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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
CALL ON THE PRESIDENT.
Committee OF the Catholic Congress
Pay Their Respects at the Capital.

The committee from the Catholic Congress
in session in Baltimore, waited upon the
President this morning by appointment and
presented him with an address.
The address expresses loyalty ard fidelity
of the Catholic people Of the United States
and its institutions ~ veil as Their respect
for the chief magistrate of the nation AMI
rel joices over the perpetuty and soidity of
our civil institutions, the development of the
spirit of religious liberty and tolerance and
material progress and prosperity in our
country.
In reply the President said he appreciated
the compliment paid him by the visit as well
a. the truth of the sentiments expressed in
an address in regard to the fidelity of the
Catholics of the United States to the consti-
tuition and laws of the country. He regret
ted that his official duties would prevent his
attending the sessions of the congress in
Baltimore but he thought he could promise
them that he would be present at the opening
Of the Catholic University near this city to-
morrow. The committee returned to Balti-
more well pleased with their visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
EIoaT HOUR QUESTION
And Other Business Before the Genera
Assembly Of Knights OF Labor.

ATLANTA. Ca, Nov. l2.
The General Assembly of the knights OF
Labor met here toda, The committee o,
credentials have found easy work as there
have been no contesting dele cations. For
the first time in many years there is no oppo-
sition present and it is thought that the busi
ness of the assembly can be transacted in a
week OF 10 days. MIR. Powderly states that
the order in general is in good condition,
that it has passed through lis darkest DAYS,
and has taken a new lease of life. lie has
great hopes for the future, which, he says,
are full Of promise of bright success.
Soon after the adjournment of the G. neral
Assembly at indianapolis last year the
Brotherhood OF United Labor was started by
Thomas b. Barry, and ali dissatisfied
Knights we're invited to join its ranks, Many
Of them did. but the Brotherhood has not
prospered to any great extent.
One of the most important matters which
will come up for discussion will be the eight
hour question. This question, or movement,
is being pushed by the American Federation
of Labor, and the knights have been asked
to cooperate. La the call for The present
meeting of the General Assembly Mr.. Pow
derly called especial attention to
the eight hour question and advised
the delegates 10 post themselves thor
oughly on the subject, so that hen they
reached Atlanta they could discuss and act
on the matter in thorough and intelligent
manner. From present indications tits not
thought that the knights will take any radi-
cal steps in the matter, but they will un-
doubtedly approve Of any peaceful way TO
reduce working hours
The relations between the order and the
American Federation of Labor will also, in
all probability. be discussed. At confer
cree held some time ago in Philadelphia be-
tween the leaders of both organizations it
was resolved to bury the hatchet and work
hsrmonlously for the mutual benefit of all.
Whether these friendly relations will be con-
tinued or not by the General Assembly re-
mains 10 be seen, but prominent men in the
ranks are of the opinion that the labor or
ganizations can no longer continue to fight
each other.
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A M URDER FUND


