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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-22
AUBURN WATER WORKS.
City Authorizes an Ofer Of $3.50. 900 to be
Made for the Plant.

/ Arnrns, Nov. 2i.-( Special. About
everybody in the State knows that Auburn
has been having growl with the Auburn
Aqueduct Company over the efficiency OF
the system of the water works. 1t seems
that some wears ago there was a fire in
Auburn and because there was not sufii'
cient force to the water works the building
was allowed to burn.
Some of the citizens of this city thought
it was not Just right to handicap the fire de-
partment. and so made move to secure the
company's plant. Under an agreement the
company had furnished the city with water
for the extinguishment of fires and flush
ing sewers.
Two years ago petition was presented
to the Legislature asking that body to grant
the city of Auburn charter to put in a
system of water works under certain condi-
tons. The conditions were practically as
follows: \ commission to be appointed to
appraise the value of the Auburn
Aqueduct Company's plant and
if the city offered to buy at the commits
sions figures and the company refused to
sell. the city be allowed to put in system
of their own. If the company offer to sell
and the city refuse to buy, then the com
pany was to be allowed to continue as here
tofore.
The company made no opposition to the
bill, and it was passed, and commission
consisting of Judges Walton and Emery
Hon. +. A. Wilson of Bangor, +. Z. Mill
| ken, Portland. and Ex-Governor Weston OF
Manchester, n. H.. was appointed The
commission fixed the value of the plant al
/ $3.50, 900, which was not to include any
mortgage or unsecured claims on the plant
I The company appealed to the law court
on the ground that the figures fixed by tbs
commission are not consistent with th,
proper value of the plant.
( This fall the company withdrew all op
/ position and tonight the city government
of Auburn met and voted to authorize tbt
commission to make an offer of s25o,oo'
I for the plant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-22
SUPERIOR COURT. kENNEBec COUNTY
November Term. Watervilie. 1892, Hon. o. G.
Hall. Judge.
W. S. CHoArE, Clerk.
G. T. STEVENS, Sheriff.
HELEN REpISGToS, Reporter.

W. S. CHoATE, Clerk.
G. T. STEVENS, Sheriff.
HELEN REpIsGToS, Reporter.
VAUDEVILLE, Monday Nov. 21.
Charles 4. Murray VS.. Will n. Stewart.
F. A. Waldron for plff, W. T. Haines for
deft. This is an action to recover bal
ance of Sl36 33 for the rent of two billiard
tables and the furniture accompanying
them, and for several articles not returned.
The plaintiff says he rented the property in
question for Sl2 month and that the de-
fendant had them l3 months. The defend
ont admits that he had the property and
agreed to pay Sl2 month for 1t but
claims that it was also agreed
that in case he decided to purchase the
tables and fixtures within one year he could
have them for $500 and whatever he had
paid for rent and repairs should be allowed
in part payment and says that within the
year he notified the plaintiff that he would
purchase as agreed and in reply the plaintiff
said he would not carry out the trade. The
plaintiff replies that there was no such
conditions as stated and even il there were
such conditions. the first he heard from the
defendant in regard to returning the tables
or selling them was about l3 months after
they were let and at no time did defendant
offer to purchase and pay for them but
only asked the right to sell to another
party. Verdict for plaintiff for sio'.
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BOWD0IN COLLEGE.


BRrysw1ck. Nov. 2l--lt is probable that
a collection of portraits, autographs etc.
of the distinguished alumni of the college
will be prepared for exhibition at the
Worlds Fair at Chicago. A large collec-
ton of documents by such graduates as
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Longfellow, J. 7.
C,lley. Pierce and others could probably be
exhibited which would be of unusual ln-
terest.
A college pin has at last made its appear
ance. 1t is in the shape of small square
silver button, and across its white enameied
face is the word "Bowdoin.' This is prob
ably the first college pin in the whole his
tory of the college
The t;lee Club. consisting of double
quartet. is preparing for concert tour this
winter. The Banjo and Guitar CLUB, OF
eight pieces, which is now being organized
will probably accompany 1t.
The faculty houses opposite the south
western corner of the campus are fast near
inc completion. When finished they will
he occupied by the professors Ut Greek and
Latin, Prof. Woodruff and Prof. Hough-
ton
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Athletic Union Of the United States.

