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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
THE NATlON'SC SCAPITAL.
Pension Order Issued BY CON-
missioner Tanner.
Last Services 0YeP The Remains Of
Distinguished Dead.
Government Relinquishes Claim to
Millions Of Feet OF Lumber.

WAsHrssroS, April IL.
The following Maine postmasters we're ap.
pointed Thursday: VIM. H. Rich, Berwick
vice IL Is. Tibbetts, removed; Elmer G
Sponori, G eeu's Landing, vice Mrs. 4. T.
Collins, removed; Eben Hale, North Blue
bill, vice Yrs. ID. P. Dunbar, removed; An
drew s. Grindle, North Brooksviile, vice
J. Cousins, removed; Samuel Dunbsr.
North Castine, vice G. H. Emerson, re-
moved; VIM. II. Freeman, Pretty Marsh,
vice RI. Smith, removed: Adrian C. Dodge
Sedgewick. vice II. c. Liscomb, removed
Wm. H. Mattiey, Woodfords, vice A. R.
Huston, removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Wouldn't Prefer Bates.

LONDON, April IL.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
News says that Germany has not protested
officially against the appointment of Bates as
one of the American commissioners to the
Samoan conference, but the government
would prefer to have some one else ap-
pointed in his place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
CABLE FLASHES
Fresh Bits OF News From tho Old
World.

Before the Parnell commission Thursday
Charles Russell continued his speech for de-
fence.
Seventeen members of the Boulangi st
party will be indicted By the Senate court =.
They will deny the jurisdiction of the Sen
ate to Try them.
The third day of the Newmarket Craven
meeting race for the Craven stakes. ten
sovereigns each 800 added for three-year-
olds, one mile, was won by Gay Hampton
out of Rosy Morn, Mason second, krshna,
third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Judge Thurman at Warrington

Judge Allen G. Thurman and grandson
arrived here this morning and are staying at
the Ebbtt House. Judge Thurman is look
ing quite feeble and needs the assistance of
his grandson ~ we'll as q cane in waking
about
Judge Thurman called on attorney gener-
al Miller and had prolonged conference in
relation to the Bell telephone cases; after
wards called on President Harrison. This is
the first time Judge Thurman had met the
President.
obsequies OF Rear Admiral Patterson.
The funeral of rear admiral Patterson took
place from his late residence in this city this
afternoon. He was buried in the congress
sional cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Camden's New Masonic Hall.

CAMDEN, April IL.
The new Masonic Hall in Knight block
built in place of the one destroyed by fire
a year ago, is elegantly fitted up, furnished
and lighted by electricity. 1t was formally
opened this evening with an interesting pro-
grsmms, consisting of a supper, speeches
singing and dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Attempt on the Cars Lie.

BUCHAREST, April IL.
1t 10 rumored here that an attempt vas
made upon the life of the Car sunday.
His majes,y ~as wounded by an exploding
shell. The affair is said to have been hushed
up by the Russian authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
MAINE CENTRAL DEFEATED
In the suit Brought by Allen Damages
Fixed at o., 500.

Bath, April IL.
The suit for damages against the Maine
Central railroad by Dwinsl Allen Of Tops-
ham, for personal injuries while driving
across the railroad track in this city, which
has been on trial for several days, resulted
in verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of
seven thousand I've hundred dollars.
Hogan and Gilbert Of this city, appeared
for the plaintiff and ex-Attorney General
Orville ID. Baker for the defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Business Portion OF Town Burned

RISING Sun, Ind, April IL.
Fire today in the business portion of this
town destroyed property valued at 5000 :;
insured for $4,000. Andy Kramer, foreman
of the fremen, it is feared was fatally in
jured by falling from roof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
sale Of q Bangor Schooner

NEw BEDFoRp, Mass, April IL.
The schooner Ann Elizabeth OF Bangor,
10, 400 tons, vss sold to Captain Hobart
Dodge of Islsboro. Nc who will command
her. The vessel is fitting on; at this port.
She i, the last of the old top sail schooners
and vas built about so years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12

PaovIpExcs, April IL.
Joseph H. Wright, clerk in the Harris
Lime Rock Works at Lincoln, VS. killed by
the accidental explosions ofs dynamite car.
fridge which he vas preparing for blsst
this afternoon. His head vss blown OF and
several limbo we're broken. The building
was wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
new YORK FACTORY BURNED.
Panic EnsueS Among the Operatives :.
Loss, 100000

NEW YORK, April l2.
Fire broke out at l2 80 in the jute mills
of Buchanan & Lyall, corner of President
and Hoyt streets, South Brooklyn. Three
alarms were sent out and al 80 the fire was
.till burning fercely. The building Was
four story brick. The loss will be heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Loyal Legion Congress.

