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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Mr.. Phelps, the American minister and hi
wife, sailed from Southampton for New
York, Thursday.
| Mr.. IL II. Fletcher has been appointet
superintendent, of the news service of the
New England Press Association in the place
of +. l.. Beard, resigned
| The Samoan trouble shows that there ha.
been an outrageous system Of land grabbing
IN the South Pacific.
Another negro has been hanged by mob
in Louisiana.
John Griffin of Braintree, Mrss. and Frank
Murphy, feather weight champion of Great
Britain, fought Thursday night at the Athe-
naesn Club, Boston, for $500 purse. Eigh.
teen rounds were fought. Murphy drew
first blood and was awarded the fight on
points.
The jury in the Waters manslaughter
case at Pittsteld, Mass, found James 5.
Boyle guilty of manslaughter. Martin Boyle
and Dwight NJ. Sherman guilty of assault
and Napoleon Reeves not guilty.
The long missed clipper ship Rock Ter
race, which was supposed to have gone
down year ago while bound to Japan, has
been heard from.
At Pueblo, Col, Slut Middlekamp's
corn and flour Mills were burned Wednes
day night. Loss $50, 900.
Gaudaur and O'Connor have signed arti
cles for a scull race in San Francisco March
g.
The general managers of the lines in the
Western States Passenger Association met
Thursday and adopted new passenger agree
ment.
James K. Lambdn, portrait and landscape
painter, died suddenly Thursday afternoon
on a Reading Railroad train while on his way
to Germantown. His death i, supposed to
BE- due to apoplexy.
A dispatch from Wichita, Kan, says Maj.
Lille who went to Arkansas City, Tuesday,
to look up the Oklahoma .ituation there, has
returned. lie says that while the boomers
are there ready to make the invasion the sol
diers are there also to prevent it
A dispatch from Port Townsend, W. T.,
says that sdvlces from Alasks say the winter
there SO far has been a very discourage
one to the people of the territory owing to
the severe storms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

10 as large a number of eIisting shipyards
AID individuals xho will establish such new
yards as possible, with 4 view OF securing
plants fer the construction of iron and steel
vessels at various points on the Atlantic,
Pacific. GGlf and Lake coasts
All the imported materials for the eon-
structioo. equipment, repairs and supplies Of
vessel. for foreign trade should be admitted
With = rebate OF duty. The government
should adopt policy TO encourage the con
ssruction of steamships for foreign trade Of
a character available as the ssift cruisers in
time Of war, by offering : construction
bounty on all such vessels bail, SO as TO
meet the regairments Of the navy depart
men.
The mail contracts ,hall b. reafter De gwen
out as TO encourage the establishment Of
American steamship lines instesi of practi-
cally diseoaraging them, as is the case nov.
Letters upon the same subject were received
from Senators Hoar and Frye. Gov Ames
and several others made short speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
SAMOAN DESPATCH
Received Thursday by Secretary Bay
ard Says War 10 Declared

WAsaISGros, Jan. 81.
Secretary Bayard said that the department
today received despatch from Consul Black
iock stating that war had been d ciared
against Matssfs and martial law proela-
nation BY the German consul at Apis- Said
he, Il have yet to learn Of any American
who has been injured or their rights defined
by law and the treaty taken away. The Ger
man government has given assurances that
Germany wonld not violate American rights.
and Prince Bismarck renews assurances that
Germany will scrupulously respect these
rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
A British Bark Abandoned.

LONDON. Jan. 81
The British bark Arbutus, from Whining
ton. y c.. Jan. IL. for Fleetwood, has been
abandoned a, sea in a sinking condition.
The crew we're rescued by British steamer
Netherholme.
The American yacht Coronel, which is
making a tour of the world, passed Alden
Jan. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
MAINE rELEaRAMs CONDENSED

At noon Thursday the three -masted
schooner Mvra B. Weaver was launched
from the ward of John Mcdonald, Bath, and
taken in tow at once for Horse Island, where
she will load ice for Key West. She will be
commanded by Capt. j. b. Weaver.
At . O'Clock "Wednesday evening the
thermometer at Livermore Falls registered
at eight below zero. This is the coldest at
this point this winter.
Hon. Joseph Carr, one of the most
esteemed citizens of Bangor. died at his
residence on Harlow Street about midnight
"Wednesday night. after very short illness.
The cause of his death was pneumonia and
he had reached the advanced age of eighty
one wears. Mr.. Car enjoyed the distinction
of being the oldest native born citizen OF
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