LONDON, Nov. IL.
Sir Henry James continued his speech in
behalf of the Times before the parnell com
mission today. He pointed out that AN sbun.
dance OF evidence had been produced before
the commission To show the methods of the
Irish republican brotherhood and Clan .na-
Gael. The skirmishing fund, he declared,
was murder fund behind pretence Of con
stitutional method. Members of the Par
nell party sought TO conceal their active al
legiAnce with secret societies. many members
of which were ready TO report to the most
infamous outrages.
Referring to the raraclltes disclaimer
that they did not advocaie the use of dyna.
mite, ami the rupture between the Irish In
America and q Donavan Rosa, Sir Iieury
James said these actions did not mean aban-
comment Of the dynamite policy. Rosa
vas rejected because he was garrulous and
indisceeet The policy of Patrick Ford was
stil maintained and that policy implied that
revolutionary paft,sans could commit mur-
der, aud incite people to any crime If such
murder an crimes were dir, cted against
England,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
RAILWAY MAIL.
Annual Report Of General Sup
erintendent Bell.
importance Of Early Morning Delivery At
Commercial CentefS.
Rapid rsnscontinental Trapsit-Acci.
cents to Postal Cleiks.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l2.
The snnusl report of J. Lorie Bell general
superintendent of the railway mail service,
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1889,
shows thst during the year the service WAS
authorized by the department upon l5o, ,ssl
miles of railroad. During the yea- 6,66S
miles of new railroad service WAS added and
the number OF clerks employed ON railroad
lines increased from 4,64l to 49t,. The
number of pieces of mail matter handled by
postal clerks was .026, ,SS7. 1870. OF this
number 1924 per cent. was correctly dis
tributed
Bell says The Importance Of efecting
the early morning delivery of mails arriving
at the great commercial centres becomes so
apparent, that much attention is given TO the
perfec,ing and enlargement Of arrangements
and schemes, enabling the postofiices to
make a delivery by the first carriers after
the mails are sent in from the trains. BY
extending the system of preparation, it has
been made possible to send out BY the first
carriers a vast amount of mail which by the
usual process of asserting AT the postoflices
could not be delivered before noon. and it is
believed that this system can be much en-
larged upon with great advantage TO the
public Ii is proposed to give particular
attention hereafter 10 the formulation of the
necessary details that will enable the preps-
ration TO be made in the railway postothces
so that the mail matter can be instantly
turned over TO the carriers
BELL calls attention to the arrangement re-.
Gently concluded by which after Nov. Il,
lssa, III. fast west bound mail schedule be
tween New York and other eastern cities,
aud San Francisco, be reduced from days,
5 hours and 10 minutes, to 1 days, % hours
and 10 minutes, reduction in tiuc in .as,
bound irsnscontii entail service 80 l-2 tours.
Report shows that during the fiscal year
i?i railroad accidents reported, in Which ten
Pc tai clerks were killed. 95 seriousl,, q d
40 shghit injured. An unusual number
disabled appear TO have been so badly injured
As to re- / them unfit for further duty in
this service
In tins connection the general superinten.
dent urges that Congress be requested to
make some provision for the famihe. Of
those kiIled while in the peri rmance of
their duties. The estimates for the ii cal
wear ending June 30, 1891, aggregates So,
9l?, loo, an increase of 5.Gl per cent over
the amount appropriated for the present
ear Bell recommends that the office %
assistant general superinte ndent be created
with an annual salary of $4,000, and the sp-
polGiment of a chief clerk be authorized at a
salary of $1,000 per annum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
SUPERIOR COURT.
Hon Vim. p. White house. Justice
Presiding.

6. T. STEVENS, Sheriff.
W ). CHoArr. Clerk
+ 4, SNAIL, Stenoarapher.
Special to the Kennebec journal.
WArERvILLE, Nov. IL.
The November term of the Superior Court
for the trial Of civil cases exclIsiyely. con
vened at 10 o'clock today. There was
large attendance Of the bar. No case was
read for trial today and the time was occu-
pied with call Of the docket and the dispo-
sition Of motions. Several cases are as
signed for tomorrow
The folloring is list Of jurors: X. u
Capen. Augusta, (excused); Edward !
Ctosby. Winslow; Geo. w. Day, PittstoD :;
Geo r. IIesly, WatervilIe; Geo. w. Howe,
Randolph. WIN. G.. Hunton, Realized; Jud
son A. lawson. Augusta; j. Eugene Lewis,
winthrop: Andrew I. Ljbbey, Oakland,
Foreman; Enos Moore, Sidney; Anson g
Neal, Gar liner; Lincoln Is. Park, Halloweil; :;
Daniel Kpilins Va.salboro; James II. Rove.
Albion; , \. l.1.seli, Augusta, (excused) {;
c. =. Sherman. Waterville; James T.. Stew
art, Clinton, Excused; Geo. e. Waugh,
Monmouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13

A very pleasant wedding occurred at tie
home Of Gilbert Aidrich in Vasssiboro on
Thnr-day evening, Nov. "A mild and
beautiful autumn day blended into a lovely
moonlight evening a, mary Of the friends Of
Ny Charles T.. Robbins Of Gardiner and
Niss Ella J. AL dricb Of Vassaiboro gathered
to witness their marriage.
IN one end of the taste fully arrsn2ed parior
suspended from the ceiling, was large bell
ingeniossly eo,structed of evergreens in'sid
with flowers. A, $50. the parties. preceded
by the groomsman and bridesmaid, entered
and gracefully took their positions when
they were united in holy wedlock by q
brief and impressive service by Rev.
A. II. Jones. Sslutations and con-
grstula,ions over the merry company were
conducted TO the dining room and sat dow n
to bountiful repast. Admiring the presents.
social greetings and discoursing fine music
in which the father Of the groom led whilsd
array the feeting bours till the happy couple
left on the pullman for q short bridal tour
followed by the kind wishes and benedictions
Of their friends. The presents we're numer
ous and beautiful.
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NAMES OFFSPRING
Gather About the Banquet Board at
WobuIn, Mass

