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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Taken from the Current News
OF tho Day

Loss by exposition fire at st. Joseph. Mo-,
$3.50, 900.
Me1cos independence celebrated with
enthusiasm throughout Mexico Monday.
IL is officially stated that the independence
of Bulgaria will be proclaimed on Friday
next.
At New Haven the school board election
Monday resulted in an oYerw helmng victory
for the free text books candidates.
The directors of the Commercial Cable
Company Monday declared n dividend of
l2 per cent for the current quarter.
While hunting at Ship IIarbor, Nova SEQ
tia, man named Mitchell was mistaken for
a moose and instantly killed by member OF
another hunting party.
The grand jury found An Indictment Of
atrocious assault and battery against Mrs
Hamilton, Monday evening. The case will
probably be placed on trial Wednesday.
The Lamson consonsolidated store service
supply company Of Boston, have brought
suit for libel against the Lawson Manuiact-
uring Company and Thos. W. Lawson, pres
ident Of that company.
There were sensational developments Mon.
day morning as to the magnitude of the de-
felt of Brown, Steese and Clarke, and In the
failure Of the examipg committee to find
offsets approaching in any degree the
amounts raised on notes of the firm.
Steamer Csirngorn arrived in quarantine at
New York, SUNDAY, with John Wood, Ire
man, who d ed at a. NJ. of that day. The
| remains showed symptoms Of yellow fever,
and an autopsy which was made confirmed
those symptoms. Steamer Hondo arrived
Sunday from Greytown, Nicaragua, with
Joseph Pennell, saloon passenger, whose
sickness was highly Of suspicio 10 character.
The Senate commit ee now investigating
the question Of reciiiming arii lands in the
West, By means Of establishing reservoirs
for irrigation Purposes, held a meeting AT
Denver, Monday. The testimony taken
from those best informed was to the effect
| that the entire eastern portion Of Colorado
could be irrigated By the reservoir system,
and that hundreds Of thousands Of acres OF
| land that 10 nor worthless could be con.
ver,ed into the best agricultural land on the
continent.
The speed trials Of the great ~arship Bal
| timore are ended. The cruiser has made
one Of the most wonderful records Of the
| day She has logged as high as 20.zI knots
an hour during her four hours coDiinuou.
| run. This she did despite sea and wind righ,
| on the Delaware coast and in water still
| beating high from the effects Of the recent
| storm. The powerful engines developed
close upon 10, 200 horse power, and the firm
| Of William Crsmp & Sons are richer BY
si3, 900, bonus for thus obtaining a show.
| Ing over and above the contract require
| ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17

The Islander Likely to Leave us-Im-
mense Crowds OF for the Stallion
Rrce-Echoes from the Cooler
Items and Incidents.

GARDINER. Sept l6.
Mr.. Jesse L. Howland who has been in the
employ of Smith Bros. bakers, for some
time past, died at his residence on Winter
street, last Saturday; cause Of death con-
sumption. The funeral services took place
Monday afternoon at his late residence.
Mr.. Hoxla age vas about sixty five, and
he Was a gentle man well liked and respected
The Two Sisters, which Was PLAYED at
the Opera House, Monday evening, was
most excellent entertainment and greatly ap-
preciated by the fine audience in attendance
Frazer Coulter. j. =. Degez. 7. II. Gray.
John Barker. the two sisters, the Misses
White and Merrick, as we'll as all of the
company showed up finely in their respective
parts. The company is under the personal
supervision of Mr.. George Ryer, one of the
authors of the play, and the success of the
piece is due to his able direction. Mr. J.
NJ Wall, the well-known theatrical manager,
plays the company in Gardiner, Augusta,
Watervllle and Skowhesan.
John W. Douglass, who has charge of .
government industrial school in Washington,
d. G and who has been spending his vaca-
ton in this city, left for Washington, Mon
day.
The Two Sisters" Co. divided their
patrc mage at all three Of our hotels.
Anson Turner Of Randolph was given 80
days in Jail for drunkenness Monday.
Ammi Davenport left on Monday for his
annual fishing AMI cunning outing to Moore
head Lake. where he will remain for the
next ten dAys.
An immense crowd left this city on tine
Star for Boston and the big race, Monday.
Over three hundred people we're on board
the boat when it left its wharf in this city.
Bert Nash left on Monday for . ten days
pleasure trip in Mass.ehuset-r.
J. B. Fo ~ier. wife and child, Of East
Pift.ton. left on Monday for Minneapolis.
where they will spend the winter.
Miss Winnie Clifford. the milliner at the
Emporium. lef. on Monday for four weeks
trip TO Boston and New York, where she
will attend the different fall openings in
those two cities.
Today the Y. u. C. A. monthly will make
it arst Appearance.
A gentleman. in company with his wife
and child. all strangers in our city. vhile
driving down the Causeway, Monday. his
horse became frightened At the starting ~
Of the donkey engine, which is used in pilina
up logs at Jevest's mill, and Jumping quickly
overthfev the carriage. throviag - occp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
Am USEM ENTB.


