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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
4 VIEW or THE c0MEr
Through the Telescope at the Lick 0bsera.
tory.

Lick DRsERv AToET, Cal, Dec. THE
Holmes comet has been systematically OBJ
served here since Nov. 5, but the stormy
weather has prevented observation during the
past week. Its position has been accurately
measured BY Prot. Schaeberle with meri-
dian circle and by Prof. Barnard with l2-
inch telescope. The latter has also secured
good photograph of the comet,
Mr.. Campbell has observed its spectrum
yisually and geographically with the great
equatorial. The observations show that in
many respects II is the most remarkable
comet of recent years. On Nov. 5 its di-
ameter was one-sixth that of the moon. /,
was 50 sharply defined that it resembled a
planetary nebna.
! Near the centre of the ball, called the
coma, was the usual nucleus, slightly elon-
gated. Diverging from this in the direction
opposite the sun was dense fan-like strue-
ture, which could be traced up TO the edge
of the coma, and il was visible even be-
yond the edge when the bright coma was
just outside the telescope. This structure
was the tail of an embryo which has since
increased considerably in length.
The spectrum Is unique. All parts of it
give continuous spectrum, but underly-
ing this there is certainly trace of the
green band in which respect observat.e Is
here differ from others reported. The ~
parent size of the comet has continually :
increased until now it is about two-thirds
the diameter of the moon.
II is quite diffused and elongated, and
has the appearance of an ordinary comet.
Though it has grown larger it has also
grown fainter, and is barely visible to the
unassisted eye. Computers agree that ii is
not Bielas comet, and that it is neither
close to nor approaching the earth. In
fact, though it is moving in an elhpse
around the sun its orbit seems to lie en-
tirely outside the orbit of Mars. and it can
not, therefore. approach us even as closely
as Mars does.
The meteor shower of Nov. % could not
be seen here on account of the clouds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
NEW THINGS IN ASTRONOMY.
Prof. Pickering Says He is on the Verge Of
Great Discoveries and Wants Help.

BosroN, Dec 2-Prof. Pickering has
again made request for subscriptions for a
big telescope at the Harvard observatory in
Peru. and he supplements the request with
the statement that he is on the verge of in
teresting and important discoveries in as
Economical research which will require ad-
dtional facilities. He says
Nearly all of the great telescopes of the
world are located in Europe and in the
eastern part of the nited States, but in
these regions the air is so unsteady that
high magnifying powers cannot he used.
In fact, in these climates no greater power
can be usefully employed on Il large tele-
scope than on a small one. The planets
and similar objects therefore look no larger
than in an ordinary telescope and where
there is abundant lignt, as in the case of
the moon. the observer is often disap-
pointed TO find so little gain.
Ii is doubtful if any argSteescope erec-
ted in Cambridge would greatly advance as
tronomv and for tins reason, II has not
been asked for, nor, when suggested, has
the idea been encouraged by the writer.
In Peru. however the conditions are
wholly different. Prof. W. II. Pickering,
now in charge of the Harvard station there.
has Ivbtainet with a telescope of - inches
aperture results fully comparable with those
obtained with the Lick telescOpe of 36
inches aperture, and has actully been able
to use to advantage higher powers. Interest =
ing observations have been made of the
moon, Mercury. Venus. Mars. and Jupiter,
some of which probably cannot be verified
elsewhere. In Peru power of 1900 gives
better results than power of 1000 while
here both would be useless owing to the
unsteadiness of the air.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE
Only One Error for Every 5466 Pieces in the
$3.50 862. $50 Handled.

