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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-23
70 Prevent Countsrssiting.

WAsHlNGroN, May 22.--The treasury
commission appointed TO investigate the
character of the paper used by the govern
ment in printing United States securities.
with view TO determining its safety from
counterfeiting, has made its report to the
secretary of the treasury. The committee
says ths. the present distinctive feature in
the paper, consisting Of two silk threads
running lengthwise through each note,
does not meet the requirements and pur-
poses for which it WAS adopted.
The committee conferred with the prin-
cipsl bank note paper manufacturers on the
subject, and is Of the opinion that none of
the samples submitted by them embodied
the requirements of the Government so
well as silk fibre. either in distributed or
localized form, the same to be thoroughly
incorporated into the pulp and be part Of
the constituent body Of the paper.
The committee says: "lt is . question
whether or not anything in the nature Of a
distinctive feature TO guard against counter
feiting may not be more or less initiated,
but we believe this design Of double-line
localized silk fibre, without the silk threads,
contains more Of the elements required to
defeat successfully counterfeitipg than any
far presented to the committee. We there.
fore recommend that the design referred to
he adopted for the printing of all United
States notes, certificates, and bonds
and circulating notes for national
banks. We think it proper to state, how
ever, that to give these strips of localized
fibre the best effect, designs hereafter made
should be so arranged as to allow mora
blank space upon both the face and back of
the notes in order that the fibre can be
readily seen
1.-The general verdict Of experienced
bank officers and government officials is
that our currency is too much covered
with engraving, the effect being to confuse
the eye and take away that clear impression
one gets in examir we'll defined ard
clesr-cut engraving, and that 1t covers the
distinctive feature of the paper. rendering
it comparatively useless. 1t wss also stated
by many expert money handlers that q note
with few finely engraved designs and
with much less of the surface covered by
engraving would be more difficult for con-
terfeiters to successfully initiate. The
committee are 50 strongly impressed with
the importance Of the suggestions
sb1ve referred to. that we earnestly rec
ommend that, in future issues OF currency,
the designs be made with special reference
TO meet these suggestions, and if the paper
recommended by the committee be adopted,
that, If practicable, special designs to meet
these requirements be engraved for print
ing the backs of such present issues as are
not now adapted to show the localized fibre
to advantage"
The re e:ommenda.ions Of the committee
have been approved by The secretary and
will be put into effect at once.
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Especial to the KKsxEsEc JorasAL +

Special to the KEsxEsEc JorRsAL +
BELrAsr, May 2l.-A Company called
the Belfast Illuminating Company, met Il
Joseph Willismson's Office Friday morning
snd formed themselves into . corporation
.ish the following ofacers: President, r.
r. .Peirce; treasurer, Percy c. Peiree
clerk. Joseph williamson. Jr. directors,
r. F. Peirce, Thomas T. Robinson. R. b.
Tsber. Percy C. Peirce aud Joseph William
son. The company vas incorporated BY .
speciai act Of the lsss Legislature and has
= capital stock Of SIS 900 The object Of
it is for . general gas and electric light and
power business.
Henry Quincy, the l5-sesr-old son Of
Nathaniel Quincy Of Belfast. aad . narrow
escape from 3 serious accident Thursday.
He vas cunning in the woods, and when he
discharged the gun il burst, throwing the
breech pin with terrific force as his head.
It struck him on the forehead, ard, glsrc.
ing, went the Length Of it. cutting 8 deep
gssh and knocking him down in an insen-
sible condition, in which he remained for
some time 1t wss very narrow escape.
Mr.. G F. Brsmhsll received Thursday .
letter from Mr.. G. Brown Goods. secretary
Of the National Museum q: Washington,
ID. c., in which Mr.. Goode stated that
having heard Of the enormous lobster which
vas then in his possession, be would like to
procure II as q pecimen- He also stated
that. that was the largest lobster Of which
they had any record. Mr.. Bramhall will
sell If be receives requisite compensation.
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Ex Ser ator Blair May Yet 60 to China

