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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

AKRON, o., July S. The Pittsnurg and
Western west bound passenger was
wrecked in cut about two miles east OF
this city at o'clock last evening. An
axle of the locomotive broke, the engine
being thrown across the track. Engi-
neer John Rissel, Of Williamsport, Pa,
was crushed under the engine. He
lived for short time, enduring tortures
bank and is injured IN the side. Fireman
Boetler was in the cab riding to Orr.
vile. He was badly scalded and injured
internally. All others escaped unhurt.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08
cen. sherman,s son CalhoIIs Prles..

PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-Thomas Ew-
ing Sherman was yesterday ordained y
priest of the Catholic church. The
ceremony Of ordination was performed
by his Grace Archbishop Ryan and was
witnessed by many men and women
eminent in religious and social life.
The high social position occupied By the
Sherman family. with It's branches Of
Blaines, Ewings. GiIlespies and others
whose names have had world wide
regulations, served 70 make the cere-
mOny yesterday one particularly notable
in the annals Of religious history. On
Friday Mr.. Sherman was made sub
deacon; ON Saturday he was raised 20
the honors Of deaconship and yester-
days ceremonies clothed him with the
full powers and functions Of priest Of
the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

BosToN. July S.-The May agreement
among the copper mining companies Is
at an end, but they seem to be main
tanning 12a cents as the bottom price.
A conference is to be held with Mr.
Haggin, Of the Anaconda company, in
New York next week.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

WASHINGTON, July S.-The survivors
Of the battle Of Monocacy win meet at
Frederick City and the battle field az
Monocacy on July 8, the twenty-fifth
anniversary Of the battle, and will there
form 3 national association.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

As the party drove away from the
gymnasium Kilrain called out ssgood-by,
boys, I'll be back with you shortly and
Ill bring you good news.
These confident words were accom-
panied by look of determination and
evoked loud cheers. The party was then
driven directly to the Queen and Crescent
depot were they took the train as above
stated.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08
The Troops Called Out.

Saturday night Capt Beanham, Of the
field artillery, received orders from the
governor to have his command in readi.
ness to move at a moments notice. AT
o'clock yesterday afternoon the artiI-
lery company, which numbers about
fifty men, assembled at the armory,
dressing In fatigue uniforms. and armed
with Springfield rifles. The appearance
of the troops at the armory caused some
excitement, but nothing was known of
their intended movements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08
Seats Sold at $40.

By 10 O'Clock Yesterday morning
tickets for all the 500 seats in the ring
had been sold and spectators began to
advance prices for them. In some cases
inner ring tickets sold as high as $40. II
is expected that about 2,5O0 people viii
witness the fight, and that the gate re-
ceipts will be $50, 900. The railroad fare
ID only 50. The understanding is that il
the fight is prevented ticket holders win
get their money back, except the So fare.
The net proceeds Of the gate money (say
$25, ,000) win 60, SO per cent. to the win
ner and 40 per cent. to the loser.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

and arrest the pugilsts IL they attempted
10 enter Mississippi.
Up toll p. N. sales Of tickets to the
ring side amounted to about 81, 600.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

The members Of the athletic club, some
of whom were disappointed at Kilrain's
appearance Saturday, changed their
minds and expressed astonishment at
his physical development as well as the
improvement in his demeanor.
Kilrain acknowledged the introduce
tions of those present at the gymnasium
in a graceful and quiet manner and re-
manned in conversation until the an
nouncement was made that carriages
were in readiness to take the party out
for q drive.
Kilrain, Mitchell, Murphy, Moore and
two other friends then retired to their
rooms and packed their grips.
When they reappeared il was evident
to all that their carriage ride was not one
for pleasure only, but that they were
prepared for travel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08

