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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
FUNERAL COACHES
To be Used in South America on
Street Car Lines.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ).
The Brill Car Works at 3lst and Chestnut
streets, have just finished three street cars
designed to transport the dead in Buenos
Ayres The cars are unique in construction
and are the first of the kind made In this
country. They are first, second and third
class. the first being designed to carry the
body of wealthy individual, the last the
corpse of a pauper. The frst-class car is
very handsome. The bo1y is a rich black
toned with purple, with passion flowers
painted on the sides. The windows are Of
French plate glass. Ths seats, folding up
against the sides. are upholstered in black
plush and the window curtains are black
cloth trimmed with gold bullion.
Ia the forward end of the car is an altar
with silver cross and candelabra, while on
either side of the altar are cathedral purple
stained glass windows. The interior of the
car is finished in white and gold The metal
work is nickel plated and handsome in de-
sign. On the top nine large sable plumes
are placed The other cars are much sim
pier and palmer in design, and the third class
car has merely a row of shelves for the cof-
fms. These cars are intended to run on the
street car tracks in Buenos Ayres and will
be switched off on side track nearest the
house of the dead person. The body is car.
ried on bier to the car, placed inside, the
mourners seat themselves around, horse,
are attached and the car proceeds on its way
to the cemetery.
|. This copy is adopted in the City OF MeIicc
and in some cities of Central America. Th'
only parallel among northern nations is th'
dead train which leaves the Gard du Nord il
Paris at O'Clock every morning, carryin,
the bodies of paupers and unrecognized per
sons of the Morgue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
CRUISER CHARLESTON
Will not be Ready for Sea for Two
Months-Causes OF Delay.

SAN FRANCIsco, Feb. 8.
Should the situation in Samoa assume a
phase so serious that the United States would
feel justified in ordering an immediate rein
forcement to its fleet at Apia, there is small
probability that the cruiser Charleston would
be available for service, notwithstanding re-
ports TO the contrary. Work on her is not
being pushed now any faster than for some
time past. There is no probability of her
being ready TO go to Mare island, where she
is to be rigged and fitted for sea, for at least
two months from today.
The time that would then elapse before
could be put in commission is matter of
conjecture, insomuch as the steel plates of
which her masts are to be constructed have
not yet been received at the Navy Yard. At
present the Charleston is lying at the wharf
of the Union Iron Works, and is furnishing
employment daily to about four hun'red
men, who, however, only wo-k during tegu-
lar hours. no extra relays having been con-
sidered necessary. One cause of complaint
on the part of the managers of the iron
works is the delay of Edison in furnishing
the plant for the electric lighting of the
cruiser. News was received yesterday,
however, that the dynamos. &C., have been
shipped, and may be expected here in two
weeks.
Then another week may be occupied in
putting them in place, after which the
Charleston will go on the dry dock to be
cleaned. and will then be towed to the Mare
Island Navy Yard to be rigged, armed and
fitted for sea. 1t is said that by employing
three relays and working men day and night
the work yet to be done by the Union Works
might be completed in three weeks, bu
there seems TO be no probability of things
being hurried in this manner. There srt
altogether about fourteen hundred men EN-
pioyed at the iron works.
The cruiser San Francisco is now platet
to within a short distance OF the water line
and gives promise of being a formidable
ship of-war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06

Speaking of the orators of the House
Washington correspondent saps: The most
atfable in discussion of the republicans is
probably the Hon. Julius Caesar Burrows of
Kalamazoo. His face, his manner and his
bearing recall the blue skies of Italy. He
looks the true gentleman, and his speech
does not belle his looks"
The Emperor of Germany is cutting dow n
his household expenses. He has given
orders that the daily breakfast shall cost but
sixtv-two cents for each person, and that
dinner shall not require more than one dol
lar and quarter head. The servants of
the household are now obliged to purchase
their own meals. All this has excited a
great deal of unfavorable comment, for the
House of Hohenzollern is by no means SO
poor that its expenditure need be placed on
a mean basis.
A man named Dronin. who was born in
Brittany on May Is, 1897, died few days
ago in Paris. In his early years he was a
sailor and fought at Trafalgar. The cause
of his death was fall sustained while he
was under the influence of liquor. For
years he had )ne to bed slightly elevated -
rhe physicians who examined his body said
that he might have lived to be 1875 years of
age if he had not met with an accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06

