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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
NEWS NUGGETS.
Boiled Down Items OF Interest the
World Over.

Crops are very promising in Georgia.
A Portuguese expedition has started fol-
Lake Nyassa
The epidemic of dysentry in Illinois ap-
pears to be spreading.
Excessive rains are causing South Carolina
rice planters some anxiety.
The arbitrator in the Illinois coal miners
troubles have failed to agree.
Defaulting State Treasurer Tate of Ken
lucky is reported under arrest in Alabama.
Two farmers. working on a highway near
Peoria. ILL.,, have uuearthed fifteen skeletons.
John L Sullivan was placed under $1,000
bail for trial August IL at Purvis. Miss
About 400 delegate, are at present at the
annual convention of the Photographers
Association of America in Boston.
The New York hop crop is reported to be
badly damaged by blight.
1t 10 reported that Hippolyte has met with
q disastrous defeat in an attack on Port-au-
Prince.
A handsome silk flag has been presented
to oarsmen OConnor by his American
friends in London.
A temporary panic was caused in Wash
ington banking circles last week by Catholic
institutions drawing out their entire deposits.
An attachment for $40. 600 in favor Of the
National Revere Bank of Boston has been
placed on the Riverside Mill of Providence,
RI.
John s. BIaisdell. wealthy citizen of
Minneapolis, has been robbed of nearly
$500, 900 by popular young lawyer of that
city.
Eighty Nihili.t, have been arrested at
Kharkho6.
-Four cases of smallpox are reported at
Lemore, Iowa.
General GrenfelI is returning to Cairo.
The campaign is over. A body of Egyptians
vas left At Sarras.
The town of Delhi. Ohio, l 900 inhabi-
tants, vas nearly wiped out by ire Monday
The loss is estimated at $50, 900.
Secretary Blaine declines to have anything
to say on the Behring sea seizures.
Mrs. Oliphant is writing q book about
Edinburgh.
The Gull Lake Indians have agreed to sell
I 200, 0o0- acres of fine farming lands 10
Minnesota.
Thomas n. Dodge has presented the city
Of Worcester with thirteen acres of land for
! public park.
The United States authorities captured |
lot of counterfeit money at Shelbna. Mo |
recently, and arrested Ike Beebe for making
&.
Mrs. Christina Worfel of Jacksonville. |
Ind, was burned to death this week while /
rying to light . fire with kerosene oil
The report of prize-dghter Kilrain's arrest
. unfounded.
The annual encampment of the knights
remplars Of the United States will be held
d Washington next October.
Fire 1t Lansingburg, N. Y, Tu.si,r. |.
esaroyed seven icehouses and damaged four
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Messrs. J. II. Watson and Everett futile,
members Of the Bay State Wheelman's club
Of Worcester. Mass, are in the city. They
arrived on the Star, Tuesday. from Boston,
quitting the boat at Gardiner and wheeling &c
this city. They both ride safety machines,
one Victor and the other Hickory. snd
are doing some superior hill climbing aoou
here, having taken Winthrop street anH
Malta hill. two Of the steepest in the city.
party Of Augusta wheelmen, composed OF a.
8. Pinkham, Geo. Mckinney, Chss. Bsfns
and Ed. Dunton, will accompany the visitor
on ride TO Togus. They leave on MONDAY
for Lewisson. from which city they 90 %
the AndroscoGgin 70 the White Mountains
They will b. on the road about two vesss
asd repsSs very dss time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The agreement reached by the NADIA
waska commission with the proprietors
OF the lands In dispute, settle. vexed
question Of long standing. The trouble
dates back to the Webster shburton
treaty of ls42 confirming to Maine the
disputed territory. Settlers occupying
land at the date Of the treaty received
their deeds from the state in due form,
hut others afterward took mp and occupied
Will Land without any definite idea rs to
owncrship or title. They were ignorant
descendants OF the Acadians and
supposed that the land was free.
Subsequently the State from time to
time sold townships thus occupied, With
out making any reservation Of rights OF
settlers In them, who In fact IN many
cases had no rights, legal or equitable,
except AS the peculiar condition AID cir
cumstances OF these people entitle them
to some special claim on the recognition
u the State. The legislature of 1874 ia
vestigstcd the controversy between set
tiers and proprietors, and found that the
clsiments represented about COO fami-
lies, comprising nearly 1900 persons
and claiming thousands of acres. Few
actions had been brought for possess
sion Of the land, but the settlers had
been often vexed by demands for stump
age, possession, etc. Finally committee
OF the governors council went tn Aro,s-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
Maine Gossip.