WASHINGTON, May 22.--It is among the
Blair may ye! go to China as Minister
Plenipotentiary. Mr.. Blair said the other
day that he dill not expect to remain in
Washington long, ard Senator Chandler, OF
New Hampshire. in speaking about the
matter today, had this to say:
1t is by no means settled that Mr.. Blair
will not 60 TO China. He has not yet seen
the President in regard to the matter and
there Is a possibility that everything may
yet end we'll. Mr.. Blair was asked to
come to Washington by the State Depart
ment, although he had got as far ss Chica-
20 on his journey. II it can be shown to
the Chinese government that it is laboring
ur der a Misunderstanding ss regards Mr..
Blsir's position on the Chinese question,
then there is no reason shy he should not
eventually go there Is minister.
The fact IL, Mr.. Blair was one Of the
most conservative Of the Senators, and the
Congressional Record will show that he
favored a treaty being made with the
Chinese government prior to the passage Of
the Chinese exclusion bill in Congress, ard
that his amendment failed but BY one
matters. If the Chinese government can
be made to see that it is laboring under q
misapprehension it will undoubtedly with
draw the objection and Mr.. Blsi, can then
resume his journey to the Orient y
What about the Japanese mission?'
SIT it is st once settled that Mr.. Blair is
not to go to China, there. may be some
probability of his going to japan.
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CoNDBNeBD DIePAYcHA0
The Pf.h OF the News taken ffom the
Current Events OF the Day.

The Amherst athletic grounds were dedi-
Gated Friday.
The Fort Walia Walia, Wash iynchers
are now on trial.
The Massachusetts House Friday by =
rell-csli vote Of 7s to -. rejected the bill
to raise the members salaries to $1,000.
Harold Z. spsulding. the defaultins
cashier Of the North Middlesex Institution
for Savings at Aver, will be sentenced at
Boston next Tuesday morning.
Hon. Henry Shelton. ex-Unised States
minister to Belgium. late delegate to the
Brussels anti slavery conference, died
Thursday evening At Healing Springs Va.
John W Hobart, general manager OF the
Central Vermont Railroad. rendered his
resignation to take effect June lst. Mr..
Hobart has been in the employ Of the com
pany 43 years.
Hugh NJ. Campbell Of Medford vas fned
si5 in the district court As Maiden, Mass J.,
Friday, for obstYucting the work Of the
gypsey moth commissioners BY endeavoripa
to prevent their woYkmen from entering his
premises for the purpose Of spraying come
Irees which were said to be infested With
gyrsey moth. He paid the fne.
The Hill Shoe Company Of Memphis,
Tenn. failed Thursday, and William B.
Hill, the president Of the company, immedi.
atelJ committed suicide by shooting. The
failure Of the d,m vas directly due 70 the
failure Of the Davis Shoe COMPANY .,
Lynn, Mas, which owed the Hill Shos
Company between $500, COO ard s40O, 600
The liabilities Of the company are abou
s400. COO; assets. 5000. 600.
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Brutal Affair-Pro baby q Murder.

FoRr Fairfield, May % -Todsy's Ar
oostook Republican gives particulars of a
horrible crime. Two squaws from Indian
Point, N. B. and young Indian boy were
in this village selling baskets. Going home
At night they got liquor on their way and
were somewhat intoxicated when they
reached Andover.
When opposite the Point al Indian
crossed the river, took his tqusw, the
younger one, with him in bis canoe aud
reached bis home in safety. The older
squaw, middle aged woman. remained in
the wagon with the boy and 'hey drove
Io~n and crossed the bridge near 'heir
nome, when q number of drinking roughs
stacked them, dragging the Indian from
he wagon and bru'sily treated her. The
BOY, stupid or frightened, hurried on but
never reported TO the Indians what bad
happened. The next morning the poor
creature was found 10 dying condition in
the road not far from where she Was frs,
assaulted. She lived only few minutes
sft.r help reached her. 1t il uudersto0
shst an investigation has commenced.
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More Expulsions by National Trottins
Association.

CHICAGO, May 90 --Tne board Of appeals
OF the National Trottiug Association con
tinued its session today. A. Il, Shepard
and J II. Morrow Of Washington, d. c.,
were expelled. They owned the bay geld
ing Editor, and irotted him under the name
of Big Jim out Of class, and sentence Of
suspension inflicted on +. Little Of
Dubuque, reserved X +. Peterman.
under investigation charged with entering
the gray gelfing Bismarck out Of place.
Petermen ard horse was suspended, pend.
ing refunding Of the stakes he had won.
Dibbier + Frick, Mfs. Ffick, NJ. ii Hep
burn, and III. I. Hank were found guilty
Of trottips the horse Roam Ben under ihe
name Of Dan Wilkes, ard all we're suspended
pending the return OF winnings. J. Dion
and the horse Black Diamond were expelled
for entry Of out class. w. E Hookwsy oI
Syracuse, n. Y. and The horse Roxie wers
reinstated- Ths following were expelled
l.. M. Ketchum Of Weiisbaro. Pa and
gray gelding Lew Warren; j. Blackburn
Miller Of Navburg. N. r., owner Of FRS
Fly, alias W. B, Kirk, Patrick LsDsn OF
Lowell. Mass. r, +, Wellinsford Of Bos
ton and bay peldirr Joe Davis, aliss Check
mate; VIM. Bsli, alias W. S. Jones. Mapi.
Rapids. Mich. and bay mare Lula b., AHA
Michigan Girl.
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AFTER RUMSBLLERS.
Sheriii SttYens Makes 4 Raid
Oh Gardner Saloons.
Parents Of Mss Belle Rove Sue Water
Iila isR Heavy Damiles.
Bates, S; Maine state ColIess, A.
Bowdcin C;sw Will Row Harvard.
Special to the KxHHxBEc JOURNAL.

