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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

4 Freedom Man Gets the Better OF
Boston Sharper.
Especial to KrssEBxc JOURNAL

ISf-N4o2 ~ Ms Ed - oot h~A%-i
BELFAST. Dec. le.-Some days ago Mr..
j. z. Lamson of Freedom. saw an adveY-
tisement in . newspaper from = Boston
party, fne blooied mare named Lady
Vaughan and also desiring board through
the winter for 4 pacing stallion. Mr..
Lsmson Immediately went 20 Boston and
purchased the mare, psyirg $40 for her
and taking Q feceip: for the money. He
also made Arrangements to board the PAGER
through the winter at s. per week. The
party with whom he had these dealings
went by the enphorious name of B. Walters
Cobb Mr.. Lamson returned home with
the understanding that the mare should be
shipped the following day. After nearly a
week had elapsed without any signs of her,
he wrote Cobb asking him why he had not
kept his agreement and shipped the mare
In response. he received q letter stating
,ha. Lady Vaughan would be shipped upon
receipt Of $40 more in accordance with the
terms of the trade.
This aroused Mr.. Lamson's suspicious
AMI he Immediately started for Boston, sc
companied by Mr.. Bernard Norton, a fsl
low. to~nsmsu. Arriving there be re-
mained in the suburbs of the city while Mr..
Norton secured the services of detective
and started out in search of b Walters
Cobb. The fellow was finally found and
token into custody. A consultation vi h
Mr. Lsmson folio we'd and Cobb was inal-
ly released upon returning the $40 that
had been paid for Lady Vaughan and pay
ing the expeuses incurred by M-ssrs. LAM
sun and Norton, amounting to $50 addition
al. It appears that this is not the first time
Mr. b. Walters Cobb has worked this little
game, but there is reason to believe that
after this narrowing experience 1t will have
lost some of its charm for him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Weddirg & Bells.
Especial to the KEssEBEc Journal. ]

SIBERIAN Mills, Fec. l2.-Henry Ware
Caldwell and Evelena Stone Carr were
united in marriage at 30 o'clock last even
ing BY Rev. |. C. Bumpus. Mr.. Caldwell
is The only son of the late Leonard H.
Caldwell, who died from the effects of a
wound received in the rebellion after long
years of suffering Ms. Caldwell is To-
Gated in business at Jacksonville, Florida
The bride is the daughter of the wife of
the Rev. /. c. Bumpus. 1t is with regret
that we part with this most estimable lady
ard shall miss the beautiful example. the
excellent singer, the consisient Christian
member of the Congre gsiional church.
The church was filed to overfowing.
and by invitation, about one hundred and
twenty persons repaired to the parsonage
where congratulations were extended 10
parents, son and daughter. The presents
were. costly and useful and numbered one
hundred and ninety pieces. One silver set
presented by our Grand Army Post with the
letters G.. A. R., in token of her
valuable aid at their entertainments, also
table ware ny the Womans Relief Corps
and pair of diamond ear jewels from the
bridegroom to the bride. Many friends
came from adjoining towns also from Oro-
no, Bath and Boston, Mass to witness the
interesting ceremony and contribute to the
pleasure of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Goose Rock Light-Proposed G A r
Memorial BUILDING at RockIand


RocKLAsp. December 12.-The new
light at Goose Rock, near North Haven,
will be kept by Mr.. Trundy. assisted by
Mr. Leo ellis of North Haven. who were
recently appointed to their re-
spective positions. Mr.. Trundv was for
merly assistant keeper of the Saddleback
light. between Vinal Haven and Isle au
Haut.
Mr. A. l. Matber, the well-known deputy
collector at this port, and prominent
member of the Edwin Libby Post, G. A
R.. has been appointed aide-de camp on
the staff of Commander in Chief W. G.
Neszie.
Edwin Libby Post, G. A. R.. at its last
meeting, voted to purchase the property on
Union street owned by Messrs Charles and
George Lovejoy, for the purpose of erect
ing thereon a memorial building and hail.
A committee of the post has already bar
gained with the owners for the property at
81 900, and although the deed has not yet
been passed, it will probably be sold. Ef-
forts are being made to pro, ide funds for
the enterprise, which have thus far met
with excellent success. The post had to
start with fund of 81 500 set aside for
this object.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

Section II Of Chapter 81 Of the Revised
Statues provides that "A railroad corpora
ton. for the location. construction, repair
and convenient use Of its road, may pur-
rContinued on I'd psge.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Will Contest the VIII.

