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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

f. D. Wharf, druggist, of Old Orchard,
is reported to have failed.
The big ship Shenandoah. Capt. Murphy,
left Bath Thursday morning for New York.
She was towed to sea by tugs Clara Clafita
apd Knickerbocker.
Parks of Bath defeated Eagan Of Lewis-
ton at Bath, Wednesday night, in a five-
mile race for $50 side. Time, 81 9
mioutes. The three-bour race was won
by Jack Brown Of Bah, Sullivan. ihe
Bangor Ghost, being secord.
Schooner Aberdeen Of Gloucester from
Ls Harvc Banks for Portland. With II 900
pounds Of fsh, went ashore in . thick snsv
storm Wednesday night on Big Woods
Island of Small Point. The crew we're
saved but the vessel AMI cargo will be a
total loss.
The Dominion steamer Sandman, Capt.
Richardson. sailed TO, Liverpool from
Portland, Thursday. The following va
among get her cargo ABB bushels peas
20s 900 pounds -four; l92. 400 pounds ba
con SIT 230 pounds cheese 2G 400 poundt
leather; 800 pounds leather; 4, ,7s3 casel
match spiints; 200 cases Of eggs; 272 bar
rels apples; 30 packages butter; l,05f
bags wheat; 30.io0 pounds flower seed
10000 pounds beef; 2.o0o pound
cheese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12

In the morning hour Eb Taylor Of Ohio,
from the committee Of the judiciary called
up and the House passed the bill amending
section 55l5 Of the revised statutes. The
amendment provides . penalty for any per-
son having in custody ballots and returns
after an election has been held Who shxll
alter such returns or erase the name Of any
candidate for Representative or delegates
in Conyfes from any ballots in his custody
or in any way alter or defsce the same
with intent to effect the result of such
election.
The House went into committee on the
whole on the fertilization appropria-
tion bill. The bill was agreed to uiihout
discus ne committee having risen.
The bal passed together with the bill ap-
propriating S4O0 Geo to meet the deficiency
in the appropriation for public printing
and binding. The bill Was taken up to
amend the anti.poligAmy law by provid-
ing that personal property formerly be-
longing to the Mormon church shall be
forfeited by Congress and placed in the
hands Of receiver, to be placed in the
common schsoi fund in the territory of
Utah. Without completing the consider
alton the House laid it aside as unfinished
business and went into . committee Of the
whole on the bills reported from the public
lands committee.
Payson of Illinois, chairman, called up
the bill to idemnify the purchasers Of swamp
lands and reimburse several States for the
lands due them under the swamp lands act.
After debate without action, the COM
mittee rose and the House adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Celebrated Berdan Arms Co. . Case
Decided.

The court of claims has given Judgment
in the celebrated case of the Berdan Fire
arms Manufacturing Co. of New York
against the United States to recover about
S4c0 600 for use Of the plaintiffs patent in
the manufacture of Springfield guns used
by the government. The case has been
pending over twenty years. The court held
that under the rulings of the supreme
court and previous ruling of the court Of
claims the facts adduced disclose an implied
contract between the parties for the use of
the extrsctor.ejector device, and the fol-
lowing reasoning in the Nc
keeyer case was fair and reason
able royalty for the right to manu-
facture and use the device, and five per
cent premium on the cost of manufacturing
the gun since June 26, 1881 the date at
which the statute of limitations began to
run against the plaintiffs cause of action.
The court accordingly gave judgment for
the plaintiffs in the sums of s95 ,004. The
statute of limitations was applied because
Of gap in the proceedings in the original
case. which was brought in 1870 and strick-
ed from the docket in 1876, in consequence
of non- procedure. The csse was not re-
newed till 1881.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Sons OF Maine Celebrate First Ami.
v0roary.