WoBURN. Mass. Nov. l2.
The Sons and Daughters of Maine who
reside at Woburn gathered in good numbers
in Music Hall this evening and partook of a
banquet, Nearly two hundre were present.
The hall was appropriately trimmed with
pine. over the front of the platform was a
shield bearing the words "Dirigo and
Maine, and over the shield was an eagle
with spreaded wings. The hail was also
decorated with flags and banners.
Frank S. Burgess, president of the even
ing, opened the post prandial exercises
with eloquent remarks and introduced Maj
II. c. Hall as POSTMASTER. Speeches made by
Maj. Hail, +. n. Blake, who spoke of Wo-
burn fifty years ago, Rev ). Blxby, native
of Norridgewock, Me, who spoke OF the
beauties of that town and the characteristics
Of its people, $. G. Small, who spoke of
Maine in the war, and others. Mrs Emma
Putnam Kelley read an Original poem written
for the occasion. The permlncnt orgsniza-
lion of Sons and Daughters of Maine has
grown out of the reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13

The poem which deserves 10 live" as
some kind critics call the verses entitled
"Poe's Cottage at FordhAm. in the Novem-
Der Century Is from the pen Of Mr. John II.
Bouer Of Portland.
A. l. Co.'S offers To become one Of 100
Lewiston and Auburn people who, by giving
$40 each can RAISE the money required To
secure the erection of the astronomical OBJ
serva,ory at Bates College.
Senator Hale Of Maine has renewed his
lease Of the residence of Senator McPbers IN
on Vermont avenue, Washington, near the
Ailias'on, and will probably occupy it until
the new house which Mrs Chandler, the
m jther Of Mrs. Hale, IA building on X street.
neat 1t, shall be completed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
STRICKEN WITH APoPLExY.
A Gardiner Man Found Dead 10 Rich
mond Photograph Rooms.

RICHMOND, Nov. IL.
John l.. Hatch of Gardiner, visited Rich
mond. Monday evening in company with the
Gardiner Good Templars who came down by
special train. He Was about town as we'll as
usual luring the evening, though at half
past eleven he complained Of not feeling
we'll and went TO Rings Photograph rooms.
Ring and himself chstted till nearly one
n'clock when both fell asleep. This morn
ing Rlng on swsking found Hatch dead.
Coroner Hodges impaneled jury consisting
of Messr.. Spaulding, Rsndlett. Smith, Bos-
ton. Newell and Thompson, who from phys
icisu', testimony decided that death was
caused by natural causes. probably apople1y
The deceased WAS twenty one years old,
unmarried and worked in Gardiner shoe
factory. He leaves a father who resides In
Richmond and a sister at Gardiner. The
remains were taken to Gardiner Tuesday
afternoon. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
THE NATIONS SCAPITAL.
Conference Debates Rate Vessels Should
Have IN a Fog.
Delegation OF the Catholic Congress
Waits on President Harrison.

WAsHINGTON, Nov. IL.
At the International Marine Conference
this morning an amendment was offered by
Captain Shackford of the United States to
strike out from the rules Of the road article
l3, which provides that every ship, sailing OF
steam, shall in fog, mist or falling snow, go
at moderate rate of speed. There have
been a number of amendments offered to
this article. The question as to their dispo-
sition in case of the abOlishing of the article,
precipitated general discussion on the princi
pie involved in the article.
After recess the discussion of article IL
was continued and the article adopted as
originally proposed by Goodrich of the United
States provides that steam vessels hearing
before her beam the fog signal of . vessel,
the position OF which is not ascertained,
shall, As far as circumstances admit, stop her
engines and proceed with caution until all
danger Of collision 10 over. The amend
ment was made part Of the original article.
Adjourned until Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
RICHMOND.
A Little Blaze at the Shoe Factory
That Threatened Much.