Special to the KzHsKBEc JouRxAL.1
GARDINER, May 22.-At . O'Clock yesser
day moraing Sheriff Stevens. with Deput,
SHERIFF. Norton. Ames, Maddox, True
Tiobeits and Stinson with Deputy Marsha
sprague, made descent upon the iquol
saloons in Gardiner and within 10 minutel
from the time the party landed in the city
the liquor Of three Of the mos,
notorious saloons was in their posses
sion. Stevens, Norton, True snd Tibbet..
taking the saloon Of McCaIty & Hamilton
sprsgue and Ames taking the saloon OF
Hoa,ehan. and Stinson and Maddox the 81
l1on of Peterson * Ward. At McCarty
& Hsmilton's rum, beer and whiskey were
found and seized With large number Of
whiskey spd beer glasses and the vessels in
which the liquor was contained.
At Houlehsn's, rum Of difeYen. brands,
sin and vhiskey were found and seized.
At Peterson & Wards one barrel contain
ing 78 bottles Of Milwaaks 'sger beer, and
rum, brandy and whiskey were found
McCsrty, Hamilton. Houlehan. Peterson
and Ward were at once arrested snd taken
oetora His Hoaof Judge Lslrsbee Of the
Gardiner police court for trial. All
pleaded not guilty but were found
guilty by bis honor and each SEN
fenced under the new law to pay
hne OF 800 and costs Of prosecution and
80 days in jail, and 10 default OF payment
of fne and costs, 60 days additional. The
respondents oil appealed and were put
under bonds for their appearance At the
superior Court next to be holden at Au.
susta on the FIRST Tuesday in September.
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Rsw York Producs Market.

EEw YORK. May22
YLoUR--Rs ceipts. 2i642 phgs; exports, 66liobls
bbIs, low extras, oo44 80 ctiy mills q leaes 10.
CitS mill patsnts a5 4oaesio, winter wheat
ioR grades, - ooaf46o, fair TO fancy, - s5as5 50
patents a. s0at5 IS; Minnesota clear, a4.soa&5 II
,irsishts st.aeat5d3. do patents, ssl5ats.l0 ny.
mix ore. u e5as' Is, sopernne. o. s5ai 80; tine
WmEAT-seo.ip.s 1926 bush, exports. e1si
sore s,Sre S and elevator; i,slalis;, saoat
il3ialiei fob, MOL northern. 10 arrive. II4s
No hard 20 arrive. isl No.2 Milwaukee
CF&i. 10si; No, Chicago, 1iflaii2
sYE- quiet; steady.
BARLEY cut Of season.
BABLgY MALI
Coss-hece,o'-. f'aH, Export aa3 sales
sgs eieva,ol, osaeel. afoat: steamer. mixed, -
oArs-Receipts. $500. sxporss. .iss. sAies
500. dan. lower. No :, sllasz: =
NO. j, .ila5s, do white, IS. mixed western, sosss
do whi,s55sss; white slate. s5sss; No. Chicago
5zis53l.
70.
sueAs-Raw. quiet, arner; refined. sgai,
No. 9, az; No. 10. sie; No. II, ~. No. q
=: OF 4 -; rnoaId, y: standard. :
dared. II, granaiated,Ii cubes,
PgTgoLEUs- quiet. steady, uni ed dsi.
YoRE-sIaiet. sfeafy
BEEr-hfm, quiet
,s1s,, ei,, ..esn, SIS ,sansd. quiet
COT tt,sent % ssa7 60; 8. A.s7s0
BgrrER-ehoiee.fa fairly active ssesdyjsta dair
.iais do creamery, isalS western diary. i0Aia
DO creamery. i4sis. do factory -; eigins---
imitation C esfaery .-----.
Cazxsx- quiet, weak, state sass. fancy. sa
yre,sh.s to Liverpool. snsettled, moderate d.
mand.
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Prospect 10 Poor for 4 New Fast At
iaItic Line OF Steamers.

