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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

TopsHAM, Oct 6,--The second annual
Topsham fair is to be held to-day, Wsdnes.
day on their grounds, The forenoon will
be- devoted to exhibition and examination of
horses, the afternoon to cattle and other live
stock, addresses by Hon. r. NJ Harry Of
Topsham and Hon. G.. VI. Dearborn of Co
rinth, tug-of- war, foot race and other ath-
letic feats. The outlook is favorable for a
good display in ali departments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
WHO WAS THE DESsRTER?
James G. Blaine, Jr., and His Actress
Wife Both Say it Was the Other.

MINNEAPoIIs, Mimi, Oct. GA special
to the journal from Sioux Falls to-day says.
The answer in the famous divorce suit Of
Marie Nevins Blaine against James &.
Blaine, jr., was served upon Mrs. Blaine
to-day. She asks for a decree of divorce
and custody of the child and for suitable
alimony. Mr.. Blaine, in his reply, denies
that he deserted his wife, but alleges that
she deserted him. He pleads poverty aud
urges that be has an income of but $4,000 a
year which will cease the first of December
next. lie makes plea for the custody OF
the child There will probably be hard
fight for the child who resent bles his grand
father
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

between Shirley and Aver Junction. Mass.
Jay Gould is suffering from an hysterical
attack caused by nervous tension and poor
digestion. AT a meeting Of Missouri Pacific
directors in New York last week he broke
down completely.
Rev. Philip II. Garrett, well known
United Brethren minister, convicted in
court Mt Reading, Pa, on the charge of
fraudulently obtaining $3.50 on lite insur
ance policy, was Monday sentenced to one
years Imprisonment. He wept as he was
led to Jail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

A communication was received by tele-
phone from Shelburne calling for help from
here, and several Of the Ethars drew their
engine and cart 10 the depot. Arrange
msrts had been made to load them on Hat
car and the engine arriving oil the 12I0
train was to have taken the car TO Shell
burne. The night operator ct the ticket
Office got word that the fire was under con-
troll ard the boys hauled the cart back to
the rooms, leaving the engine to be brought
mp IN the morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
CAlTTENDEN COUNTY FAIR.
Some Intcresting Contests of Speed on
the Lat Day of the Exhibition.

Thursday was the last day of the racing
at tho burlington and Wiuooski Driving
park. Two races were trottei and both
were hotly contested. In the 2;30 class
five horses came cut at the call, Charles 2.
drawing the pole, with Roy Il. second,
Con. Ballard third, Roy f. fourth and
Young Columbus hfth. After little scoring
Charles r. was Withdrawn aud the four
year old Roy F. won three straight heats
from the old trotters. 1t was not walk
away, however, and the con est was an cx
citing one. Notwithstanding the fact that
the track was very sandy and rough the
three heats were the fasrest ever made on
the course. The summary follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
Tho highest site inthe world

BrRNE, Oct. b.-rhe Alpine club is
building hut for signal purposes on the
peak OF Monte Rosa at an altitude of near
ly Is, 900 feet. The hut has tho highest site
of any building in the world. The queen Of
Italy has subscribed n large sum toward its
erection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

WAsHiNsToN, Oct TIT is reported that
tho president has decided upon Estee OF
California and Cheney OF New Hampshire
to fill the two cabinet vacancies which oc-
cur in November by the withdrawal of Proc
tor and Miller.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
BLAZE :SHE6LURNE.
pae Little village is Aroused by G ood
iZed Midnight Fire.

SuELBURNE, Oct. 5. The barber shop
owned by William Mcneil and occupied by
Robert Wall and Prosper Bacon's house
and barn, were totally destroyed by fire to-
night. The contents of the barber shop
were a total loss. Mr.. Bacon saved most Of
his household goods and horse and wagon.
Robert Deyette's store and William Gaud'.
barber shop were saved after hard strug
gle with pals Of water. Both store and
shop had been emptied of their contents.
Bucon's house was insured The origin of
the fire was in the barber shop, cause un-
known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
THE FIRST GERMAN IMMIGRANTS.