The play OF the Two Sisters appears In
Granite Hail o-night The strength Of the
play lies in Its close and honest resemblance
to the ecenes Of every day life. II 10 the
faithful Reproduction of many Of the ways
by winch people are led from bad To worse
their own con.cienees. There are none Of
the scenes ovcrdrawn. and those who attend
tonight will he sure TO witness a play replete
with humorous situations with which there 10
mingled enough Patio, to make i, more real
and life like. The sale Of tickets has been
quite large and good crowd is assured.
The N. Y. Graphic tells the story Of the play
ia the following
Never was a more natural, pathetic. yet
funny story, more simply yet powerfully
told than in the case Of "The Two Sisters"
The story is so likewise. The etcbings Of
city life and the doing. Of plain everyday
people whose very bomelinea makes them
interesting. The auditor forgets that II IL q
make believe affair and enters into the spirit
a. though all that ranspired was actual and
Of personal interest. This secret charm 10
sure TO make frienis and keep them and will
tide the play to distinguished success. Itrsnks
among the mos, beautiful and healthy Of
productions ever introduced.
Two Of Augusta's prominent citizens took
an exciting ride at Bath Saturday, juiging
from the follOsing taken from the Bath
Times "Gen H. NJ. Sprsgoe and y. G. Allen
will probably RENE mber their ride to Fosters
Pein, for some days. They were with John
II. Quimby and Charles B. iiszeltine and
took pas,age in a barouche behind Pask's big
| red horses, and the driver was informed by
the members of the committee who had
charge Of the teams, that he wasn't 10 take
anybodys dust. George Bright was the
| driver, and he naturally assumed that
| the proper way 10 escape other
peoples dust was TO head the procession.
But a dozen teams were already on tbs
| road when he lef the station and It became
necessary to pass them. They numbered
some good horses, however, and that made
some excitement II was when tearing along
| the sides Of the narrow Bull Bridge road
with tbs wheels buried h.if the time in pro-
jectng bu.hea that tn pis,snzers xwoke TO
the real aspect of the occasion. But the
| veteran ~bo held the reias took no chances
| aud " hen four miles had becn covered he
~ss Leading the caravan tha, was bound for
Fosters Point. !; was exciting at times. hut
sithsl rather pleasant at times"
The trustees Of the Insane Hospital hold
their regular quarterly meeting today. They
will consider,ihe matter Of heating more
thoroughly and will conduct the regular ros-
| tine business Of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
Law and ORDER.
Governor Buckner Orders Out The Mil
tia 10 Preserve Them.
He Finds That tho Apathy OF the Pso-
pie Need Military Tonic.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept IL.
Gov. Buckner has issued a proclamation to
the people Of Harlan county, citing the nu-
merous DECIDE of law lessness and crime CON
mitted in that section Of late and calling at
rention to the apsthetic feeling of the con-
munity regarding these crimes. In view of
the continuance Of these things the governor
has ordered the State troops to the county.
His object is not, he says, to relieve the
people Of their responsibilities of citizenship
but to show that the dignity and authority of
law must be upheld. lie calls upon all citi-
zens to respond promptly TO the summons of
civil authorities and to obey them implicitly
in their attempts TO arrest and to bring To
speedy justice all criminals. or IL resisted by
force, to shoot down under orders Of the au-
thorities the assassin who threatens the peace
aud welfare of society.
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SUPERIOR COURT.
Judge W hitehouss Presiding.


