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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15

approaching marriage of Mr.. Condon and
Miss Lyde Sturtevant Of Rich nond, An event
which will take place at an early day.
Copies of chapter 3o3, the ne~ Law regard
ing the inEnidAriou Of workmen have been
posted all over town. This NAV seem wise
when thinking of the labor troubles now ex-
listing here, but the men all declare their in-
tention 10 use only moral suAsion and not
threats in carrying their points.
Mr.. James A. Proctor returned from Bos-
ton Saturday on the Star.
County Attorney Newell spent Friday at
Bath.
Mr.. Charles Z. Tilton of Fairfield WAS in
town Saturday on business connected with
the vacant priscipalship of the high school
Mr.. Reyes of Lirchheld also interviewed
Supervisor Richards on the same subject
The Free Baptist society has purchased
the residence Of Mr.. A. F. Williams, the
jeweler, on the corner of kimball and South
ard streets
The postofice at Richmond Corner is now
attracting considerable attention. When the
late democratic administration came into
power the postmaster. MIR. W. H. Smith
promptly resigned his commission. MIR. S.
E. Skillings was appointed by the demo-
cratic powers that were. !" and his commits
sion has something like year or so to run.
he naturally wants TO retain the office. Mr..
{. L. Dinsiow, local republican. thinks he
would ike the place, while Mrs W. II.
smith, widow OF the former postmaster who
recently died, also wishes the office for her
son. Petitions are in cireveation and the
ou come of the affair is look ed for with much
interest
Mr.. Everett " Chapman went TO Waldo
boro Friday, where he will work in the shoe
factory.
Mr.. II. L. McCausland of woodford., was
in town Saturday
visit to Caldwell & Libbys factory, Sat
urday afternoon, found the situation practi-
ealiy unchanged. sn all crew was scat
tered through the shops though business
seemed hardly up to the usual amount. The |
firm stated that they have been and are ad- |
vertisng for help, and can secure full |
crew ready for work when they give the 1
word. Their plans are all made and will be |
strictly adhered to The former employees |
still remain firm, although some are expect |
ed TO return to work early in the week. A |
supply of the financial slnews OF war is ex-
pected in few days. and will doubtless have
A warm reception. The trouble has already |
made strong impression on the towns bust
ness, and every one hopes for an early ad-
ustment
Mr.. George Z. Ames of Lewiston spent
Saturday and sunday at home.
The first appearance of the road machine
vas observed Saturday on Pleasant street.
he condition of that thoroughfare being
much improved.
Fred Johnson has commenced his duties
Is night wa:chmen of Morgan & Co.'S shoe
factory, position for some years filled by
James Stuart.
DR.. NJ. +. Marble of Gardiner was in town
on professional business.
William Crawford, engineer at Caldwell
( Libby's, is confined to his house by ill.
less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
The New Tramp Law.

People needn't worry about the new
Maine tramp law" ssid Judge Dresser OF
Auburn. "As Mr.. Msnley says, it 10 les'
severe thai. the old lA~. There need be no
trouble If the courts use discretion. In the
much talked Of case where the trzmps were
sent TO jail for siIty days, the fault vas with
the court, not with the Law. Those fellows
did not fall within the provisions o; the Law.
The case reminds me Of an old story
In old times on the railroads director on
one line was sluays considered free passen'
ger on other lines As a matter of courtesy.
A conductor, one day, asked a gentleman fol
bis ticket and ~as told that the gentleman
was director Of such and such road.
But we've been ordered to let nobody
ride without ticket said the conductor.
81 don't think that applies TO my case,
urged the gentleman.
"a The President Of the road IL aboard and
vel ask him. said the conductor.
80 they referred the matter TO the presi.
dent.
Haven't you given us orders to require
a ticket from every passenger asked th'
conductor
YES said the president, we've giver
you such orders, bat we've not undsrtskeI
J 70 supply you With brains"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
A CANADIAN SEIZURE
OF Penobscot and Calais Railway Falls
Through.