MosrBEAL, May % A special dispatct
to the Star from London says: Despit;
the confidence of the Dominion government
in the success of their Efforts to secure the
establishment Of 3 new fast Atlantic steam
ship service, IS shown BY the official
announcement in the Canadian House
of Commons, the prospects of sue
cess are not of the brightest
1t is uodersood that the Ailans have for.
mally Withdrawn from negotiations with the
Barrow in-Furness company. the Allans be
ing unwilling to undertake the fi1ancia
responsibility the others deemed necessary
The only remaining step is to form new
outside company, bus nothiog is yet done
owing to The depressed state Of the money
market
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WAsHIsGroN, May % Atty, Gen. Mil
ler has referred all papers submitted to him
by the Civil Service Commission in the
case Of Green B. Raum, Jr., and other
persons alleged to be connected with the
irregular appointments to minor positions
in the Pension office to United States Atsor-
ney for the District of Columbia for what
ever action is required by law.
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt
today, 10 speaking to reporter Of the
resignation Of Green B. Raum, Jr., said
the commission was the frs. TO bring up
the case, and that ii bad done al! that it has
power to do. 1t has called the case to the
attention Of the secretary OF the interior,
secretary Of the treasury and the attorney
general, and it was ia consequence Of their
testimony that the secretary of the interior
took action.
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IT WAS a DRAW.
fhs Jackson-Colb bstt Fight Unfinishsd d
After Six,y-ons Rouuds

SAN Francisco, May 22.-The jackson
and Corbett fight at the California club
ended in the 81 ct round this morning. la
the last IL rounds no fighting was done, the
men simply walking round the ring. AT the
end Of the G0ih round Referee Cook told the
men they must fight, but it had no effect
and there were loud calls for draw, the
men having battled four hours. Az the end
Of the 61st round the referee said it was
plain to be seen that the men could fight no
longer and at l3l this morning declared
the contest draw. The decision met with
little opposition. Both men were extremely
weak. Tbs decision leaves the men at the
mercy of the club which msy give them
any bonus it sees ut, but they have no claim
on the purse which was for a fight to a
finish.
Senator Fair who was nesr Peter Jack
son 8. the close of the fight says that Peter
has two broken ribs and badly Injured
shoulders Both Of Corbetts hands are
broken and his left wrist is fractured.
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Gladstone has recovered from the attack
If iuhuenza, from which he hiss been suf.
fering for some time past.
A terrific rainstorm passed over Paris
Thursday evening, causing great damage
10 lawns. trees and l,wer beds, and Great
ing much alarm. A thunder bolt fell In
the street, but luckily there was no loss Of
life.
The Paris Steele Thursday reafiirms the
ruth of the reported Itats agreement and
ssys the Chilan steamer viii be taken into
United States port and that when she
arrives there an embargo will be placed
upon her.
Advices from I,snzibsr state that on the
northern shores Of Lake TanRsnyi iks, only
ruined villages and the corpse Of the M.
,ives, half devoured ny wild beasts, arc
left TO sitest to the raids made by Arab
slave dealers. A peaceful, population Of
10 600 persons has succombed to the bar Z.
osrous Arabs or fed to the forests.
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This Reckless CsaSswitoh and HE
Wi,d Companions.

Sr. PErERsBuRo. May 22.-Ths scci-
dents which happened TO the cxarewitoh
and the Grand Duke George confirmed the
fears entertained in Russia - TO the danger
incurred by the princes. who are exposed
to the perils Of long journey unAecoa,-
panied by serious and responsible men.
Their suite consists Of reckless young fsl-
lows, we'll known In 81. Petersburg for
heir mad freaks, the only exception being
Piiace Bsriatinsky, and his influence Ia not
powerful enough TO prevent mischief.
The prince's companions had the habit Of
indulginR In boxing and fighting. and Prince
George, who 10 not 80 strong ~ the others.
owes his illness {, having been knocked
about by his companions in their rough
plsv.
The officers Of the ship on which the
Princes sailed continually Quarreled and
fought. One Of them even attempted sui.
eide. Far from wishing to benefit by inter-
eating experiences in Japan. the young men
only desired to get ss much pleasure o.
possible out Of their trip, and therefore
visited parts Of Otsu, into which the most
ordinary prudence should have preven ted
the m from vtniuriug.
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Regtstar Of Probate. Knos County.
rCamden Herald.