G. T. STEVENS, Sheriff.
W. s. CHoATE, Clerk.
L. T. CARLETON, County Attorney.
+. A. SMALL. Ssenographer-
MoSpAr, Sept. le.
Abraham Rich vs. Samuel Sylvester
Heath Tuell and L. Clay for plaintiff.
Washington Gilbert for defendant. This is
an action Of trover to recover for donkey
engine and other apparatus and tools used
in the harvesting Of ice, of the alleged value
of 4I227.25. The plaintiff occupied an ice
privilege At Small Point under . lease and
had the property in question there. - ne
claims, which the defendant converted to
his own use il appeared in testimony that
the parties Of whom the plaintiff leased sold
the premises 10 the defendant vho claims in
defense that all the property. except the en-
gine, vas abandoned and a. such sold to
him By bis grsnsor Of real estate and ~ to
the engine he says it vas affixed TO the
premises 90 that il became part Of the real
estate and passed with IT, The defendant
also claims that when the property vas
demanded Of him he did not refuse to give IL
up. The defendant bad closed his side Of
the case at the time Of adjournment.
John H. Pray and Nathan J. Stevens Of
Belgrade for perjury in = liquor prosecution
at the September term, 1883. we're sentenced
70 six aonfhs in jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
JOHN W. LANE.
HE Death Occurs at Washington where
He went to Die.

PORTLAND, Sept. l6.
Monday. announcing the death, at Washing
ton, Of John w. Lane. He was = native Of
Bonny Eagle. in Hollis and was ~ years of
age He was the partner Of T. B Eckhart,
now general manager of the Western Union
Telegraph Co.
Lane was engaged in building telegraph
lines He left sick bed in the United
States hotel, Portland. lately, saying that he
had premontion he Was going to die and he
wanted to see Washington. the scene of his
early successes. before he died. He owned
the United States hotel aud the Perry house
in Portland and fifty rents, besides several
plantations uesr Washington. His heirs are
his brothers and sisters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
WARNER DECLINES coNvERsA-
TON
But His Friends Bay He Positively Re-
fused to be Pension Commissioner.

Major Warner returned this afternoon
from Deer Park He declined to talk for
publication. but his friends say he has made
up his mind not to accept the offer Of the
position as pension commissioner. There is
considerable surprise among politicians, G.
A. X. men and on the newspaper row, As
their unanimous belief last night was that
Major Warner would accept. Business
reasons it is said have ii.hsenced him to
decline the offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
A NOVEL BEE HIVE.
Bees DISCONTINUED at Home Seek the
Church Tower.
rSpecial 10 the kennebec Journal.

Especial TO the Kennebec Journal.
No. NEw PORTLAND, Me, Sept 10
Last Decoration Day while the flowers
were being sire su over the soldiers graves
in town. and thus disturbing the source OF
their supplies. the bees of one Of our towns
m,n rot a strange freak into their heads
Happening to swarm that day and oe.ns
hut short distance from the
village church they climbed ito spire to look
for a hive Of their own discovery l. 20
happened that the spire is tight atthe top ouI
part way down on its slopes are oAls ,n.us ..
there by the painters and the bees immediate
Iv took possession and have defied any IN
tiu,,er on their sacred and lofty home since
their arrival. Some have wished to pa'tAke
Of their mellic sweetness bat when one
is sousht to encounter their stings and sne
.tee puess Of the tower no one 10 found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
rsAr OLD DEED
Integisgsd IN the Plane Of asAss 10 .
Valuable Estate.

NAscaEsrEs, Sept Is.
The story Is reported here that Mrs. Abi-
gail Sanford Of this place Who recently died,
left the snug little fortune Of s7o. 600. which
she beqaesshed almost entirely to her own
relatives. havins out her husbands people,
be having died many years previous. The
farm and its surroundings had been owned
by her husband and his brother isAAc San
ford, II eo0mon and the latter before dying
bad viiied the use Of his half TO Abigail
during her life time, With the provision that
the property should Afterwards 90 for chsri-
table purposes. The deceased husbands .
relatives thought they saw . chance 70 break
Abigaifs sili, because Of this provision, and
were taking steps in this direction, when 10 .
. deed Of the property from Isaac Sanford
to Abigail vas discovered. dated March Il
1858. the day before the making Of the will.
The attsmps vxasiven up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
STOLEN HORSE FOUND
But the Game Has Flown Though with
Salt on the Tail.


Special to the kennebec Journal.
BELFAST, Sept. l6.
Through the efforts Of City Marshal Nc
Donald, q horse stolen from the pasture Of
Mr.. Paul in the outskirts of the city several
weeks ago. WAS recently found in the town
Of Fairfield after having passed through sew
ersi hands. The thief, one Lock Of Albion.
was captured by Deputy Sheriff knowlton Of
Liberty and confined in the sheriff's house
over night. The next morning he was granted
permission to go to the shed near by, and
hasn't been seen since. One FOye and q
Cookson of Palermo, supposed to have been
partners in the theft, are not to be found
All three have been inmates of the State
Prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
GRAND LODGE I. o. o. F.
Convenes In Annual Session at Colum-
bus, Ohio.