Over seventy million pairs of suspenders
were made in the United States last year
AT Brattleboro, Vt. last week, farmer
was ploushing. " hile ten miles back in the
country people were sleighing.
Alta recert book sale in Boston pam.
phlet utitled Captivity in Canada, an !
published by the Rev. John Norton in l't''
brought s30S.
The violin played upon by Nathan Franco
at recent symphony society concert II
New York was Gaspar di Salo made ID
1912, and recently sold for $500.
A curious crop is a harvest of 1000 spon
se.. 1t was obtained by an Austrian savan
a. the result Of an experiment literally
sowing email parts Of living spouges In
soil favorable to their production
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

The Madison Bulletin. in arguing that vii
lage as good location for msnufscturiug Z
enterprise says: Our water power is une-
qualed, cur forests up the course of the river
are ineIhausGible; our railroad transporta-
tlon facilities are good and We invite the at
tention of capitalists and manufacturers to
our sbunian! natural resources. This would
be excellent location for a pulp mill.
Our village is pleasantly located. We have
excellent schools. good churches and good
society Our town as practically out of debt
aud taxes are light. We hope these slyan-
tages will not long remain uuimproved. What
helps one town helps every other town and
the State at large.
Fairfield.
A very serious accident occurred OH the
high school grounds Wednesday. George
Plummer, one of our popular high school
boys, was struck on the eye by 4 snow bail
and ii is feared he will lose the sight Our
board OF trade is TO have sup
per which will be grand affair.
The ladies' of the Baptist society gave one
of their nice suppers Thursday night which
was enjoyed by large number.-A number
from here will attend the reception at Au-
gusta Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
MAINE DISPATCHES.
NEW GRANGE HALL


Special TO the Kennebec Journal.
NORTH JAY, Jan. 81.
Yesterday was a day long to be remem
bered by the members of North Jay Grang,
and the public generally. The large hal
3iS6O, built by the grange and its members
was formally Dedicated. Nearly two hun.
dred were present in the morning to witues,
the impressive ceremonies.
DR. G. VI T.itchell. of Fairfield, repre-
sented the State Grange as dedicating officer
In the after Don after bountful feast in
the dining hall, speeches were made by
several and an address on Grange Posi-
bility' given by DR. Twitchell. In the
evening another large audience gathered to
listen to the same speaker on Breeding and
Feeding, treating in detail the digestion and
assimilation of food Members were pres
cut from other Oranges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
GRIMES and ACCIDENTS
SHOTS EXCHANGED
Between the Police New York Strik-
ers

NEW YORK, Jan. 3I.
All the lines withdrew their cars from the
streets at NJ. Between three and four
o'clock a truck was overturned on the car
tracks at 18th street and Seventh avenue.
The police arrested the leader OF the mob
and were set upon by nearly 100 men. The
officers fired their revolvers into the air, and
some of the crowd fired at the officers, one
shot striking the prisoner in the foot. More
policemen reached the scene and the crowd
quickly dispersso Numerous arrests were
made for riotous conduct and attempting to
interfere with the running OF the cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE
THE FUNERAL TRAIN
Bearing the Remains OF the Crown
Prince Arrives at Vienna.


VIENNA, Jan. 81.
The body of the Crown Prince was con-
veyed to Baden last evening and brought
from there on the special royal train which
started this morning large crowd sur
rounded the southern station in this city
when the Train arrived The funeral tram
reached the station at o'clock.
The coffin was draped with a velvet pail
on which was embroidered a gold cross and
was placed on the bier. The bier as placed
in a carriage drawn by six horses behind
which walked the court chaplain, Mayor,
Prince Hohenlohe, Colonel OF the Court,
Orsini Rosenburg. and Capt Gieslenbro, and
escorted to the Hapburg where the coffin was
borne into the apartments of the deceased
prince. The editions today express the
deepest sorrow at the death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
CONGRESSIONAL NEWS.
senate's Treatment OF Extradition.