The Anniversary of Their Landing Ce1e-
brated at New York-Address by Carl
Schurz.
New YORK, Oct. A grand festival
was held by New York Germans to-day in
commemoration Of the landing Of the first
German immigrants on American soil from
the sailing vessel Concord from Amsterdam,
which reached Philade. phia Oct. &, 1888
Carl Schurz delivered an address in Ger
man, during which he said the Germans are
faithful, devoted, useful citizens, and the
preservation of the German language Is no
menace to American institutions. He urged
upon his countrymen not 70 maintain dis
tinct nationality, but to merge into Ameri-
can life imparting their own good qualities
and taking from Others such as they were
lacking in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Oct 7-Hal Pointer
won the third heat in the great pacing
match this afternoon; time, 2:lOf, and
also the fourth heat and race in 2:l2t.
Vic II. won the 2;lG trot, purse $1,000;
Honest George second, and y. T. II. third;
best time, 2:i6l.
The tSo-Year-oid Monbars was sent to
beat 2:lS, the record held by Sunoie as a
two -year-o which he succeeded in equal
ling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
CHoNG SAM MUST GO 10 CHINA.


WAsHINGToN, oct. 6.--The treasury de-
partment Is advised thar Chong Sam, the
Chinaman in whose behalf the British
minister interceded, was On September 80,
release from custody by Judge Swan, who
decided that the country 'whence he came"
was Canada and not China. Chong sam is
now in Canada. President Harrison has
ordered him TO he returned to China.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

In the 3:10 class only three of the nine
horses entered came ont. Harry drew ths
pole, with White Harry second aud Donetta
third. Five heats were necessary to decide
this race. The last heat was closely con-
tested. White Harry and Donetta had each
won two heats and a bla a1ket would have
covered the two good share of the mile.
The judges, S. II. Ed,on o. Colchester and
A. b. Ashley and II. c. McNall of Milton,
ruled Mr.. Fountain Off the track elter the
second heat for foul driving.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
HAWAlpS QUEEN DYING

And schemers Already Working in the
Interest of Great Britain.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. G.-Advlces from
Honolulu say that Queen Liluokalani Of
Hawaii is at the point OF death. Her death
will bring about serious political complica-
tion and already the schemers are at work
TO secure control of the islands in the inter
est of England. The present heir to the
throne is now at school in England The
Americans.n Honolulu will make strong
attempt to prevent the islands falling into
British control. The excitement is at a high
pitch and bloodshed is probable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

THE IRISH LEADER EXPIRES SUDDEN.
LY AT HIS HOME IN BRIGHTON.

Death Entirely Unexpected-Life Ended
in the Presence of Mrs. Purn ell and Two
PhysioiaEs-- Sketch Of lis Liie-Tha
Political Effect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
Ea.e EaI sea-ou over.

Tie base bail season ended Saturday in
the League and Monday in the association
The clubs' closed tbs season Is follows;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
4 HAPPY PAPA.

4 Daughter uornto a.r. and 0Irl. CIovo.
land EfiaaN %i.At.
N1N NoE6, oct. "A daughter wa,
born Friday night to Mr. and Mrs, Grover
Cleveland at their residence at No SlG
Madison avenue, New York. Mother and
daughter are doing wel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09
DR.. MARY WALKERS WASHING.


HANOVER, y. H, Oct. 2.-The county
authorities became satisfied to-day that the
female who, disguised in women's clothing,
created such a comnotion at Mr.. Warden s
Is beyond all doubt, DR.. Mary Walker.
Sheriff Corning came on the noon train and
after further investigation of the evidence
bearing on her identity, went to Sheriff
Fosters house where the doctor has been
well cared for during her enforced visit.
The officer in language very emphatic
and PLAIN characterized her performance
as an outrage, for which she should
be punished. He told he that if she
would leave the State by the first train she
might go. She expressed contempt for
New Hampshire, its people and its laws,
but declared she was ready to depart. She
was carried to the depot by Sheriff Foster
where she took the S:l5 evening train for
Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

HANOVER, n. H, Oct. 2.-Dr. Mary
Walker did not leave for Boston as had been
arranged, Chinese laundry man failing to
have her linen ready. She remains here to-
night the guest of judge and Mrs. S. w.
Cobb
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-09

LONDON, Oct. 7.-llrs. Parneh, Nr. Par
nell stepdaughter and toe servants accord.
ing TO TO tie latest accounts, we're tie only
occupants o. the house when the IRISH lead
er expired. Tho end, these later reports
state, was one ol intense agony for TIE stcb
man until he became unconscious and even.
tually died without pain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