Nrw YoRK. Nov. 2l.--fbe board OF
governors of the Amateur Athletic Union
of the United States held their annual meet.
ing today at the Astor House. Treasurer
Curtis report showed balance for the
year Of Sil62 60. II was accepted.
At the conclusion Of the governors
meeting, the general annual meeting of the
union convened. A new board of COVER
nors was elected including j. W. Bcais,
Boston A. c. and ". Simpson, New Eng
land Swimming Association for New
England Association.
The general meeting adjourned and the
new board of governors held an executive
session until late At night. Resolutions
were adopted insfructiog the A. A. L. an
nual championship and Worlds Fair Com
mittee to make arrangements TO hold in
Chicsgo a handicap meeting, open to the
world and the world championship compc-
tiiion, and thai the committee be in-
s,ructed to correspond with foreign athletic
associations. in relation 10 a worlds cham
I,ionship meeting and have full authority
to conduct said meeting,
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DELAWARE DEMOCRATS.
Armed Tor Rsat Tor SpoiIs, and Family
Row Imminent.

WnMiNGroN, Del, Nov. 2l.--Deiaware
Democrats are never happy. Now that the
election is over, and they have carried thu
state and gained every office except sheriff
of New Castle county, the rush for spoils
has begun, and big family row is close at
hand. The small Democrats all want to be
bridge-tenders or lighthouse keepers. while
the larger Democrats wants anything from
postmaster at Wilmington TO cabinet
position.
Senator Gray is not so sure. of being
returned to Washington, and is rushing
about the state building up his fences and
topping them with barbed wire TO keep
other aspirants off. His most dangerous
rival is the husthng Governor, Robert j.
Reynolds.
Delaware Democrats are not advocates OF
civil service reform, and they will make a
fierce assault on Cleveland to have him turn
out of office every Republican incumbent in
the state. Ex-Secretary of State Thomas
F. Bayard has no cabinet aspirations, bu,
is anxious to represent the Republic at the
Court of St. James, where he can find con-
genial society.
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PEARY'S PLAN.
Nov Ne Would Try 10 Reach the North
Pole.

PHlLADElrHrx, Nov. 2l.--Lieut Peary
has outlined his plan of attempting to reach
the pole in this manner Making headquar-
tiers, say, at Mccormick Bay. he woull
start over the inland ice for the north c0as.
late in February or about March /. In a
month"; he thought, now being familiar
with the course, he could reach the north
ern limit of the land mass about latitute 50
deg. 80 min. At that date April ], the
open sea would be solidly frozen, for when
he saw it on July !, Of this year the ice was
almost an unbroken mass as far as the eye
could reach. Over this sea of ice he would
reach the pole and return.
Travelling at the average rate OF about 70
miles a day about 500 miles could he covered
in 40 days or two months at the outside
Thus he would be able to reach the land in
returning about June | before the ice had
begun to break up. 1t is uncertain whether
or not Mrs. Peary will accompany her hus-
band.
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A MYSTERY
Surrounds the Disappearance
Of Roland Norton
From North Kittery--He Was Cruell,
Abused by His Father.
Aaa neisAbsrs Fear Fsui Piay-Ths Matter b
be beinvsstisaist

1 PORTSMOUTH, Y H., Nov. 2l.-The res
| idents of North kiftery. Me-, are very much
excited over the strange disappearance of
I Roland Norton, the is-year-oid son OF
Samuel Norton, who lived within short
distance Of the York line. Youag Norton
disappeared Sunday, August 2s. and since
that time no trace of his whereabouts has
been learned. and no effort made on the
part Of his father to learn of his abiding
place This indifference, in connection
with the fact that the father was in the
habit of cruelty abusing the boy. led the
reighbors to think there has been foul play.
4 visit to the locality today and inter
views with several near neighbors, ELECTED
the following facts ON Saturday, previous
/ to young Norton's disappearance, his
father was seen to strike him over the
head with an OK goad three times, each
blow being severe enough TO make the boy
fall 10 the ground, where he was left by the
inhuman parent. The boy managed to
rise and 90 to the barn, from which he was
seen to go TO the house. Since that time
his whereabouts remain mystery.
Young Norton was well liked by the
neighbors, and On several occasions spoke
of going away, but told a particular friend
that in case he left he would tell him of it,
and his failure to do so naturally leads this
friend to strongly believe that he has been
the victim of foul play. Another party
stated that since the boys disappearance his
father has told several conflicting stories as
to what he wore and as to his leaving some
money behind HIM.
Samuel Norton, father of the missing
boy, was seen. He talked freely about his
sons going away. and appeared nervous
and i'll at ease When asked if he made
any efforts to ascertain the whereabouts OF
the boy, said he had not, as it did not con-
cern him. He said he thought the boy had
gone to Chicago to see his mother, but ad-
mitted that the lad had no money TO take
him there. According to the fathers state
ment, when the boy went away he left his
best clothes, wearing his common working
clothes.
Norton until about five years ago lived in
Chicago. There he quarreled with his
wife, came East and took up his abode at
the old homestead. His son came about "A
year later, and his coming was the COM
mencement of ill-treatment by his father,
who made the boy do all sorts of drudgery
and caused him to work Sundays as well
as week days. Norton is reported as being
very violent man when in heat of passion
and is held in fear by his neighbors.
So far no action has been taken toward
the investigation by the selelectmen of the
town, but prominent townsmen stated today
that unless some move was made on their
part the county attorney would be appealed
TO to clear up the matter.
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TO Be DETAINED.
A Twenty Days Quarantine fer All steerass
Passengers.

