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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

The Skupshtina vas formally opened q
Belgrade Sunday.
The report that Chskir Pachs fesigns The
governorship Of Crete on account Of revolt
on the island, is officially denied.
The election Of members Of the Spanish
cortes Sunday we're peaceful The returns
iniics,e a strong government majority.
Bazaar du Centre at Lemans. Paris, vss
destroyed by fire Sunday. The proprietor
and three assistants we're burned 70 death.
The Lisbon correspondent to the Londoo
Times say the late King suffered the ~.
peated surgical operations that we're dssoed
necessary to prolong his life and bore bic
suiYererings vi tn patience and almost heroic
resignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
STATE NEWS.
KENSEBgc.


South Windsor.
james Doyle and Charles Northey had .
narrow escape from horrible death on Fri
day. While at work with the hay pfess Of
Field & Doyle large iron rod gave out
causing the heavy covers and others parts Of
the press to fall The escape Of the two men
was miraculous. s.--Farmers are taking every
advantage of the prevailing delightful weather
in preparing the ground for the crops of
ls90.-The gate receipts Of the So. kenne-
bee Agricultural Society amounted to be-
tween four and FIVE hundred dollars.-A dog
belonging to Mr.. George Lynn showed un-
mis;akable signs Of madness and vas
promptly shot by Master John Whiting.
The school house in the Northey district
10 being extensively repaired for the winter
term which begins early next month. The
work il under the charge Of N. Z. Partridge,
agent---Joseph MONEYS black stallion,
Cushnoc Jr.. is nor ., Bogg's stable and in
charge Of professional trainer Seth
Pratt's sucking colt took hra r.mium .,
the fair instead Of Horace Chosfe's - re-
ported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

BosTos SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL Club.

The Boston Symphony Orchestral club
will positively appear In Granite Hail to-
morrow (Tuesdsy) evening. The members
Of the club are accompanied by one Of the
iness lady soIoists upon the American stage
and by De Seve. the king Of violinists Who
holds 10 subtle control Of the bo~ a. to
bring music Of unsurpassed purity and
sweetness from the violin. All the other
members Of the club rank high in musical
circles and will make up a programme Of
unusual excellence. Augusta people appre-
cia,e the coming Of these artists and will
give them . royal welcome. The Boston
Home Journal says Of the club:
A very large audience crowded the audito-
rum at the concert by the Boston Symphony
Orchestral club, snd the organization vas
scknow lodged sish . unanimity and enthu-
sissm that are seldom Witnessed. Every
member Of the company is manifestly IN
artist. and the playing ensemble il charac.
,srixed by some 81 NE best grsdasions oi
light and shade - veil ~ purity Of tone and
unity Of attack.
Tickets are still on sale 1t the music stort
Of c. c. Hunt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

BANcoR, Oct ~
shortly after miinighs OF Friday night fire
broke out st wjpterport in the large grocery
store Of G Il. Hill. situated on the maia
.trset of the town. The sore was the
largest in town and contained the American
EXPRESS cflice and telegraph office. both of
which suceumbei with all of their contents
Mr. mrs boss vii! bs from $500 to - goo
ard he is ws II insured \ harness shop and
private house were burned aud the Methodist
and Congregational churches we're badly
scorched. All the property was we'll insured
Cause of iire unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
rAHHss,s succnssoa.
The President Appoints Gen. Green B
Raum CommissionsE OF Psnsious.

President Harrison Saturday appointed
Gen. Green B. Raum Of Illinois. to ee com
Tanner, resigned. This appointment is more
or less Of & ,urprise to the politicians now in
town. - General Raum's name has not bee %
prominently brought forward in connection
with this Office. He has good military record
and it is thought here his appointment will
take we'll with the old soldiers He was
commissioner of internal revenue under
President Grant General Raum appeared
at the pension Office today and after taking
the oath of office vas presented to the chiefs
Of divisions and other officers. He will en-
ter upon the discharge of his official duties
next Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
POURED OIL ON HIM.
Then Set Fire to His Clothes Roasting
the Man Alive