The following ofIicers Of Rive,.,a.
Lodge. +. 4 A. NJ. Of East Jslersoa -
Installed wet.aesasv. Janasry .,h, brvT'
liam Richardson. ID ID q NJ. After 49,
a banquet wss served at the Lake -.
L M Staples, NJ; "A Jackson, 8 W: "a
Pitmaa. ] W; : What, Trsas; j ] ~
Sec; G b Ershine. Chap; p II Bond. ~.
sbal; il A Hoffses, 8 D; " j G,,e..
wood, ] d; s II Bord, s s; BJ vs..
J s; f + Davis, Tyler.
A j,int installation of J Knovles ~.
and wR G Corps of Cosinua vas heN Il ~
new G A Il Hall last week. This hail -
been recently f,ted up and in many vsvai..
proved. The follo~ing officers vers a.,-
,nssslisd' Geo Barker, G; John -,
low. 5 V c; llenry Estes, J v c; C ~.
born. s; 5 S Burrel. Chap; G Hsliker. o
NJ; II Brooks, Adj Corps No. 4 Of ~
village has received an appointment Of n.
tional Aide from the National WRc
Harriet c Sprague Of Bangor recent, =
this village, has been appointed Netiersi
Aide.
There was very pleasant surpr .. 4.
Ex-Commander Ames at the conc u,ion q
the installation ceremonies 1t G, A.
Hall, last Saturday evening. Comr,I.
John s. Marsh, in few well chosen vo,as
present,d to Charles +. Ames, the re,irls,
Commander, who has served ihs Poes Is
that capacity for several years, very ~.
some gold watch and chain. Mr. Ams.
was taken completely by surprise, but y
heartily thanked the donors in : fsv
remsrks appropriate to the occasion. n =
watch 10 handsome WAltham, open fsss'
with gold case very tastily engraved
Damdriseotfa Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15
STATE NEWS.
ssgasiahOc.
Bow DOIEHAN

DOW bOlNHAh
The week of prayer WAS observed here
Services conducted on the union plan il
the ves,ries of the Baptist and Methods
churches. The at,eDd dance was goot
throughout with marked interest and COCO
results. Several conversions were reported
Our home forces were reinforced Satur
Jay evening BY Rev. Albion Ross Of Ess
Pembroke, N. II who preached an Illus
trated sermon in the Baptist church Sun
day p. M. In the evening union services
were held in the vestry. Subject, "iiome
missions in the South" The pastor, Rev
N. S. Burbank introduced the sub
ject and made the opening remarks
He was followed by Rev. d. II. Ford of the
NJ. E. church, 4. o. Fisher. Rev. A. Ross
and Miss W. II. Kendall Supt. of the ME-
Sunday school who gave an interesting
account of her experience as teacher il
Alabama. There was also reading
by Miss Maggie Wilson. Union services
were continued during the week -
Rev. J. +. Hammond Of Somervlle cen.
Quoted services at the church of the Re-
deemer last Sunday e. 7. Kendall Esq,
of the firm of w. B. & +. P. Kendall is ir
Philadelphia with his brother H.P Kendall
who is undergoing treatment for anurism
Hopes are entertained that he may
win in the struggle for life and usefulness
The residence Of Mr.. IL. ID. Corn,h i.
completed and is a piece of architecture
welcomed by all who are Interested in The
appearance and fitness Of things pertaining
to our village. Few there are who have
such a pleasant send off at the commence,
ment OF life, with such plea,snt home
walled in by friendly hearts. Ought not
such bride and groom be happy:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15
ConDHNsnD DRsPArCaus
Tho P;th OF tbs Rows Taken Fson the
Current Events OF the Day.