BosroN, Mass, December 1.-THE
First Anniversary of the formation
of the association of the Sons of Maine at
Somerville was observed this evening by
banquet at the American House. A re
ception was held at and dinner at I clock
about rs ladies and gentlemen setting down
Among the number were Col. c. r.
King, who presided, Hon. A. A.
Strout of Portland was the special guest of
the evening. After dinner the programme
included music, an address by the presi'
dent, Col. King, singing of praises Of
Maine in speeches:by Hon. A. A. Strout
DR.. II. C. White, Lawyer d. +. Crone and
Editor Robert Luce.
At the business session Of the Association
before dinner, the following officers were
elected: President, Col. Charles +. King /;
Vice Presidents, II. II. Norcross. II. e,
White, NJ. D., II. p. McKechnie, Nj. ID. /;
Secretary and Treasurer. c. c. Harrington /;
Executive Committee, A. II. Carvill. NJ.
D., M. c. Parkhurst, C. ii. Crane, Robert
Luce, j. Albion Briggs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12

The steamer Veendam from New York
via Boulogne for Rotterdam 10 ashore at
Masslius.
Steamer Nepaul from Calcutta and Mar
seilles FOE London, went aground on Ply
mouth, Eng, breskwater Wednesday night.
She will be total loss. No lives were
lost.
AT the annual meeting Of the State coun.
Gil and nationsl council at Bcfne, Wed
nesdsy, DR.. Welt, the present vice.presi-
dent, was elected pre'ident Of the republic,
and NJ. Hauser vice president.
The Portuguese government hss char
tered two steamers 10 convey troops 10
Mozambique, aud has accepted the offer Of
service msde by the students Of the Lisbon.
Oporto and Coimbra Universities, 400 Of
whom have already enlisted.
The North German Gazette Of Berlin has
published a statement by prominent Gov
ernmen. official In relation to the fcstora-
tion.of the customs tariff of 1889, from
which it appears that reduction Of the du-
ty on corn to three marks per 200 pounds
will probably be made.
Healy on three occasions was hooted In
the streets Of Dublin Wednesday. The
last time he tried to address the people the
crowd made rush for him, hustlng him
arouad aud smashing his hat down over his
eyes. Oae man was arrested for assault-
ing HeslyoIh stick.
The London Times says the monetary
muddlc in the United States is due to piece
meal legislation add Is likely to be still
further increased through legislation in "a
vor of special classes, particularly such -
is demanded by the FarmeYs' Alliance.
The only safe cure, i. says. for the present
crisis is liquidation.
The Pars Figaro says that Princess
Marie. the second child aud eldest daughter
of the Duke of Edinburgh, hes been be-
ifoih. to Prince Ferdinand, son Of Prince
Leopold Of Hohsnzollern Sigmaringen, anG
heir to the RoumaDian throne. Princeat
Marie was born on October 20, 1875, AMI
the prince on August "a, 1865.
AT a meeting at Re,ford, Eng, Monday.
Gladstone said That he anticipated that
IRISH members Of Parliament. by their
spontaneous action would settle the present
difficulty in the Irish question. The con
tiUuspce Of Psrnell 10 the Leadership would
be fatal to home rule In England, Scotland
and Wales. lie, Gladstone, admitted the
Irish party ough. to be indeI endent AM
chat the consideration and settlement Of shs
question ought to be1eft to them, but there
was something beyond all considerations r.
Irish politics. namely, the great cause o!
liberalism in England, Ireland and Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
WITH A CROWBAR
Plfnall Effects Entrance Into
sUnited Ireland 0mee.
As BaPrlcidss The Building lld fllls
Through The Ksyhola.
Heartily Chssrsd BY Crowds while o.
Way to Cosk.

DraLrs. Dec. li.--rhis morning Par
nell psoces ded to the office Of United Ire
land and with the assistance Of crowd Of
his supporters forced open the doors and
again took possession Of the plant. The
police witnessed the affair but did not
interfere in any way. PAruell addressed
the crowd outside from a window In the
office. To guard against any further A.
tempt on the part Of pArnell's opponents to
recapture the office, no one was allowed to
enter and the doors and windows were
closely bolted and barred. All con-
versation with outsiders was carried
on through a keyhole. When Par
nell made the assault upon the Office this
morning. he himself WAS armed with .
crowbar which he used in forcing the
front door. In the afternoon he started
for Cork. A large crowd was At the Klngs-
bridge depo, and when he made his appear
ance to take the train he was loudly
cheered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
King Kalskaua aud the Sugar Tariff