Nine. Patti gave 500 parcels Of clothing
and blankets to poor people at Craig Nos.
Wales, last week. She sails for South
America on March 1.
Amelie Rives- Chauler never rewrites q
story but sends the first draft TO the printer.
Perhaps that is the reason why nobody ever
reresds her writings.
The lates. news from Senator Beck re-
ceived by his family is to the effect that he
has reached Tampa. Fla, on his return from
Cuba. He will not return to Washington
until April.
Chauncey NJ. Depew's leg has fully recov-
cred its health. Somebody called him, "a
walking delegate" few days ago. mo"
said the orator, but perambulating Depew-
y."
Europe has been thrown into a fever of
excitement by the failure of John Wsnamak-
er of Philadelphia, 10 sail for the Old World.
As a great man, Wsnsmaker should be more
considerSte of the public.
Lord Salisburys illness is caused by insom-
MIA. Ii is said that he has not yet recovered
from the blow caused by the Sackvllle Incl
dent. Salisbury should forward his doctor
bill to Mr.. Murchison of Pomona, Cal.
Lord Sackville. the damaged diplomat, is
devoting his attention at present 10 his man
sion "knole." He ha. thrown the old and
beautiful place open to the public, thing
which the late lord and master refused TO
do.
The sale of Max o'Rells book, Jonathan
and His Continent" has been enormous.
Cassell 4 Co. find it impossible to keep up
with the demand.
A week from last Monday Queen Victoria
celebrates the forty ninth anniversary of her
wedding. The ceremony will be, as usual.
a mournful one, as anything which recalls
Prince Albert always casts a gloom over the
Queens household.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
RICH MOND.

Mr.. George Eastman of Gardiner is in
town visiting his brother Alvin Eastman.
Miss Maud Harlow returned to her studies
at the Gorbam Normal School, Tuesday.
Since the incoming of the new shoe fac
tory employees has commenced, rents have
been difficult to obtain. This means new
buildings in the spring.
o. c. Buker formerly of this place, has
located at Fresno City, California.
Judge W. r. Hall held Probate Court at
Bath. Tuesday. County Attorney c. ID.
Newell, lawyers F, J. Buker and J. X. Gun
ningham attended from this place.
There was progressive euchre party held
at Captain George II Theobal1's Monday
evening Mr. J. s. Chapman was fortunate
enough to secure first prize.
Mr.. A. W. Kimball and wife are visiting
in Augusta. Mr. kimoall has recently fin-
ished handsome crayon portrait of Govern
or Burleigh, done in his best style.
Mr.. James NJ. Hall, the well known if moi
best 1own ice house builder, was at South
Gardiner. Tuesday, after lumber to build an
elevator for White & Cony at Brett's Gully.
! Only fourteen trampi occupied the Lookup
| Monday night
/ Mr.. Lindsay, of Lynn, arrived in towr
] MDn1ay evening. anu VIII acl Ms snpefinVHu
ent for Caldwell & Libby.
| At meetings of the COngre gational churcf
and parish societies Monday evening. i
sas voted to proceed with the necessary step
for the installation of Rev. W. G Stiles n,
pastor of the Congregational church. !
was voted TO call a council for that purpose
though the date wa. not decided upon. I
will probably include all the prominen
churches in Maine, with other noted Congre
gationalists. Much interest is manifesto il
the matter here, as a late council, he'll
January 2ith, failed to proceed with tn
installation for which all arrangements ha
been made. The church society appointe
Everett V. Chapman, Moses Runneils an
Mrs William Harl,w as committee t
take all necessary action in the matter.
The ice now measures from six to eigh
inches of clear ice, with about three of sno'
ice on top. Scrsping is being pushed on al
the fields and the almost constant snow fall
makes it necessary.
The Universalst Fair will open Tuesda
night with The Flower Of the Family"
very interesting drama The hall is neatl
decorated and arranged and fine time
anticipated.
Owing to the bad storm Of Tuesday III
prize declamations Of the Dresden Hig
School were postponed to the frs, fair ever
, ing.
Mr. 6. c. Hodges was at Portland, Q
business Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
House.

