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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Piracy at To- quin.

PARIS, Nov, 10 The SoIeii has sdvices
from Ionquin stating that piracy 10 ram
pant there, sni that the French outposts sre
oeipg attacked constantly The fact these
disorder, arc occurring 10 kept secret, the
sdvices say, Is 1t is feared that. IL publicity
scrc gwen To them, the projec, now before
gtie french Chambers for q loan by the
french Govsrnme nj o the Topquin Pro-
{ citrate would be seriously inteYfersd
: ith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

Why. What can It be. bot suffering sod
sorrow, disease and death, if you neglect
the sympsoms Of disordered liver? Take
DR.. Pi<rce's Golden Medical Discovery. Il
oufselis all other remedies Sold under
condition shss il must either benefit Of cure
the patient, Or The money paid Tor it will be
psoupsIy returned. II cures oil diseases
arising ffo@ deraseed liver, Or from impure
blood, - biiiousness, oliver complaint =
all sbin and scalp diseases. sais-fheun.
tetter, scrofulous sofes and sveilines,
fsves-sofes. hip-jcins disease and Kindred
ailments. roy10d&w1wfelTn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
only Brought Fourteen Children.

New York. Nov. 10-G. Van Akel.,
with bs wife and family, were among the
passengers on the steamship Augusta Vic
toria, which arrived yesterday. The family
consisted Of fourteen children, the oldest
Of whom was twenty, and the youngest just
entering bis second year Mr.. Akel, had
$500 and = wagonload of clothing, and con
sidered himself well qualified to earn bis
living in this country. The family left in
the evening for the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
sp..d r..., Of tn. Nsw.,k.

BRooxLxS. Nov. l0.-The speed trial of
the new United States cruiser Newark, !,
which may bs expected in a few days,
promises to be notable event. The New
ark must make nineteen knots an hour rs q
mean Of . four hours run in order to in
sure her acceptance BY the government
This 10 the came requirement - sas i'm
posed on the cruisers Philadelphia and San
Francisco. The experience derived from
the speed runs Of these two ships has been
taken advantage Of in the Newark, and the
opinion is freely expressed that the latter
vessel will not only come up to the govern
ment requirements, but exceed the speeds
of both the Philadelphia and the San Fran
cisco. In order to do this the Newark
must show . speed Of twenty and . half
knots per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
South Dskota's Capital.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. 10 Although
Pierre claims to have won the contest for
the permanent capital in South Dakota bys
ms iori'y Of 5000, the other contestant does
not yield anything, and it 10 very probable
that the capital question will 60 to the
courts for settlement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
More Bodies Recovered from the
etesmsr vizcaya.

New YORK, Nov. 10. - The divers,
Rodgers and Coolin, were at work yester-
day at their task of recovering bodies from
the sunken steam hip Vizcsya. The seven
bodies brought to the city Friday were
buried yesterday. The names of these
victims of the disaster were unknown. The
agents Of the wrecked vessel are pushing
the work Of recovering the bodies of the
victims of the collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Colleges Nay Inport Dooks rsss q
Duty.

The Treasury Department hss informed
the assistant librarian q Gore Hall. Haf-
ward Univefsify. Canbridgs. Msss., that
the provisions Of the new taSif lav for
books and pamphlets specially Imported for
educational Institutions are substantially
the same o. the provisions Of the old law.
and does not permit the free entry Of books
which may be imported BY professor Of
colleges or individuals - their own private
property. Books are only exempt from
duty when they are specially imported for
the use Of colleges - their permanent
property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
FIR, ae Pot,.rd,

PORTLAND. NV. l0.-Tle stsb'e o.ned
by the Brown estate ADD oecapitd BY
Joshua L. Taylor and W. H. Bigslov at the
west end Of the city. vas burned this after
neon together with .ix h,rses and . colt.
fsrmips tools, hsrresses md hay. Total
loes, $1,000; insured fer $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

New YORK, Nov. 10.-A quantity Of new
one-dollar Treasury notes to be issued at
the Sub Treasury in payment of silver bull
ion was received by Assistant Treasurer
Roberts yesterday. A medallion portrait
of Edwin NJ. Stanton ornaments the face Of
the note. Money handlers complain that
the figures in the upper right baud corner
are so email that the rapid counting Of the
notes 10 retarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Boston Democrats Nominate Nathan
Matthews Jr.. for Mayor.