NEW York, Dec. l2.-Mrs. Lucy Faysr-
weather, widow Of the deceased leather
merchant. Daniel b. Fayer~eather. who
BY will decided over 81, ,0G0. 900 to colleges,
will coptest the instrument.
Mrs. Fsyerwea,her does not object TO her
husbands liberslity to the twenty coilegcs
which received bequssts, and she will prob
ably carry these should she obtain power to
dispose Of the property. What che does
not understand is why each Of the three
executors should receive Sl ,000, 900 apiece,
without having any claim on the money.
The whole estate is expected to realize
81 800, 900. Mrs. Fsyerweather received
under the will and codicils 900 In cash.
the house and stables on 57th street, and an
annual income Of el5.0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Gives Great Satisfaction.
Corr. Lewiston Journsl.1

The appointment by Governor Burleigh
of Judge David II. Chandler TO . third
term as judge of the Pennington municipal
court gives great satisfaction in this toEn
and county. The judge has served faith
fully ard efficiently and by his impartial
and high minded course on the bench has
won the approval OF all and has deserved
the honor of the re appointment which he
hss jusi received. During his sTo terms
he has had many difficult and vexing law
problems to solve and bis decisions have
been almost uniformly sustained and affirm
ed BY the higher tribunals. Judge Chan
has been busted ever since the hour of his
re appointment in receiving the congratuia-
tious of his friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
ATURDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 10. 1890

hasexempsed American vessels from any
of these charges in response to this tender
reciprocity. bu, several countries which
impose no duties on foreign tonnage. vhose
parts are rarely visited by American
vessels have taken advantage Of this pro-
vision in the act of 1856 and secured ex-
emptions from the tonnage dues in our
ports of the large feet vessels belonging TO
these foreign Countries. The exemption
of these vessels has been no. only without
any practical advantages TO us, but involved
this country in serious controversies with
other countries having ''most favored ns-
tion" clause or other special provisions in
treaties with us. So much difficulty 10
experienced under il that Secretary Of State
Bsysrd. in q report submitted to Congress.
recommended that the provision be re-
pealed. Secretary of State Blaine also
made the same recommendation.
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s.t isios Bssksmsn Discharged.
Armenian Wsavsrs at Woousocket
Allsge UnfaiV Treatment.

PRovIpxseE, X. L.. Dec. l2.-Twsnty-
nine armenian wesvers at the privsleg
mill Of the Harris woolen Co, M Woon-
socket, have quit work, the alleged casse
beiag unfair treatment. They claim to
have been given bad warps. on account Of
which they were unable to make good work
and have accordingly been dned. The
trouble dates back to the week beginning
Nov -. when three were discharged for
alleged incompetency. Three men were
discharged last week and the remaining
twenty three left work. They applied 10
the superintendent, who said he could do
nothing for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Druid Mills Assign.

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. l2,-The Druid
Mills Manufacturing Co. this afternoon
made a deed assignment. The bond filed
was S600,000 This concern 10 one Of the
largest cotton duck manufacturers In the
country. Their failure 10 due, the COM
paDy officials state, TO the stringency Of the
money market. No information con cern-
ing the liabilities 10 given. The company
has recently given employment to $50
operatives and supported . populstlon Of
about 1000 persons at Woodberry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Report on Deiuuct Chatter Oak Insult
apce Company.