OTTAWA. April IA.
John ID. Shipman of st. Stephen, n. b.
and Judge Downs of Calais, Me-, have had
an interview with the minister of customs
regarding the seizure OF the Penobscot 4
Calais railway on the New Brunswick bor-
der, for an alleged infraction of the customs
laws in importing stock tad plant for repairs
without paying duty 1t sas shown that in
stead of smuggling the pl,it the total duty
on articles imported by the road for ten
wears would not amount 10 $50. Tne min
ister of customs satisfied the seizing officers
that there was no Just cause for their action
and cancelled the seizure order.
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SUICIDE WITH srRYCHNINE
A Prominent New York Physician Be
comes Insane

NEW YORK. April IA.
DR.. J. Il. Giles, aged 65. for forty years a
ply sicixn of this city, committed suicide this
morning at his home by taking str> Gimme
His wife was in the room while he was NIX
ing the potion. lie asked her TO drink some
of it, not saying what it was she thought
il was magnesia and said she did not need
any. After she left she room she heard
sroans, and returning found her husband
living A patient some time ago recovered
A verdict of 81 500 against bim for alleged
msl-prsctice. This, with the death of a
fsvoiite daughter yesr ago, is believed to
have unsettled his miad.
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ORoSo, April l3.
Henry c. Powers of Orono, = prominent
business man, died Saturday morning from a
parslytic shock aged 50 years. He has man
ufsctured the Orono match for many years.
He was an active and enthusiastic member
of the Masonic fraternity, was Sir knight.
and master of Mechanics Lodge several
terms. orono loses an esteemed citizen and
highly respected business gentleman. and the
Methodist church q member who was always
actively interested in its welfare. A widow
and four sons survive him.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
FIRE ON TURNER'S ISLAND.
General CoDflagration Arrested by a
Steamer from Portland.


PORTLAND, April 13.
At II O'Clock Saturday forenoon, fire was
discovered in the village part of Turner'S
Island, three miles from Portland, and the
big summer residence of Capt. Thompson
was destroyed There is no fire engine on
the island, and at first it was feared that all
the valuable summer property of the island
must go seward in smoke. They sent to
Portland for an engine and one was sent
down. The FIRE was confined to the limits Of
the Thompson place and the other property
saved.
The Capt. Thompson place was valued at
$1,000. 1t is a total loss. Insurance $1,000.
Part of The household goods were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Taken From the Current News
OF the Day.

Two men were blown to pieces in the
Wilkesbarre mine.
John Clark of Hsverhill shot his wife
Sunday and then took laudanum.
The steamer Rio Grande was damaged
S25 900 by fire at New York, Sunday.
Hon. John p Usher, who was secretary
of the interior under Presiden, Lincoln, died
Saturday morning
American bark C. Rryant has been seized
bv the Hawaiian government for smuggling
opium into Honlulu.
Steamer Suevia Saturday forenoon struck
the pilot boat, Commodore Batemen, sinking
her at once and drowning the pilot, John S.
Handran.
The Cunard steamer Etruria which sailed
Saturday for New York, reports passing the
Guion steamer Wisconsin returning to Liver
pool, The Wisconsin sailed on Saturday
for New York. She has not yet been heard
from.
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BY TELEGRAPH.


weather indicstions for the Hsxt a.
Houra
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Later.

LAMAR, Col, April IA.
The southern stage, which arrived las,
evening from Boston, brings the report tha,
Thompson and his gang left there Friday
evening, They had occupied the town sirce
Monday and completely disarmed the iuhab-
itants. Guns and pistols of every sort were
taken possession of, and large amount of
cartridges thrown into a well. only one
building was set on fire and this the robber.
were induced to extinguish before much
damage was done.
The object of the raid was to capture DR.
Brown and Editor Daniels, but they were
not TO be found The robbers took during
their stay such articles as they nee led from
the stores. There was no general pillage
They promised To return for Brown and
Daniels.
Bill Thompson has an old grudge against
these men and swears that he will kill them
on sight. He is the leader of gang of cut
throass whose headquariers are in a neutral
strip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15

What IL this nervous trouble" with which
90 many ,eem now TO be sfhictedf II you
will remember . few years ago the word
Malaria was comparatively unknown-to-day
it is a, common as any word in the English
language, yet this word covers only the mean
ing Of another word used by our fore-fxthers
In times past. So il IL with nervous diseases,
~ they and Malaria are intended TO cover
what our grandfathers called Biliousness. and
all are caused by troubles that arise from .
diseased condition Of the Live. which In per-
forming it, functions fnding 1t cannot dispose
Of the bile through the ordinary channel 10
compelled to pass it oH through the system,
causing nervous troubles, Malaria, Bilious
Fever, etc. You who are suffering can veil
appreciate . cure. We recommend Green's
Augsss Flower. Its cures are marvellous.
deodkvchvky
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GREAT STRIKE THREATENED.
Baltimore & Ohio Determined to Make
its Employees Sign an Obnoxious Con-
tract