E0R SALE.-A HIND Drill PRESS, Wise
~ and Anvil combined. with q set OF twist
Drills. Perfectly new. VIII sell cheap. APP
ply 1t this Office. SO
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-07-08
SLUCCERS' SABBATH
How the Painting Pugilists Passed
Sunday at New Orleans.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The Fighters Reach the Scene Of Action
In safety-The Location Mysterious
ana Dimcult Of Aceess-Am the world
Waits with Bated Breath for Reports
Of tho Resnlt--snlllvan the Fayorits.
NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-Both Kilrain
and Sullivan left yesterday afternoon
for the point selected for today's fight.
A train consisting Of a locomotive, a
baggage car and two passenger coaches
was made up at the Queen and Crescent
depot and left the depot at o'clock, one
car being occupied By Sullivan and his
friends and the other by Kilrain and
some Of his friends
At $50 the arrival of both principals
and their friends at the battle groun d
was wired to this city.
How Kilrain Passed the Day.
Kilrain arose about a. m. and APP
peared bright and fresh. He was in ex-
cellent humor and conversed freely with
tho Sc who came to see him. He re-
manned in his room until about III o'clock,
when he went to the gymnasium, where
he spent an hour. AT noon, In company
with Mitchell, Dempsey and PONY
Moore, he breakfasted nc Moreau's rest
aurant, on Canal street. The party re-
turned to the gymnasium about 2 o'clock.
Kilrain's condition seemed greatly inn
proved and his eyes were brighter and
his movements much more active than
Saturday.
Mitchell said "If Sullivan don't lick
him in twenty minutes he won't do it in
q month. I"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-14
GARDINER

The friends Of Mis-, Ida Estes rendered
her a surprise party at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. viii Roberts of Randolph, Tues
day evening.
Mr.. W. l., Robbins Is in the city at
Trask's stable with carload of fine, blocky
draught horses from Canada. The ANIMALS
weigh from 1900 to 1900 pounds, are from
five 10 eight years OF age, willing to work
and every one of them sound as nut. Mr.
Robbins Will be at the stables for a week
coming and can dispose of some of the stock
Just as well as not.
The progressive euchre party at the resi-
dence Of J. b. Dlugley. Tuesday evening,
fully sustained the reputation established at
previous social gatherings of similar
nature.
The supper at the Universalist vestry last
evening WAS a most eatable one and was
finely served.
Ice men are now running in ice as fast "a
possible and the river once more looks busi-
ness like. The ice varies in thickness from
ten to sixteen inches. Many of the ice com
panies will not only fill their houses but
should conditions be favorable will stack a
good amount outside.
The ladies' Society will meet at the Episco-
pal lecture room this evening. Miss Cooper,
Mss Adelia Perry and Miss Moulton enter
tain. Supper at 8 o'clock.
The young people of the C,ngregational
society will give musicale this evening.
Misses Carrie and Gerrude Cox are very
i'll at ,heir home on Dresden Avenue.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c. A,
meet at their rooms Tuesday afternoon.
The Y. NJ {. A give a reception to the
members aud friends of the association next
Friday evening. Entertainment at eight
O'Clock collation. at nine.
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HALLOwELL.

The beautiful South ehu' ch was allied last
Tuesday evening to iistea " the ine organ
music and other exercises. Mr.. Henry C..
Duncan, the popular orgsnist from Portland
brought forth grand tones from the organ,
which were heartily erioyed by those pres
ent. The Schubert Quartette from Portland
gave several selections and they certainly
have fine voices. Miss Matte KAnda | read
"Sandalphon" by Longfeilow in = very pleas
ing manner. She also read Kentucky
Bell and John Burns" Every one feI
that a grand treat had been gwen them for a
very little money, but the large number pres
ent warranted the assertion that twenty -h'e
or thirty dollars would be added 10 the Sun
day school library fund from the proceeds
OF this concert.
The +. w. Bsptists give an entertainment
at City Hall this evening.
Mrs. Cyrus stone. Oldest daughter and
sons returned home yesterday noon. Miss
WInifred returned to her duties at Bridgton
academy last Monday.
Mr.. Will Am Hosken, foreman of the cut
ting at the granite quarry, had his hand
crushed yesterday afternoon BY a stone ia l.
ing upon it. We have not yet learned the
full particulars.
Tine race Yesterday afternoon at Capitol
Park, between the horses belonging to
Messrs. Walker and Storer, was won by Mr.
Walkers horse Emma.
A pleasant wedding occurred at Hallowell
yesterday morning. the contracting parties
beins Dr. Watson II. Lloyd, u rising young
ply sician of Csnova, Dakota, and MISS Ar
rle 5. Clough, one of Hailowelfs sweetest
singers and most popular young ladies. The
pariors presente an attractive appearance.
Il ,oded with sunshine and adorned with cut
flowers. After partaklng of sumptuous
wedding breakfast, with invited friends, the
happy couple took the morning train for
their western home. The officiating clergy
man was Rev. +. w. Farr of Milford, Mass.
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Amusements

