TO support the bill, and recorded his
own vote in its favor.
The history of the bill is curious Years
ago some wealthy men who had contracted
illegal unions with their sisters in Law met
and agreed 10 subsidize agitation in favor of
an alteration of the marriage laws by means
of this hill. The agitation has been since
kept going entirely by the money of rich
people personally interested in seeing the
law changed, There is little popular inter
est in the question.
The Prince of Wales originally cham
pioncd the bill for family reasons, the Queen
being desirous that the Princess Beatrice
should marry her hrothtr-in-law the Grand
duke of llesse. Ultimately she got tired OF
waiting and married Young Battcnburg. but
the Prince of Wales has remained faithful
10 the cause.
The House of Commons has frequently
passed the bill, and one year the promoters
caught the bishops mapping and rushed /, To
second reading by small majority, but at a
later stage the lords spiritual mustered in
overwhelming force ahd threw out the bill
IL is probable the bill would pass il
the promoters would drop the clause making
It's operation retrospective, but this would
not suit the noble aud wealthy patrons who
want their irregular unions legalixed aud
their offspring legtimzed at the same time
nor the few hundred humber couples who
defy the law and marry within the prohibited
degree.
The discussion recalls the remark of an
American that Englishmen seem always to
marry the wTony sister first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
The Grange.

very interesting meeting of Crooked
River Grange, Harrison, wa. held at the
hall Saturday afternoon. The time was
taken for the discussion of the Trust
question, which brought out quite differ
ence Of opinion. 1t was decided that com
bination for mutual benefit. was natural, if
not always commendable.
Although it has previously been announced
that the meeting of Kennebec Pomona
grange for May would be held with the
grange in Mt. Vernon, yet We have been in
formed by Mrs NJ c. Scott, the Secretary.
that the May meeting will be cancelled. Mt.
Vernon grange not being ready to entertain
the county grange at present. The June
meeting will be held with China Grange, the
date and programme Of which will soon be
announced.
On SATURDAY evening last, Whiteheld
Grange. No. l0l, Kings Mills, had most
enjoyable meeting and initiation at which
two new members were received. During
the pat winter the Grange has been having
.erie. of entertainments at one Of which
the programme hss been furnished by the
lady members, and the next by the gentle
men members, each being given on alter
nate Saturday evenings. Last Saturday the
programme vas given by the gentlemen and
consisted of deciamations, readings and
musical selections, the numbers rendered
by the male quartette being much enjoyed.
The members Of this quartette are Mr..
Charles King Mr. Croker, Mr.. Lore II.
Ford and Mr.. Walter Peaslee. their piece,
| being much enjoyed. This Grange is pros
pering under the popular leadership of Mr.
! L. II. Ford a. master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
HALLOWELL.
Trouting Mad Dog Scare-High School
Entertainment.

HALLowELL, May l3.
The Bailey Praying Band that have been
working with the Friends the past week, held
yery interesting services Sunday, all day
and in the evening. A large number were
in attendance and much interest was mani
tested.
Two profe ssioual gentlemen of our city
went troutlug last Saturday and brought
home thirty of the speekled beauties
The city High School scholars are to give
an entertainment "Wednesday evening. the
proceed, to 20 toward paving the expenses
of the graduating class. We hope they may
be encouraged by large audience
The folloxIng committees were appointed
tn make preparations for observing Chill
dreu's SUNDAY at the VI. + church, which
occur. the second Sunday in June: On
recita,ions. Rev. IL. L Foss. chairman
Messrs. +. W Atkins, W Perry, and Misses
Annie Lakeman and Eta Lowell. On music,
F. w. Atkins, chairman; Mrs. c. X Hove
and Miss Esteile Mason. On decorating the
church. Mrs. Chas. X Howe, chairman /;
Mrs. Frank Hopkins, Mrs. Chas. Hobbs and
Miss Grace Lord.
Quite an excitement was created one after-
noon the last of the week at the north end of
second street BY the furious actions of
DOC belonging to Mr. George Choate, that
rusbed into the house of a neighbor, frothIng
at the mouth. overturning everything in its
way and leaving the marks of blood on the
manor and furniture. The ladies' onl, hal
time to close the door of the room in which
they were sitting before he jumped against
IL After rushing around the kitchen he
went into the yard, where he made spring
for lady looking from a window, and hit
ting the clothes reel he fell, dying in a fev
seconds. Whether the dog was rsbid or in q
fit is not known.
Miss Lizzie Grosvenor went to Boston
Monday.
The boo, and shoe store of s. W. Atkin,
was converted into blower of beauty" by
the lovely blooming plants which Mrs. At
kins has on exhibition
Next Friday evening class for practic'
| in vocal music is to be opened at the founi
Mems Union rooms The course is TO b.
| free TO young ladies' and young men De-
| longing TO the Union will be entitled to th'
lessons. The popular music of the day Is i
| he sung as far forth as those attending ar
competent to take it up.
| Mr.. Holland and family are to remain II
Haliowell until THURSDAY.
+ Gould has moved his stock of good
into the rooms formerly occupied by Detee
tive True on Union street
There is to be a sociable and picnic SUP
nor in the Methodist vestry next Thursda
evening. 1t 10 hoped large company ma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Taken From the Current News
OF the Day.