From our Re egular Correspondent
RICHMOND, Nov. IA.
W. F. Morgan & Co. . shoe factory had .
little excitement Tuesday afternoon about
3 45 and escaped from what might have
been a serious affair. While John Corcoran
was lighting q lamp, the cement used in his
part of the work become ignted and burned
fercely. The lad attempted to extinguish
the blaze but only succeeded in severely
burning both his hands which were well Gov
cred with cement. The flames we're then
smothered by other workmen. The boy
WAS taken to a neighboring house where DIR.
Abial Libby dressed the burns. Nothing Sc
rious will be the result though the lad will
be laid up for come time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
SPIRITUALISM.
Its Claims aud Practices Described and
illustrated by ] Frank Baxter

A fair sized audience assembled in Neon
ian Hall last evening to listen to the lecture
on Spiritualism by j. Frank Baxter. In
opening the speaker said that Spiritualism
the power which spirits exercise over NOR
tails.
If Spirituaism had creed it would con-
tain just two articles
lst We are Splrituslists because we be-
lieve in the conscious individuality of the
spirit which survives the body at death.
81. On all other questions we agree to
disagree.
To properly consider the question of
Spiritua!isu, or anything else, We should
first of al, free our minds of prejudice. our
authority ~ Splrltualis,s is as good as that
of the reigionists who oppose ii. All ! ask
for Spiritualism is that it be tested IL il is
it can be known is by investigation. The
speaker asserted that many prominent eiti-
zens of Augusta were Spritualists; that they
consulted mediums, bu, that they did not
darc to stand up sui be counted because of
the unpopularity OF this belief Mr.. Bax-
ter lecture was al exhaustive one, stating
and replying TO all the leading
objections urged against his belief by
sscptcs. The lecture was inter
spersed with some excellent songs anf
several poems. AT its close the speaker gave
an exhibition Of medium manifestations
Telling the names, characteristics, time OF
death, and other incidents concerning them
Among those whom he named and claimed to
converse with, were Emma Knight, W. Arnold
Knight, Frederick W. Dearborn, Charlie,
fiewins, George Cannon, Mrs. Elisha Y
Backman, Alonz1 q. Weeks, L., size CoDy
Stephen b. Reynolds. Allen Lambard, and
joseph Brand. Mr.. Baxter will lecture again
this evening when Il larger audience will un
doubtedly be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13

bean supper snd soeisble in G A. Il. Hall
next FRIDAY evening. from 10
The formal recognition OF the Rev. J. T.
Cochrane rs pas or of the Baptist chur, b
WAS an occasion of much interest last even
ing as WAS evidenced by the large congregs-
tion present. Rev. Mr., Cochraue begins his
rsstors;e here auspiciously.
Amos Wilder i Co, are sending out
thousands of circulars all over New England
and the West addressed 10 the retail trade
The oil cloth works of This firm, St the north
end are in a iourishing condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13
DRUNKARD's CARNIVAL.
They Break Into q Bath Citizens House
In Dead Hours OF Night.
BATH. Nov. II

BATH, Nov. IL.
About midnigh, r. W. Crabtree, ship
beveler who lives at l02 Water street, was
awakened by five drunken roughs who were
pounding on the front door and demanding
admission.
Mr. Crabtree refused to open the door,
wher,upon the fellows began throwing
rocks and clubs through the windows.
Crabrtee started for the police leav-
ing hs hnusekeeper, woman OF
about % wears. alone in the house.
one Of the rocks struck the woman in the
hip. but ld no serious injury. Finally the
fel,o ,. began to crawl through the broken
windows, whereupon the young woman ran
up stairs and fastened the doors.
The men held high carnival below for a
timr but then. recolectlng that policemen
might be after them, they ran away. When
the officers arrived the house was deserted
below. but they at once started in pursuit,
and have arrested some of the rutfans. The
house was so battered up that Crsbtree and
the housekeeper were Obliged to take rooms
At the ?hanix Hotel Crabtree is civil
workman who has lived in Bath the last sew
enteen years.
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MOSTLY IN THE AIR.
Carlisle Comes Out for His Free Trade
Protege, Cleveland.

KANSAS CITY, Nov 12
Speaker Carlisle attributes the r, publican
set-backs mainly to the working of the leaven
of tar fl reform and says it means nothing
else than Cleveland in 1892. Cleveland is
in the air, he said. Gov Hill of New York
is good democrat, but he, as well as others,
know il is Cleveland whom the people want
and it is he whom they will have. Carlisle
thinks tbs speakership lis between Reed of
Maine and Cannon of Illinois.
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LIFTED THE BAN.
Catholic Church No Longer Opposes
Secret Societies Except Masons, says
Baltimore Sun.