CIxcISsArI, April IL.
A congress Of the military order of the
LOYAL Legion Of the United States closed its
session here this afternoon. The neIt meet
ing will be at St, Paul, Mimi, four years
hence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
OF Interest to Pensioners.

Commissioner of Pensions Tanner today
issued an order holding, whenever PEN
siorer j., disabled in hand or foot to degree
eBti'lire hin to S24 per month under act
of Mach , 1888. such pensioner shall by
reason of that fact be entitled to rates Of
$50 per month under act of Aug. I, 1886.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12

Expressed for an Embe..lsT by Bank
President.
ST. PAuL, MINI. April II

ST. PAuL, Mimi, April ~.
Rs;no asked the other day If the First
N.,;nns, Rank of Anoka would offer re-
80 for Cashier Pratt, who ran away with
sIoO 600 of its funds. President Ticknor
s.;d 1--WE don't want him. Why should
the hank prosecute that poor unfortunate
fellow who lost all his money, yes. and some
of ours. too. in wheat speculation. he mas
besn punished already. just look stthe way
the newspapers have roasted him..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
~ AND -.
Hymen Spares Not the Infants in Yer.
mont.


Sr. JoHSsBuRr. VI, April IL.
The marriage Of Charles o. Nourse aged
IA and Ella D. Shattuck. aged Is. of Wheel
ock. has jast been made public, being the
youngest married couple in Vermont. They
we're married in March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, April IL.
The schooner NJ. Is. Mahoney Of Bangor,
Thurston, from Hurricane Island for New
York with = cargo of granite, sprane leak
of Naisett yesterday. She arrived here
today, leaking 3, 900 strokes per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12

BRUSSELS, ApriI IT.
Rochefort has taken house IN this city.
Gen. Boulanger last evening attended Depu
ty Somzee's soiree, at which the leading aris-
tocrats and diplomatists were present. The
General met with a good reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Poor Fellow Only Stole Sls, 900.

ST. LoUfs, April IL.
1t is reported thi, eve ming that T. R. Rey-
nolds, proprietor of the Sterling Webster
abstract bureau of this city, has disappeared
owing about $4,000. His creditors are
prominent real estate operators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
MAINE DISPATCHES.
TVenty-SeVen Cattle Roasted In a Burn.
Ing Barn.
Farm Buildings OF James Good De.
stroyed at Fort Fairfield.

FoRr FAIRFIELp, April IL.
The farm buildings together with twenty
seven cattle, four hogs, fifteen tons of hay
and the farming tools of James Good were
burned today. Less three thousand dollars.
No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Fatal Explosion OF Molten Metal.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., April IL.
An explosion Of molten metal occurred at
Todds L Cos foundry this evening. Frank
Lea and George Bryant were horribly burn
ed their recovery is doubtful. Six other
employees we're more or less seriously burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Later.

Entire building, four stories high, 800 by
800 feet, totally destroyed. Loss estimated
at 500. coo. Fully insured. The factory
employed 800 hands, 800 were at work when
the fire broke out. Quite panic ensued
but no one was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
MAINE MATTERS.

Al the last meeting of the State Fair trus-
tee, Amos F. Gerald of Fairfield. vas -
.;gued to the horse department. AlonIo LID
~ To cattle. s. G. Jerrard to the ticket ae'
psrtmens, Geo. E. Bracket 70 the hall u 'ns
grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
A Pleasing sense

OF health and strength renewed and Of ease
and comfort follows the use Of Syrup Of
Figs, - II acts in harmony with nature 10
enectuaily cleanse the system when cositive
or bilious. For sale in zoe and si.00 bottles
BY all leading druggists- msr25d&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
Wits and Five Children Burned.

CLAYTON, Ga, April IL.
The house of W. P. Woods. . house car
peuter and millvrisht living two miles from
here, was burned last night With his wife and
i've small children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12
MARKET REPORTS.