The safes of the Trenton anl Vandalia
have been recovered from the harbor of
Apia.
L. S. ra, master Wharn was robbed in
Arizona Saturday of s2j 900 after desper
ate encounter.
The dispatches regarding the finding of
Cronin, which we're sent out Sunday, are re
garded as untrue
1t is stated that the Czarwitch will soon be
betrothed to Princess Helen, the fourth
daughter of the Prince of Montenegro. The
Princess is now in convent.
Through Admiral Kimberlys efforts,
Mataafa and Tamssese have agreed upon a
temporary truce, and promised 10 do nothing
to alter the present peaceful state of affairs
until after the Berlin conference had ad
journed
Henry C. Eastman of Contoocook, n. H..
a successful teacher and late student of the
New Hampshire State Agricultural College,
is dead. He was % years of age, and re-
Gently abandoned his college studies on ac-
count of III health
Twenty-si1 head of fine steers in herd
fa,tened at Abilene. Kan have been killed
because they had hydrophobia. A mad dog
bit one of herd of 200 a few weeks ago
Rabies spread rapidly 1t became necessary
to shoot the msddened animals.
Special dispatches have reached Chicago
showing that copious rains have fallen in the
past few days over very wide wheat. oats,
and corn growing area in the Wes.. Area
reported covers the entire States of Illinois,
Indiana and parts of Iowa, Wisconsin and
Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
RDIN Err.
Land Purchase by the M. C. r R-The
johnson House-Offcisls Of the Bruns-
wick Board OF Trade Visit the City
Other Intelligence,

GARDINER May l3.
Mr. L. s Davis engineer of the Star of
the East, left for Ellsworth today to attend
who was killed by lightning at Snrry last
Friday.
A NJ Mathews ha. been engaged as porter
at the Evans house
Mr. Charles johnson who has been on a
business trip to Boston, returned home last
night.
Health Officer Dunlap reports the diphthe
ria quarantine relieved from the Knight
house yesterday. The Clark family on
Maine Avenue are recovering quite rapidly
ard the quarantine will be removed in few
DAYS
Messrs. Frank and Lyman Heath were
called up this morning for drunkenness and
paid their fines.
N W. wilkins shipped eight fine horses
to Boston yesterday on the Star. A fine
driver on board was sent to A. E. Sawyer of
| Boston.
The lot of land south of the freight sta
ton in this city, has been purchased by the
Maine Central Railroad Company. 1t was
formerly occupied as the old steamboat
wharf AID grounds and extends from the
track TO the river bank II was owned by
I Mr. Peter Brsdstreet of this city, and is
| qui'e valuable acquisition for the COM
pany. They had been trying to secure it
\ for some years past.
/ The P. G. Holmes Company sent the gate
racks to be used about the two wheels at the
electric light plant in Middleboro, Mass.
The company took this contract a short time
ago and are rushing its construction as fast
as possible.
The steamer Islander arrived at the old
steamboat wharf Sunday and will undergo
extensive repairs previous to her season,
work
The star took goodly number of passen
gers on her trip to the Hub today. Anon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
Now York Stock Market