Everything which add, to the beauty of
our scenery is a direct contribution to the
wealth of the State. All over Maine are
picturesque locations where visitors from
the cities spend their summer vacation.
The number is increasing everything in our
power to preserve and increase the natural
attractions which the State has for the tour
list and traveller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Light rackets are the rule" said the
dealer In tennis goods Tuesday. "You have
to wait for them to make the goods now for
the light weights have been largely sold out
Tits radical change. In early days the
popular tennis bat was from 10 To !. IL
ounces. Now IL I-2 il the most popular
with US and after tina. 10 70 10 g. Lots Of
the players are touching the l2-ounce racket
and seem to like it. We have sold this sea-
son twenty times the tennis goods Of years
gone by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

A number of Belfast citizens have con-
the purpose Of having the beauties and ad-
vsntsges of Belfast, as q summer resort
written up. and for that porpose have secured
the services of l.. L Hamilton of the Boston
Courier, who 10 now in that city gathering
the facts Of interest for this work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The controversy over the landing Of thu
Mortimer has been renewed by the pubIica-
ton Of 3 letter addressed BY Prof. Eber
Norton Horsford to Judge DAILY, president
OF the American Geographical Society, ia
answer to statements in Justice Wissor's
Narrative and Critical History Of de
United States" Mr.. Horsford adduces .
mass of evidence in confirmation Of de
story Of the Sagas, and claims to
have discovered clear traces Of
the residence Of the Norshmen
on American soil. The probability that pr
ority discovery belongs 70 Left Erikseu snd
his men is now 20 strong that fresh interest,"
attaches % all contributions 10 he discassios.
Mr.. Horsford writes with m assurance based
upon careful and patient investigsioa. and
having vindicsfed his ova coeclusioos be
carries the var into Africa BY sstaching Mr.
Winsor's history Of the fsuading Of Boseen.
and charging him with hasty and unsupported
conclusions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

During the last State campaign the Port
land Herald (Prohibi,ion) then under the
editorship of c. T. Libby, published certain
alleged facts concerning Hon. Z. C.
Burleigh the Republican candidate for
Governor, from which it argued that
Ibis professions of interest in the temper
ance cause were not sincere and his
promises of enforcing the law throughout
the State not likely to be kept" OF course
the ''facts were fiction and their publica-
| ton, with the accompanying arguments,
was an outrage upon the Republican candi-
date, who was then squarely on record upon
the temperance question and as squarely
pledged to the strict and impartial enforce
ment of the prohibitory laws in the event of
his election. At this late day Mr.. Libby,
who is not now the editor but contribu-
tor to the Portland Herald, proc eds
to make ends. He saws "More thar one
quarter Of Gov. Burieigh's term has nov
passed, and it is fair to say that up to the
present time the Governors conduct of his
office has been, so far as | have information,
all that could reasonably be desired | make
this acknowledgment now, while it is only
truth and fairness to make it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Hon. J. Manchester Haynes broke ground
yesterday for his handsome new residence.
The plans have been made by Architect
spohord Of Boston, and when completed it
viii be the finest mansion in the city. The
lot 10 one Of the most desirable 10 Augusta.
10 located on Western avenue and the land
10 handsomely laid out with an artificial
pond and handsome groves Of shade trees.
Mr. Spohord 10 to superintend the construe'
ton Of the building himself, and it is e1-
pected that it will be all closed in BY early
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

And now Nelson 10 being picked By some
OF our turf prophets to capture the world's
stallion honors held by Msxey Cobb. The
margin between records at present is three
and a quarter seconds. There has been .
preceptible advance of the price Of young
stock by Nelson since the Maine stallion
vent pnblc mile in ZIG I-2, and when he
wins the great stallion race this advance on
the prices will no doubt, be still more per-
ceptible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

This is the first appearance of the Bangor
team in the city and the residents of the
capital should turn out en- masse to greet
them. With the Bangor team strengthened
as il has been recently fine game will be
witnessed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

young chap up on Dckman street threw
large rock through the window of the
smoker attached to the I o'clock train last
evening. Such carelcssness on the part Of
youngsters is apt to result seriously anda
little care should be exercised to prevent it,
recurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
Press Comments


The war against the Bangor rumsellers
still continues. A few nights ago petition
vas presented to the city council signed by
such men as the Hon. Hannibal Hsmlin.
Hon. A. G.. Wakefield. Hon. A. w. Paine,
Hon Moses Giddings, and the Hon. Henry
Lord, reciting that the experience of the
past two weeks has demonstrated that the
liquor saloons of this city can be closed by
the exercise of lawful authority" and re-
specially requesting the council to use all
means within it's power for the enforcement
of the law. The Bangor Wing believes the
people want the shops closed and that they
will be closed. The Bangor people certainly
seem to be thoroughly in earnest in this
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

TOday's game of base ball will be the lsx
for some days. as the Augustus are soon to
take their Provincial trip. Keith. formerly
Of this city's team. will play second base on
the visitors. lie was favorite when here
and his playing in today's game will be
watched with interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