BosToN, Nov. lO-The democratic ward
and city committee tonight unanimously
nominated Nathan Matthews, Jr., a. can
didate for Mayor, and renominated Hugh
E. Brady as street Commissioner. The
nomination of the members Of the school
board vas left to 4 committee Of 25, con
sieting of one from each ward. Mr.. Mat
thew is chairman Of the democratic State
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Canadian Lumb,r Season Over

MONTREAL, Nov. 10 The lumber SEA
son msy be considered at sn end. ss iht
New York Lumber Compsuy has clos 4,
yards for the sea'oD. The export to Sou,l
America this ysr wss contained in fvt
ships, ssains, 80 last yta', and the smoun'
was tsenty million feet short Of last year.
export This shortage is attribu:ed 8,
political troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
osn. Roul.nx,r st,il Ia Il.

PARIS, Nov. 10 Gen. Boulanser hes
issuei an addr-s. to to the electors OF Gig
nsncoUri, IN which he advises them to sb.
tain from voting II. cosfessss that he
rrtd in acc stti,s the co-oparstiors VI the
Conservatives ard Vas mis- aiken In relying
upon their confessions II good faith. He
further says thst henceforsh be shall devote
bimstlf entirety to the cause Of the people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

The November returns to the Depsrt-
Bsent Of Agriculture, of the rates of yield
per acre. mske the sversse for corn, 1919
bushels; potsfoes, 57.5 bushels; buck
wheat. IA 5 bushels; hay, I.20 tons; To-
bacco. 71.s pounds The corn crop makes
the smallest yield reported. excepting only
that Of 1881, which vas 1e s bushels.
The condition Of the potato crop imports
. scarcity and vasranss high psices. The
low rats Of yield Of he principal states
sYe - fellows: New York. 81 bushsI !;
Pennsylvsais. So; Miehissn. So; Ohio,
46 Indiana, 81; Ilhnois. &c; Iowa, ~ :;
Mhsousi, -; KSnsss. -; NebrAsks. n ;
Minnesota. s.; Name. 95 New Hsmp
sisire, 90; Vermont. IS. Tn, Yields of the
hsy crop are large - rule throughout the
country. The esne sugar rrop viii be I
Isfsc osc, and sugar beets have done well
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Fire in . Bangor Coal shed.

BAxGoR, Nov. l0.-A slight ffe origi-
mated in the coal shed Of Hincks & Co..
this morning. Later in the day il was
found that Gre vas underneath the pile Of
400 tons Of coal which sill continues TO
burn. An effort has been made to save the
coal BY harling il awsy. 1t 10 thought that
the Ere was caused by spontaneous COM
bustion, the high tide reaching the coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Godfrey. Smith rtsbt on.

Loso ISLAND CRY, L. l.. Nov I0-Tt.
6sh, bet~e.n Gsorse Godfrey the Bo-ta,
colored heavy weigh. ard Ed Smith q
Denver, which wss 10 have taken place ir
he Puritan Athletic Clubs bniliing Ia.
night, sill rot com. tff. Warrants a.,
out for the arrest Of the pugiIiss If ihe,
appear 10 town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Dillon and o'srisn Will Visit canada.

OTTAWA. Ont Nov. 10 IT. p. Gill, NJ.
P. telegrsphed to an Ottawa gentleman as
follows: THE statement that | sought
any persons opinion on the subject OF
O'Brien and billions liability to arrest il
Canada is utterly without founda ion. They
will visit Canada after their American tour
without any reference to whether they
will be arrested there or not. They are
entirely Indifferent on the question"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

B. f. Butler, OF Mouut V0tuou, Oeau.
Mr.. VERNON, Nov. lO.-Sundsy MORN
ing about seven O'Clock the citizens of Mt.
Vernon village were greatly shocked BY
the announcement of the desth Of Benjsmip
f. Butler Of this place. He had been sick
Only three days. Pneumonia and heart
disease was the Cause Of his death. He
was . member Of Vernon Valley Lodge OF
F. 4 A. NJ, q good neighbor and IN up.
right citizen. He leaves wife, two soma
AMI daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Schooner Seized for Smuggling.