1t is said that English capitalists are at
ter cotton, silk, wooden and loen mill
trust in this country. They want to form
a s. COO 900 trust.
The League and American Associations
had conference at New York Wednesday.
1t Is said that the American Association
will have a club in Boston this season.
A special from Topeka. Kan. says the
Kansas legislature organized Tuesday,, In
the House the nominees of the Alliance
caucus were elected without opposition.
By the viii! of the late Mary Ann Morse
of Na,ick, Mass, $l50.000 is bequeatbed
to the town of Natick for the purpose Of
erecting, establishing and maintaining a
hospital.
itThree telegraph operators were arrested
at New York, Tuesday, for tapping the
wire running to the Clifton race track and
delaying results Of races until they had
made wagers at the pool room.
Tuesday afternoon, Bernard Harm gtou
caught his thumb in some gearing in the
Revere Rubber Works, Chelsea. Mass
and in thirty second his body was drawn
through the rolls and ground to jelly.
The Are in Van Tassei's grain elevator,
New York. entirely destroyed the building
Loss $500, 600. Another fire on West
street did $4,000 damage: and still
another in same locality did 100000 dam
age.
In his inaugural message Gov. Peck Of
Wisconsin attacks the Bennett compulsory
education law as interfering with religious
practices and recommends its repeal. He
treats the law as an infraction of parental
rights.
Robert Davis. expremier at Manitoba,
was sued Wednesday for S100, COO damage 4
for a breach of promise of marriage. by
Mrs. Matilda Bruins. former domestic 10
his household at Winnipeg. but now the
wife Of hotel keeper near st. Paul. Da-
Wis is in the real estate business in Chica
go.
Maria Kullberg of East Boston has sued
Rev. Hugh O'Donnel for $4,000 damage,
claiming that because she transferred her
daughter from the psrochiai school to the
public school, he ruined her business by
hoycotting her bakery among his congrega-
ton, and excommunicated her from his
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

Gustav Larson ia employed by the cit
OF Minneapolis in the sewer department
In company with two fellow workme1
he proceeded to Twenty-seyenth street
and Tyndale avenue 10 make an insnec
ton and clear the sewer Of n Jam which
seemed to exist. He entered the e. ;el
alone, his two companions rema nj
above ground to give help il nrcr lry.
The sewer at this point sixty-sixi lce
high. His companions figured ont IA,
they would not be needed and wa cd
off. Without light Larson lost his
bearings, and his shouts for assistance
brought no answer
Finally Larson gave up shouting and
ehdeavorcd vainly TO find another man
hole ont OF which he could crawl. There
were plenty Of them. but they were ont
OF reach. After walking nearly two
hours Larson noticed the passagfway
wa+ growing smaller, aud this gave hin,
hope. soon after b. managed to find =
manholc that he could reach. and bv the
AID OF the sewer walls reached terra
trmain an exhausted condition. The
escape was made at Fourth street and
Cedar avenue, about three miles from
the place Of entrance Cor. Chicago
Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15
Game rcri.binr in the x,r,,, v.oa.


A gentleman who returned from the
North Woods Saturday SAYS that the
snow has not fallen to great depth
among the mountains vet, but that the
mercury has gone very low ON several
occasions, and has thus caused much
suffering among the deer and other ami
mails in the woods. He says that some
OF the young deer were frozen By the
intense cold, and that lnmbermen report
tnat numbers Of tho smaller animals
sought shelter in the logging camps
Last winter will be remembered rs M
especially favorable one TO the animals
in the woods and mountains, but this
winter will I've very hard one for them.
The trappers are having good success
In catching the various small fur bear.
ing animals in large numbers, as the
winter Is 80 severe they are easily lured
TO the bait Of the traps u tics. Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

The installation of the new officers Of
Brookisgs Pos. Was held "Wednesday even
ing, the officers receiving their commission
Il the hands of Past Commander Brook
inss- Department Commander Arderson
of the National Home was presen, sad
made come stirring remarks, speeches VT IT
also made by Com. Ser. Oskman Of the
National Home and Comrades Benz Reg
C. Morrison, and J. W. z. johnson OF
Heath Post, Gardiner. An excellent oys,
ter supper was served at the close Of ths
exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15
Disorders which AFFECT the kIdneys

Are among the most formidable known. Di
ao"tes. Hrghts disease. gravel and other com.
plants of the urinary organs not ordinarily
cured IN severe cases, but they may Be averted
by timely medication. useful stimulant of the
urinary glands has ever been found in Hostet tier
stomach Btters, medicine which not only
Affords the requisit stimuli, when they become
inactive, but increases their vigOr and secretvc
power. BY increasing the activity of the kidneys
and bladder. this medicine has the additional
effect of expelling from the blood Impurities
which IL il the peculiar office Of those organs TO
eliminate and pass oil. The Bitters is also puri-
fer and sirorgthene OF the bowels. an inyigorant
of the stomach, and a matchras remedy for bill
iousncss and fever and aguc. 1t counteracts "a
tendency 20 premature decay. and sustains and
comforts the aged and intrm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

being rapidly arranged. On the first even
ing the drama The Duchess of Dublin
viii e. given by local talent. ard on the
second evening The oIsmphians Of Gar
direa Will furnish the entertainment. The
programme for TIE third evening is not yet
competed. The ladies' ~iiI give fiae dag
to the tosn school securing the largest
number of votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