VHICAIO, April II.
The Daily News tomorrow will say, that
10000 men in the employ or the Balti-
more OHIO X. r. will quit work if the
managers of the road insist upon their sign
ing an obnoxious contract demanding a re-
lease of all claims for damages against the
company for injury. The company say ev-
cry employe must sign the contract or be
discharged, and the men are organizing for
determined and serious opposition. A
general tie up all along the line is threatened
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
HETEROGENEOUS MASS
OF White and Black Gangs Assembled
on tho Oklahoma Frontier.

Fr. SMITH, Ark, April IA.
The entire part of the western border of
Arkansas is scene of Dustling activity.
The people are striving to get into Oklahoma
by the southeastern entrance, which opens
by far the best portion of the new territory.
Capt. R. Scott, prominent lawyer Of this
city, has organized large colony and pro
poses to lay out town site near the kicks-
poo reservation. A party of North Carolina
negroes. headed by planter named George
Ingraham, have just arrived. Government
officials from Pottawonie and Miami reserva-
tons report that neighborhood fairly alive
with heterogeneous mass of people. Old
forty miners say the scene rivals anything in
the old California DAYS. If the present rush
continues until the 22d, more than twice As
many will be on the southern border of Ok
lahoma as can be accommodated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
RICHMOND.
Applicants for the Principalship OF the
High echool.-Labor Troubles and
Moral 6uasion.-osnerAl Gossip.


Especial the Kenrebec Journal.
RICHMOND, April "a.
Numerous applicants are forthcoming for
the position of principal of the High School.
made vacant by the resignation of Mr.. r. ].
Condor. That gentleman will remain in
charge Of the school until his successor takes
charge. Congrasalasions are in order On the
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DIED BY HIS OWN HAND.
Sad End Of the Gallant Captain Reed
PLArrsBURG. n. Y, A

PLArTsBuRG, n. Y, April IA.
Saturday night Capt. Ogden B. Reed of
the llth United States infantry, stationed at
Plattsburg barracks, committed suicide by
shooting himself in the head. The motive
for the suicide is unknown. Capt Reed was
46 years old, q native of Colchester, VT He
enlisted as a private in the 10th Vermont
Volunteers in 1862 and gained promotion by
brave and meritorious service to the rank of
brevet major. He took part in many battles
including those of the wilderness and the
siege of Petersburg. He was severely
wounded by the explosion of q Petersburg
mine in 1854 He was for some time in the
general recruiting service in the west and for
two years has been commanding officer at
the Plattsburg barracks. He leaves a
widow and three children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
HELD BY OUTLAWS.
Boston, Colorado, Tefrorilsd BY Bill
fhOmpson's Cut-thrOats.
They Come to Kill an Editor and a Doc.
tor. But Miss their Game.

NtNFEks NUIs, dFFII n.
special dispatch from Lamar. Col. says
that Boston. town s5 miles south of there,
is in Possession of gang of outlaws headed
By Bill Thompson, an old pal of Billy the
Kid They have taken possession of stores,
saloons and the posto flee; have damaged the
contents and threaten the lives of citizens if
they attempt any Interference. The town
has been fired in several places, and the peo-
pie have fed TO surrounding towns for safe
ty. Couriers have been sent to Trinidad
and Las Anlmas for aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
CABLE FLASHES
Fresh Bits OF News From the old
World

William O'Brien has entered libel suit
against Lord Salisbury for certain re.la! IS
made by the latter in a speech at Waterford.
Besides the charge of corrupting the army
Gen. Boulanger is charged with malversa-
tion in the war department as regards the
handling of funds, and making seditious
speech on the eve Of President Carnot's elec-
ton. 1t is stated that Clemenceau can con-
firm the last named charge.
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PRESS COMMENTS.
Portland Press. J

The State of Maine borrows money on
three per cent. bonds, which are above par.
New York city expects to have no difficulty
in floating % ,o00, 900 two and one-half per
cent. park bonds With forty years to run
This rate is said to be . lower rate than any
at which any city in the world has borrowed
money but the bonds are exempt from city
and county taxation, . fact which makes
some difference in the desirability of the
bonds. Taken all in all. Maine can bon nov
money about - low - any State or munich
palisy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
MINNEAPOLIS STRIKERS.
Situation Uucbanged-No Cars Run
Strike May Extend to Duluth.