WA~ntSsros, Dec. capt. James f.
White, general superintendent OF the rail
way service, in his report for the yeal
ended June 30. 1892, saws The mile.
travelled in crews daring the year aggre-
gated lis Pol 40 and there were handled
and distributed total of 9,js9, 1862 ,js9
pieces of mail matter of all classes, an in-
crease of 81 per cent. over 1891.
During the year there was an increase III
the railroad service of 3oGs miles, while the
lines upon which service WAS performed by
clerks were increased 1916 miles. The in
crease in number of clerks during year vas
.,-,i. and the distance travelled iii crews was
increased by :, 1864 miles.
There was but one error made for every
j4G6 pieces mail matter handled. This is
the best record in the history of the service.
OF the mail prepared for immediate city de-
livery by carriers there was an increase over
the previous wear of : ,ojG, 80 letters and
172lSl papers. The gam to business
houses by this system is great, frequently
representing an entire business day.
Of registered matter Of all classes
handled there was an increase of 396.2l2
pieces for the year. The public was re-
sponsible for 9,3lG, ,.'o2 pieces which could
not be forwarded, owing to insufficient, in
correct or illegible addresses and of this
number , - i33 could never be forwarded
to persons addressed nor returned to the
senders, owing to the absence of informa-
tion upon which either could be located.
There were 3i1 casualties during the
wear. in " hich five clerks were killed, 60
seriously and / l2 slightly injured.
Captain White renews his recommenda
tons for congressional a2tion permitting
the postma aster general to pay $1,000 to the
widow and minor children of each perman
ent clerk killed while on dlty; and for a
experimentation act.
lie asks for an appropriation for the pay
of clerks for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1894, of 81. .S94 900 and for 50 ,9lt 900 for
the payment for full railway post ser
vices.
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USELESS PORTS or ENTRY.
And the increase Of Smuggling Across the
Canadian and Mexican Borders.

WA.HISrroS. Dec. agent Tingle, in
of special agents of the treasury depart.
nent during the last fiscal year, says
that smuggling of dutiable merchandise
across the Canadian and Mexican from
tiers has largely increased since the pas
sage of the tariff act OF 1890, imposing
high duties on all agricultural products.
Horses aud cattle, as well as tobacco
and other merchandise, are smuggled from
Mexico Public feeling is hostile to the
enforcement of the revenue laws The
principle articles of cIandestne importation
from Canada are wool. clothing.
live animals. eggs. and opium. The sug-
gestion made las. wear is renewed That
The rate of duty on opium be reduced 10
four or five do lars pound. No duty
whatever is now collected upon Canadian
opium, although large proportion of the
product OF some r. or IT factories in Brit
ish Columbia finds its way into the United
States.
Mr. Tirsle condemns the practice oF
creating new ports of entry in the interior
Of the ountry with immediate transportI-
ton privileges The records show that
there are l2 ports of destination under the
immediate transportation" acts. which dill
not receive single shipment of merehan-
disc last year. The creation of these ports
was not needed nor justified from business
point of view. During the yea. TIE ex-
peuses of maintaining fifty ports exceeded
the money collections therein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
MINISTER EGAn'S VIEWS.
He Tells Of the Management d Panama
Canal Matters.

NEw York, Dec. 2.-Patrick Egan, min
ister TO Chill. returned to Nes York Mon
DAY from Nebraska. He will remain in
New York until December 10, when he will
leave for Chl,a. Minister E9sn. speaking
of the Panama Railroad matter, said
II know that it is a miserable swindic.
OF the S}oO, 600 900 invested in the enter
prise-wbich dill no. come out of the pock-
cts of the French capitalists but the savings
of the poor-one-thiri was legitimateiy
used. one-tfiri wasted and one-third stolen.
The only hope of connection between the
east and west coasts of this country IL by
tue way of the Nicaragua canal.
As matter of naval and military precau-
ton as well as with view of developing
the trale of the nited States by faeilitat-
ing transportation from the Atlantic 10 the
Southern Pacific coast and also from Cali
fornia to Europe this country onght not to
hesitate to provide any reasonable guaran-
tee that may be necessary 10 secure the
completion of the work. To guarantee the
interest on bonds for 500 900 600 would
be- sufficient II will take FIVE years TO
complete the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
INDICTED.
Lizzie Borden Must Stand Trial
for the Murder
OF Her Father and Mother---The
Grand Jury Reported Yesterday.