The Senate amendment has been concurred
in to the House bill for retirement of Gen.
W F. Smith. The bill authorizes his re-
trement with the rank of major of engi-
neers.
The House proceeded TO consider the con
ference report on the Nicaragua canal bill.
The remainder of the afternoon session
was taken up with the discussion on an
amendment to the bill, and was interrupted
at . by the House taking recess till l.3o
o'clock
The evening session of the House was
devoted to the consideration of District of
Columbia business.
The following bills were passed Pro
vding that insurance companies desirous of
doing business in the States may deposit
securities with the treasurer of the United
States exempting securities of building and
mutual loan associations from taxation;
making the term of juries one month instead
of three months; appropriating $500 for
the maintenance Of public order during the
inaugural ceremonies regulating the licens-
ing of pawn brokers; providing for trial by
Jury in police court.
The House at 1870 adjourned.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Postmaster General appointed the fol-
lowing named fourth class postmasters
Monday Leslie J. Walker Plymouth, Vt;
John Z. Goodra, RiPton, VT.
The revenue cutter, Richard Rush, has
brought to San francisco, the 8ritis.
schooner Pathfinder. and the American
.chooner William W. Rice, both of which
vessels were captured in brakes Bay, while
illegally engaged in sealing.
AtTopeka, Kansas. the furniture estab-
lishment of W. NJ. Dignon was burned Tues
dav morning. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
sl5 600
Belle Starr, female desperate of Indi-
an territory, was killed Sunday night.
WiIful neglect is the verdict in the case Of
. Dakota child's death, whose physicians
were faith heAlers-
Canada has appointed committee to in
ouire into and report upon . measure ths
! most expedient for Canada to adopt to maxi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The nalleP in Which the Naturalization
Laws ife Being Patched.
Motives Which Led to the Rejection OF
the British ExtTadition Treaty.

WAsHISGroS, Feb. 5.
The recent rejection Of the British extra
dition treaty seem, 10 have been brought
about by a mixture Of motives which make
the vote on rejection somewhat deceptive in
its indication Of opinion There were only
i've senator's who voted to retain the clause
for the eItradition of dynamiters, and three
of these did so to make the treaty OBJ
noxious. The two whs voted for the clause
because they favored it, were Sena-
tors Edmunds Of Vermont and Morgan of
Alabama. After this clause had been thrown
out many senators voted for the treaty be-
cause Of its excellent provisions for the ex-
tradition Of forgers and embezzlers, which
would have sensibly depleted the American
colony in Montreal. Others voted against it
because they considered that the changes had
left it too frsgmentary in character.
Mr.. Cowles Of North Carolina prepared
& resolution Monday instructing the commit
tee on appropriations TO report his internal
reSenne bill at once. But he showed ii to
Mr.. Randall before getting = chance to pre-
sent it to the House and Mr.. Randall urged
him not to do it, Mr.. Cowles locked it up
In his desk. He thinks the committee will
not report his bill and that there will be no
reduction at this session.
The proposition to modify the naturaliza-
tioa laws is not likely to come to anything at
this session. The committee on the judici-
ary was at work on an elaborate bill to make
naturalization more difficult when Congress
man Collins returned to town after the re
cess. Among other thirg gs, the committee
proposed to do away with primary declara-
tons Of intention to become citizen, and TO
require proof by witness of ive years resi-
den ~ fapy
rather bewildered some of his enthusiastic
colleagues by pointing out that taking away
the right to make declaration, took away
the right to pre- -empt land until the would be
settlers had been in the country Ave years.
This was not the purpose of
the committee, and after catching their
breath they had clause drafted permitting
primary declarations for the express purpose
of land pre-emption. Mr.. Collins induced
the commit ee to abandon the requirement
that the applicant be able to read the consti-
tuition in English, but the bill still requires
that he be able to speak in English. As the
measure now stands it is peculiar piece of
patchwork, making naturalization more diff
cult in some respects and less SO in 9TH
ers. The abolition of primary declarations
enables any one TO take out papers at
once, who can get his witnesses to swear to
five years residence and good moral charac
ter. The committees bill provides for court
proceedings, in which the district attorney
or states attorney shall appear to demand
proof of the allegations of the applicant, but
these proceedings would probably soon de-
generate into the farce they are under the
existing system, especially in the state
courts. Mr. Collins has reserved the right
to dissent from the whole bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
INTERIOR WAIERs.

BY Mr. Plummer of Brnnswick-Remons
tr ince Of c II. II. Colby and ITO othsrs,
resident, Of Brunswick, TopshAm. and Lie
bon against the petition OF Edward Plumnsf
AMI others for charter for . Log Dfiving
Com ,any and improving the AndroscoggiA
River.
Also remonstrancs Of Henry A. Ststses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
DECLARED OFF.
The Strike Of the New York Horse Rail.
roads at an End.
A Prominent Knight OF Labor Turns
''Scab."