ST. PAUL MINI April IA.
In the street car strike the situation in this
city is unchanged; no attempt has been made
To run horse cars. The strikers have put in
operatiou line of conveyance to take the
Mace of street cars. The same company has
street car lines at Duluth. There is talk OF
extending the strike to that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15
DANMARK's MISSING CREW.
No News OF Them up to Sunday Eve
ming.

New YORK, April II.
None of the vessels that arrived today
brought any news of the fate of the psssen-
gers of the abandoned steamer Danmark.
The Amsterdam passed the spot where the
City of Chester had the day before sighted
the Danmark, but nothing was then visible.
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CONFLICT At DENERARA
Between the Whites and Blacks Shops
Of the POrtuseSe Sacked.

NEW YORK, April II
According TO advices received by Henry
Mcmillan, the New York agent of the Lloyds
steamship line, a serious conflict has broken
out between the blacks and Portuguese at
Demersra. The shops Of the Portuguese and
principal tradesmen have been sacked, en-
failing loss Of 500 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15

Governor Burleigh, Hon. z. c. Allen,
Hon. George z. Macomber. commissioners
on the enlargement Of the State House. and
Mr.. Charlie, S. Hi-hborn, secretary. return
ed to the city yesterday on the early morn
ing train They spen; the day Saturday in
Boston examining architects plans and visit
ed several noted buildings for the purpo, E
Of informing themselves in relation to tie
different methods of ventilation and heating.
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DAxARIscorrA. April IA
The large Wholesale and retail grocery
store of J. ". Hsgget at Damariscotta
Mills was burned last night. The building
was partly saved but the stock was ruined by
smoke and water. Cause, unknown insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15

by W. 5. Choate, Esq, clerk of courts for
the Middle District
kESNEBEC.
Abigail L. Sanford vs.. Stephen S. Lancas-
ter, Executor.
Rescript. t.--Julgmeat for the plaintiff for
the amount due on the note declared on in
the first count in her writ, namely, 800 and
interest from Sept. 22, 1884. Bat it is the
opinion of the court that the plaintiff is not
entitled to judgment for any of the sums
sued for in the second count in her writ !;
that so far as these sums are concerned her
remedy is by suit in equity and not by an
action at Law.
S. & L. Titcomb for plaintiff; Potter &
Black for defendant.
Isaac S. Bangs VS.. Theophilus Gilman.
On motion and exceptions by defendant.
Rescript.-It is the opinion of the court
that no valid reason exists for granting a
new trial in this case. The ruling excepted
to was correct and the evidence justified the
verdict. Motion and exceptions overruled
Haines for plaintiff; Wallron Carver for
defendant.
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SCARLET FEVER OUTBREAK.
Three New Cases Appear at Kents Hill
Saturday.

Special to the Kennebec Journal.
READFIELp, April ID.
Three new cases of scarlet fever, making
six in all, appeared among the pupils of
Kent's Hill Seminary, Saturday, and about
twenty of the students left for their homes
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Ex congressmrn Chittendens Decease.

New YORK, April IA.
Ex-Congressman Simon b. ChiIenden
died this afternoon at 2.l5, at his home, Is
Pieirepont street. Brooklyn, aged 10 years.
Immediate cause Of his death was exhaustion.
He was confined to his bed two months with
a complication of diseases.
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New YORK, April IA.
Frank Wade, a telegraph operator, aged
rs, 10 missing from his home IN tnis cl:!
since Wednesday last He undouo'euy :. !.
suffering from temporary insanity. "a =
light complexion.
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THE NATIONS SCAPITAL.
Relations Between Secretary Blaine and
Minister Belmont.
Admiral Fsbdssr's wns Probably
Fatally InjuTsd.-Dsath OF one OF
Names Sous.