CoLuxBus, Ohio, Sept. Is
The sovereign Grand Lodge Of Odd Fel-
lows convened in annual session to-day. =
representative being present from every State
and territory. Canada and the Provinces.
The deIevates were welcomed to the State
by Governor Foraker. and on behalf Of the
Ohio Odd Fellows by Grand Master Mckin-
ley and Grand Patriarch Frost. Grand Sire
p. c. Underwood. the President and all the
grand officials were present. The usual stand
ing committees were appointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
OF the Royal Order OF Scotland in Ses-
sion-Presided Over by Hon Josiah
II. Drummond.


NEW ORk, sept. To.
The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Royal
Order Of Scotland held its emi-annual session
this afternoon at Scottish Rite Hall. Tomor-
ros and each day of the week until Friday
the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite for
the northern jurisdiction of the United States
will be in session there.
The royal order in session this afternoon
composed of gentlemen who filed the high
est Masonic offices in the country. presided
over by Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Josiah II. Drummond Of Maine.
In the evening members and their fsmi-
lies partook Of a banquet. Representatives
were present from many states of the Union
and many suitable toasts were drunk and
responded to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17

fiGS OF CALF OnklA,
Combined with the medicinal
yirtncs Of plants known to be
most beneficial 10 the human
syste,n. forming an agreeable
and effective laxative to perna-
4iently cure Habitual Consti-
patton, and the many ills de-
pending on a weak or inactive
r.nnllli,nt, DE the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
PORTSMOUTH TIMES SUED
By Correspondent OF the Manchester
Union for Criminal Libel.


PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Sept. l6.
The issue of the Portsmouth Daily Even
ing Times of Sept. 18th contained an article
rejecting upon the correspondent of the
Manchester Union of this city. This after
noon F. W. Hartford, the correspondent of
that paper brought a criminal libel suit
against the Times, in the sum of $40 900. for
alleged defamation of character, and sheriff
+. ID. Coffin placed an attachment upon the
plant. The paper is owned by Col. Chas. A.
Sinclair, son-in-law of Frank Jones, who has
been ordered to appear October 9TH, before
the Supreme Court held in this city. Pierce
and Guptill represent Hartford and CITY So
icitor Calvin Page will probably represent
Col Sinclair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
Death OF Abel g. Sweet. Bangor.

BANGOR, Sept l6.
Mr.. ibel s. Sweet died in this city Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. Sweet was a native of
Winthrop, where he WAS born in June. 1928
He went when quite young to Atkinson and
passed his early life in that town and in
Houlton, coming TO Bangor IN is45. He was
= painter and glazier and at once established
himself in business on State street, where he
has been ever since. He was one of the
citys oldest and most respected citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
THREE SCHOOL GIRL SUICIDES.
Accomplished Young Ladies' Kill Thcm-
selves for Mysterious Causes


BELLOWS FALLS, Vt, Sept. 10.
Della Wa lkef, aged -, committed suicide
by drowning at Lsngton, n. H., Friday
night. She was the daughter Of j. G.. Wal
ker, q beautiful and accomplished girl She
attended the Vermont Academy two years,
the Smith College one year and passed two
years at the Boston Art Museum. The
cause Of the suicide is wholly a mystery.
She was an intimate friend of Miss Slauner,
Of keene. and Miss Walker of Springfield,
VT, both of whom suicided last winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
Closeted with the President.

DEER PARK. Md. Sept l6
Major William Warner was clOsetsd with
the Pre- sdent over an hour last night.
Approached by reporter the President
said: II have nothing to give out about ex-
Commissioner TsnnDs successor, absolutely
nothing"
Lewis A. Croft of Omaha, was appointed
commissioner of the general land office this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
FOREIGN intelligence.
Burns Says Dock Companies ire
Breaking Promises.
There will be Another Strike Ulloss
Agreements an Kept.
~, rhisband to Contsst the Aaontmartse
District with Boulaussr.