SEW fpkk, May u.
FiOUk.-. .Keoepts, a ~ package. export., l7t2
barrels sales .s.t.o repeat quotations Including
City mill extfh, u 5jasi 70, patent, " iOs
b. .5 -uperfne, o. 3iat3 g. extra 40. z,
b. zJas3 s5; winter wheat iGN grade. " sIat3 a;;
Ninue.ota estrs, o. 7jatf G3. southern -four
dull, Rye Hyar dull
WnIsr- RECRUITS. sii0 expor;s. ia.Isi. sales
f2 90, quie' frmeY. No. spring nominal, 100;
No red sJ No. red silasii elevator. ssiasej fob
-7a- delivered, No red noninal, NAN, No.
white nal. SiaSi
KTE-qniet.
BAgLyr- dull
Co.S-Receipts Ia 100 exports 10 5lo sales. li2
90, Grmer /; Ge4mrr. BiH3l No ., Bs5
store and eVatDr t5s4S delivered.
OaTs-K ceipts, n 90, EXPORT. - salss, @.
olo; Grnner, 80 B. 81 DO white 3tst, No aila3li;
DO white, s5.ass, No. !, %. do white. ~;
Mixed westsrn, yoa5i, white do. tsa3sI
CoPVEE--.fAir. Rio fair. ~
srGAs-Raw frn refined steady; demand
lpwer, crushed Siast; extra crushed, 7ia7i, white
extra crushed 7a7I, cut loaf 81. graduated, -.
PgTHoLgrN- brin, qBiei, Sd
Pokk--dIH.
Bggy- quiet.
LARD steady; western .tesm. o. 1aC 30;
closing o. 20, city steam, " 20; refined moder
ate quiet; continent " 5Da7 20 =. A. ~ 90
BrrrE,-- weaker, western dairy "a
cHxssE - srner. Freight. TO Liverpool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The position of bookkeeper at the Maiae
State Prison, made vacant by resignation, is
to be filled by prisoner William Z. Gould,
the ex bank cashier.
Sunday trips connecting with the Pullman
trains in both directions will commence be-
tween Bangor and Bar lIarbor next Sunday,
as has already been announced. Monday,
July lst, is the date decided upon for the
summer change of time on all New England
roads.
1t is reported that the New Brunswick
Railway company has given the American
express company notice to withdraw its bust
ness from the line, to take effect June lst.
Ii is understood that it is the intention of the
Canadian Pacific company to occupy the
ground when surrendered by the American
Express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
A BRAVE WOMAN.
She Prevents the Escape Of a Gang Of
Prisoners.
The Ruitians Quail at the Muzzle OF Her
Revolver.


PIrrsBuRG, May Is.
A special from Akron, O., says; The
prisoners in the county Jail, indicted for
penitentiary offences. made an attempt to
escape last night. Harry Burns,
the leader unlocked a heavy corridor door by
4 hard wood key he had made after getting
an impression Of the lock. when Mrs. W b
Gamble the deputy sherif-s wife, the only
adult in the front part of the jail ran in
and shu the guard door made OF light iron
bars. The pr slners advanced upon this
Burns armed with All iron bed slat when Mrs
Gamble seized revolver and cried out The
first one that touches this door. is dead
man" The prisoners could easily have
broken the door bu, the cocked revolver held
them at bay until the arrival of sheriff Bum.
whom Mrs. CANDLES daughter called by
telephone. The prisoners were secured and
put in cells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
FINAL DECISION REACHED


The L. ;. supreme court today awarded
the executors of the will of Myra Clark
Gaines the the sum Of s576 600 against the
city Of New Orleans for the use of property
sold by the city but recovered by Mrs
Gaines after a long litigation.
The Judgment of the lower court award
ing the executors $50 900 for use of unim
proved property sold by the city, was not
concurred in.
The case is probably the most interesting
hardest contested. most prolonged know n
to Judicial history in this country 1t has
been IN court in one form or another about
ten times, extending over period more than
thirty -1ye years The present case, it is
generally conceded, exhausts all resources
Of the Law, and is regarded as final settle
ment of the litigation,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14

Governor Gordon of Georgia who fought
ike tiger to establish the southern confed-
cracy pays public compliment to Ruthsr-
ford u Hayes. lie say. justice has not
been done to the er President by either
party.
Mrs, Roscoe tonkling owns a necklace
designed by Napoleon |. ltis very eIqui-
site in workmanship. the enamcling being
famous for It's brilliancy. lie personally
supervised its manufacture. After his
death 1t was said to have found its way to
this country where twas purchased by Mr.
Conkling
The baby king Of Spain is going to the
Paris Exposition in June. He will be the
youngest mouarch who ever visited that city.
Jacob II Gallinger will enter the lists
against Hon. William y. Chandler for the
position of senator from New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
LOSSES ADJUSTED A
That were Incurred by the Bangor
House Fire.