SAN Francisco. Dec. IL An interview
10 published with Col. MeFarlane, the Ha-
waiiau monarch's chamberlain. in which he
states that it is true that King Kaiakaua has
summoned the Hawaiian Minister, Mr..
Carter, from Washington to confer
with him in this city. He added: "The
King is desirous of discussing with
him the effect which the Mckinley sc;
will have on the Hawaiian commercial
reciprocity treaty with the United States.
His Majesty wishes TO continue the close
commercial relations of the United States
ard Hawaii. The old tariff practically gave
. bounty Of two cents per pound on Ha'
waiian sugar, and It is understood il will bs
asked that this bounty be continued. - the
King holds that the spirit of the treaty va,
to place Hawaiian sugar on precisely the
same plane as American sugar"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12

10 occasioned in our feelinss by dsfAnse-
ments Of the liver. stomach and bowels.
DR.. Ferce's Pleasant Pellets cure sick and
bilious headache. bowel complaints,
internal fever aad cost;vcness. They remove
all waste matter. and restore hsaith TO BODY
and niad. A dose, - . 1axstivs, consists
Of one tiny, sugar-coassd Pellet Cheaper,
aud essies. TO take. BY drugsists, rs CENTS
vial. dscSt&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Favorable Report ircm Gen. Miles.

wAsHIxartS, Dec. ll.-Gen. Schofield
today received favorable despatch from
Gen. Miles about the Indian situation
"Reports from Gen. Ruger and Gen. Brooke
are quite favorable. The presence Of the
troops now in position had demoralizing
influence upon the Indians, and those who
4 week ago were defiant and warlike,
are now giving evidence of submission.
Gen. Brooke reports that the Iudians near
White River have turned loose the stolen
stock and are coming in. Col. GUNNER re-
ports that quite a number of Indians in his
vicinity are willing to obey his orders.
Those belonging to Big Boots are following
and others located about the southwestern
part Of the Cheyenne River reservation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
A Branch Office Will Not Help Tnsm

Assistant Secretary Spsulding informed
the Collector of Customs at Boston, that
entries can not legally be made 10 the
United States Custom Houses by foreign
corporation having branch office in this
country. on general ground it would be
impracticsbe for a nonresident foreign
corporation to make entry according to
provisions in sections 27S5, 27s6, and 2.37
of the revised statutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Two Heavy Failures in New York

New YORK, Dec. ll.--George W. Ven
able and Moses j. Heyman, composing the
firm Of VensbIe & Heyman, wholessl.
liquor dealers, % TO rs Reade street, assign
ed today. Agents for several foreign liquoi
houses. Claimed capital 100000. TheiI
profits for the year 1883 were e9l 900
The assignee said their liabilities were be-
tween 100000 and $500 600. Large a.
sets. He thought it was only = temporar,
dt ficiency.
Henry Siebert. tobacco commission mer
chant, 76 and rs Broad street, has sus
pended. Siebert did a large business
handling western tobacco on commission
chiefly. He claimed capital of 100000
In trade his liabilities are estimated Al
s250,00o. lis tho ught he has enough
assets to pay in full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Maine Pensioners.

Pensions have been granted to the fol-
lowing Maine people:
Original, Lewis Thornton, Springfield
George L Upton. Whitehead; Caleb Gil
bert, Lev iston; II +. Pinhorn, OrrinRton
George W. Curtis, Searsport; Jarvis Clark,
Springfield; Anna Scott, widow of Ezekiel
Andrews, East Belmont; Eliza, mother Of
George A. Weymouth. Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Financial Liquidation.

In accordance with the instructions OF
the Republican senatorial caucus, held las,
right. Senator Edmunds appointed Senators
Plumb, Hale, Mitchell, Mcmillan and
Power, members of the caucus committee,
TO act with the Republican members of the
finance committee in framing a scheme for
financial legislation to be submitted to the
caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Stsbbiug Afiray at Rockland.
Especial to the KENNEBEc JOURNAL

RocKLAND, Dec. IA serious stabbiDg
affair occurred here early this morning on
board the schooner George Berry, now ly-
ing in the barbor. A sailor belonging
aboard, named James Lyons, engaged in q
dispute with mess, mate over some trivial
matter, when the latter became enraged
and drew formidable looking dirk knife
with which be struck Lyons twice. first in
the neck and again ia the shoulder. Both
wounds we're deep and the blood poured
out in duantities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Death to ILformefs

AUGUSTA. Ga, December II --Yesterday
travellers along the Federal Road. ct the
point where 1t passes out of Lumphin
county into Dawson county, were horri6ed
to find the deal body Of white man hang
ing OF er the middle Of the road from pro.
iectiog limb on tree. on which was tast-
,ned a card reading: Death to In.
formers. The identity Of the victim
could not be established, ueither 10 there
any clue to the perpetrators Of the deed
rhe section has been terrorized for some
time by illci. dis.illers, and the victim may
either have been one of their own number
who was sbou, to turn informer or some
Government detective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Death OF Benz. F. Shaw, OF Seamlsss
Stocking Fame.