The Senate in executive session today SC
modified and amended the British extrsdi-
ton treaty that there is strong probability
that it will be agreed to.
The fourth clause relating TO crimes
against person and property, was stricken
out by heavy majority. The striking ou,
in the first clause of the word manslaughter
was agreed to. The treaty then went over
to the next executive session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
CAPT. JoTHAM BRADBURY,
Lieutenant in the War OF 1872 and the
Oldest Citizen in franklin County
Died Thursday afternoon.
FARMISGroS. Jan. 81

FARMISGroS. Jan. 81.
Capt lothian Bradbury died here this af-
ternoon at the home of his daughter, aged 90
wears He was the oldest man in the county
and vss lieutenant in the war of 1872. He
had represented Cbestervile district in the
Legislature, and for years flled many respon-
able positions. iii mind was clear almost
TO the day he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
BOLD 0ARROTINa


PORTLAND, Jan. 3I.
Two men, both apparently drunk, were
seen on Congress street, Portland, Thursday
morning. and later one was observed to choke
the other, throw him down and snatch a
fed and soon arrested both men John Har-
rms ton, Who stole the pOcketbook, claims to
belong in Boston. John Graham, a Cana
dad, was the man robbed. The pocketbook
and $3.50 in money were found on Har-
rington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
STATE NEWS.
ARoosTook-
HO6gdoa.


The recent snow has started business
again in our village e.-During the pas, week
Mr.. Eyerltt Belts hauled to the mill Of 6.
F. Jewett, pine log " feet in length, which
scaled nine hundred feet.-The citizens
gave q donation at the Hall last Tuesday
evening for the family OF George A. Geros
VINO has been seriously Ill the past winter A
handsome sum was realized. The sociable
broke up with grand march and circle
Nelson French of HOdgion, while at work
hauling bark for n. >. Getchell TO the
brockton tannery, had his leg broken below
the knee. VIII lie bridlng his sled he caught
his foot in the wbfiietree, the Alnd sled pass
ing over his leg His leg vas set by DR..
Gaynor and he was taken To his home on
Friday, 18th, The teamsters raised sub
scrIption TO the amount Of 81 for the benefit
OF the unfortunate man.-Iro0stook TiG2es.
SDaERsEI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
TONNAGE BILL.
Coast Defeuces etc. Proposed at the
Shipping and Industrial Convention.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81

AsHI>GroS, jan 81.
At the second days meeting of the con-
vention of the American Shipping and In
dustrial League resolutions were adopted
fayoring the passage of the tonnage bill,
which ask. an allowance from the govern
ment of the United States for United States
built and owned vessels, of thirty cents per
ton for each one thousand miles sailed or
stea ned also favoring a system of coast de-
fences. the rebuilding and equipment of a
strong aud efficient navy, and the improve
mert of harbors. Joseph Wheeler of Ala
bama. was elected president for the ensuing
yPa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
PRESS COMMENTS.
Bath Times.

baln lines
Now, with due respect to the Biddeford
Journal. we insist that an e1 soldier is now
in the pension Off ,e and that this is all for
which we c0ntended. We do not JOIN the
Journal in its implied demand that every
position about the State House shall he filled
by an er-soldier. The earth" is not what
the boys clamor for.
Bcknell's candle is now 10 condition
that requires watchers to sit up nights with il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
Mourns a True Ally


BERLIN, Jan 81.
The Reichsanzeiger in announcing the
death of the Austrian crown prince says
he Emperor has lost a dearly beloved
friend and mourns at the bier of a prince
who would have remained true ally and
friend of the German nation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
AWAITING REINFoRcEMENrs
The Germans Will Send More Men to
Samoa.

BERLIN, Jan. 81.
1t is not expected that German military
operations in Samoa will commence until suff-
cient reinforeements are sent 10 the islands
There are at Samoa three German warships
with an available landing force of 300 men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
CRUISER CHARLESTON
Ordered to Get Ready for Sea Within
Twenty Days.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 81.
A published statement was made here this
aft. rnoon that the Union Iron Works rcceiv-
ed a dispatch from Secretary Whitney. or
ieriug them to get the new cruiser Charles
ton ready for sea within - hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
n. P's Sentenced to Prison.