New YORK, Feb, 5.
The horse car strikers lost much ground
tonight and signs of weakness on their part
are everywhere apparent Many Old hands
on tn sth ami 9Th svenne roads have re-
turned to work. A committee of IL 9th
avenue men had a talk with General Master
Workman Magee today and said they had
concluded to resume work tomorrow.
Cars were run with considerable regularity
on the Eighth avenue road today Twenty
five cars ran on Grand street ferry and 34'h
street line aud Is on the Belt line. Several
arrests for trivial assaults on the 'scab
were made. William Klershaw, one of the
strike carpet weavers whom the police have
been searching for for assaulting the super
intendent of the factory, was found acting
as scab conductor on the Eighth avenue line
He is prominent in the Knights of Labor.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
DR.. J. 8 CUSHING.
Death OF a Prominent 6kowhegan
Physician.

SKowHEGks, Feb. 8.
DR.. j. =. Cushing, one Of Skowhegan's .
oldest physicians. died Monday evening at
his residence. He has practiced his profess
sion for many years in this place, and was
distinguished throughout the county and
State. DIR. Cushing's age was Is years
The deceased was a former president and
trustee of the Maine lsane Hospital, mem
ber of the pensioners examining board for
the district, prominent member of the
Somerset Medical Association, one of the
trustees of Bloomfield Academy and the
Skow he gan Public Library fund and mem
ber Of the Methodist church. The funeral
will occur at the NJ. E. church, Feb. q at
2 Z. NJ, under the auspices of Carrabasset
Lodge, |. y. o. F., assisted by Russell Post,
G. A. K. of which the deceased was a past
commander.
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NO. 80.

the proceedings of the town Of Oh. Orchard
at town meeting held on May -, 1887.
Bill an act to incorporate the Northern
Improvement Company.
Bill an act TO Incorporate the Agameticus
Water Company,
Bill an act to amend sec l, chap. li5. Of
the Il. \. relating TO salaries.
Bill an act to amend sections II and ~
of chap. lis Of the h 5. relating to the pun
ishment for rape As amended by chap. ls7
of the Public Laws of 1857.
Resolve in favor of the Temporary Home
for Women and Children.
Resolve IN favor of Sandy River PlAnta-
| ton.
Resolve making appropriation for repair
Of ROAD in Indian township, Washington
| county.
B,l An &C, to make valid the doings Of the
town OF Sidney and certain municipal ofhcers
thereof.
| blii an act 10 amend chap. lt7 Of the Pub
lie Laws of 1857 relating to special insurance
brokers.
rAssEp To M ENeRossKp.
Bill an act to amend section 10. chapter
2Ss, of the Private and Special Laws Of
1887 relating 10 the Silver Lake Water Com
pany.
b'll an act t, incorporate the Bangor Fire
mans Relief Association.
Bill au act sd,iisi, nal to and smeudstorv Of
chapter 26!, Special Laws Of 1850.
Bal An act TO Incorporate the RocklAnd
Stree' Railway Company.
Resolve 10 aathor.Ge tac increase Of rate
of interest upon loan of the county Of York
authorized BY chapter 60 of the Resolves Of
1857.
B,ll an act 10 ,ncorporate the Northern
Construction Compan,.
Bill All act TO amend section 55 of chap,er
is Revised Statut.s r.la ,ny 4, pr,...d h.v
B,il au act TO amend IN, chat,cr of the Ps.
iepscot Water Compuuy.
Bill an act to amend section Of cbsp,er
ts2 of the Special Laws of 1855. relating 10
an act repeating an act to ipcorporstc the
town of Lexington.
p.s,, ,o ~, E>,,,,
m
mn IN avt 70 'neotpo'a'e 'ne augusta oais
i'ePus' anu trust company
b'Il on act 10 amend section ~ Oh chapter
OF ,ne REVISED statutes re'Auns W me
quahn'auons oi Town ohoets
.bhi an ast 10 Seve 10 thc uhitsu StAtes OF
America, 'he )nr'sn'etoh OF certain iots OF
'anu IN Mount fleasan' cemetery IN the CITY
'i a"su'A'
p'' an ao' 10 authorize the city OF Lewis
ton 10 a'u 'he central Name "enera' hos-
u.n -, ,, a.. .r,
Street Railway Company.
Bill nm net 10 incorporate IN, Thom Rroot
Dam C,mn.ny
nm mn art tn amend section IOl of chan
ter AZ of the Revised statute, relating "a
officers of savings b,,k.
Bill an act To lncorporat, the Hull, Cove
Water Comp,uy.
Bill an net - robiblt the taking OF hsh
from Round Mountain LAX, in Franklin
county,
Bili an act To incorporste the tovn of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
A BOILER EXPLOSION
Two Men at the Nebraska Insane
Hospital.