LONDON, Sept le,
At meeting At the Poplar tonight, Duras
said that the treaty with the ~orkmen had
been broken by subeid dina,e officials of the
dock companies. lie said that come Of the
wharnneers also had tried to get men at the
old .cfms but hAd failed. and unless the
agreement with the men WAS kept there
would be another strike. S,lncy Saxon,
NJ. p. expressed the belief that the matter
would be settled quietly in a few days,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
NO DEVELOPMENTS
In the Much Talked OF Vacancy In the
Pension Commissionership.

DEER PARK. Sept. l6.
There are no Developments tonight in the
pension commissionership case. President
Harrison stated that he would make but few
appointments during his stay at Deer Park,
bat would confine himself almost wholly to
other matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17
NAoLE RELEASED ON BAIL.
Judge Sawyer Discharges Him from Gus
eody on NsgIe's Own Recosnixance.
SAx Francisco, Sept.

SAN Francisco, Sept. l6.
In the habeas corpus case Of Deputy Mar
shal Maggie, Judge Sawyer today rendered
decision dischareing him from custody.
bill of exceptions died BY the council for the
State vas allowed BY the court, and pending
appeal to the United States supreme court,
Nasle vas released on his own re,ogni1ance
Of $4,000 bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17

Today the First Maine Cavalry veterans
will hold their annual reunion in Boston.
At 2 =. NJ the business meeting and election
of officers will take place in the armory Of
the National Lanccrs, BulHnch street. A.
8 there will be a reception in the parlor~ Of
the Revere House, where at g +. NJ. the ban
quet will be served Col. Albion G. Drink
water of Braintrce, will preside, and among
the guests invited are Lieut.. Gov. John z.
A. Bracket. Adjt Gen. Dalton, Mayor Hart.
Maj. Gen. B. u. Butler, Gen. G. II. Smith.
U. y. A.. Gov. Burleigh and Adjt. Gen.
Sprsgue of Maine, Congre ,smen Boutelle,
Reed and o Neil, Hon. Henry u. Lowering.
Chairman Rogers of the Board of Aldermen.
President Allen of the Common Council and
others. Wednesday, If the weather 10 fAv-
orablc. there will be n harbor excursion.
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De LANDED The TREASURE
= the California Stage Driver Gave It
Up to the Masked Highwayman.

SACRAMENTO, Sept. l6.
The stage between Forest Hill and Auburn
was stopped this morning by one masked
mau who demanded the Wells, Fargo 4 Co
u sure box. The box WAS given him and
he escaped with it. |, is not known how
nj III i, contained.
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Funeral Of W. L. veazie.
I Especial to the Kennebec Journal. |

Special to the kennebec Journal.
RoCKLANp, Sept l6.
The funeral Of Edward l.. Veazie WAS
held this afternoon. A special train brought
st. Omer's Commandery. Knights Templsr,
Waterviile, of which he was commander
The services were conducted Rev. w. s.
Roberts.
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.THENATION'SCAP
Warner Declines to be 4 Candi
date for Tanners Place.
BE Holds a HolR's PnIite Conversation
With The pPeSident.
Secretary Noble Appoints . Commis-
sion to Negotiate with Dakota In
dfans.

WAsHISGros, Sept l6.
Secretary Noble today appointed R. v.
Belt. assistant commissioner Of Indian sf
fairs. A. N. Tinker Indian inspector and G.
w. Parker special Indian agent which is
commission To negotiate with the Sisseton
and Wahpeton Indians Of Dakota for the
surrender Of 7s9, 900 acres of their lands.
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rELEoRAPHED FOR ARMS.
In Anticipation OF Trouble with Indi-
ans In Arizona.

NEEDLES, Cal, Sept. 10.
Intelligence has reached here of antici-
psted trouble with Indians at blackberry,
Arizona. Prominent citizens of blackberry
have telegrsphed to Kingman for arms ard
ammunition. The cause of the trouble is
not definitely Known.
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Gen. CbambsSlsin - Becker.
rI.,oter On in Boston Herald I

sm told that the New England Magazine,
- revived under the editorial management
Of DIR. Z. Z. Hale and Y. d. Mead. has
excellent financial backing in Gen. Cham
berlain Of Maine. DIR. Hale is to have gen.
erAl editorial supervision and will contribute
. psper to every number. The working
editor 10 Mr.. Mead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-17

The steamer Wainui brought TO Aukisnd
the captain and crew Of the British ship
Gasston, from Sydney for San Francisco,
foundered In mid-ocean. The sbipwrecked
ssiioss we're - days in IN open boat sithSst
food q va1es.