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec ~ The commit
tee on claims of the defunct Charter Oak In
surance Company of this city, which passed
into the hands of the receivers in Sep'em
Der. 1886. today filed report with the
superior court of this county They slloT u
claims amounting to 50 044 68S, being
principally the claims Of account policies
l,2j7 policies are represented as affecting
26,0oO persons; 725 policy claims are found
to have no value; in 1865 policies the
claims are in part or the whole dissllowed.
The receivers will ask authority to nav q
dividend atont March l. They have sbou.
si4 coo on hand and some real estate un'
L
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Maine Pensions.

Pensions have been g-anted to the fol.
lowing residents of Maine:
Original. Mitchell yGoodell, Togus; Ma
than X Plood, Chicopee: Lyman II. Dial.
lev, Lincoln; James Eugley, Jefferson
Patrick 0. Sullivan. National Military
Home; Andrew B Stetson, Tugus; in-
ton B Hooper, South Windh.m; Patrick
Foley. Togus; C. Conpolley. ToRus; Noah
Edmnster. Hermon Center; Alonzo f
Marin Bangor; Joel Ward, Brunswick
Martin Hyer, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Successful Fair at Old Town.
Especial to the KEsSEBEc JOURNAL.

OLD Town. Dec. II The fair under
the auspices of the Universslst society
closed Friday night. Entertainment was
from Bangor pre.ei ted the District
School" TO a crowded house Friday evening.
The principal feature on exhibition was an
electric railway plant in full running order,
constructed at the machine shop of T. NJ
Chapman's Sons. by Mssrs. Chapman and
Spencer, young men under seventeen years
of age. An elsgast sleigh to be voted to
the most popular selectmsn was awarded
to Mr.. J. T. Mullen. 1t was estims'ed
that twelve hundred persons attended the
fair on the closing night, and that the whole
affair WAS financially great success is well
assured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Treasurer Huston's Scheme to In.
crc q. vo ume OF Currency.

Treasurer Huston has q scheme for in
creasing the volsmr of currency: 1--WE
have now in the treasury about $50 ,0o0.-
oc0 10 fractional silver coin, mostly ffy-
cent pieces, that there is no demand
for, which 10 practically idle money.
NV suggestion is that Congress authorize
the transfer Of this money to the bullion
account, and that the Secretary of the
Treasury be allowed to issue silver certia-
Gates or treasury notes therefor. and at his
convenience to have the silver pieces
coined into standard silver dollars, in
anticipation Of the redemption Of silver. aud
certificates and treasury notes issued in
lieu thereof. This would also include in
fractional silver before mentioned. and the
trade dollar bullion now on hand amount
ing to upwards of 5000 900, thus m skir g
it Immediately available for issue to the
additional currency, nearly if not quite
s25 00O. 900 adding that much to the volume
of currency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Moves To Dissolve Tho Attsc hmeuts

KANSAS CRY Mo, Dec. l2--R. B
Couch & Co, American National Bank,
Armouidale National Bank. J. S. Gregory
and the National Bank of Kansas City, to-
day fled motors in the district court of
Wysndotte county. Kansas to dissolve at
tschms nts on the Ksn,as City Packing AID
Chase Refrigerator Company, VS.. Kansas
City Packing Company, all of Boston.
Motions allege that the attachments are IN
excess of debts owed by defendants. and
said attachments were brought by fraudu-
lent alliance by the defendants for the pur-
pose of defrauding creditors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Mr.. Dingley's Merchant Marie and
Fisheries Bill.

Representative Dingley of Maine todsy
reported TO the House committee bis mer-
chant marine and Fisheries bill 10 repeal
20 much of the shipping act Of 1856 as
authorized the President TO suspend the
collection of duty on tonnage engaged in
foreign trade. The object Of this pro-
vision in the shipping act Of 1885
was to induce foreign countries. par
tieular.y Great Brit an, vh.cA impose
lighthouse and other dues on American
vessels TO remove the same in return for
the similiIsr exemption Of their vessels
from similar charges in our ports. The
result has been. saws the accompanying
report. that not single foreign country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
May Be Entered Free OF Duty.