BALTIMORE, Nov. Il.
The Sun tomorrow will say Probably
the most radical thing that has tran n,pred
through the assembling of the first Catholic
congress, is in regard to secret societies.
The Catholic church has long been regarded
as the implacable foe of every society with
out its own pale. but it now appears that the
ban of the church is to be lifted absolutely
from every sort of secret organization ex-
cept the Masonic order. That the objections
to the Masonic Brotherhood will also be
raised, is confidently expected by those in
the secret"
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HALLOwELL.
Brisk Business In OiIcloth - Catholic
Fairs-Formal Recognition OF the New
Pastor

Capt Selsyn McGilvery Who vas in the
city short time ago. has sailed from New
York for Buenos Ayres, South America.
The voyage will take some six months and
will include a sail Of one hundred miles up
the La Plata river.
II is somewhat unfortunate that the Catbo-
lie fairs Of both this city and Augusta occur
on the same three evenings. Ii is merely
coincidence that they DO 80 occur probably
arising from desire on the par; Of both
committeest to include Thanksgiving night
in the dates, and not from any antagonisIn..
Crazy supper at the vestry Of the Univer.
sails, church this evening from to Z 80
The Sons of Veterans will give . baked
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REPORTERS NEEDN'T APPLY.
Message Shall Not Prematurely Be-
come Public.

New YORK, Nov. IL.
A special from Washington says: Presi-
dent Harrison is afraid to let his annual mes
sage TO Congress take its usual course.
The manuscript will be written entirely in
his own hand and as many copies as the au-
thor may desire will be prepared by Miss
Sanger, the type writer Of the Executive
Mansion. The determination of the Presi-
dent to adopt this course will make it i'm
possible for any one to get copy of this i'm
portant document until it is delivered to the
two houses Of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-11-13

Pension have been granted to the follow
ing Maine people Original, Henry Full
Ter, Phillips. Increase, David S. Higgins,
Sepec; John .. Thorne, North Auburn
Jonathan II. Howe. South Atkinson; Albion
p. Holmes, North Cornville; Martin Welch,
Augusta; Albion L. Hatch, Wsshburn
George Cole. Burnham; Arthur Kicker
Biddeford; James +. Packard, Buckield
Charles H. McDevitt, CherryAeld; VIM. II
Clark. Oldto~n; Amos B. Oxton, Camden
Mulford b. Reynolds. Sidney.
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ROUGH ON GRANITE CUTTERS.
Five Hundred Men Thrown Out OF En-
pIoymsnt at Rockland

RocKLAxp, Nov. 12.
Five hundred men have been thrown out
of employment by the shutting down OF the
Rockland granite quarries-
Monday. three hundred left the quArries'
The Clsrk's Isle Co closed diseharging forty
men. Monday; the Bodwell Granite Co. al
Spruce Head. eighty men ; the Atlantic Gran
ite Co, at st. George, twenty men; the
Spruce Head Granite Co., forty men; the
Fox Isle Granite Co. two hundred men,
Most of the qusrries have shut down dur
ing the past week The Bodwell Granite
Company on Hurricane Isle are dischArsine
men every day. They nave small amount
of work, Which VIII L. tin.shed III about tvo
weeks.
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PORTLAND, Eov. IL.
The Advertiser. Taesday afternoon, pub
hshed an interview With Rev. B. +. Turner.
Baptist missionary, just returned to Maine
from Burmah. He ssys there 10 serious
complaint made BY the American mission
aries against the tax on their salaries imposed
BY the British government. They maintain
that the tax 10 unjust since it 10 imposed on
incomes that come from America and much
Of which 10 spent in America. Mr.. Turner
Gays that Frank d. Phinney. treasurer Of the
American Baptist missionary fund in RAN
govan, will bring the matter before the vice.
roy Of India. II nothing can then be lone
it will be called to the attention Of Minister
Lincoln in London.
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A DARING FORGER
6uccumbs to Nervous PI ostIation After
Forging Notes to the Value Of
$4,000


AMSTERDAM, \ NOV. IL.
Daniel Carmichael. one OF the best known
business men of this city, VAS arrested las;
night on the charge of forgery. The for
geries extend over 4 period of two years, bat
the first forged note was no, discovered until
The hrst week IN October. Up TO SATURDAY.
the amount of forged paper was claimed to
be 100000 and since that time new disclos-
ures place the amount at Sllo, 600. Mos, of
the notes are on John Carmichael the forger' 5
brother, and the name of Craig 4 Co, New
York, is used freely also. About two weeks
ago the forger transferred his psper mill 10
his brother John for 5000, Some so. 600
is due his employees for wages. Carmichael
is confined 10 his bed by nervous prostration.