Read it over and over again, spell i. out
and sing it, until it is indelibly fixed in your
mind, that DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy is
an infallble cure for chronic catarrh Of the
head, with all its distressing complications
Impaired taste and smell, offensive breath
ringing noises in the head. defective hear
ing, nose and throat ailments. are not only
relieved, but positively and permanently
cured This is no fancy of the imagina-
ton. but hard, solid fact, proven over and
over again, and vouched for, under a for,
fixture of $500, BY its manufacturers, the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y. "a word to the wi.e is
sufficient janl2d&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

The amount of tar collec for the town
Of Fairfield in 1890 was SlS,636.75 and
Collector Tuck has made a complete set
fourteenth year Of his service in the same
capacity. He has always settled with the
town each year, aud frequently has had all
the tax collected long before the time re-
unired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

AT meeting of Boothbay Lodge of the
Northern Legion. he 81 inst, the foloslng
officers were elected for the ensuing year
g c, f 7 Corey; viceroy, Isaac Sadds
chancellor, Neyili + Giles: sec, Byron
Giles; 5, w T. Emerson treasurer, Geo.
V Adams; chap, $ N Giles; marshal, s II
Hart inner guard. II J Eden; sentry, Mil
lard Dodge: trustees, Har,let L Tibbstts,
Isaac Sudds, Orenthael Greenleaf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15
How 70 get = Handsome Husband.
"When'er some lucky Indian maiden
Found red ear in the husking.

s1'eJ
'Muskap YOU shall have q sweetheart
You shall have q handsome husband"
The handsome man always admires the
beautiful woman. Then simply make
yourself beautiful. Remove all bIotches,
pimpies, "forked signs of turkey tracks"
from yeur features, by the use Of DR..
Pierce's Fsvorite Prescription, tonic tn
the nervous, circulstory and provocative
systems. Its use brings roses to the
cheeks, and sparkle to the eyes. Take it,
and you will, ike the Indian maiden, find
'red ear" in good health, an omen of
future happiness. Guaranteed to give sat
isfaction 10 every ease, or money paid for
1t refunded. janI2d&wfoifm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

Five pieces Of Dinsmore's Orchestra q
from this city to Madison tonight to fur
nsh music for the dedication ball. Thi
affair is, under the general management Of
the fraternties who are to have quarters il
the new block, ard no effort is spared or
their part to make i. the event of the sea
son. Quite number Of people expect tt
so up from this vicinity. Madison is com
ing ahead with rapid strides, ard il
destined in the early future to take rsnl
pretty rear the head Of Somerset county
towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

The following have been elected A. off.
GERS Of the Methodist Sunday school for
coming year: Superintendent, E. W.
Tra.k; Vice Superintendent. Gee. y.
White Librarian. Will Baker. A meet
ing for the election Of teachers will be h I'D
in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

The committee of the G. A. K. having
the matter in hand have engaged Dins
mores full orchestra to furnish music al
through the fair which is to be held here
the last week in the present month. Ar
important feature of this orchestra is the
cornet of Mr.. X. Il. Hall and he will b
heard in brilliant solos every evening
This cannot fail to be drawing card fol-
The fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

should make known that fncs to the con-
mittee Who viii be very glad to have them
On exhibition with the rest. There are very
many Of them in the commuti:y, if one
only knew where to look for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

The idea strengthens in the communit,
with every passing year that no man with &
dependent family, particularly il he ha'
but little property accumulated, has any
moral right TO go along withou. an insur
ance Of some kind upon his life.
c. X. Matthews has been elected president
Of the Ticonic National Bank in this city
taking the place of DR.. N. r. BoHtelle
deceased. Nathaniel Meader was elected
vice president, and Geo X. Boutelle, sor
Of Or. Boutelle, was elected a director
The ether officers are the some as last year
The Merchants and Peoples Bank re
elected last years board of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-01-15

XII, the Arkansas Traveller" 10 booked
at The Opera House for the 2oh inst