NEW YoRK, April II.
Money call easy, ranging from to 81.
Prime paper at 4. to6s
Exchange, dull and weak.
Government bonds dull and firm.
Railroad bonds, quiet, nrm.
The following are the closing quotations Of o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-12

Ten farm buildings On the we'll known
Open Ridge place in Springfield, Vermont
we're burned Thursday, lose 5000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

forsakc you. Did the Lord take That child
out OF your arms1 Why, He is going 90 shell
Ter IL better than you could lie As going 20
array IL In n white robe and with palm
branch it will DO all ready 20 greet you at
your coming home. Blessed the broken heart
that Jesus heals. Blessed the importunate cry
that Jesus compassionates. Blessed the weep
ing eye from which the soft hand OF Jesus
wipes away the tear
was sailing down the st. John River Can
ada, which Is the Rhine and the Hudson com
mingled IN one scene Of beauty and grandeur
and while was on the deck Of the steamer a
gentleman pointed out 10 me the places of in-
,erest and he said: IAN this Is interval
land, and 1t is the richest land in all the prov
inces OF New brunswick and Nova Scotia
what said j, "do you mean by interval
land2" "Woll." he said. "this land Is sub
merged Tor part OF the year; spring freshcts
flowed with the water, and the water leaves
arich deposit, and when the waters are gone
the harvest springs. up, and there
tho grandest harvest that was
ut is not the heights OF the church
and 1t is not the heights Of this world that Is
the scene of the greatest prosperity. but tho
soul over which the floods Of sorrow have
gone, tne souf over which the freshets of
tI1bulation have torn their way. that Yields
the greatest fruits of righteousness. and tho
largest harvest for time and the richest
harvest for eternity" Bless God that yor,-.
bOui IL interval Iand.
But these reminisce noes reach ONLY 10 tbia
morning. There will yet DO ono more point
OF tremendous "Reminiscences and TINT IL tho
Inst hour OF life, when VIC havo TO look over
all our past existence. What n moment that
will Dol L place Napoleon's dying rerninis-
cence on st. Helena beside Mrs. Judson's dy-
Ing Renaissance in the hnrbor of St Helena
the same island, twenty years after Napo-
Icons dying "Reminiscences was one of delirium
Head of the army" Mrs. Judson's diving
reminiscence, as she came home from her
missionary toll and her life OF self-sacrifice
Tor God, dying in the cabin Of the ship in the
harbor OF st. Helena, was: '"I always did
love the Lord Jesus Christ" And then, the
historian says, she fell into a sound sleep for
an hour, and woke amid the songs OF angels
place the dying reminiscence of Augustus
Cesar against the dying Renaissance of the
Apostle Paul. The dying "reminiscences of
Augustus Cesar was, addressing his attend
ants: "Have played my part well on the
stage OF life p and they answered him in tho
Affirmative and he said why then don't
you applaud me p The dying reminiscence of
Paul tho Apostle was: II have fought a
good fight l have kept tho faith; hence
forth there is laid up for mo a crown
OF Righteousness, which the Lord, the right
eous Judge, will give mo in that day, and
not to me only, but to all them that love His
appearing" Augustus Caesar died amid
pomp and great surroundings. Paul uttered
his dying "Reminiscences looking up through
tho wall of n dungeon. God grant that our
last hour may be the closing of useful life,
and the opening of glorious eternity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

PRIDE is vice whose name is com
pretended in q monosyllable, but its
nature not circumscribed 10y W rid.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16
CURIOUS FACTS.