T.rxroN. Mass, Dee. 2.-The CRANE
jury met Friday mornigg and began again
hearing evidence in the Borden case. De
tective MeHenry, his wife and an unknown
veiIed woman were called in. then a small
boy before unnoticed.
| Lizzie Borden was indicted on three
counts by the grand jury.
! The grand jury in their finding say thai
| Lizzie Andrews Borden, on Aug 4th, last,
did feloniously. wilfullv, and of malice
afoYethou9hi strike and beat Ahbie Durfee
| Borden with a certain sharp cutting weapon
Injecting 90 mortal wounds of which said
Abbie Durfee Borden instantly died.
t The next indictment is the same as the
/ first, merely substituting the name of An
drew jackson Borden for Ahbie nurfee
Borden and ten wounds for 20.
| The third Indictment which is kept secret
/ as the party indicted is not in custody. The
! jury made no public report in the court. 1t
! filed and handed its papers to the court and
| then was dismissed and disappeared i'll the
region of the treasurer's Office for payment.
| All looked tired and much as if each had
/ passed through trying scenes, and none
were disposed to be communicative. Dis
| trict Attorney knowlton will neither admit
nor deny that the third indictment relates
to Mrs. Trickey of the late sensational
story, but such is the impression at the
court house.
IL is understood that Miss Borden will
not be Immediately arraigned TO plead, but
that the indictment will be served ON her al
her quarters in Taunton Jail. She was
notified today by friends of the indictment
by the grand jury and is said to have pre-
served the same stohd demeanor which has
marked her course during the trial,
As it was the dinner hour when the jury
came in, the court room was not so full of
anxious spectators AS it had been. Those
who were there, however, waiting for the
sensation had none to enjoy. The foreman
passed up some papers 10 the court, who
glanced al them, handed them TO the clerk
and then dismissed the jury. 1t soon
leaked out that there was another indict-
meut.
1t was generally assumed, however. that
ii was not an Indictment for participation
in the murder either as an accessory before
or after the fact, but that it grew out of
something which had occurred since the
case bad fallen into the hands of the gov
ernment and that the party wanted was not
at present just where the hand of the law
can be laid npon him in an instant, hut that
he will be secured if on this continent is
affirmed.
Friends of Miss Borden had nothing to
say, save that it had come out almost as
they had expected They stoutly affirm,
however. that there has been no new evil
dence found, and that it only remained for
speedy trial before jury TO establish the
fact of her innocence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
RICH GOLD IN VIEW.
Prominent Kansas Officials Said 10 Be Plan.
ing to Secure Mines.

WruIrA, Kan, Dee. An 0rganiza-
ton having for fs object gaining posses
sion and operating all the gold mines in the
southwest portion of the Comarche nation,
has hcea formed. according TO reports cur
rent here. and the Indians are said tn he
excited because OF the presence al the fieids
of so-called hunting parties" in suspicious
numbers. Senator Perkins, of kan-a<.
ani United States Marshal Grimes, Of
Oklahona are mentioned y members a-
of the organization. Sheriff Auit, OF
this county. said last night that he
was a member of the organization,
Tie plan, it Is said is to enact law at
the short session of Congress allowing
settlers 10 locate on mining claims under
mining law II this fails. there viii he
40 .0tp1 or 50,0t1 men rushing pell-neil into
the gohi regions. the hope that the Govern
ment 'rifl have 20 allow the stalking, rs in
the caste of Deadwooi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
BURGLARS BOLD
Crack Six Safes for Six Chicago
Firms,
Almost Under the Shadows Of Cit,
Hall and Police Headquarters.


CHICAGO. Dec. six safes belonging
to as many different firms in the big Office
building, corner Of Washington and Dear.
born streets, were blown open last nigh.
and riied by burglars,
The building is within one square of the
City hall and police headquarters. All OF
the safes were drilled no powder being
used. The thieves left no clue.
1t is believed that notwithstanding the
number of safes blown open and the bold
ness of the robbers. the plumber was not
large and will not exceed Slaoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
THE GREAT MYSTERY
Is the Only Subject Of Conversation Among
Fall River People.