New York. Nov. 2I.--All vessels carry
ing immigrants as steerage passengers arriv-
ing hereafter will have to undergo the 20
days quarantine prescribed by the Presi-
dents proclamation. The Ellis island Off
cials landed 625 steerage passengers Satur-
day, of which AS came on the Belgenland
from Antwerp, and 270 on the Werkendam
from Rotterdam.
In order to do away with the extra ex-
pense which the quarantine will cost them
the companies have advanced their rates of
passage go per cent, which will bring the
cost of steerage almost up to that of sec
ond cabin passage. Many of the immi-
grants will undoubtedly he glad to pay the
few dollars extra and escape the long de-
tention.
The officials at Ellis island will watch all
incoming steamships to see that none evade
the law by carrying steerage passengers in
the cabins
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VIM. C. HALL POST. 166.
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic Mustered
In at Jefferson.

East JEFFERSON, Nov. 2l-{ Special)-
Post Department Commander 5 L. Miller
mustered in new q. A. X. post at Jeffer-
60, Nav. Is. to be called the VIM. c.
Hall Post. No. l66.
The following named officers were IN
stalled: w. A. Jackson. Com; II. h.
Meserve, s. V. c.; S. Vinal, J. v. C.
4. A. skinner. sijutant; q. b. Erskine'
O. ME-. r. jackson, surg; G. Z. Har'
den. chap; /. r. Russell, @. D.; W. H.
Noyes, q. G.. =,
&. +. Harden, 4. J. Robinson. J. NJ
Euzlev and F. W. Lewis were new re-
cruits. The installation was followed by
reci,ations by Mrs A. A. Skinner and Miss
poxuton. VIM. C. Hall Post starts with ~
charter members and its friends believe il
has a brilliant future. And now women $
relief corps is being talked up with every
prospect Of being a success.
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TINE BORDEN CASE.
Grand Jury Dismissed Til Dec. IA Sur
prise to the Public.

TArNToS, Mass. Nov. 2l.-The grand
Jury which has been considering the Bor-
den case has been dismissed until Thursday
Dec. ]. This action is surprising to the
public The assumed solution is that the
officers have struck q new lead and that the
brief adjournment is to permit them to
gather evidence which will result in more
than one Indictment.
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A MINING HORROR.


STErBESvILLE, Ohio, Nov. PLAT
Blanch mine of the West End colliery in
West Virginia yard, % kegs of blasting
powder exploded at le.15 7. NJ. today.
The explosion was caused by tizzing fuse
throwing fire into miners powder can,
the explosion of which fired the others.
Two miners were killed and 10 injured,
three fatally One man is missing.
The explosion did comparatively little
damage to the mine or its equipments. That
more of the miners were not suffocated was
due to the prompt action of James Clark
and James Borden, who, when the big
doors that closes the drift was blown from,
its fastenings, quickly placed it in position.
The works belong to l.. c. Smith Of New
Cumberland, VIM. Smith and John McNutt
of WeIleville, Ohio. Fifty men were EN-
ployed in the mine today.
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FIVE DEATHS
Nave Already Occurred from Dipthe1ia in
North vassaiboro Family.

NORTH V,sstLRoRo, Nov. Fl. -
Especial Pour weeks ago Mr.. Riley had
a smart family Of seven children. the oldest
10 years old very nice girl named Rosa.
Now Rosa and four of her brothers and
sisters lies buried in the new Catholic
cemetery, borne out in the darkness by the
health officers with no one 10 follow them
to their graves. The remaining children
are sick but hopes are entertained for their
recovery. This family were moved last
Friday across the street into much better
quarters. The old house sill be burned
t,ur whole village il in mourning for this
afflicted family. No other cases are known.
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THE y0Rke CASE.