DUBLrx jan 81.
John O'Counor and Thomas Condon. MEM
bers of Parliament for Tipperary, we're to
day sentenced to prison for four months
wiihou, hard labor tor inciting tenants not to
pay rents. They appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
Senator Hampton's 9 Amendment.

seenator Hampton today proposed an
amendment to the sundry civil appropriation
bill measure making appropriations of vari
Gus amounts on account of the numerous
French spoilstion claims aggregating several
million dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
o'Brien Reported Severely Injured.

III hiIs. jan 81
1, is stated thA, O'Brien vas severely in
jured oa the body during struggle with the
sarlens and that he IS srili mneh prostrated.
He wears only shirt, refusing TO put on the
prison xarb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

BERLIN, Jan. 81.
A cipher despatch announcing the death of
the kisg Of Holland was received or the
Berlin ooarse today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
Twenty Steamers Detained at Glasgow

LONDON, Jan. 81.
Owing to the srtike twenty steamers are
detained at Glasgov, Il being impossible to
secure Q sufficient number Of ssamen and
dremen 70 work the vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
House.

The Oklahoma bill vas taken up and the
first clause of Paysons amendment agreed
to, providing that the rights of honorably dis
charged Union soldiers aud sailors in the
civil war To make homes on public lands
under existing laws shs Il not be impaired by
the passage of this bill. The second clause
rejected, provides that the rights of honor
ably discharged Union soldiers and sailors to
make homestead entry shall extend to asy
lands opened to settlement by the provisions
of this bill The Town Site amendme mt
was agreed to.
Mr. Hooker, of Missouri, moved to strike
out the section voiding leases of lands eI-
cept for farming purposes; lost.
Tbs House, at 4.S0, adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

Was DEPARTMENT,
Ofies Of the Chief Signal Ofieer.
WAsaIseros. Feb. /, / AM:
For Maine Snow, followed by clearing,
colder, preceded in eastern Maine by rising
temperature high winds, becoming wester-
iy. Storm signal. ordered from Delaware
Breakwa,er and Esstport.
Meteorological Report
fJao. 81, Ises, 500 r. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Jan g..
Money call easy. ranging from Il to ?, last loan
Prime paper n Il 10 81.
Exchange, dull and weak
Government bonds, dull and steady.
Railroad bonds fairly active, frrs.
The following the eiosinE quotations. Of &c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01
By TELEGRAPH.
eIoHAL SERVICE

Weather Indications for the Next a
doars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

tH UOIlO0 OF MI fil0cklFy OF NagAlAnDE-
Ordered That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary inqnire into the fxpodiency Of enact
ing a law which shall provide for bureau
of statistics which shall give to the State re-
liable information a. to the magnitude i'm
portance and financial value to the State Of
the travel and outlay made by visitors to our
forest, lake, mountain and seaside resort,
and report by bill or Otherwise. Also that
the same committee inquire into the pedi-
encv of amending chapter SO Of the Public
Laws Of 1887 relating TO the bureau Of in
dusirial and labor statistics 40 that .aid chap
ter shall empower and instruct the commits
sioner Of industrial and labor statistics to make
sIch Investigations as may be neces-
sary TO ascertain and include in
his reports all the information Oh
,ainable to the magnitude. importance and
value TO this State Of the yearly travel to our
lake, forest, seaside and mountain resorts.
REroRrs or COMMITTEE.
/ Mr. Daggett from the Committee on Eda.
| cation, on order. reported bill an act to sbol-
{ i.h school districts. Printed under rule
/ Mr. Holbrook from the Committee or
Ways and Bridges reported ought to pas. or
/ bill and act to amend chapter 2i2 Of tbs
( Private and Special Laws Of 1876 relating Il
| Sheepseot river bridge. Read and assigned
| Mr. sleeper from the Committee on Insane
Hospital to which was referred the report o.
! the trustees of the Insane Hospital, reported
bill an act to amend section | chapter Is o.
the Revised Statutes relating to salaries
Printed under rule.
Mr. Heath from the Committee on the Ju
dietary to which was referred various pc
titioI 10 FIX the age Of consent at Is, re
ported bill an act to amend sections u ans
"a chapter lss Of the Revised Statutes, 70
lating TO the punishment Of rape, a. amended
BY chapter Iz7, of the public laws of 1881
FIXES the age of consent at ~ Printe'
under ruie.
Mr.. Hunt from the Committee on Rail
roads, Telezrsphs and Expresses, on p tiliou
reported bill an act additional to chapter "a
of the private and sr~ cial law. Of lss2, in
, cooperating the North Frsnklin Telegrap
and Telephone Co. Authorizes the com
pany to extend its line from Strong to Farm
ington. Read aud assigned.
Mr.. Nash from the Committee on Fishel
les and Game reported ought to pass on bi
, An act to protect freet in Parlin Pond and i,
tributaries and outlet Read and assignee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-01