A horse belonging to one of our suburban
residents became frightened at the antics Of
another horse near Hotel North. and in at.
tempting to shy slipped on the smooth pave.
ment and fell, injuring him quite badly and
demoralizing the wagon and harness to some
extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The senealogy of the descendants Of
Leonard Weeks, the emigrant ancestor who
came to this country in 1889, by Rev. Jacob
Chapman, has just been published and will
be of great interest to those Of that name
and all others interested in the history of
our New England families.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

One of the prettiest sights We have seen 10
long time was the steaming into our little
port yesterday Of the graceful steam launch
Nabanada, having on board happy party Of
excursionists from Bath to the number Of
about two hundred. Sne left on the return
trip at 2 IL. her party of excursionists having
had good opportunity to see President IIar-
rison on his stop in Augusta, to inspect the
new government building and take in the
beautiful residences and fine streets Of our
CITY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The last issue Of the Illustrated Police
News contains u fine likeness Of Charles II.
Nelson, proprietor of Sunny side farm,
Waterville. the trotting Of whose horse re.
Gently has made him famous horse king.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Among those who shook hands with Presi-
dent Harrison yesterday in this city, was the
Hon. Enoch W. Woodbury. of Bethel of the
Valuation Commission. Mr.. Wood.
bury threw bis first vote for President
Hsrrison's grandfather in 1910. and his last
for the grandson in 1888.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Mains monkey has changed his abiding
place from the Grove street cellar TO hol.
low post on Gage street. and now terraes
the email boy by his actions on the fences
of the neighborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

COURT HOUSE AND POsT OFFICE, Augusta
~ Me-. August, lsss. Sealed proposals. viii b
ived s.stl II q. n, August 81, le. for supply
Ing Awning, Window shades, Water Coolers, etc
fof this buiding. Particulars on application ~ of
- Of tie Superintendent. THOMAS LANEARD
8spssiatendeat. Augusta, No., Aug. !, tssg.
sag2disvaW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The Augustus leave on Tuesday of nert
week on their Provincial trip and will play
in st. John and probably Fredericton, with
a game In Bangor on the return trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The work Of building the new Y. NJ. C.
A. building in Bangor, will commence Sep.
TENDER LIST. The tenants Of the Savory
property on Hammond street have been
notified to vacate their quarters and - soon
- this is done the buildings will be immedi.
ateiy torn down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The report Of the Board of Agriculture
for 1883 is now passing through the hands Of
the binder, and will be sent GU, to the sgri.
cultural societies in short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
TOPICS OF ran 1rMs.

Among the passengers on the City OF
Picking which arrived 1t San Francisco
Sunday last from Japan was Kentaro
kaneko who, accompanied BY four other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
HORSES WANTED.

= drasght hosses 10. Battery for Tacsiay, Wed
sesdsy, TharsA.y snd Friday Of Muster week. ,.I>l
. feW rood aa<id6e hosses.
HENRY II. sPRAGCE,
anG210 Adjutaaf General.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Owners Of schooners are finding a good
demand for their vessels from the ice deal.
ere. the shipments being very numerous at
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The addition Of few loads Of gravel |,
improving the character Of Winthrop stree,
below the railroad crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

They tell US that the citizens OF Auru.,.
consume 10000 matches during singh
| day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Logs have been running abundantly du,
ing the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Augusta is waxing enthusiastic over Mon
days game of base ball They are sure Of
city for many long day. The personnel Of
the teams is the all absorbing topic on the
street, and the Journal will give the names
OF the players as soon as the schedule i'
completed. 1t will be a rafting contest.
and hundreds, yea thousands of Augustus
citizens will witness it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

A gang Of six trsmps were arrested after
breaking into freight car in Portland Tues
day night Wednesday in the Municipal
Court they were al sentenced 70 60 days in
jail. They are . bad lot of genuine, full
developed, worthless tramps. and their cap
tufe vas good job.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

