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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
REJECTED PENSION CASES
Still Having Impartial Consideration at
the Hands OF Secretary Bussey.

Assistant Secretary Bussey today granted
a pension to Felix o Neil. late of the United
States marine corps steamer Rhode Island,
for to'al blindness. This case vas rejected
by the pension Office the assistant secre-
tary finds, upon error of fact. A decision
wa. rendered in the case of James Dunn.
late of Company B. Massachusetts, Volun-
teers, for increase of pension.
The claimant was pensioned in 1884 "a
per month for a gun shot wound in the back.
He 6led numerous applications for increase
and all were rejected on the ground that he
was receiving the full amount he wac enti-
tied to under the law. In his original declsrss
ton he alleges wound in the small Of the
back the bullet never having been extracted.
In subsequent application he states the ball
struck the spinal column and was embedded
iu the yertebra. The assistant secretary di-
reefs that new and full investigation be
made in the case and if the former decision
is adhered to the case will be returned to
him for final action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
LITTLE RaoDY's ARBoR DAY.
A Public Holiday Given the Children at
Providence.

PRovIDEScE, K. l., NAV g.
The fourth annual celebration of Arbor
Day in this city held today was made
the occasion of 4 school holiday
Roger Williams Park was the scene
of the public exercises and several
small trees were planted The pupils of the
grammar schools planted an oak to Rev
Daniel Leach, ID. ID nearly 80 years sup
erintendent of public schools in this city.
The graduating class Of the grls' high school
dedicated a tree TO Wadsworth. The boys
in the Engli'h department dedicated one to
Ericsson and the classical department
planted two in memory of two dead members
of that class. The grammar scholars also
planted a group of ten varieties of trees. A
large crowd WAS in Attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
Farm ard Grange Notes.

NORWAY Grange, during the quarter Just
passed, has conferred degrees on IL REIN
stated 6, aud now has membership of over
200
The new Grange at Hebron is receiving
application for membership at nearly every
meeting, ard prospects are excellen, for a
strong, active Grange.
Arrangements are being made for an ANA
teur Horticultural Fair in Presque Isle next
September. A l.t of premiums is being
PREF AIRED aud it is hoped to have it ready for
publication next week.
The rew hall of Wes,brook Grange is
making rapid growth and will be credit TO
the enterprising community building il. II
is difficult for any Grange to do first class
work without a convenient, centrally located
hall in which every member NAV feel per
sonsl financial interest. and all feel equally
at home.
Oae of the most active though email
| Oranges in the State is Windham Of Cum
berland county The members are all clear
on the books, ard they have a fine hall vel
| furnished and nearly paid for. having paid
| sl30 the last season. The sisters held ladies
far short time since which proved very
successful. An interesting and profitable
programme is prepared for each meeting.
| The Waterford Creamtry Go. have com
menced operations. They have employed
one of the best butter makers in the Safe to
manufacture their butter and will take the
cream from more than 500 coss to sta,
with Chss A. Young will commence next
week ard we anticipate that decided bene-
/ fit to our farmers will result from this indus
| try which bids fair 10 be carried on quite ex-
tensvely.
The Buxton and Hollis Agricultnral
| Society had their usual Nav Day gathering
| The forenoon vas devoted to social con-
verse, and at ! o'clock a nice dinner was
served by the ladies Of the society. At 2
1 2. NJ. the president, Mr. John g. Locke
| called the meeting to oder snd proceeded to
business. The by laws, as revised by the
directors, was accepted and ordered TO be
printed. Voted to hold on the 4;h Of July a
/ horse trot 10 the afternoon and fireworks
\ and dance in the evening. The dance will
| take place in the new exhibition building
and good time may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
MYSTERIOUS ROBBERY.
A Clerk Rendered lnselsibls BY BMslifs,
He Doesn't KD0W How.
BRAproRp. VT, NAV

DhADfohp, W., MAY D.
At half past nine o'clock tonight two
strangers. one, = large man with red whiskers
aud the other of medium size, entered the
hardware shop Of II. A Winship of this
village, where Harry Chsmbs rlsin, book
keeper, was at work alone and Inquired for
bolts. Chamberlain started to show the
goods but has no recoll, ction of What hap
pened further until he found himself on the
ground out of doors.
He went for help and on his return found
the safe robbed. About $3.50 vas gone, half
belonging to Winship and half 10 the J W.
Bliss company. No traces of the robbers
Chamberlsip's wach was found on the
ground outside his store There were no
shutters to the windows and the robbers
were liable to be seen by the passers by al
any moment. There was no mark on Cham
berlain to suggest that he was struck with
sand bag and no smell of chloroform.
There have been other robberies in the
county within the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
STATE NEWS.
SOMERSET.