WAsBiSGroS, April "a.
Mrs. Febiger, wife Of Admiral Febiger of
the navy, was thrown from her carriage this
evening and perhaps fatally injured. Her
arm vas broken in two places Her face
injured and cut badly and it is feared the
skull 10 fractured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-04-15

At special meeting of the board Of man
ayers of St. Marks Home, Augusta held on
April IL, 1889, the following resolution was
presented and adopted;
Resolved, That the managers of ST.
Marks Home desire to express their sorrow.
full sense of the great loss they have sus.
tanned in the death of their associate and
frit nd, Mrs. Almira +. Rice, and to record
their testimony to her uuhagging and long
continued interest in all the concerns of the
Home member of the board of mana
gers since its establishment, and for Eve
years past its president, her personal innu.
ence. efforts, and liberal contributions, were
never wanting in its behalf. Wise as a
counsellor, prompt and energetic in action,
its friends could alvays rely upon her for
valuable aid. OF a marked decision of
character she was a willing listener to the
opiuions of her associates, and never, owing
| to a difference of view, withheld a cheerful
acquiescence to the will of the majority
| The managers would also extend to Mrs
Rice's family their sincere sympathy in the
great loss which they are called to en-
dure, and in doing so they would not forget
| the joy as well az the sorrow which to Chris
| tan faith is implied in the closing of such 4
life. T.. c. NORTH, Secretary.
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The following c5lloquy between the
witness stand in the Superior Court the other
day, illustrates the difiic4l with which tes-
timony is ELECTED from witnesses who speak
our language imperfectly.
Ques. How far is it from your house to
Guerney'si
Ans. | should call it about three-qaarters
of an acre.
Que.. What do you mean by that Three
quarters of mile?
Ans. What you take me for' A fool or
not? I'm no fool.
Ques. What's that2
Ans. ask you if you take me for fool?
What do you mean BY three-quarters Of 40
acre between your
Ans. That's what mean-three-quarters
Of an acre.
And that's all the response tina; could be
ELECTED from him.
The Maine Central Railroad ha. jus, issued
the most iron clad orlers TO its station agents
in regard to the game laEs The order for
bids the agents to receive fpr transportation
any moose or caribou OF deer between the
first day of October and the irst day Of JAN
gary each year. As all the rest of the year
is close time this will sholly prohibit the
shipment of game. The great Maine rail-
road is certainly doing is share to add to the
efficiency Of the Maine game laws and is en-
titled to credit for its stringent regulations.
The ten sets Of the History Of the Cele-
bration of the PRONUNCIATION Of the Cons,itu
ton" at Philadelphia in September, 1887,
edited by Hampton L. Carson for the purchase
Of which the las; legislature Appropriated
800 have arrived. The work is in two
volume. of about 500 pages each. handsome
ly bound, and contains portraits Of the sign.
ers Of the Declaration, the presidents and
} prominent Americans, besides large mum.
ber Of other engravings.
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Blame and Belmont.

There has been more or less gossip pub
lished about some supposed rudeness of Sec
retary Blaine toward Minister Perry Bel
mont at Madrid, such ~ that Mr.. Blaine had
asked for Belmont's resignation very sharp
ly. The truth is Ar. Belmont had sent in
his resignation, to the new administration,
and instead of being hurriedly accepted Sec
retary Blaine csbled him a,king if not
disagreeAole to him, To remain at his post ur :
til his successor should arrive, and by mail
Mr.. Blaine sent Mr.. Belmont very pleasing
letter
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TWENTY DROWNED
On the roundered Ship Northern Belle
SAN Francisco. April IA.

The sch.sorer Northern Belle founoefeo
February 2sth off Motlab Island banks.
group of white men and l6 natives we're
drowned.
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CHARLES W. HIDDEN. N. o..

CHARLES W. HIDDEN. N. D.,
and HYPNOTIC and MAGNETIC HEALER
Of No IA Purchase street, Newburyport, Mass, sue
cessfully teats nervous dsesses paralysis. rheuma
tism n all it, forms lsmeness, deafness, etc. max
ing specially ot which battle the regular prac
titioner. DIR Hidden can be consulted by mail
free Of charge aud patients unable tovisit Newbury
port, arrange for home treatment under his dt
rection do uof despair but write and test the pow
er Of healer who has never failed In single case
submitted for treatment. aprlod W.