The best entertainment of the season, v
was the verdict of the large and cultivated
audience which listened to the splenlid con
cert of the Bowdoin College Glee Club at
Granite Hall last evening. The members OF
the club are clean, gentlemsuly appearing
Young men, and possess excellent voices
which blend beautifully. Mr.. ii. NJ. Nick
erson besides being a superb singer i, the
prince of leaders, and the club shows the
excellent result of the thorough training
which he and Prof. Stockbrdge have given
them. Nearly every selection on the pro
eramme last evening received an enthusiastic
encore, and it is safe to say that whenever
the Bowdoin boys come TO our city again they
will be greeted by a crowded house.
prominent feature of the entertainment of
last evening was its perfect naturalness and
freedom from anything that ssvored of af-
fe. .tation. This fact was 8 most pessing feat
ure of the evening. The members of the
lub not only sing well but they sing with
expression. Their harmonious selections
we're particularly well rendered, aud the
stirring strains of old Phi Chi fairly brought
dow the house. We hope our citizens NAV
again have the pleasure of hearing this C club
IN the near uture.-kenaeJee Journal, 4Prif
10, 1888.
The Glee Club visit US again tomorrow
evening.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
A CH ARMINo sIoHr
Afforded New York Experts Who are
Inspecting our Maine 6teppers

Special to the kennebec Journal
LIvgKaoRE FALLS, Feb. l3.
Messrs Bishop & Morgan, who arrived in
town by special train yesterday. accompa-
MED by other New York horsemen, are still
looking at several steppers today. No pur.
chase or sales have as yet been closed but
some good horses will b. bought. Mr. Bl.h-
op has his eye particularly u lon four horses
prices ranging from $3.50 to $3.50 The par
ty go by team TO Canton TODAY, and back here
tonight, where they will take their
private train to Pennington. The street
ia crowded with teams being exhibited for
the Inspection of the New Workers
beautiful and valuable dark
gray horse owned G.. A. Allen attracted
much notice aud was the frst to be called
out Allen offered him for $500. lie will
dJnbtless be pnrcha-ed. Bishop offered b
r GOding s225 for black mare, four years
old got by Black Star of Pennington. This
rare weighs 1000 and is fine s,epper. Il
is thought he will sell her fine three
year Old also caught the eye of the parties
This horse is good one and promises speed.
was by Waterville horse ramed Echo,
Though called out repeatedly Blunt refused
u sell. The streets were crowded all the
afternoon and there is considerable interest
in horse flesh throughout the town and nn-
merous promlsl X youg colts are coming for
ward - Echo is owned by Andrew H. Rice
of Wstervile. lie was by Victor, by Gen
Knox; AM Canadian mare whose breeding
is ubknown.--ED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-14

On the morning of Tuesday April 30th. at
9 o'clock, il has been arranged that the church
bells all over the c ,untry shall ring to cele-
brate the event of one hundred years ago,
when the church bells throughout the ,hir.
teen States rang out to call the people to-
gether to pray for the success and prosperity
Of the country under General Washington,
that day inAugursted President of the United
States call is made from committees
having charge Of these arrangement, that in
every church in the land services be held 10
implore a continuance of the favor which has
been shown this nation since its birth.
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HOUSE.
WEDNESDAY, Feb 10

WEDSEspAY, Feb 10.
House met according to adj iurnment.
PRAYER by the Rev. Geo. X. Palmer of
Augusta.
Journal read and approved.
Papers from the Senate disposed Of 10 con
The following petitions, bills. etc, were
presented and referre TO the various com
mit,ees a. follows:
JUDICIARY.
By Mr.. spr,sue of De1ter-Bill an act
relating to action for libel.
LEeAL AVYAIRs.
Bv Mr.. Taylor Of Unity-Bill an act to
Iegalize the doiogs of the town Of Burnham
in the assessment of taxes and the sale Of
real estate for payment Of taxes for the
years 1879 To 1883 inclusive.
By Mr.. Tilton Of Cape Eiizabeth-Petiiion
Of II. n Pittee and Is other legal voters in
the town Of Cape Elizabeth, asking for addi-
tional legislation for preventing bribins anc.
intimidation Af elections.
By Mr. Turner Of Somerville-Bill an act
to ineorporats the Castine Normal Alsmni
Association.
IyrBhIon WATBRs.
By Mr.. Merrill Of Saloa-Renoostrauss
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THOSE FARMINGroN BONDS.
A Syndicate Forming to Compel Thei
Payment.