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury has
written to the Collector of Customs al
Gloucester, Mass. concurring in the opin
ion of the collector that fish taken by crews
of American vessels with the assistance of
men and nets hired in Newfoundland for
that purpose. is entitled to entry at Glouces-
ter f:ee of duty as the product of American
fisheries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
GEO. F. Work Under Arrest on a
Ssrious Charge.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.-Geo. F. Work,
the master mind of Work, MacFarlane,
Pfeiner. Dungsn syndicate. which it is al
lsged, wrecked the Bank of America and
the American Life Insurance Co., WAS ar
rested Thursday night. At hearing to-
day. in default of $50 900 bail be was com.
miited to Moyamensing prison. The dis
trict attorney also swoYe out warrants fo'
the arrest of State Senator John j. Mac.
Farlane, Louis E. Pfeiffer and James S,
DUNCAN, bu, Work was the only one OF
the number the constable could find
The warrant on which he was arrested
charges him with re-hypotheticating stock
ard conspiracy to cheat and defraua de-
positors and others interested in the Bank
of America and the American Life Iusur
ance Company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Success OF a Young Houlton Drama
list.
Especial to the KENNEBEc JOURNAL

HouL1oN, Dec. l2.-Our local dramatic
company gave Arba Z. Powers popular
play, IAN Old Maids Success" at the op-
era house last evening to a crowded house.
This is the second presentation of this
piece, aud as the author is a Houlton boy
less than twenty years of age, and the play
in itself deserving, it is not to be wondered
at that large audience greeted the COM
pany. Mr.. Powers takes the leading
role OF veritable old maid, while
Mr.. DeForest Champion impersonsted
Jeeish Perkins. The characters were well
sustained throughout and the large audience
were mapifestly 'more than pleased Mr..
Powers has already received an offer for
his play from dramatic company of Mas
sachusetts.
The Houlton Choral Union had its first
meeting Wednesday evening. A good
number was in attendance. The sacfed
cautata of Daniel will be the music used
Mr.. E. L. Cleveland is conductor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

II you viii send a. your sddress. We will
mail you our illustrated pamphlet explai1-
ing all about DR.. Dyes CelebSated Electro
volraic Belt and Appliances, and their
charming effects upon the nervous debili-
ss.ed system. and how they will quickly
restore you to visor and manhood. Pam.
phlet free. II you are thus afflicted We
will send you Belt and Appliances on .
rial-
voltsie Bel. Ca. Mafshall, M.ch
fase1dArsvssirs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
In the House.

After the reading of the journal, the
House went into committee of the whole,
Allen of Michigan in the chair, on the pri-
vate calendar.
Tillman is in favor of House composed
of 500 or 800 members aud Senate Of six
members from each State.
Almost the entire afternoon was con-
sumed in committee of the whole in discus
sion Of the merits of the bill for the relief
of John L. Rhea and Joseph K Anderson
of Fast Tennessee. The committee recon-
mended its recommital to the committee on
war claims. The committee having risen,
the Recommendation was agreed TO, and
seversi other relief bills we're passed. The
House then adjourned.
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Schooner In Trouble at Squirrel ls-
land

BooruBAr HARBoR. Dec. PA three.
mssted schooner. supposed to be the A. h.
Hubelt, Thurston, from Belfast bound
Wee. in coming up the outer barber this
afternoon lost her foresail aud spanker.
She was unable to make the hsrbor and
drifted under Squirrel Island. where she
lies in bad p,sition s., the w.ni is blowing
heavy from the northwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Failures for the Week.

New YORK. Dec. l2-The failures for
the last seven days reported 10 Dunn &
Russell. number for the United States, 347.
For the corresponding week las. yesr the
figures represent 260 in the United States.
The failures reported TO Brsdstreet's
number 3tl in the United States this week
against $40 this week last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

Fatal Shooting Accident at Caribou

PORTLAND, Dec. l2.-An Express special
from Caribou says that Maurice Fenlason,
the four year old son Of DR.. A. L. Fenla-
son. shot himself fatally this morning with
3 pistol belonging to q boarder, which he
accidentally procured The bullet entered
his head about three inches above the left
eye. Physicians were at once called, but
no hopes of his recovery are entertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