THERE resides in Leicestershire. En-
gland, upward Of 1000 heads Of FAM.
lies who are threatened with prosecu-
ton on account of their conscientious
refusal TO allow their children to be
yaccinated.
IL Brazil there arc 100000 slaves,
who are treated with cruelty that is sim.
ply barbarous. In the empire children
born to slave mothers are not given
their liberty until they serve their
mothers masters twenty-one years.
COLORADO SPRINGs claims the honor
of beating the whole country in varia.
bleness OF temperature, the thermom.
eter there having shown a variation
of seyenty-two degrees in twcnty-four
hours during a recent cold wave.
REM NADEAU, of Los Angeles Coun-
ty, the largest vine planter-in Cal for
mia, has set out about lO0, 900 vines this
season, and is waiting foc more rain 10
increase the number. He and his sons
have now between 1000, coo and !, 600
600 vines, and are the largest grape
growers in the world.
AT the beginning of the present
century tho population OF France was
increasing at the rate OF COZ per thou
sand per anrium. In 1879 the percent
age had decreased TO 3.34, and to-day
it is PAP. There is no excess of NOR
tally; the cause is to be found in the
diminished bIrth-rate.
BIRDS arc without lips or teeth, the
jaws being covered with horn, forming
n beak. This varies greatly in shape,
being extremely wide in the whippoor-
will, remarkably long in tho pelic n,
stout In the eagle and slender in the
hummer. 1t is hardest in those that
tear or bruisc their food, and softost in
water birds. The tongue is also covered
with horny sheath, its chief functions
being to secure the food when in tho
mouth. II is proport onolly largest
and most feshy in the parrot.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

To the EdHor-Pleaso inform your readers
that have positive remedy FOR the above
worst cases. so strong is ms faith IN its vir
tues that will send e. sample bottle aud
valuable treatise 10 any sufferer no will give
nc his y o aud Express address. Hcsp'y.
II. G.. ROOT, ". G.. lsj Pearl 81. New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

Tho man or woman vino e. probably en-
pioyod BE- generuBy happy 10 son arc NOT
happy 10 may bc because you have not found
your proper work. VIC earnestly urge ali sucb
persons to write 10 B. II. johnson & 20 loo
Main st., Richmond. Va. aud ihey can aho,.
you q work tn which you cnn lc happily and
prohlaby employed
Best. easiest to use and cheapest. Pisos
Remedy for Ca'4rrh. Bv druggists sOc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

summer comes as very pleasant change az.
tor tho rigOrs OF y long, cold winte Its biuo
Bkies, its balny brCgEcs. IFS bright flowers and
green folds arc delicious indeed. But sum
ner has its dark rs we'll as its bright side
Lurking within its Dree. es and lie flowers arc
lody. DO not nc deceived by appearances. BE
warned in Tune and be- pr pared for the worst
lin IN the house, you arc fafe enough DO no,
lail iokccp them constantly on hand. TLorc
- not single summer complaint that they
viii not promptly correct Trouble Of the
stomach, Liver, X idneys and bowels. VIII q
arc SO common az ihis season Of The year. al
yield quickly 70 these remarkable Family
Medicines. Ihoy viii be found invaluable
Sold bY all dru-gis,e. 81 bottle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

A fresco four feet square, in a won.
deiful state of freshuoss, has been IN
covered in Canter5u y Cathedral on Ie-
moving wall. snI pc ed to have been
erected In l71i 10 strengthen the wall OF
the choir. IL shows ct. Paul shaking
oil into the fire serpent which had bit,
Ten HIM on the hand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

AMONG the many arguments, while
others have been refutel, this alone re-
mains unshakeI.-that we ought to Le-
ware of committing injustice rather
than Of being injured. and that above
all man ought to study not to appear
good, butto be SO, both publicly and
privately.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16
Nitrs .Glycerinc and Dynamite.

Nitro-glycerinc WAS first discovered
in lS47 by Somhrero, n chemical stu
dent in Paris. 1T is made by treating
glycCrine with concentrated sulphuric
and nitric acids. Except as n homoo.
pathic remedy for headaches il found
no practical application until 1864,
when Alfred Nobel, Swede, of Ham
burg, began its manufacture for use rs
On explosive on large scale. Though
he sacrificed n brother to the terrible
agent which he created, he porsevered
until he found later some safer forms
in which the explosive could be used.
Nitro-glycerine Is clear, oily, color
less, odorless, and slightly sweet Liquid.
1t can be exploded by the application
Of flame, or under strong blow or
shock. 1t IL not soluble in water, and
is therefore useful in submarine opera
ions, and blasting in wet ground. No
bel also introduced the use of dyna-
mite, which is made by .saturating
finely Towdsred slick or infusorial
earth with three times its weight OF
nitro glycorihe. and making mass
resembling damp Graham -four.
Dynamite is very generally used now
Tor mining operations, and under due
precaution 1t can be handled and moved
with safety. If ignited in the open mir
1t burns quietly without explosion. but
II ignited when incloscd it cYplodes
with great violence. 1t is said not to
he affected by light or electricity or by
neat up to temperature of 100 degrees
centlgrade.--ChicdGo Inter ocean.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-05-16