GREESvTLLE, Ala, Oct. 10.
Early this morning a quarrel between a
negro helper and young white man named
Roberts, resulted in the negro pour.
ing gasoline over Roberts. Another negro
touched off the full with lighted lamp, and
in an instant Roberts was snveloped in flames.
He ran wildly up and down the main street
of the town, but there was no one awake, and
he was literally roasted alive. When discov-
cred he vas in . critical condition. One of
the negroes has been arrested, the other has
escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

NAxrAsxEr BEACH, Mass, Oct 20.
Shorsl, before 3 O'Clock, Sunday evening
fire was discovered in the main building OF
the great livery stables connected with the
Rockland House, Nantasket Beach. The
main building vas burned 70 the ground
About 40 tons Of English hay. two horses,
one COW an one pig we're burned.
The hotel company places their loss Al
5000. The building vas insured for $1,000
Loss on contents about 4l325. no insurance
All appe earances indicate that the FIRE Was in
cendiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
LACK OF FUNDS
Hampers Those Who Have the Marine
Conference in Charge.

The Department of State finds it.elf some
what hampered in taking care of the inter-
national marine conference because Of the
restricted appropriations made for meeting
the expenditure in connection herewith.
The amount At the disposal Of the department
10 but e2O 900 and at the, outset the officials
are confronted by the probable necessity of
devoting almost half that sum to prepara-
ton Of the report Of the proceedings bv a
French stenographer and interpreter. Off
cial couftesies to the delegates must neces-
sarily be meagre because of the limited
appropriations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
cLEvELANDERs INDIGNANT.
Gov. Hills Reference to That Famous
Encyclopaedia

INV YORK, Oct. 20.
The Times Chattanooga special says con-
siderable indignation exists among the demo-
Gratis over the expression in Gov. Hills
speech yesterday. He said in substance, II
shall not attempt to describe the wonderful
resources of your remarkable country. /
did not bring my ency cloL adia with me and
you know more abOat that. already, than |
io.'' At the time this remark created no
surprise but nos it is commonly understood
to mean fling at the speeches made by
Grover Cleveland in his southern tour. and
the friends of the ex-presdent are somewhat
wrought up about it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Estn Ship Oisa pled.


CuArnAM. Mass. Oct 20
PASSING ror,h al sunset was the tug Gladi-
ator with four uas,ed schooner The lat
ter lost her jibboom. She had evidently
been in collision today and the crew are at
work clearing away the wreessge Inc
schooner was light ard was probably outward
bound Her nsme conld not be distinguished
il wa. so near dark She balls FROM BATH
and is no; ne~ veseri She is apparently
not leaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
CREDITABLE CLOSE
+ Special to the kennebec Journal. !

Special to the kennebec journal.
WATERvMLE, Oct 20.
Colby made a spirited and altogether cred
table finish Of the fall campaign on the
diamond in the game Saturday afternoon at
Skowhegan with the Volunteers of that
place. The Volunteers advertised the fact
that ,hey had won twenty of twenty-four
games played this season. bnt in the game
Saturday they seemed to have lost their
prowess in the base ball line, Seventeen
errors and three scattering hits tells the story
of HE fsll of the Volunteers.
They made one run. This was accom-
plished in the last inning when two men were
out al a a base hit and passed ball sent a
man around the circuit of the bases.
For Colby, Wagg pitched his usually
strong steady game
Lombard, '93, distinguished himself on
second He not only did some sharp field
ing but led the team in stick work He will
make valuable addition to the college team
next season
Bonney did some excellent work on first
and Jordan got in some good assists from
third.
Following is the score by innings:
2 : 5 9
Colhys o q 3 o I , | liz
Volunteers. - o o o III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Reporters View tho Rsmaius.
NBXICO's STOLEN BONDS.
abouts and Mysterious Disappear
ance.


CRY OF Mkxico, Oct. 10.
At a late hour last night Minister Of
Finance Du Bian, speaking Of the bond rsb.
berries, stated that everything will be cleared
up Monday. The minister OF justice To-
sisted that the bonds had not been found.
Chief of Police Gen. CsrbAll.la and ehlei
detectives claimed that the bonds had ~
left the country. 1t Is said the books which
contained the bonds weighed $500
pounds, and 1t is mystery how
they could leave the treasury without diseevs
cry. To-Day 1t is semi. officially stated sAal
the stolen bond books each contained bopds
of the nominal value Of 600, 900. The
bonds were neither signed. sealed. dated nss
marked with the private max Of the tssas-
ury department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
ARE MINERAL LANDS