HALIFAX, Nov. 1O.-The French schoon-
er Monegere of st. Pierre, has been sezed
for smuggling at Coderoy, New Found
land. The prisoners we're removed to s,
Johns. Cargo of the schooner oDsisted
mostly Of wbiskey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. 10.-The superin-
Davidson county reports the finding Of the
richest deposit Of silver ore ever found in
the SoAth, large vein Of carbonate Of
lead, carrying 20 to 100 ounces Of silver
and 30 per cen. Of lead to ton Of ore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
An Error Gives the Election to a Dem

CHICAGO, Nov. l0-An error has been
discovered in footing up the returns in the
I'd Senatorial district and it now appears
that Kinney, dem. candidate for Represen-
tative, was elected instead of Hoppin, rep.
% reported. II the official count verifiel
the election of Kinney the democrats will
have 10l votes in the assembly and the re-
publicans but 100, thus making the elec
ton of John NJ. Palmer to the United
States Senate next thing to certainty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Official Count s,a.s a Republican.

PHILADELPHIA. Penn. Nov. l0.-As =
result OF the official count, Stewart, rep.
for Congress, has majority of "a in the
24.h district, over Craig, dem. whose elec-
tion has heretofore been claimed. The
delegation from this State to next Congress
will be eighteen republicans ard 10 demo-
Gratis, democratic gain of three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

QUEBEC, Nov l0.-The bark Aljuca, n
days from London. has arrived here She
reports having passed through number o.
wrecked fishing dories and loose wrecksQe
on the southern part of the Grand Banks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Vice Admiral ob,y Dead.

PANS, Nov. 10 Vice Admiral ObYy,
sommsn der Of the French Levans squad
fpn, Is dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Murder at Nero DIS, Cal.

MERcEDgs. Cal, Nov. l0--News he,
reached here today that the body Of Jghu
Ivstt. one Of the oldest residents an
weal'hiest citizens Of this couity. "a
found near his home on the Mercedes rivei
horribly bruised and msng.ed. Ths mur
dersr is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

Especial to the KEsSEBEc JouRsAL.1
MANCHESTER. Nov. l0.-Haftwell Cham.
berlain At work on farm neaf the Outlet,
was Carrying an sxs over his shoulder this
sfletnoon when h. fell, tn. edge Of the axe
blade suisi's him on the osck of the
head sud cut IL deep gssh several inch
Is long. He Nih recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Confessed the Murder Alter Four
Years.

ATcHIsoN, kas, Fov. 10.-A stranger
vas murdered, robbed of $4,000. and
thrown into Sugar Lake, just across the
river from Atchison on the Missouri side.
four years ago. The affair was inves'i-
gsted. but no clue was found. A few days
ago telegraph operator named Tip Dale
made a confession that he vas an accessory
to the crime. The confession also impli-
Gates John Estes. the postmaster at Sugar
Station, wh,, Dale says, really did the
killing. Both men have been placed un-
der arrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
German Radicals Ask for UDiverssl
suffsge.

BRUssELs, Nov. 10 De slegates of tn.
Of The Raeical Association waited upon III,
municipal council today and presented .
petition in favor of Universal suffrage
An immense crowd Of workirgmen assem-
bled around Hotel De Vile swsi i q
the result of the petition. The
burgamaster promised the delegates that \
bill should be introduced in the next
Chambers to revise the constitution ia tn,
respect indicated. This answer failed ,e
satlsfy the workipRmen who received
With threatening ds IN ,ns.ratioas and refuse G
to disperse. The number Of people in IN
crowd vas e.timattd as ten thouraod. Tn,
government hoide 4 lasee force of troops
but though riotiDg is feared. 70 di,orde'
mas yet occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

LIvKHxoRK FALLS. nov. TO- Rev. W.
W. Carer. Pastor Of the Free win Bsp
tist church 1t ChesterviIle. has teudered bis
resigua,iou % iake effect January /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

BELrAsr. Nov. 10.-Ths house and
farm buildings and nfty tons of hay owned
by Ann s. White Of Montvilie. burned
Sunday night. Loss 5000; insurance
about SO go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Joe jackson Jumps Down Sixty Feet
and Commits Suicide.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. l0.-Joe Jackson,
. member of Rube Burrows gang confined
in the peniteniisry awaiting trial for train
robbery, committed suicide today by jump
ing sixty feet from the third floor Of the
corridor to the ground below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