Harmony.
Last sabbath while Mr. l. s. Reed vas
leaving the church in his carriage, he lost his
balance and fell out, causiog him To be m.
conscious for some time. 1t vas found sub
seqren'ly that not much Injury vas received
80 that he vas attending To- his duiie. in
dsy or iwe.-John l. ng el ow hs. sod h' Z
his .tor-. goods and other prop-rty TO r
r Pennell. who has sold Mr Thorn pson his
mills ami mill properly in the will ,ge II.
q. Bartlett ha. bought the residence Of z.
Dow in the village and sold Mr. Dow his
residence on the same s,reet.--Chsries Sa-
pies has engaged to drive the mail stage IN
til the FIRST Of July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
Kentucky's destitute fer Feeble Minded
DESTROYED.

LouIsviLlE, Nav 8
i The Kentucky Feeble Minded Institute at
Frankfort was burned today The inmates.
l25 in number. we're all got out without ae-
cideLt. Loss, SIS 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

rov afternoon. will be by the new pastor.
the Rev. II. Z. Foss. Service at the usual
hour. . 30.
The funeral Of the late T. ID. Carleton of
Loudon Hill. took place yesterday afternoon
from ! is late residence. Mr.. Carleton was
an amable gentleman, esteemed By all who
knew him. and member Of the A. U. L.
W., vhich attended the exercises in body.
Fielding Manor at Manchester last even.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
TO MILK PRODUCERS.
Massachusetts Board OF Al bitratiou De-
cides as to Prices

Bosros, May 3.
The State board of arbitration, after hear.
ing the arguments of the milk producers
union and the New England Dairy Associa-
tion, as to the prices to be paid for milk com
ing t, the Boston market during the coming
season, has decided that from May lst to
Oct. lst the price in Boston shall be 32 cents
per can of IL quarts.
In case the amount of milk received BY
he contractors not sold as milk shall eI-
ceed 10 per cent. Of the entire receipts OF
the month. for excess above ten per cent.
the contractors shsll pay hat it is worth for
butter, taking the average price of butter
for the moth. reckoning twelve quarts Of
milk to a pound of butter. The price to the
farmer any month is not to be reduced more
than one cent per can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

Assistant Secretary Tiehenor has made a
ruling that the emig:snt fund cannot be prop
erly used for the support of deportation of
emigrants in good health at the time of their
arrival and permitted to proceed to their des
tinaton, and subsequently become public
charges by reason of sickne. The ruling
was made in the case of Enoch Morgan an
English emigrant who arrived in this country
in 1888. Went to Cranton and remained
there till he became sick when he was sent
to Philadelphia for the purpose of returning
to England. The Philadelphia Emigration
Commissioners requested authority to spend
$40 of the immigrant fund to pay his passage
home The department held it was not 4
case for such action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
Norway, Ne Aug. 2. ~.

Norway, Me Aug. 2, '87.
have used Browns Instant Re-
lief" for Dyspepsia and take pleas
ure in testify g to the great benefit
| have derived from IT'S use.
Oscar L. Gary.
Your money rsfunded II II fails 20 benefit you
u1el used strictly a. directed on inside wrapper
% you take risk 10 trying II.
ss-sod by all deaiers- dec5d4mtopeolip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
ANARCHISTS ANNIVERSARY
They Propose to Celebrate in Remem
brauce OF the Hsymarket Riot

CHICAGO. May
Tomorrow will be third anniversary of the
Haymsrket riot. The anarchists OF thus
city propose to give the day Observance
as is evidenced by the printed address or
circular issued from some secret establish
ment The circular is of an inhammatory
character, but does not counsel resort 70
force or doing of an overt act II speaks OF
meetings to be held on the anniversary OF
the riot. The snpposition has been that
that the anarchists would make some dem
ons,rs,ion on the day of the unveiling of
the Hsymarket police monument Ma! o.
The police do not credit this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
he LIVE IN n AINE
But Took to HiF-ael. a New Wife
When He Mo7cd

FALL r Err. May 81
Frank ii. Harvey was arfaigned in the
District Court on the charge OF poly gamy
today. He pleaded not not guilty and sas
released on $1,000 for trial tomorrow. II is
claimed that Harvey married his first wife
in Carada twenty years ago and afterwsrd
lived in Maine where they have 4 family Of
children. Some three years ago Harvey de-
serted his wife and children ard came to
this city. About a week ago he married
Elizabeth Miller many years his junior. The
circumstances of the latter marriage becom-
ing known To his first wife she came here
hunted her husband up and caused his ar
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
FOURTEEN MORE VICTIMS
OF the Grand Tru"k Disaster to b,
Identified.