HEAD ASD AssiGSrD.
| Bill an act % hI the cDrnpe nsation Of the
| County Commi.soncfs Of Androscoggin
county.
Resolve in favor Of Maine Getty sbarg
Commission.
| PAs-Ebro ~ KSGHossrD.
Resolve IA favor Of the JOINT Standing
| Committee on STATE Prison.
BIZ an art 10 ralify the lease Of the Ban.
gor T. Ks'ahdin Iron Works, Railroad and
| Bangor 4 Piscstaquis Kaiisay Co.
| Bill an act 10 amend an act to incorporate
The Eastern Steamboat Co.
Bill an act for the better protection Of
rout IN + IA Pond 80 called ia Township No.
/. Range 4. in Franklin county.
Bill an act TO prohibit the taking Of trout
f.om Cbase's Pond 10 the tosn Of Moscow In
sOmer-et county.
Bill an act additional to an act authorizing
he extending of wharf at wi lterport into
ide waters Of the Penobscot river, approved
\. u. March 20, 1864.
Bill an act for the protection Of Ash In
Spectacle Pond IN toTn of Porter.
BIZ an act To change the name Of John A.
McC0rison Of Hampien TO John A. Wash
Jurn-
Bill an act 70 incorporate the Augusta Safe
Deposit and Trust Company.
FBill an act to suibafize Fred c. Barker 70
navigate M0osslucme guntic AMI Cupsuptuc
lake. ia Franklin and Oxford counties by
steam.
, Biii an act 10 amend section ~ Of chapter
, ~ Of the Revised Statutes relating to liens
on pledges
BIZ an act to amend the charter Of the
Augusta Water Co.
Bill an act 70 incorporate the Sickerson
Boom Co. Of Brunswiek.
Bill an act sditionsi 10 and amendatory Of
, chapter I5J, special laws Of 1886. entitled an
ac: 10 supply the people Of Portland With
pure water.
Bill an act to amend chapter 225, public
/ laws Of 1880, relating 10 IN iiliz.
Bill an act 10 incorporate the city OF
A Brewer.
, Bill an act relating TO certain islands In
: he town Of Cumberland
Bill a. act to incorporate the Third Lake
Dan Company.
y (Conanusd on fsssth pssp.l
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-05-09
Somers.

Summer heat this week so far. A freeze
last week, ice forming the thickness of a
window pane of glass, but doing no injury,
so far as known.
Mrs. A. G. Ozanne goes OH visit to her
mother in Wilmot this week.
The scarlet fever appears to be over. No
new cases heard of.
The funeral services of Mrs. Barbara
Bradley nee Robertson, took place on
Thursday last at the Presbyterian church.
A large number of friends and acquaint-
ances were present, filling the church. The
services were conducted by the Rev. P.
Dougherty, assisted by the pastor of the
church, Rev A. Gilchrist. A loving wife
and mother gone to her rest. She was a
member of the church from her youth. I
judge the statement in last weeks TELE-
GRAPH COURIER as to her age to be mis-
take. AS [ am informed, she was in her
49th year.
Another family has moved into the old
Quigley house that was. They are to man
ufacture feed cutters at the Station.
Memorial Inauguration Day was cele-
brated at the Presbyterian church at the
Station. Services were conducted by Revs
Dougherty, Gilchrist and Cadman. An
eloquent address was delivered by Rev.
Gilchrist. Quite number were present,
but many more would have been had it
been better known.