Maine ball player, it is said, has i'm
provised batting machiLe re put n
long beam on the top of his f,iber's
barn letting the end extend about thrt c
feet over the side OF the roof. To the
end h; attached stout string, and on
the end Of the sting sttsched u eaeuc
ball. The ball hung just at the batting
height, aud the playe would 20 out and
bat tho ball to his hrart's content.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-21
WAR ENDED.
The Washington & Idaho and
: Northern Pacific Have
Come to Terms.
All Suits Now Pending to Be
i. WithdraWn-Other Rail-
road Matters.

SPOKANE FALLS, Sebtember 9.-fS Especial
to the Miner. IA party Of officials
Of the o. r. & IN. including General
Manager G.. j. Smith, General Passenger
Agent A. a., Maxwell aud Mr.. Griffin, the
resident ticket agent for the Union Pacific
and o. r. & N. in this city, we're here to-day
to make final arrangements for the depot
grounds and city ticket Office. The tenn
porary depot will be built for the winter
and plans for an elegant passenger depot
to be built in the spring were shown.
Trains will leave here in the evening for
Portland aud eastern points connecting at
Pendleton for the east. Officials say the
Oregon Railway & Navigation trans will
be running into Spokane not later than the
middle OF October and are expected to
reach Chicago twenty -four hours earlier
than the Northern Pacific.
All difficulties between the Washington &
Idaho and Northern Pacific have been
adjusted by an agreement reached
to-day by the attorneys of the two lines
and all suits are to be withdrawn.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-21
TANNERS SUCCESSOR.
General George s. Merrill, of Bosten, Will t
Probably Accept.

General George s. Merrill, of Bosten, Will
Probably Accept.
WASHINGTON, September 19.-There is
nothing new tonight in the matter OF ap.
pointing successor to Pension Commits
sioner Tanner. The position has been ten.
dered to General George 8. Merrill, OF
Boston, and his al poiutment is looked for
tomorrow.
Secretary Noble to-day. in regard to the
report that Acting Commissioner Smith
had revoked two orders promulgated by
the commissioner requiring the testimony
OF but one reputable private to substan.
tiate comrades claim, instead OF two.
and that all pensions of less than Sd a
month be re-rated without medical sxami-
nation. said that the orders had not been
revoked.
Boston, September 19.-Up to noon
Major Merrill has received no official noti.
fication OF his appointment as pension
commissioner. He said to a reporter: II
don't want the place, and if l should con.
suit my PERSONAL comfort and interest as
we'll as my personal desires, would not
| take it. But it is being pressed on me as
| matter of duty. received from General
Gorse telegram advising me to take the
place and also kilograms from General
Fairchild, General Rae and Others" There
| is little doubt in the minds OF Merrill'e
| friends that he will accept the appointment
when offered.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-21
Tn iE DEVOURING ELEMENT.
Forest Fires, Raging Near Portland. Ore
gon, are Spreading. u"

Forest Fires, Raging Near Portland, Ore
gon. are Spreading.
Portland, September 19.-Forest fires.
are now raging i'll several places near the
city. 70 Clark county. Washington terri
tory, on the north side OF the Columbia
river, fires have done great damage. The
villages OF Washango and Lacampas were
saved from the flames only by the greatest
effort. Farming districts have suffered
much. "A number OF houses and barns
have been destroyed, also orchards, hay,
fences, etc. At Lents, seven miles south
east OF Portland, fires have been raging for
several days, committing havoc among the
farms, and barns have been swept away.
The whole OF the country was out fighting
fire for several days and nights, and only
by the greatest efforts have many buildings
been saved. For several days past terrific,
fires have been raging just west OF this city.
Several buildings were destroyed and, at
last accounts, the fire was spreading rap.
idly. 1t ia now moving down towarGs the
City park, and may Cross the limits OF the
city. The authorities have out q largeforce
OF men to watch the fire, and should it
move toward the park, beat it off. The
loss resulting thus lar to timber, houses.
fences, orchards, ETC., by fire, has been very
heavy.