In Massachusetts as in Maine the Chief
Executive of the State was unable to take
part in the reception and welcome to
President Harrison. Gov. Ames was con
fined to his home by illness while the
President was in Boston; and Lieut.. Gov.
Bracket and Mayor Hart did the honors.
In this State, while Gov. Burleigh was in
his sick room at home, his duties were
delegated to Adi't. Gen. Sprague and
Mayor Lane, who discharged them most
admirably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Augustus vs.. Bangors at the park .ol.r
Game called at $50 Z, NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The tr ,utle between Ravenna and
Eminence, Kansas, concerning the final
location of the county seat has again as
sumed such serious character as to de-
prevent conflict between the opposing
forces. The Supreme Court recently
declared Eminence the legal county seat.
A motion for a rehearing is pending and
in the meantime the people of Eminence
demand the removal of the records. The
Ravenna people object to this, and have
arranged to repulse the expected attack
Of their rivals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The shipments Of iron ore from the Lake
Superior mines for the last week in July
gross tons, this being the largest single
weeks work on record. The total ship
ments for the three months since naviga-
ton opened aggregate 1891 ,327. This is
,54, 1868 tons above the quantity that had
been sent to market by water on the cor
responding date last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The SagadAnoc Historical Society Of Bath,
will make their annual field day excursion
on Thursday, August 18th, to old Pemaquid
Harbor, and they cordially invite the MEM
bers of the Maine Historical Society to unite
with them on this excursion. The boat will
leave Bath on the arrival of the carly train
from Portland, and will return in season for
the 5. 40 train home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The Christians are greatly elated over the
result Of Mondays election in Utah. The
vote gave them majority OF II in the
city, which, it is claimed, insures a Chris
tian city government next February.
Six Christians were elected to the House
of Representatives and two to the CouD-
ell, giving them eight out Of thirty-six
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The Austrian man-of-war and naval train
ing ship Saida is in Portland Harbor to-day
under sailing orders for home via Halifax.
She 10 IN armored ship Of 2450 tons, built in
somewhat antique style. She 10 full
rugged screw steamship. and carries eleven
breach loading rifle guns, casting rs pound
conical shell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
+ Boston Globe.

boston uioce
The Hon. Tom Reed of Maine was in
town yesterday, and paid the Globe call
Mr.. Reeds politics are bad, but his humor is
nimitable. How jolly his face will look,
besming from over the speakers desk, to be
sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The following is the programme for this
afternoons concert at Togus:
March, bohemian Girl Arr by Robinson
Overture, Festival, Neibir
Theme ct Var. Briilnnie- Muller, Arr. by Ihirms
~ Nat Clarinet solo, Mr.. Ihasey3
fnnthsia, Abschied Won den Bergen, Iiassnlmann
Nacbruf, L'emotion, But.nuih
Galop, Railroad Racket, kOuihwell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
philadelphia Press.

philadelphia Press.
The Idaho Constitutional Convention is
not content to disfranchise polygamists, but
proposes to exclude from the privilege of
suffrage all Mormons so long as their
Church continues to inculcate the doctrine
of plural marriages. This is going much
further than any other State has found
wise or deemed necessary and bears the
unpleasant suggestion of bannering for
opinions sake instead of dealing only
with unlawful practices. But the opinions
and practices of the Mormons are so inter-
woven that it is difficult TO deal with them
separately. 1t is of vital Importance to the
present nom Mormon majority in Idaho that
the Mormons shall not secure control, and i,
is natural that they should incline to extreme
measures in order to discourage Mormon
immigration to the new State when admitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The Chautauqua meeting at Martha's
Grove. Fryeburg. this year has proved more
successful at all points than that of any past
years-and the directors are correspondingiy
elated- The Grove may truthfully be de-
scribed a. one of the lovIiest spots on the
silvery Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Mrs. Boyce of Middletown, n. T., who
was attacked by disease Of the eyes
fourteen years ago, and who Of late could
only distinguish light from darkness with
one eye, claims TO have suddenly been re-
stored TO sight, so a. 10 read agate type
readily, by faith and prayer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

The report Of the Committee On Public
Institutions was presented TO the North
Dakota Constitutional Convention Tues
day. 1t locates the seat Of government
at Bismark. The report was ipdorsed by
the majority Of the committee, and In all
probability will be adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
TO VACATION rous,.r.,

Parties leaving the city On their an.
ner Vacations, can have the DAILY
JOURNAL sent to their address esr s.v
length Of time desired, 1t Is ccuts ~
week. Address u paper changed VIII,
desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Postmaster General Wanamaker's reply to
President Green of the Western Union Tele
graph Company. gives the most convincing
evidence that he is n complete letter writer.
President Green will be willing to concede
this much probably, by the time he has pom
dered the reply thoroughly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

About two billion postage stamps are
used in the United States yearly, and the
contract for supplying the Post Office
Department at Washington with this
mountain Of paper is likely to 90 to Phil
adelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09
Socal 2nc;lcrs.

No rosin,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

young men. Is on tour Of the United
States, Eogland. France Germany, ard
Austria, to study The legislative systems
d thpse coastries with . view 70 The
establishments Of parliament in Japan,
Of which Mr.. kaneko b TO be made Chief
secretary. Mr. Kaneko Il not = strzn8eE
in this country, having received his edu-
cation here. graduating with high honor
from Harvard University few years
since. They will be absent from home
about year, and will leave for Japan
mex. July. The new parliament Of Japan
IL to be opened 10 the latter part Of ls:s0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-09

Indian corn has been urged for the
National hower-ship by quite number,
including some large and influential
journals. It has great deal to recon-
mend il, but it would not button-hole
we'll.