BUTTE, Mont, Oct 20.
Telegrams were received from the Wash
ington State Land Department about the
Issue Of patents to the Northern Pacific rail-
road on the lands claimed by them on the
Oro Fino district. The lands are strictly
mineral The Champion mine, valued at
81 900 900, is on the section claimed by the
railroad company. The mineral lands were
particularly exempted from the Northern
Pacific land grant. Protests have been sent
to Secretary Noble BY the Board of Trade
and mining men Of Oro Fino.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
WORLDS CHAMPIONS.
fhs New Yorks Turn the Tables on
BROOKLYN.

INV loRk. Oct. 10, lSSS.
The world's champions turned the tables
today on the Brooklyns, playing steadily and
strongly, and ou,plAyins their opponents At
all p .ints. Crane vas in the box, and his
s~ifs balls and sharp curves were very try
ing To his opponents. and hits were few aud
tar oetwe.a, The hAses on balls we're num-
erous but not disastrous. The support Of
Ewing was magnificent.
The umpiring was = feature OF the con
test. u - safe to say that never Was \
worlds championship contest umpired to
srea ter satisfaction.
Innings, 1854 6 .S9
New Yorks. l1llso o--6
Brookkns. 10000 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
SCENES AT THE coNFERnNcE
Representatives OF France and Germany
Sit Side by Side.

The Chilisn representative. Admiral yiel,
a >, ared Friday AID took his seat in the
T. sersatiousl Marine Conference between
,he rspres.-t tsriye from Belgium and the
delegates from the Flowefy Kingdom Il
should be explained, perhaps, that the sew
sraI countries s.e arranged in alphabetical
o,.ier 1T the conference board
This brirgs the delegates of France and
Germany elbow to elbow, 20 that Captain
Richand. of the French Navy. and CApeain
Mensine. OF the German Navy. cit side BY
side. II is noted that, while many ''siie 70
marks are exchanged between The delegates
from other nations in the intervals Of geaeT
al discussion, the representatives Of the tvo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
ARKANSAS nine EXPLOSION.
Miners Lamp Comes In Contact with .
Kes OF Powder, l6 Men Horribly
Injured.

FoRr SMITH, Ark, Oct. 20.
A disastrous explosion occurred yesterday
in the coal mine at Bryant switch, fifty miles
south Of here in the Choctaw nation A
miners lamp came in contact with keg Of
powder. There were lG men in the mine
and the shaft WAS 500 feet deep. All were
taken out more or less injured -Four were
horribly burned and are not expected to re-
cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
GOV. FORAKER ILL.
Physicians Say He Is Threatened with
Peritonitia.

CoLuMBUs, o., Oct 20.
Gov. Foraker is quite sick and is confined
to his bed a the executive mansion. He
was STACKED with . mild form Of dyseptry
Thursday afternoon and was not able to be
at his office in the State House until Friday
evening when he became more seriously ill.
The ply sic;ans slate that he 10 threatened
With peritonitis-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

Sr. Jous. N. b., Oct. 10.
The coronor's jury In the case Of CstheriDe
II. Meitae, wife Of Rev. Donald Mcitas.
who died from eating poisoned candy Ys-
ceived through the postofhce. returned .
Dooald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
A Lunatic Shoots At I VufteR.
berg Prince.
Circumstances Attending The Dsatl 4
King Luis Of Portugal.
stencil Arising from the Dead In tAo
English collieiy Dstsss WosknNn
from Entering,


LONDON, Oct 10.
The work Of recovering the bodice Of vic.
tins of the explosion at Bentiiee colisry,
i.onstou region. last Wednesday, has come
10 = standstill Miners refuse 10 drscsnd
into the mine on account Of the stencil aris-
ing from the dead bodies Of men and horsss
in the coal pit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Pensions Granted Maine People.

Pensions have been granted to the follow
ing citizens Of Maine: Increase. George b.
Bsrtin. James p. Wakefield, Llew.llyn
Green, Gresham L. Butler; reissue, VIM. J.
Healy. Charles L. Haines, VIM. II. Gates,
Z. o. Addition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
FfI5 at Forest City

BANGOR, Ort. 20.
There was fire at Forest City, Saturday
morning about four O'Clock in which the
hotel owned and managed by J. S Veasey,
was burned Loss about $500; insured for
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
typhoid Fever at Yale.