FABMIsOToS, Feb. l3.
The Pennington Chronicle this afternoon
announce that they have been informed by
a gen l. man IN Pennington, who is consider
e. guoi authority, that syndicate of Boston
capitalists have purchased several thousand
dollars worth ot Pennington village corpora
tipn bonds issued several years ago to raise
money 70 extend the railroad from West
Farmrg on 10 This village, and viii at once
ing SUI; in the United STATE Court to com
pei pay ment.
The s. nj cate have retained Hon Charles
f LDbb. OF Portland, as attorney. and the
Tn ted States Marshal is expected here this
week 10 serve the writ.
Ihis case was tried some three years ago
IA the L. ) Circuit Court at Portland and
verdict rendered against the corporation,
With right of appeal TO the U. S. Supreme
Court. The appeal was taken, but the case
he, came to trial it being thrown out of
court on the ground that Hon Z F. Pills
hury of Boston, in whose name suit was
hf ugn', VA not bona tide holder of the
t"uts. te-riia- without the State.
There Is great deal Of interest manifest
IN th'- -ut The bonds. representing
ne $500 uul, were issued about nineteen
AZ. ago, bearug interest at Il per cent.
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MAINE INSURANCE.
The Volume OF Business Carried on
fu the State the Past Year

The Are insurance written for the year lsss
by the companies doing business in the state
of Maine other than the local mutual COM
,,n;es. amou, ted to s79,5i4, 1894 of risks
.rrit,en, upon which the companies received
sl,ll5,7ss 60 in premiums. The losses fof
the wear amounted to s5l3, ,los.li, which 10
a. es per cent. of the premiums received.
The marine business written in Maine for
,sss amounted to IS, AL. sl3, mostly BY the
three Maine companies. the Ocean OF FORT
,spd and the Merchants snd Union of Bangor.
The premium. received amounted to SEE
oo4 81. and the losses paid $780, s.ls, show
irx the losses to premiums s4-ss per cent.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Chas. Kern and Daniel O'Day, New Hav-
en-. quarrelled Wednesday and O'oay was
fatally stabbed.
A switching engine ran into smoking
car at New Hsven Wednesday. Many in
jured, none fatally
Ship Carondel,t with munitions of war
for San Domingo has been allowed to sail,
VIM. oBrien is reported very weak.
Queen Regen; of Spain received the new
minister, Perry Belmont, "Wednesday.
The national prohibition conference met
at Louisville. Kentucky, wedn; sday. Three
hundred delegates we're present.
Un reported that s2,O00.0o0 worth OF
property was destroyed by recent earth
quake in Panama.
Steps are being taken to get new tria
for Joseph Palmer. who Was convicted oi
killing Whtehouse at Portsmouth. N II.
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Nations Capital.

WAsHIxGroN. Feb. l3.
Iu the Senate Evarts proce eded with his
arguments on the political outrages in Tex
as
The ch ,mber of the House presented a
lively scene this morning.
At Ave minutes before one O'Clock tie
legislative proceedings were suspended, and
few moments aftervsrl the Senate was
announced and the Senators, headed by
officers. filed into the Chamber, and in i)int
assembly the electoral vote for President
and Vice President was counted.
The . puse resumed consideration of the
Smails Elliot election case, Mr.. Hemphill OF
South Carolina, taking the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-14

The following nominations were made
W. dnesday by Governor Burleigh;
Justice of the Peace and Quorum-Chand-
Ter Baker. Biagham; Cyrus Chase, Westheld ;
E. Gates. Belfast; Henry c. Houston.
Portland; James Z. Hewey. Alfred; George
W. Heselton, Gardiner; Stinson Hooper,
sullivan; ID II. Kilbreth, Livermore; John
Lynn. Bradley; Samuel A. Ross, Rangeley
Joseph Taney, Bangor; j. G. Walker,
Brooksville-
Trial Jn.,ices-Azel E. Houghton. Weld ;
William A. Emery, oxford.
Notary Public-D. II. Meaher, Portland.
Dedimus Justice-Ezra Andrews, Well
ingt0n.
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wEpNESDAY SESSION
OF tie State Pathological Society.