FALL RIVER, Mass Dec. 1.-The finding
of true bill against Lizzie A Borden by
the grand jury is the general topic of con-
yersation in Fall River tonight. Comments
and opinions are advanced freely by all,
with the exception of those directly in
terested in case they are all very reticent.
Fall River people as whole expected an
Indictment They were directly acquainted
with all the facts leading up from the ira
gedy to the preliminary hearing, and were
morally certain that the jury would be sure
to find an indictment.
From the wording of the indictment, as
published today. it would lead to the infer
ence that the implement used in inhicting
the wounds upon the murdered couple had
not vet been unear,hed 1t has been
learned on authority direct from the jury
room that an axe or hatchet was brought in
rs evidence and had considerable weight in
the decision of the jury.
1t is also known from the same source
that the evidence introduced was over
whelmingly against the prisoner, and that
there was no other course for the grand
Jury TO pursue other than to bring in an in
dictment.
The party against whom the second in
but is generally understood to be Henry G.
Trckey. The charge said to have been
pr. ferred against him is that o. tamperiug
with government witnesses, aud ltis alleged
that he approached both Bridget Sullivan
and Detect e McHenry and offered them
inducements to leave for parts unknown.
Lawyer Jennings when interviewed to-
night, said that he had nothing for publica-
ton, and his remarks we're substantially at
already given.
Rev. W. W. Jnbb Of the Central Con
gregational church, whose self-imposed
duty il was to wait upon Miss Borden and
inform her of the result of the grand jury :
action. reports that the prisoner received
the intelligence with Indifference, retaining
her stoll unrufiled temeanor, and betray-
ing neither surprise nor emotion and say
ing nothing
As soon a. the intelligence reached Fall
River that an Indictment had been found
Emma Borden left for Taunton and was
closetcd for some time with Lizzie. She
returned home tonight but refused to be
interviewed, and Rev. Il, A. Buck could
not be found.
Marshal Hilliarl was not furnishing
much news and il desi-ous of enjoying
well earned rest. The Indictment has
served to Wind icate himself and his officers
against the great amount of abuse heaped
upon the department by the friends of the
prisoner, who claimed that the clrcum-
stances of the case did not warrant the ex-
trerne measures employed by them.
They were the ones who firmly bellev ed
! that the grand jury would not return bill
agains, Lizzie. 1t is surmised that the line
of defence will be taken up on the insanity
theory.
In the interim existing between now and
tie trial people will have an opportunity to
ponder and reflect upon all the incidents
connected with the case and prepare them
selves for startling revelations to be made
at the trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
STEAMER LUNEDALE
Sunk in the Atlantic 0cean---Capt.
and Crew Were All Rescued
By the Steamer cythiana Who Sighted Then
last Deiere the tuRedals Sank.

Nkw YoRk, Dee. i.-Steamer Cythians
from Hamburg, which arrived here tonight
had ON hoari Capt. Lorimer and his crew
Of "a who had been taken OF the sinking
steamer Lunedale (Br,} which sailed from
Philadelphia on Oct, 81, with cargo of
wheat for Copenhagen.
The Cynthisna sighted the Lanedale
November 2l. in lat. 50. 81. long. %. 20
showing the signal Il am sinking" aud
went 10 her assistance. The wind WAS blow
ing furiously. and il was with the utmost
difficulty that Capt. Lorimer and his crew
rescued.
Nothing was saved from the ship, which
went down shortly after the crew were
taken of The ship was leaking badly and
for live days she drifted al the mercy Of
the waves.
They had about lost hope when the Gym
thiana was sighted. Capt. Lorimer was the
last to leave his ship and had to jump into
the sea. being picked up by the Cynthiana's
boat crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
THE AMERICANS
At the international Monetary
Conference at Brussels
Have Not Committed Themselves and
Will Favor No Propositions
Til They Ars An ia sAaps 10 ~ latsliIssatk
discussed.

LoSpoN. Dec, s.--oue Of the secretaries
of the monetary conference telegrsphs to
the Associated Press representative in Lon
don, denying that the American delegates
favor Mr., DC Rothschilds proposals. SO
far ss they are concerned. no American del
egate has expressed himself on the subject
to an outsider. and there has been suo
opportani', for discussing the question N a
body.
The American delegates will maintain
absolute reserve on all proposals until they
appear in such form that they can be die
cnsscd n;elligently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

In te. system Is prodEced by di.srdfrly Ever
hA- ger. into the blood and gves saffron tinge
20 the cr,unte and see balls SICK hradass,e-
.ta~r. flse digestive organs are thrown osf si
sgaT tie bowels b. eestiye, there are psI n
farsugii the right SIDE and -hoalter blade. lhs
breath grows s.BT aud touSae farred. dzzi,,es. Z
IFeiasnt. especially ON rI.sng .fdaeniy- iai'
stste Of affairs couiA not exist nness the aIstBF
As.1er wer serious eae Yet it il edSsiy rene
siisble yfith Ifestettsrs stomach Btterss which
rsiseye ,tTsry symptom o. b.iionsnes- and iBs.i
g-si.osl4 and pyulasTss regular action u III.
bawels. rasI IA auxiliary % appetite and -lsep
The Bati.Fs is a superb specihe fay psisriai ans
k;tla-r trtlg5fv rheunastasla and debility. ginr
ziss-fE3 thFser day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
sARs WIRE TRUST
Formed Under Laws Of Illinois With Capital Of
$4,000. 900.