NEw HAVEN, Conn, Oct. 20.
Mark Borden OF Chicago, Edward Drew
Of McIndoes Falls, Arthur Is. Russell Of
South Norwalk, and three other students are
i'll with typhoid fever. There are hopes Of
their recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Death CT Portland Citizen.

PoRrLAND. Me. Oct 20.
Wo'd received here, SATURDAY afterno n
a announces the death of Wan. A. Alden at
Leeds He WAS one of Portlands weslthiest
and best known retired business men, active
Iy englg i ia n, -h1lesa'e 4 our trade for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
BEHRINo SEA DIFFICULTIES.
The British Ambassador at Washinstoo
Instructed to Neg gotiats Them.

OTTAWA, Ont. Oct 10.
The statement 10 made that the Brttish
government has instructed Sir Julian Paua-
ceforie, its ambassador at Washington 70
negotiate for settlement Of the BehFing sea
difficulty and Atlantic fisheries questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Another Attempt at Royal Blood.

YoKoHAsA, Oct 20.
Count Okums, minister Of foreign s6alSs
WAS slightly wounded today by = would bs
assassin. The latter committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Passed tho Turn in. His Illness.

Gov Foraker passed the dangerous point
physicians say he il on the road to recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

ALBANY, n. Y. Oct 70.
The Albany stove works. North Aiban.
vas entirely destroyed by IRE last night
Loss $50, 600; insurance about $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
Terribss Storm at Naples.

NAPLES, Oct. 10.
Violent storms prevail in this region. The
city i. partially inundated. An immsnss
amount Of damage 10 done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

4 writer in Forrest and Stream knows Of .
nan vho hiss spent 5000 In Maine trying %
kill moose. snd has neither secured The
noose nor given up the task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

LONDON, Oct 20.
The German steamer Marco Brunner. ~.
Gently wrecked In the Red Sea has been lootsd
by Arabs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
PoRrUoAL's KINo DEAD,
The Eldest Son Succeeds Hin %
Carlos I.

LisBoS, Oct. 20.
Luis |. King of rortaaDsl. died Saturday.
King Luis was born In ls3s, the son Of
Queen Maria II, and Of Prince Ferdinand Of
SAIe-Coburg. lie succeeded his brother,
King Pedro V, Nov, II, 1861, vac married
Oct. o, 1869. to Queen Pia, the younssss
daughter of King Victor Emanuel Of Italy.
Two sons survive him. Prince Carlos, bora
in lsd3, and Prince Alfonso. born In 1865.
The death of the king occurred q II
O'Clock Saturday forenoon,
Prince Carlos, the Duke Of Bragosa, the
eldest son of the king, who succeeds to the
throne, viii, assume the title Of Carlos I.
Preparing for tho Kins's Funeral.
L,saoS, Oct 10
The funeral of the late King will take
place At the kyal Pantheon probably SatuP.
day next. Monday night, accompanied BY
the royal family. H. will be taken To Belsn,
where til. remains will lie Ia state In the
monastery church at 81. Jerome.
Reporters View tho Rename.
ldsnoN. Oct. 20.
Owing To NttiOp- rumors the royal doct0Ps
sd',srd that ,i,e press representatives be In.
vitcd to virw the body Of the late kirg bv-
fore il " cmhalmed They decla,e that
no ampu'a ,on has been performed and there
were no SLY IS of gRngrrpe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

NV YORK, Ucf- 10
John J. Clascsy. bad clerk 1t the West
err Union Telegraph Once. No. West 93d
stsees, vas arrested for stealing el56O froa
she ecnpany- The shortage may be AilI
grsAteT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21
They've stripped the Schooner Holton.