LINtbLS, Md, r go.
The two boilers in the engine room of the
State hospital for the insane exploded this
afternoon, completely wrecking the engine
house and killing two patients, injuring two
patients and two engineers who will prob
ably die before morning. The main build
ing was uninjured with the exception of the
glass broken by the concus sion. The ex-
plo.ion completely dc stroyed the boilers and
dynamo for furnishing electric light. leaving
the building without heat or means of pre-
pairing food The loss will probably reach
$40 600
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06

Fires at an Assailant, Killing Him In.
stantly.

NEW ORK, Feb. 3.
Tuesday afternoon q street car striker vho
threw . stone at . policeman at 62d street and
the boulevard vas shot and instantly killed
by the policeman.
The dead mans name IL James McGovan,a .
stable man lately employed BY the Belt line.
Oficer Schneider said he was struck in the
face With stones before be fred his revolver.
He fred twice in the air before b fred the
shot that killed McGovan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-02-06
MAINE rELEGRAMS CONDENSED.
Frank B. Philbrck of Watervllle, Me.
has been granted patt Mt on cylinder

Frank b. Philbrick of Waterville, Me.
has been granted pate Mt on cylinder
PLAYER
The equine hero of the battle of Gettys-
burg, old General, recently departed this
life in Bangor at the ripe Old
horse age of thrty-tive years. He
was ridden in that and other
battles by one of the generals of the Union
army, aud losing his rider, headed column
of troops AMI led mighty ard deadly charge
receiving at that time bail in the neck, the
scar being always plainly visible.
The commander of the Name q. A. r..
the assistant adjutaDt general and part of the
council will be at the Dewitt House, Lewis
ton, Wednesday afternoon. Gen. Warner.
commander -in-chief is expected Friday
Monday evening the Sagadahoc Club of
Bath, dedicated their handsome new rooms
in Meals Block,
The Maine and New Hampshire grocer'
who are TO visit Boston the latter part OF tins
month. will be ente rtained at a banquet a
Vieths Hotel on the evening of the 22d by
the New England Grocers ASSOCIATION.
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AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION
And What it Involves In
Official Circles.


BERLIN. FEB. ..
The question of succession to the Austri
an throne is causing incre eased excitement, in
official and diplomatic circles. The Italia,
the official journal of Signor Crispi, the ltsl-
ian prime minister, declares that the Sale
law has been virtually abolished in Austria
and Hungary since the prsgmatic sanction
Therefore Crown Prince Rudolphs doughter
is heir to the thren
Arch Duke Karl and his son Franz are the
ultra Catholic foes of the house of Savoy
the enemies of Italian unity, and are arden,
allies Of the Vatican. 1t is douhtful if Off
cial opinion here would maintain the right OF
Emperor Francis Joseph in following pre-
cedent, to declare through an act of success
sion Princess Elizabeth heir to the throne.
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GRIMES AND ACCIDENTS.
KENTUCKY BULLETS,
And the Murderous Manner They
Worked in an Old Feud

MANCHESTER, Ky, Feb. 5.
A year ago Simon Garrison. a respectable
lumberman, and Robert Sizemore, bad
character, exchanged shots, and Sizemore
was wounded. Last Friday as one of Garri-
sons sons was passing along the road by
Sizemore's home he shot through the
face but not dangerousl, wousded.
That night unknown persons went to the
Sizemore house and killed Robert Sizemore,
Bad Carsmute, and Bill Szemore, broke
both arms of Sydney Szemore and wound
ed another Sizemore who fled, The
Sizemore's it was believed gath
cred for a murderous attack npon Garrison $
Bill Sizemore and Carsmuth were under
bond to answer for killing the sheriff of
Lester county while attempting to take a
prisoner from him.
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CABINET MAKERS,
And the Gossip they are Making at II :
dianapolis-Rumor that Blaine has
Refused

ISDIANAPoLIs, Feb. 5.
So far as can be learned he-e Window for
the treasury seems to be a fixture. Wise
acres agree that Rusk will be secretary of
war. There was a rumor this evening that
Blaine would not accept the State depart
ment. 1t is believed that should he decline
Evarts would be the choice of Harrison.
Tn s evening committee of George b.
Thomas Post. G A. R., called upon Harri-
son, who is member, and presented him
with Grand Army badge. The badge is an
elegant and costly button set with diamonds.