BANGOR, May l3.
The loss by the fire a. the Bangor House
was adjusted today The two appraisers,
Mr.. Spencer Rogers of Portland. repre-
senting the insurance companies, and Mr.. b..
T. Dillingham; for Mr.. Beal, were unable to
agree. Mr.. Rogers estimate of the loss was
$1,000. Mr.. Dillingham; made it to be
$685.. Mr.. Rogers offered as a compro-
mise to raise his figures to 81 800 in order
to bring about a settlement
Mr.. Dillingham; said he would consult
with Mr.. Beal and he soon reported that he
would not accept $500. Mr. Willard Cut
ter of Bangor was agreed upon As the third
appraiser, and after very careful investiga-
ZION he made S6955 80 the amount for the
insurance companies to pay, which was
agreed upon by the adjustors. This IS
$50 80 less than would have been paid if
Mr.. Rogers offer of compromise settlement
had been accepted.
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PROFESSIONAL WHEELMEN
Start in the Six DayA' Tournament at
Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 10.
A bicycle tournament opened today at the
exposition building the main event being a
six day race for professionals, eight hours a
day. The starters were Albert Shack of
Chicago, John :. Prince of Omaha, " F.
Knapp of Denver, Ned Reading of Fort
Omaha, W J Morgan of England, Robert
Nelson of Boston Ralph Temple of Chicago.
At the end of the first eight hours Reading
Knapp, Prince and Morgan were even for
the first place with 1913 miles ! laps Shack,
l22 miles, Nelson, IS miles, 10 laps Tenn
pie, a miles, laps. The two latter have
withdrawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
PROTESTS HIS INNOCENCE.
But His Employers Say His Shortage
is Several Thousands.

Iif1sF!tLD, Mass May IL.
VIM Martin, who has been for three years
confidential clerk and cashier for j. Il. New
man & Son, clothiers wa, arrested today and
brought before the district court 10 answer
10 two charges of embezzlement of the
firms funds. The case was continued until
June 10. Martin was placed under $500
bonds and in default was taken 10 jail this
evening Martin is an Englishman and has
few friends in this country. lie has wife
and five children. lie protests his limo
cence but the finn say his shortage will run
into the thousands.
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EARL5 AND LORDS,
But they were Arrested and Brought
into Court for Gambling Sunday.

LoSDos. May l3.
The persons arrested yesterday in raids on
the Field and Adelphi clubs in London, we're
ARA gned this morning.
Earl of Dudley and Lord L1rgan are
among the prisoners arraigned. Earl Of
Dudley appeared ashamed Of the position in
which he found himself bat Lord Lurgsn
assumed defiant air.
The police who made the arrests AL
mitted that the peers taken into custody were
not members of the Field Club. but stated
that they resorted thereto for the purpose Of
gambling.
The prisoners were admitted to bail to ap-
pear for examination next week. The court
room was crowded Among the spectator.
were a number of ari,tocrsts.
This i' the result Of an important gambling
raid on Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
BISHOP THE MIND READER


NV YORK. May 10.
Washington Irving Bishop, the mind
reader, lied at "a West Twenty street
this afternoon. Death was caused by hys-
terica cstalepsy. Bishop came to this city
FRIDAY and stopped at the Hoffman House
Last Friday he was invited to Lambs Club
where an entertainment and supper we're
given. Bishop took part in the entertain
meet and gave successful exhibition of
his famous dagger act.
He then tried another trick entailing con-
siderable mental effort aud thereupon be-
came ill and was put to bed, but
recovered soon and was able to go through
with the trick again. He was taken i'll
again however, when Drs. rhorne and Lee
were called and pronounced Bishop in 8
very dangerous condition. Physicians re-
mained with him all night using electrical
and other appliances. At II o'clock to-day
he became much worse and death followed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
MAINE DISPATCHES.
Committed Suicide by Drinking a Bottle
Of Cow Medicine
A House Servant In Wales Kills Her
self for Unknown Reasons.
LEWISTON, May l3.