PRovrScErowS- Mass, Oct 20.
Wreckers have stripped the schooner An.
No A. Holton before reported sunk in the
harbor, saving the sails, running rigging,
spars and blocks. The hull burst open
about forty feet on the starbcafd side and
will probably be total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-21

81. VINCENT, Ninn., Oct 10.
The Temperature has not risen shove -
degrees today and 10 falling rapidly tonight
zero By morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-01

Washington, Oct. 3l.-Alayor Thomas ~ Hart. Of
Boston, recently addressed communication to the
Civil Service Commission, ASKING what part the mem
uors OF the civil Service may properly take In prac
ucal politics. In reply, the Commission calls Mr.
arts attention to the regulation OF the President Of
July ii, 1886 president Cleveland's letter to the
heads OF Departments In tbs service Of the General
'oVernment, and to the subsequent instructions OF
the fostmasterGeneral 10 postmasiers and their en-
pioyes' The reply continues: Beyond the prohibit
uoh as 10 political assessments the Civil Service act
anu rules confer 40 authority duty upon the Com
mission TO Interfere in the conduct OF ofce-h holders.
As 10 "here The precise line dividing the proper AMI
improper participation of ohicoho!dcrs and public
Servants IN party politics Is 10 be drawn. that must
c'idehuy be c1 to the discretion of the President
and appointing officers
i"e commission has also sent an answer 10 the
quoiy OF a clerk In the Ncw.YOrk PostOiiice. who
dS"'u whether a political contribution made al the
'ofuost Oh the secretary of "A political committee
"o"ia oe IN violaiion Of law and whether II per
graded or dropped from the service for mol
,,,a,oas such contribution the Commission woili1
susse mo matter. The Comml Sion. IN It's reply,
& that The acts and rules do not prohibit cOnrl
maj the Commission will investigate and report con
serhhg any dismissal or degradation % any person
u .he CNil Service, any change In his Official
onh or compensation. because he has given or with
neiu or neglected to make any contribution OF money
UT other valuable thing for any political purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-01
FIGHTING THE GORMAN RING.
AN ACTIVE AND HOPEFUL CANVASS BY THE
BALTIMORE REPUBLICANS.

BALTIMO REPUBLICANS.
Baltimore. Oct. 81 (speciaD.-IThs canvass fer
the Mayoralty Is at white heat in Baltimore No such
interest and enthusiasm have been known in any
local election for many years. For some time there
have been indications of the waning power OF the
Democracy. Northern Republicans have been coming
10 tho city In considerable numbers to settle In
business. The Independent vote has been gradually
growing IN numbers and respectablity, until at the
last election, the Republicans found ample ground
for tho hope that the reign of the Democratic party
was approaching an end.
That fact the inspiration OF tho present campaign
The Democrats frightened at the surprising turn in
affairs were driven TO the transparent expeocnt Oh
organizing Business Mems Club to name candidate
for Mayor This done, and the cry was raised LOT
a decrease in taxation. by which it was hoped to stay
the tide of secession from their ranks and elect their
man.
The Democratic candidate is man never before
heard Of In the politics Of Maryland. He Is an intsr
gent business man. but his political significance Is
shown by the fact Senator German had 10 be In
trodiced to him after the nomination AS citizen
nothing can be said sgains, Mr.. Davidson But as
an available candidate for Mayer of Baltimore backed
by the Democracy OF Maryland. he is as near man OF
straw as II is possible 10 come. The Republicans
and Independents nominated a Fusion Ticket Win
tried Republican at it's head and entered the campaign
to win. Their organization Is perfect inc com
mtteemen are competent 10 meet every emergency
between and election day. Moreover they can
enter upon the work of that day with reasonable
chance OF success. With the registration and glass
baDot-boxes the opposition win be driven TO the
pt,able expedient of voting the of mon neces
sariiy detained from the polls. Thus limit put to
the former methods OF the Democrats and a cor
cshaidses s MIR Hr Shaw the nominee Of the Fusionsis
Is a broad minded. able and consistent Republican.
For weeks the campaign promised TO be without strk,
ing Incidents But finally John X. Cowen appeared
mpon the platform 70 paw his respects AZ Fusionst
TO his former colaborers In thu Democratic party In
his FIRST speech he made a decided sensation Finally
The bsllotbox suffers Goodwin and Harig pro
dmccd and public interest arose TO fever heat Then
came Governs letter and GOrmans scsthing speech
I'm West baltimore The fraud trickery and coirup-
ion of tho old Democratic ring In Maryland have
been brought thoroughly TO the light Of day. and
viii be no surprise the most watchll observers OF
the situation 10 sec the Old machine broken
rretriovaby next Tuesday.