A. A. Beaton, Esq., register of probate
for Knox county, rendered his resignation
to Governor Burleiah, taking effect May
Goth. Mr.. BeA,on was first elected in 1884
and reelected in 1883. We learn that his
appointment as administrator Of the Isasc
Hobbs estate and other business matters
have made this step necessary. He has
made an excellent official, having intro.
dueed new and practical methods in the
management Of the Office and being
meihodical, pleassn: and accommodating
he has conducted the business in manner
shieh has been highly satisfactory to the
public.
Gov. Burieigh hiss nominated Edwin
Sprsgue rs his successor and he has en-
tered upon the discharge of his duties. The
choice of Mr.. Sprsgue is one OF the best
sele ciions that could possibly have been
made. he being familiar with the duties Of
the Office and having excellent ability,
which with his pleasant manner will, with
out doubt. make him very popular regis
ter,
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Yhe Conr eciicut Pool Box Scheme
Collapsss.

NEW HAVEN, CT, May % A gigantic
pool box scheme, Involving 100000, Or
ganized under the name Of the New Haven
Jockey Club, has collapsed. Yhe scheme
was backed by the syndicate pool room and
policy room proprieiors. The plan was to
give . handicap race at Sheepshead Bay
track. with prizes Of $4,000. S35, 600,
ard SIS GOO; the remaining $4,000 OF the
sl00 600 to 60 into the pockets of tile
hackers ss commits sions. The tickets were
So Their advertisements attracted grea,
deal of attention and many letters were re-
ceived in reply. Owing to The vsguaness
ss to the names of horses and other details
but few SIS orders were received. 1t is now
announced that the money will be refunded
and the syndicate will be GU, about $1,000
for expenses.
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hangers Opportunity.
Bangor Whig.l

At 4 meeting Of the eorporstors Of the
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad in this city
Thursday arrangements were perfected to
begin the survey, starting from Brownville
the fret of June. President Burieish has
had several conferences with our business
men ard feels satisfied that Bangor will
respond Literally in aid Of this
great enterprise. When our people
stop to consider Whist II means to have
this immense country opened up by line
bringing it into direct and daily eommuni.
cs'ion with Bangor they at oncs compre-
bend the Importance Of making the project
a success. Aroostook has her eyes turned
toward this city and il Bangor takes hold
Of the enterprise with her customary vigor.
The people of that county will bring their
business to us when the line is in operation
fhs is the opportunity Of n life time and
if improved will give Bangor msgnifle leent
boom in the near future.
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xwo saAIus COLLIDE
In ossmany--SsvsSal Killsd-lweaty
Othsss Badly lpiared.

BERLIN, May PA collision occurred
today between = passenger train and Q
special train conveying Cares cifcus
sons were killed, including Nine. Care,
wife Of the proprietor. and her daughter,
The engineer and fireman Of the circus
train and two guards were killed. and 20
persons were seriously II arsd. The trains
came together with a frigntful check, and
the force Of the collision was 90 great that
three carriages were telescoped . and
smashed into fragments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-23

Indians from Roots and
Herbs. 1t will tone up your
whole system. 1t acts on the
Blood, Stomach. Liver and
Kidneys. Sagwa cures Con
stipation, Liver Complaint,
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, loss
of Appetite, scrofula, Rheu-
matism and Chills and Fe-
yer. For sale by all Drug
Ngists.
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An Immense Coal Deal.

PHLApELpHIA, Msy 22.-Ths Phi,sdel-
pbis 4 Reading railroad company hss made
a contract with Coke Brothers & Co, 10
run for 80 years. by which the Reading Sc
cures all their anthracite tonnage, amount
ing to abou. 1900, ,000 q year. Coke
brothers have agreed to build about Al
miles of railroad. the greater part of which
is now completed. and the Reading is to
build 10 miles from point near Lofty, on
its Cat4wisss branch, to q connection with
Coxss' lines. The larger portion of thi,
tonnage will be transported to Port Read.
ing and Port Richmond. The first chip,
ments under this contract will be made owe,
the Reading on Oct. l. This contract and
the contract lssely made with the Penn
anthracite coal company will add aboul
1000 coo tons per annum to the ReadiDg'l
anthracite tonnage.
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EXPLOSION OF GAS
Kiiis Ten Negro and Ons White Ger.
vice In Alabama.

HiRArsGHAM. Ala, May 22.--An expio.
sion Of gas in the Pratt mines today killed
10 negro conviets and one free miner. /,
10 believed that the men in some way
knocked OF plsnk from the door which
stood across an old chamber on which the
word "gss" WAS written. The gas rushed
out and caught fire from lamp. Officers
of the COMPANY who went to the fire were
themselves suffocAted and narrowly es-
capped, being dragged out unconscious.
The bodies Of the dead have all been re-
covered,