II yeu viii ssnd - yoss addfsss. ~ VII
nail you our illusnAssd pamphlet expisir.
ing al about Dr.. Dys's Cslsbfstsd Rlscss-
volssic Bels and Appliances, snd sheis
charming e&ects upon shs nssyouo dsbili-
haed system, and bon thsy yin quickly
fessprs you y vigos anA manhood. Ps1-
phlet free. II yos ass thas s1icasd "
VIII ssnd you Belt asd ApIiiansss - .
Riai.
veis.ac S.is O.: nss..si., n,aA
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stanley viii Prosecute Walter Bat
tollot.

LONDON Nov. l0.--The Pail Mall Ca
lette say, Sssn'ey will prosecute Walter
Bartsllpt ard OF lers who brought charges
sgsins, HIM ia connection with the contro-
srtsy regarding the rear guard Of the Emin
rrlief expedition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Steamer vsneouvsr ovsrdus.

QUEBEC. Nov. l0.-CoRsidefable anxiety
Is feIt here regarding the safety Of the
steamer Vancouver. which sailed from
Liverpool October 30, and 10 now forty
eight hours overdue for Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Tts Pops's Election Veto.

RoME. Nov. 10 The Osservatsre R0-
insno says the kope's veto ssainst Gath.
oiic. partakinR in the elections applies 10
he whole II Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

GrTHsIE, o T., Nov. lO.--The Legis g.
sure today paced the bill locating the 'erri
tBisl capitol u Kitg Fisher. The bill nov
goes to the Governor. and 10 is generally
belle ved that he will veto il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Accidentally shot.

eAsroHD. Nov. l0.-Edvard whidden
fecsived bullet iu the muscle Of the leff
arm from revolver accidentally tlisehars-
ed BY Everett Lunny. The bullet vas ex-
tracted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Dana OF the Sun Proposed for Con-
greno.

New YORK, Nov. l0.-The Tribune
suggests ,hst, as the democrats will elect
the next United States Senator from New
York State, they choose Charles A. Dana,
Of the Sun. The Tribune believed Dana
would have the full support of Tammany
and Governor Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Growing Despondent.

Birchall is growing despondeut and ap-
pears to be anxious for the fatal day. Of
late his sleep has not been sound, and his
face shows signs of awful mental strain
which he has to bear. He laughs at those
who think that he would attempt to cheat
the gsllows, and says he is not OF the stuff
thst suicides are made Of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Stole $4,000 while ,h, Msssspsss
Slept.

AUGUSTA. Ga, Nov 10 A thief ent ret
the express car on . Gsorgi, rsilrosd trsin
last nigh, while the msss.r.ef was asiet .
aad carried ch ab sus $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

LosDox, Nov. lo.--It is reported that
t;Pn. Bou anger has 1T tn IL and Of Jef-
sey for an unknown destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Democratic Leaders Kicked Out Of
the Party.

PniLADELrHiA, Penn, Nov. l0.-The
democratic city committee at 4 meeting
tonight expelled Peter Monroe ard WI
liam McMulln. democratic leaders in the
third and fourth wards. for alleged trescb-
cry to the party at the recent election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Uaion Pacific Controlling the s,eek
Market.

NEW YoaK, Nov. l0-The Tribans
says The contest in TIVE stock m.kcl
seem. to be simply q Iessien Of the Unior
Pacific control. Other Influences are o,
~ork but they sre wholly ssrbordihate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
CHINESE PEUD
In Sil Pflnckco- -Four Lives
ALREADY Last.