IIAMlLTos. Ont. May 3.
There still remains for ideotiacation the
bodies of man an / woman well preserved.
and twelve more in a poor state of preserva-
tion All will soon be beyond idcnt fcstion.
Five of the sounded are able to leave the
hosp tai. The remaining seven are doing
well and they will all recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
SUPERIOR COURT.
Judge w. p. whitehouae. Presiding

g r STEVENS. Sheriff.
l.. 7. CARLEros, County Attorney.
W. s. CHoArg. Clerk.
Y. A. SMALL, Stenogrspher.
FRIpAr, May 3.
Dollof vs.. Phenix and German American
Insurance Companies. The plaintiff claim
of personal property destroyed embraces 5G+
items, and the direct examination Of the
plaintiff consumed the whole day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
RICHMOND.
Work at Clark & Millike n s-visitipg
Rebekahs.

Especial to the Kennebec Journal.
RICHMOND, May 3.
About dozen of the Rebekahs visited the
Lewiston Lodge Friday evening. About
forty of the Good Templars, the same even
ing visited the Litchftld Corner Lodge.
Friday forenoon breakdown at Clark &
Miiiken's saw mill caused loss of quar-
ter of a days running.
John Merrill Post G. A. r., has secured
c c Couillard of Portland as orator for
Memorial Day.
Clark & MiIllken are saving out the lum-
Der for tn. Catholic church. Work will be-
gin in about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
A BELGIAN COLONY
Making Prcpositiors to Settle in the
Province OF Quebec.

QuEBEc. May 3,
A Belgian delegation has had An interview
with Premier Mcrcier regarding the settle
m, tt Of n Belgian colony IN thi. province.
The proposed emigrant- being inclined to
the @ hing industry, the Grasse coast ia sug-
ges,ed as a good locality for scril, ment
The intended colony has a capital Of 5000
600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

NAN kANNIstO, WHN y.
Samro Fessenden of Sand~ich. Mass
msnl oned in q Il BJs,on Traveller Sandwich
sp, clsl as having Disappeared two weeks ago
is in this city. He is surprised at the rumors
publ, he'd concerning him lie says his
company knew where he was. He states
that it was his irtention TO return 10 Boston
about the last of this month. but as he pro-
poses bringing suit for libel he may now
return at AL earlier date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
CANADIANS SURPRISED
That UncIe Sam 10 to Stop Writing
About Behring Sea and Coos to In
vestigating


VTTAWA, VNE, Why ..
Considerable interest is being manifested
in political circles over the announcement of
weeping Investigations to be made by a
United States committee on trade relations
with Carada. Snrprise is expressed that
the committee is empowered to take up the
Brhring Sea question, which for three years
ps,t has been the SUI ct of international
cor spondence. Butsh Columbians are
urr.ug 'he Canadian government to ask the
impersl authorities to send cruiser to
Behring Sea,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
POISONED CORN.
Causes Serious Conss quences IN a
Pittsburg Family.

PirTsBrRG. May 3.
jefferson Lightfoot, wife aud two children
living in the 18Th ward were seized SUNDAY
with violent sickness resembling arsenicsl
p 'isoning shortly after eating i,nner. The
children so1n r, covered but the parents are
still in critical condition and Mrs Lightfoot
will probably die. The family hai been eat
ing corn for dinner. A portion left over
was fed TO chickens, four of HON died in a
short time. The affair is being Investigated,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
REPRIMANDED AND FINED.
Major Lydecker Gets out OF his Acque-
duct Tunnel scrape Quite Easily.