ST. Lorfs, Dec. 2.-The Age of Steel to-
morrow will announce the formation on
Dec |. of gigantic barb wire trust, with
headquarters at Chicago, and branches at
st. Louis, New York, Pittsburg and San
Francisco.
The combination which takes the name of
the Consolidated Steel and Wire Co. is in
corparatcd under the laws of Illinois, with
paid in capital of - 900 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
UNCLE SAN HUNTING FOR A CHILD.


WASHINGTON, Dee. 3 Secretary Noble
has instructed all Indian agents 10 ascer-
tain, if possible. whether the ties or other
Indian tribes bold in captivity Earl Roy
Morley, four-year boy, who strayed
from camp near Rifle Greek. in Colorado,
last September, and is supposed to have
fallen into the hands of the ties.
The parents of the child once lived near
Bloomington, H.. and were known TO Gov
Fifer of Illinois, who has called the atten-
ton of the government to the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
the ANNEXATION MOVEMENT.
An Ottawa Journal Says the Question is Getting
Serious.

OTTAWA, Dec. 2.-Surprise was caused
here by an editorial in the Journal, news
paper that has been recognized as the organ
of the present government, warning its
readers that the annexation agitation is a
serious matter. 1t says;
About 1000 votes out of 5000 were cast
for annexation at the big meeting in Mont
real on Monday evening. On the heels of
this comes the news that the Liberal Asso-
citation of South Norfolk, in Ontario has
declared straight out for annexation. 1t is
time for Canadians who love
their country above any party
to be plain-spoken. This country cannot
be maintained in wholesome entiety if a
party which has gained power loads the dice
to keep himself. If the other party finds
that it cannot get fair play under our con-
stitntion, some of its members are sure to
turn toward the constitution under which
our neighbors hive.
THE Liberals have been misled. There
was time when no doubt existed of their
LOYALTY to Canada, and their leaders should
never have given cause for doubt: and, in
measure, their own faith is reponsible for
their loss in election after election, OF
those votes that hold the balance of power.
But still the Liberals have not had
fair play, and it is question
with many in Canada whether they
should have trial in power partly in the
hope of giving a needed lesson to unscrupu-
lous Conservatives and partly that term
of trust may both wed the Liberals better
to the Canadian idea and pave the way for
u reform of the abuses and excrescences
which have gained hold in our policy.
Are We to hope that the new Conserva-
tive administration viii fight more fairly
than its predecessors. Are we to hope that
it will overhaul our customs tariff, with an
honest determination to reduce the burdens
that press most heavily on our heads: Are
we TO hope that it will either secure more
favorable terms of Interim
periai trade. or else prepare
TO cut loose from the empire altogether and
hoe our own row 10 the best advantage
wherever we can. Are we TO hope that this
conntry's opportunities an. resources will
be so handled as to secure the influx of
population and capital which we ought to
get:
IF these hopes are disappointed in the
next few years the annexationists will be
strong enough to require TO ne answered by
bayonets.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03
100000 BIDS
For the 54OO Star Routes Received al the
Postofiice Department.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Bids were opened
at the postotlice department today for al
star and steamboat routes, numbering abou
5400 now in force, which will expire il
June, 1898, in the following states, con
tracts to be for four years from that date
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa'
chusetts. Rhode Island, Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Della
&are. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
About Do, 900 proposals have been receivr'
for this service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-12-03

DENVER, Col. Dec. 2.--The long-de.
ferred argument 10 the Graves murder case
will be heard before the supreme court nexl
Monsiay. II is understood that Judge Col
tar, the new supreme judge, viii occupy a
seat on the bench as his introduction to the
position TO which he was recently elected.
Judge Furman will appear for the appellant.
and il IL probable that his remarks will bs
supplemented by Judge Macon. !. n.
Stevens will oppose the writ of error which
il asked for by Graves counsel.
The application for new trial Is based
upon the admission of certain testimony al
the time Of the hearing of the lower court
and the instructions Of the court itself. The
The attorneys are busiiy engaged this week
IN preparing for the legal combat.