LOWELL, Mass, Dec. l1.-Benja jamin f.
Shaw, the creator of the seamless stocking
and inventor of loom to make it, died
here today, aged So. He was born in Mon
mouth. Maine. For twelve years he did
literary work for Lippincou, in Pbiladel-
phia. He left literary work in 1865 be-
cause of poor health. and went to Leaven-
worth, Kan, to engage in cattle business.
He afterwards came to Lowell in 1869 and
made the first loom for patent seamless
stockings, after ten years Of persistent work
on it. He organized the Shaw Knit Stock
ing Co., with himself as manager, which
employs several hundred people. He went
to Eogand in 1880 and organized the Shaw
Knit Company and factory at Leicester He
invented the woven hose machine in 1880
He had q rom mlntic home in Shaw mountain
of Ossipee range, N. H., the mountain be-
ing named for him by the people. owing to
the money he spent in improving his great
estate there. He bore remarkable re-
semblance to Gen. Butler, and was fire.
quently mistaken for him on the street
here. He leaves three sons and wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Ir diana Natural Gas Field.

IsDIAsAPoLIs, Dec. 11.-All companies
furnishing natural gas to this city have cut
off the supply to all factories for the win
ter. Supt. Pearson of the Indianapolis
company says II believe that natural
gas will be exhausted in the course of q
few years at the present rate of consump
ton. Some radical measures should be
taken by the Legislature to economize ia
the use Of gas Supt. Lyman of the Con
sumers' Co., says Though no one can
say how long the supply of gas will last.
have no anticipation of its exhaustion.
While old wells deteriorsted, new ones are
constantly being developed and at Pitts
burg, the Oldest gas field, the supply has
never been greater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Railroad Meeting to bs Held At
PreeQue Isle
Especial to the KEsSEBEc JouRSAL.1

Special to the KENNEBEC JOURNAL.
PREsQuE ISLE. Dec. ll.--Edward Wig
gin, Secretary of the Railroad Committee
of Aroostook Pomona Grange, has received
a letter from 7. Crockett. Esq, General
Superintendent of the Temiscouata Rail-
way. informing him that at the request of
the company be will visit Presque Isle
during this week to discuss with the CON-
mittee the extension Of that road TO the
Aroostook Valley, and arrange for meet
of the citizens and the President and Solici-
tor of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clesnses the sys-
TEN eifectually, dispels colds, head
aches and ievers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptabe 10 the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup Of Figs is for sale III SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
euro it promptly for any cos who
wishes to try it Do aot Acceot any
substitute
CALIFORNIA Fi6 SyRDs co.
sA. FRANCISCO, C.ts
E0WsNls. x NEW Fosz, ~
artliAvip
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Mshicg a Load Mino OF an Elephant

CINcIssAII, Dec. 1l.-Old Chief, the
big, vicious elephant that has been bound
with log chains for several years in the
Cincinnati Geological Garden. became un-
usually disorderly last night and began a
general work of destruction. He caught
up dog, and with one sweep of his trunk
hurled him against the roof of the house.
He then tore his own house to splin-
tiers, and was about to continue
his work of ruin when Superinte ndent
Stevens a!ts mp'ed to kill him. Shsrpshoot-
ers were procured, and they fred q: him
with Springfield nuskets. The first thot
brought hin to his launches. and ten other
shots were fired into him without apparent
effect. At ten O'Clock last night the killing
was given up to be resumed in the morning.
But today he is very quiet, and is appsr-
emily as well as ever in spite of the eleven
bullets in his body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Indians Sufie ring For waut OF Food