DAMARIscorTA, Feb. l3.
At be >sioG Of Pomologicsl Society this
paper GA preparation of the apple and the
determination of tie new corps. II. W.
Brosn of Newbury. gave practica! talk on
how to pltnt an orchard.
In the afternoon j. II. Hall, master of the
Connecticut state grange, delivered an able
and practical address on moHey in small
fruits. In the evening DIR George A Bowen
of Woodstock, Conn delivered an address
on New England farm life Music was fur
nished by the local choir The exhibition of
fruit is large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-14

Average burden frs, ten years. 1890
next ten years. 1880
Il" - last ten wears, ISL 45D
Total amount, principal and interest. 43l2,0J,
AmouLt Vf interest, l52,UD
Saving of interest over 40 year plan would
he s404 800. or IA i-2 per cent of the entire
loan.
As he had said in the outset. he submitted
this not perhaps as a criticism, but rather as
a doubt of the propriety of the plan pr1 o,ed
by the bill. and he submitted whether it
would not be advisable to recommit the mat
ter to the committee for further considera-
ton.
lie also called attention to another feature
of the bi.l, which provides that 'the treas
urer, with the approval of the Governor in
writing, shall have the right to negotiate the
sale of the bonds aforesaid, or may advertise
for proposals for the same in such
papers as he may deem expedien,"
He then moved to amend by striking out
the VT rds, "or may" and inserting, "and
| shail'' making it obligatory upon the treas
| urer to advertise for proposals. He offered
this in order that the inciple of the bill
might be right. The legis atnre in matters
of this sort were dealing not with the ncum-
bents OF those Offices, but with the Off ,es
Of course members of the Senate and the
people would have the most perfect conf
dence in the judgment the integrity and the
| the financial ability of the present state
treasurer and the Governor. both of whom
had had much experience in such matters,
and especially the Governor by his long and
successful administration of the treasury.
| But the legislature was not deal
ing with those gentlemen. 1t was
dealing with principles. Would it be
right to pass funding bill which should
make 1t possible for any officer of the
State to issue bonds covering its entire in
debtedness and put them upon the market
without following the course that
is pursued by the L tied States
government in all its financial operations.
and the course of tn, great States Of the un-
ion, in giving to the entire financial world an
opportunity 10 come in and bid upon that
loan5 He desired vote upon this amend
ment, but would take no responsibility Of
offering an amendment as to the pl IN Of pay
ments. He then moved to recommit
Mr. Sargent of Hancock. of the Financial
Committee, sssentad to the motion, md upon
his suggestion Mr.. Heath withdrew his
amendment.
! The bill was then recommitted
| On motion of Mr.. Hill of Androscoggin,
| Adjourned
| Notes.
By an error In list of the vote on the ii
vision of Boothbav. the name of '-Ad lison -
Mr.. Austin's christian name. appeared, and
| in such q manner as to make the total oil
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By SPECIAL TRAIN.
Portland Capital Movers Will Invade
Augusta To-day.


portland Advertiser
Yesterday afternoon there was = meeting
Of the Board of Trade and city government
committees on removal of the State capital.
Arrangements ~ere made for special train.
10 leave Portland at l2 o'clock noon. to-mor-
row, TO bear . committee Of citizens to
Augusta to attend the bearing TO be held in
in that city Al the State House, and bring
them back after the hearing. The following
committee was appointed 10 go.-
The Mayor and City GoyeTna,s Mt.
hoa- ". L. Putnam. non Nathan webb,
Hon. }. ". symoads u q r W--cott.
Hon. than Cieave., Hon Grvtge aIAer,
Hon. b. ID. VI uil, Hun. n b. King.
Hon N. 4. Frank, Hon }. ". Daring.
Hon. IL h. GRAVES, L. IA. Cobb,
ilLam q. Davis, }. r. Baxter.
j. . NIn-iow. ". b. WINK L,
II. II. shaw, D. J. Andrews,
o.ofge . Hunt, Leor c Burnham, Jr,
". h No.d VS.. Dams,
HI Ihomss h. J. Libby.
Abba Little, .. 4 ,nialk
And maay other.-
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Notes.

By an error In , list of the vote on the di-
vision of Boothbav. the name Of "Ad lison e"
Mr.. Ausiin's christian name. appeared, and
in such q manner as to make the total of
those voting that way appear to be thirteen
instead Of twelve.
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The averages would be:
Average burden frs, ten years, 1890
next ten years, li3. 80
last ten years, ISL 45O
Total amount, principal and Interest. 8,3l2,01,
AmouLt Of interest, 152,UD