The sentence of the general court martial
in the case of Major G. J. Lydecker, the
corps engineer tried on charges arising out of
the squeduct tunnel frauds, was made pub
lie this afternoon. He is to forfeit TO the
United States 800 per month of his pay for
nine months, and be reprimanded in the or
ders
The court is thus lenient in view of the
evidence tina, in spaces so confined as those
above the arch in the tunnel, it IS almost
impossible to secure thoroughly good work
under the contract system imposed by law.
The sentence was approved by the Presi-
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

WLsHINGToN. May 3.
The following pensions have been granted
in Maine; Original, George Coventry; in
crease, Daniel b Small, John JohLso
jane. HszeIl Samuel II. Burrows, James
X. Simpson, Thomas +. Goodwin, Patrick
Black. Stephen H. Parker. John NJ. Jewell,
Henry n. Brown. John S. Smith; increase
and reissue, Sylvester Davis, Chas. Curran,
Charles Paterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
JUSTICE SAYS HANG HIM.
Verdict Against Halves in Trying to
Lynch Whom Twelve Men Were
Killed.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Ma

BTKHINIHNW' hIa., NIHF
The trial of Hawes for the murder of his
wife and daughter and possibly another
person, resulted today in a verdict of mur-
der in the first degree, execution BY hanging
being recommended by the jury. An attempt
to lynch Hswes, it will be Tememt cred, re-
suited in the death of dozen or more cit
zens who were fired on by the guards at the
jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
Maine Postmaster. Appointed Ysster

The following Maine postmssters have
been appointed Jesse Barber, Abbott VII
lage, vice Geo. A. Bradman removed; J. c.
Campbell. Atkinson, vice John H. Ramsdell
resigned Z. X. Wingste, Steep Falls, vice
W ID. MAY bee. resigned; C. p. Files, San
gerville, vice Andrew Sanders removed
Harry Butterfeld, Lincoln Centre, v ce Al
fred Gates removed; Carrie W. kimball.
North Dixmont, vice VIM. Harris removed J.;
p. G Ingalls, Razorville, vice L. T Mari,
removed; Charles f. johnson, Topsfeid,
vice C. H. Taylor removed; Fred S Hawkes.,
windham Centre, vice c. d. Hasty re-
moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
THE NATION'SC SCAPITAL.
Oklahoma Land Officials Called
on to Report.
Pension Cases Considered Yesterday.
Railroads ShoV Their Lists Of Passes
to the Commission.
Mr.. Putnam for the Maine Central
Takes Exceptions to the Jurisdiction
In Specific Cases.


WAsHISGToS, May 3.
The president and secretary of the interior
have called upon the United States officials
at Oklahoma, charged in the report of the
Inspectors of the interior department with
corrupt practices in connection with the pub
lie lands of that territory, for sny explsna-
ton or statement they may desire to make
relative thereto. The report of the inspec-
tors will not be made public at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
WILLIAM II. MccRILLIS.
Death OF the Widely Known Bangor
Lawyer

BANGOR, May 3.
William II. McCrillis, the widely known
aud prominent lawyer, and large timber
and land owner, died just before midnight
aged 20 years. He was native of New
Hampshire. He had been in failing health
for long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Taken From tie Current News
OF the Day.

The strike of bakers at Newark. y j..
for less hours, has terminated satisfactorily
The business failures occurring through.
out tle country durin. the last seven day =
days as repor ed to the Dunn & Russell com
rercial agency, number for the United
States lSJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
Funeral of Hon VIM Il. Barnum.

LIMERICK Conn, May 5.
The funeral over the remains of Hon.
VIM. Fl. Barnnm was held at p. " from
Trinity church today, the remains being
buried in the family lot, special trains from
New York and Hartford bringing mourners
from all over the country. Among them
were many pronineat Politicians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

HALIrAx, n s., May 3.
A telegram has been received here stating
tha; the brigartine A1die Benson, Capt.
Curry, Cos Bay e B., which sailed hence
last January for Cuba and had been gwen up
for lost, was wrecked of the northern
coast Of South America. The crew was
saved and landed al Nor~ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
New Official for Alaska.

New BEDFORD, Mass, MAY 3.
Capt Gilbert B Borden of this city has
been sppo ted keeper of the New House
of Refuge To be established at Alaska by the
government. He will probably go by the
20th.
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Carpenters Winning in their Strike.

NEWPORT, X. L., May 8.
The carpenters strike tor nine hours work
continues A meeting was held tonight
The reports showed that ali but one larg.
contractor have yiel led. Oily thlrty-Hve
men are on the strike. The strikers are
confident that all the contractors will yield
in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

NEw YosH May 3.
Representatives Of the variou, depart
ments Of the Tribune and staf united in
giving Whitela~ Reii, minister to France. a
farewell dinner at Delmonico, this evening
Nearly 80 gentls men we're present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
SEASONS SPORTS.
Another Game for Boston, Philadelphia,
PIttshHrs and Chicago.
Games Played by the National League
Yesterday.