SAN FRAscrsco. Nov. l0.-A feud has
broken on. between the members Of two
rival Chinese societies in the Chinese
quarter Of the city. Already four lives
have been sacrificed. and IL 10 thought that
more deaths will follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

PArRAs, Greece, Nov. 10---Tne Cfsr-
sitch arrived here to-day and vas received
by local dianltafies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Camden Hard az Work for the Rail
road

CAMDEN, Nov. l0.-The outlook for I
railroad to Camden is very encouraging
The subscriptions in Camden village have
reached nearly $4,000. II il understood
that the people of Rockport village will
agree to raise $1,000 If the Camden geo
pie will raise ei5, 900. There 10 no doubt
that Camden will have a railroad connec'
tion next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

PrrsBuRo. Penn, Nov. l0.-The city is
full Of base hall people today in antieips-
ton Of the Players League meeting ,omor-
row. 1.-The Players League will 90 on
next season, just the same as last season."
said prominent masnate. I'VE have made
every effort to bring about q consoli iation
with the National League people. hut they
thought re were weakening and placed Sc
rious obstacles In the way Of compromise.
Now we are through With them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

LONDON, Nov. l0.-The office Of the
Truth in Fleet street was burned today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
Bo.t,o F our al q c,s,, p,,l.,. Pan

BosTos, Nov. 10 0-Wadlsiah G Little
feIf, dealers in n 5ur AMI cigars. ~ Con-
mereial street, have failed. They ~ese
successors to Elijah Morse & Co.. and have
been in bu,insss eighteen years. Their
liabilities are thought TO be heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

CoLuxBUs, Ohio, Nov. l0.-Governof
Campbell il threatened With typhoid pneu-
monia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11
TWO FRRNCHIRN
Vice admiral ohly of tls Frsltl IlIy
Is Dad.
fhs London otfios Of Tr1th. h E1eoe
Street Burned Monday.

PARIs, Nov. l0.--M. Dsroulds and n.
Lssuerre are to nsht duel ~ the result of
row In . lobby Of the Chamber Of Dspa-
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

ONH HNJoXS
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, cleanses the sys-
tenn etiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to 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 in 60c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SKRUP co.
saw FRANCISCO. cAi.
LOUISVILLE, m. NEW rosg, ~
sapeiabwis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

Bosrox, Mass., Nov. l0.--Weslsy r.
Bslch. the vell-knowa horseman. commit
ted suicide BY shootinG in his once in the
Commonwealth building, Monday. Firan-
cisl troubl>s caused the act Mr.. Balch
vss the manager Of the celebrated elo 600
stallion races, one Of which Nelson uon .
year ago. He vas sapposed 10 be very
successful. HE suicide has caused a big
sensation In Boston.
He vas foucd by the once boy sitting on
the door With HE back AgAinss the sink and
his face and clothee covered With blood and
. SO csilibrs revolver tightly srasped in his
right band. II 10 said that Balch cold some
ho,ses ios = man several weeks ago for
several thousand dollArs and expected him
10 call Il the Office this afternoon for the
proceeds. The money had all gane, il 10
said. Balch, having spent il. In couse-
he did not dare to face the man AMI % de
cidcd to kill himself. He was about 6a
years Of age and vas married.
Later Reports.
II is stated tha, the financial condition OF
Mr.. Balch was far worse than his most In
innate friends ever imagined, ard that hi,
liabilities will reach 100000 or more.
OF this sum IL 10 said tha, el50 900
will fail upon four of Bestan's well
known business men, while the bal
suce il divided among many Other CT, dto,s
in sums ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each.
Very little Of this 10 represented by secur
ity. and larger portion will prove . total
loss to those Who hold Nj Baloh's notes
How far these creditors will be affectd d
can only be surmised, but i, 10 generally
believed that the heaviest lo.ers are men
well able to Withstand . number Of suci
reverses without weakening their 6naneis
standing. Mr.. Bslch's revrssss were due
primarily to failures in turf schemes, ard
secondsriiy to reasons that have caused
the dow nfall Of many q Wan before him
He was man Of nervous tempersm Mt
easily depressed ard subject at timss {, a.
of morbi melancholy. At such tmes Il,
frequently went on psolorgsd debauches,
entirely for days or wesks,
his whereabouts unknown svea to his mos
Intimate friends. Often times after bring
ing an important race to point Of succes,
and completing all arrangements one of
these attacks would spoil il all, allowing
others to reap the benefit Of Ne work spd
leaving him heavily 10 debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

WAR DEPARrMEnF,
Once Of the Chief Signal O6icef,
WARRINGTON. Nov. IL, l A. M.
For New England: Fair. cooler, ex-
cept stationary temperature in northern
Vermont; northerly vinds, becoming varia.
BILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-11-11

QUEBEC, Nov. 10.-The Cape Gaspe
lighthouse was totally consumed by FIRE
Saturday.