LEWISTON, May Is.
Matilda white a house girl in the employ
of David SInborn of Wales. suieided by
poison today, being found dead in her bed.
She was about thirty years old. Mr.. San
born's folks found her dead in bed at $50
A. NJ. Monday morning. having missed her
from her work about the house. 1t is sup
posed that she drank from bottle used in
the barn for gsrget In cows and that she con
cealed it for her purpose when needed. The
coroner decided to hold no inquest, feeling
that it was defined case Of suicide.
The girl had never seemed particularly
unhappy and no reason is assigned for the
act. She was erratic of mind. however, and
such turn is not so strange after all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
TO PARDON DESERTERS
Is the Proposal OF Certain Officials
The Runaways Get too Numerous for
Prosecution.

1t is probable that the President will issue
a proclamation granting psrlons to all de-
serters from the United States army, wheth-
er under confinement or at large. Since
1873, 40, 500 enlisted men in the army alo ne
have deserted and about 5000 captured.
The parIoning of these will save the gov
ernment the great expense constantly entailed
in capturing those at large and conyictng
them. Secretary Proctor evidently favors
the plan He has ordered the release of a
number of deserters confined in military pris-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14
PICCADILLY PROMENADERS.
Many Americans Figure Prominently
Among Them.


BoSDos, May IL.
passed on Piccadilly Senator Sherman,
eI Secretary Whitney, fIenry z. Abbey,
Consul General Ner, James X. Osgood, Min.
ister Washburn and dozen lesser lights one
dag recently all in the course Of half mile
walk. says a London correspondent The
hotels are filed TO overlooking and the steam
ers are loaded up to the decks with visitors
Joseph Chamberlain entertained his father
in-iaw Endicot, TO dinner the other evening
at his house in Princes Gardens. A consid-
cradle number Of titled and well known
guests Of unionist complexion attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-14

be present 20 become acquainted with the
new pastor and family.
Gen. Tilden is having a tile drain laid
from his residence to connect with the sewer
on Central street. II there were more main
sewers for private PARTIES to empty their
drains into they would be appreciated and
the saLitary condition of our city much i'm
proved.
The kennebec river mill reorganizei their
hose company and tried their FIRE pumps last
Saturday.
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Long Branch Property Sold.

LoSG BRASCH. n. j MAY IL.
The property Of Charles G. Frsncklyn at
Elberon was sold this afternoon. The hotel
and furniture bought $50 600, and the Gar
field cottage and furniture, s2j 900. 1t was
purchased hv W. u. Guthrie, in behalf Of
hrs. Mary MeEvers Go.ling Of England
Franoylyn's cousin. The property Is valued
At sI75 900.
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DUNRAvEN WRITES
Concerning the Terms OF the Proposed
Yacht Race.

NEW oRK, May IL.
A formal letter from the Earl of Dunra-
ven announcing the decision Of the Royal
Yacht Squadron regarding the terms sub
mitted by the New York Yacht Club govern
ing the coming contest for the Americas
cup, arrived by the steamer Servia today.
The document was addressed to Commodore
James =. Smith and was received at the
New York Yacht Club house this evening.
The Commodore has gone home to Stam-
ford. CT, and the letter will be opened to-
morrow morning.
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BRAKE DIDN'T WORK
And Passengers Were Hurled From
the Car by the Fearful Momentum.

PORTLAND, ore, NAV l3.
Last evening at Seattle, W. r., on the
Front Street cable road, as the dummy came
down Second ST. hill the brake refused to
work. The car obtained great nome ntum in
making the turn into Pine st. Passengers
on the left were thrown off Among them
were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wagner and two
children, of Chadwin, Neb Mrs. Wagner
aud the youngest child were killed and the
Oldest child aged 3, received severe scalp
wounds. Several other passengers were in-
jured, none fatally.
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Died Among Strangers.

LYNN. Mass MAY -
About 3 80 o'clock thi, afternoon n young
man about thirty years of age, entered the
Anderson hotel and engaged a room He
was complaining of severe pain. in his chest
and this evening he died An autopsy will
be held tomorrow A portion of his clsth-
ing was marked william Cook. He was five
feet two inches in height and wore checked
suit and dark overcoat. Upon his person
was found S2i in money
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DECLARED A DRAW.
The Exciting Wrestling Match at Wor-
cester.


WORCESTER, Mass. NAV l3.
The rresting match between Ross and
Pierre, the Greek, at the Worcester theatre
this evening. The first fall was in favor
of the Greek in ~ minutes and 80 seconds
The second fall was won by Ross in 50 min
utes. At As, the three hours wrestling
which the articles called for expired and
Graham. referee, declared the match draw
in defiance of the articles which called for a
pOsitive decision.