At Philadelphia
l2 3 5 6 8
Philsieiphia, o 0 0 o O. 9
Nes York. 002 90 O.
Hits, Philadelphia 6, Nsr York 8. Er-
rors, Philadelphia 4, New York ~ Batter
les, Bufiinton, Sanders and Schriver. Crane
and Brown,
A. Washington.
1884 $50
Boston, 10 0 6 OIL Z 3
Washington, 0 o 0 90 . 8
Hits, Boston s, Washington S. Errors.
Boston 3, Washington 10. Batteries, Mad
den and Kelly, Healy and Mack.
At Indianapolis
1884 $3.50
Pi;tsburg, 22 o 204 431-l3
Indianapolis. 0l 90 o 2 o. 4
Hits, piusburg IA, Indianapolis S. Ef-
rors, PIttsburg 2, Indianapolis Batteries,
Staley and Miller, Getzein and Buckley.
AT Cleveland.
1884 567 80
Chicago, 0O02 10 x-4
Cleveland. 0 0 y 0 D 0 0 0 O. 0
Hits, Chicsgo l2, Cleveland 6 Errors.
Chicago 3. Cleveland 4. Batteries Hutch
inson and Farrell. Buckley aud SNYDER
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WROUGHT BY FIRE.
Three Little Boys in 4 Burning House.
One Burned to Death and the Others
Will Die.

CLEvsLA~p. o May 5.
At Ashtsbula. Ohio, this morning house
occupied By Portuguese family named Sill
vey. caught Are. A boy $ years old Was
burned TO death, and two others will die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04
Milbridge Lobster Factory Burned.

CHERRrrrELp. May 3.
j. & f. A. wymsn's lobster factory at
Milbridge, burned, Thursday evening, with
all its contents The fire started from the
upsetting of a lantern. Loss $4,000; insur-
snce $1,000.
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National League Standing.


At Brooklyn-Brooklyn l2 Athletics 6.
AT Columbus-Columbus /, Baltmores
@
At Kansas City-Kansas City l6, St. Louis
3.
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Y (llj

can ho cured ~ thn obavl symptoms by taking
ANrl-tPOPLECTINE. We have the unso-
hctcd icstiinoi.i- Is of thousands who have been
cured q Pnrnivsie, r.curt Disease. Ehcu-
mntism- Liver Complaint "uf Long Standing"
Kidney nni BindJer Troubles OF Years Du-
ratoA. Dyspepsia. scinticn. and General
Debility, &c. Los. of Appetite, sour
stosuarh and Flntuicncc. three common dis
orlers ru1rlntce t, carc with one bottle Of
ANTI Sold by your drug
Rists. 81. 90 b,ttlo! SIX bottles $500. SIND
TO DR. F. 5. HUrCHlNS ~ 4 Co Enosborgh
Fhi-. Vt, ror Testimonials and crvullrs resarding
aremedy that will cure that feeling Of being
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-05-04

closing q ~, city ssesm. a. ~; r'@->' n,oier.
ate, 2alei' eentinerf q ~ &l; A. 70.
sufrkr--- fair drmand western dry fca
Il; do creamery, rag.
csxxsk-eaie,. nraer. rreish,s to Liverpool
steady.
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By TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE

weather Indfcsti0ns for the Hsxt a.
Hourn
Wac DEPARTMENT,
Once Of the Chief SignaI Officer.
WAsHrsSTos. May I, IAM
For Maine Fair except in the northern
portions of the State; light rains, slightly
warmer, westerly winds.
Meteorological Report
May ,. ls.s, 500 PM
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Afternoon Exercises.

There was no business meeting of the
conference Friday afternoon. A large audi
ence attended the anniversary of the Won
ans Foreign Missionary society. Mrs. W. |.
Jewell of Bar Hsrbor, presided. Mrs C..
W. Curtis of Dexter, formerly missionary
to Japan, gave an interesting account of
woman's work west of the Pacific ocean.
She illustrated her remarks with many OBJ
jects of interest, gathered during her life in
Japan
Bishop Hurst followed with an admirable
account of his experiences in the far east
and his knowledg of what women had done.
A meeting of the conference missionary
society WAS held. 1t vas voted TO turn over
Gilman Sargent's donation to the missionary
committee The society elected Revs. W. T.
Jewrh v,re president, C. II. Sawyer, secre-
tary and +. + Skinner treasurer. Ami
versafy exercises will be he Id Sunday eve
ming.
The town hall was packed Friday evening
at the am iversary Of the Sunday School
Union and Tract Society, Rev. j. K. Baker
presidins. Rev. DR.. Gllet Of Cincinnati
delivered an address with sterotypical illus
tratious,