CLEVELAND, Ohio Dee. l2.-The Davis
Platform Binder Company Of this city, en-.
gagged in manufacturing harvesters and
binders. today vent into the hands Of A.
II. johnson as receiver. Assets about
s400 600; liabilities $50 900. The embaf-
iasmept is declared temporary, due to poor
collections and s'ringency in the money
market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

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 etectually, 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 III Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it or hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do oot accept any
substitute
CALIFORNIA FIG SyRUs co.
san ssAaofsco CO.
d0giSVis ~ ssw ros5 ~
sfrifxVtv
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For Increase in Wages and LW
Hours Of Labor.


Nsw HAVEN. Conn.,. Dec. ls.-rhe
freight brakeman or the Northampton
Division Of the New York & New Haven
Railroad struck today. Az the consequence
no freight has moved out Of this city ON
that branch. The men saw they have bssa
compelled to work from IL to Is houfs to
complete the daily run. for which they re-
ceived only their regular pay. They de-
mAnd 81 95 for ten hours work and 10 cenla
an hour for over time.
stiikiog Bssksmsn Discharged.
Nxw HAVEN. Conn, Dec. I2-The
striking brakemen on the Canal Divisioa
Of the Neu York 4 New Haven road were
discharged ih,s afternoon BY order Of Prss-
ident Clark, who issued an order that they
hs reasonably paid for overtime worked.
and informed that refusing to do duty with
out An appeal to the representatives. Of the
corporation 10 sufficient cause for the die
charge Of any man from its service.
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Foreign Notes.

A porcelain factory At Warsaw was
burned Friday. Eight Of the employes
psrished.
A workman named LaCa,sin Of Paris,
brutally murdered his wife on the street
Friday. After firing four shots into her
he horribly mniiiated her body with
knife. She had refused to live with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Granite Workers Trouble Settled

CoScoaD. N. H.. Dec. IL. The
trouble between the New England Granite
Company and the quarrymen has been
satisfactorily adjusted and the strike is of
A few men will continue work for several
days, after which operations q, the quar-
ries of the company will be entirely sas-
pended during the winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Will Represent Us at International
| Postal Congress.

Capt N. NJ. Brooks, superintendent OF
the foreign mail department, and William
Potter of Philadelphia are appointed to rep
resent the United States Government at the
International Postal Congress to meet al
Vienna, Austria, on May 20 next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

ROCHESTER, N. II Dec. l2.-Fire toda,
de.tro, ed a large barn. the property o,
George T. Downipg, with yoke Of oxen
q pair of steers, five cows, seventy hent
and twenty tons OF hay. Loss, $1,000; In
cured, $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
wholesale Grocer and Fruit Dealer
Assfgoa.

NORM ADAMS, Mass Dec. 12.-Frank
II. Goodrich, Wholesale grocer and fruit
dealer, assigned this afternoon. Assets and
liabilities not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Por. smouth's Collector OF Customs.

The Secretary of Treasury has author
lied Deputy Collector Dodge to act as
collector of customs at Portsmouth, N. II =,
until the vacancy csuted by the death Cf
Collector George W. Pendexter has been
filed.
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Exporter csn Heavy Weather.

vIsErARD HAVEN. Mas, Dec. IL The
schooner Bessie Il. Rose Of Bath, Sawyer,
from Pascagouis, twenty days for B ston,
arrived at hi, port. She lost part of her
deck load of lumber during heavy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. l2.-The Feders
tion of Labor this afternoon reelected
Samuel Gompers President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
A Mob Buns Copies Of United Ire
land.

DuBiIs, Dec. 10 On arrival OF Par
neil's United Ireland at Castle Island today
crowd seized the papers and burned
them. At = meeting nt Shibbereen res.
olu ion obi sciing to Paroeirs leadership Of
the nationalist party was unanimously adopt
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-13
Maine Postal Matters.

John C. E. Roberts has been appointed
postmaster at Greenwood, vice N. NJ
Small.