CHICAGO, Dec. ll.-Capt. C. VI. Conrad,
in bis report received by Gen. Miles today,
says that 1900 Indians at Yankton, Sioux
Agency, who are receiving rations enough
now for barely two days Of seven.
are starving. Their crops have failed
them owing to the drought, ard though
they are willing to work no work is obtain.
able for such number during the winter
On ration day the poor devils, many of
them old and decrepst, of both sexes, are so
famished that they cannot resist eating at
once practically all they receive, notwith-
standing another issue Of food is not due
for week. Capt. Conrad adds that it is a
standing complaint, that these same Indians
have $l750 owing them for railroad right
of way locked up in the United States
treasury and individuals among them are
still unpaid for services rendered the gov
eminent as far back as 1862.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Clinton Items.
Especial to the KESSEBEo Joe

Especial to the KESNEBEo JoURSAL.1
CLINTON. Dec. 1.-THE UniversalisI
Circle gave q very fee supper at their hall
last evening.
Miss Annie Murray of Burn ham, has been
the guest of Mrs. F. ]. Martin.
Geo. H. Morse, Esq has been offered a
fine situation in 4 real estate office in San
Francisco, Cal. which he thinks strongly
of accepting. He will go as soon As he
completes his work here.
Ed Thompson, who had his hand badly
crushed between two freight cars wss oblig
ed tn have his little huger amputated. DR..
G. +. webber performed the operation in
a skillful manner, DR.. Kidder assisting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
THE INDIANS
ObsyiDs Orders---All Danger Of
Outbreak Over.
Lyman G. CLARK Indicted for Murder Of
His nother.in.La
Death OF BENZ. F. shaw OF Seamless
Stocking Fame. at Lowell.

MISNEAroLIs, Minn., Dec. 1.-The
Journals Bismark, N. D., special Gays !;
Major Mclaughlin, agent Of the Standing
Rock Indian Agency, is in town tonay
He says there is no danger OF an outbreak.
and never has been. Sitting Bull and his
followers are still keeping up the ghost
dance, but their wild enthusiasm is rapidly
abating. The Major thinks . week more
Of cold weather will wind up the dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12

II you will send a. your address. We viii
mail you our illustrated pamphlet expiaia-
ing all about Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electyo-
volraic Belt and Appliances, and their
charming effects upon the Aervous debili-
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restore you to vigor and manhood. Pam
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Capital Notes.

The President, Thursday sent to the Sem
ate the following nominations: Naval con-
structor, Tbeo. d. Wilson, U. s. N. to be
chief of the bureau of construction and re-
pairs and chief constructor Of the navy,
with the relative rank of commodore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
Horse Breeders 10 osssi IN.

Ngw YORK. Dee. 1.-THE executive
committee Of the National Trotting Horse
Breeders Association held an executive
session at Filth Avenue Hotel today and
discussed the conditions to govern the large
stakes offered, but no conclusion was ar
rived at. The committee will meet again
in tbi, city Of December 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12
WEDDING CARDS

The Ksnnsbse Journal lob Department
II splsndfdiy equipped for doing AL
kinds OF wedding printing, announce
w.uts, Invitations, eards, etc., In ths
latest and most approved styles. II has
done an enormous amount ofthis eiasa
Of work during the past year. fts or
a,r, coming fro,s all parts OF tins
state. No batter work I'm this iins wa
.x- done In the STATE. with the coming
v..r. tts facilities fer this kind Of worh
vii, he stili frrther increased, among III
latest things bsins a beautiful hair line
.rr,r-tyns by which IL IL enabled ID
s,,,t.,s engraved work SO slossiy that
,.,x r.w can detect the differences
r.r,r,,.on.Sis. send fov prices sad
snmpsss 10
RsRr.EiGu n FLT5r,
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-12

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. ll.-A recount
of votes in the Nashua Senatorial distric,
was made today On the face of the returns
Collins (rep. was elected by one msjoriiy
and certificate given him by the Governor
ard Council By the recount he lack. two
of majority.
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Only Ons Icdictmsnt at Rocklapd.

RocKLAND, Dec. 1.-THE grand jury
reported this morning with one iudic,men
against Walter Hall for assault; and batter!
on Daniel NJ. Titus. beth Rocklsnd parties
This is without precedence in the knel
county criminal record. Judge Foster com
plimenfed the jury on their quick work and
on the small amount Of crime.