FARGO. n. D., Nov. 2i.--Iouis A. Yorke
brought suit here for divorce against his
wife, Emma NJ. Y0rke. The court refused
to grant the divorce and dismissed the case.
Yorke was a past assistant pay master in the
United States navy. lie was married IN
1876 to daughter of Robert Smith Of
Philadelphia.
In 1855 he deserted his wife. having be-
come infatuated with woman nsmed Lena
Zynehlinski, called 1.-THE countess and In
1887 was tried aud ANONYMOUSLY dismissed
from the navy because of the treatment OF
his wife and bis peculations of funds in his
hands. Ills father-in-law, Mr.. Smith. in
order to make good those peculaiicns, was.
as his bondsman, compelled to pay from
SIG 900 to S20, 900.
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PANAMA CANAL.
Retention Of the Concession
for Its Completion
Is the Subject ofthe Day at Panama
"A French Syndicate
Rsesrtst 10 b Nearly Rsady b Isks W ~
Wsrk "a ths Canal

NKw Yosk, Nov. sl.--A letter from
Panama, dated the 18th, says; The
question Of the day here is Of the retention
Of the concession for the completion Of thu
Panama canal. Suggestions are made BY =
number Of prominent citizens that the ex-
ntive power be fully authorized to deal with
the matter to be carried through.
The following dispatch reached here from
Paris, dated / lth inst liielarl. who agreed
few months ago with the liquidator Vt
the Panama Canal Co, TO form u company
to continue work on the canal, to prevent
lspsing OF the concession. has formed 4
syndicate with capital of iS0,000,O00
frames To take over all the assets Of the Old
company, the latter receiving five per cent.
of the new capital and half the profits. II
seems now about assured that the syndicate
and its capital for new canal effort has
assumed palpahie form, and its conditions
are arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-22
GRAND RUSH
By Homestead Strikers to Get
Back to Work.
Most Of Them Given Their Old Places
But the Black list
b lsas, and Many Will - csmpsllsd b Sssh
ussh elsewhere.

HOMESTEAD. Pa. Nov. 2l,-The strike
has been officially declared OF and a grand
rush was made this morning by the strikers
to get back to work. Early as & O'Clock the
rush began and kept the police busy hand
ling the crowd. By O'Clock the rush was
over hut they continued go in BY twos and
threes and this viii doubtless be kept mp for
some days
A large number were turned away, some
with good prospects of securing their old
positions in the near future, but many were
informed that they would be given no work
under any consideration. II is now plainly
evident that the blacklist is quite long, and
those whose names appear on this hist will
be forced to seek work elsewhere.
The firm is inclined to favor the old men
as much as possible, and already there has
been large number of colored men dis
charged to make room for the old en-
ployes.
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BosTos, Nov. 2i 2i.--''Surrender. war
play by Augustus Thomas, was given for
the first production on any stage, at the
Columbia Theatre tonight, before an audi
ence that completely filed the house. The
play was produced by Charles Frohman's
Boston stock company, which contained
many well known artists, including Louis
Aldricl,. The play was great success and
warmly received. At the end Of the third
act Messrs. Frohman, Thomas. and G.. W.
Presbrey stage manager, were called and
heartily applauded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-22
powDERLY REELECTED
Grand Master Workman Of the knights Of
Labor for the Ensuing Year.

Sr. Lofts. Nov. 2l.-This afternoon the
General Assembly of the knights of Labor
elected officers. Mr.. Powdcrly was re-
elected grand master workman by n vote OF
l02 to G scattering. Other officers were
elected rs follows: Grand worthy foreman,
Hugh X. CaCauanaugh; general secretary
treasurer, John W. Hayes, members oi
executive board, +. Y. Powjerly, ex-oihcio,
chairman, A. W. Wright. John Devlinr
John Davis and r. y. Metiuire. All the
foregoing except Mr.. Mcclure were re-
elected.
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A ANNEXATION OF HAWAII
Mas Not Been Subject to Consideration With
the State Department.

WAsniNGroS, Nov. 2l.--The attention
of the secretary of state today WAS called TO
n published statement to the effect that the
department of state for some time has been
considering the question of annexing
Hawaii, aud that considerable correspon-
dence on that subject has been exchanged
with the Hawaiian minister.
Secretary Foster authorized a repre-
sentative of the Associated Press to say
positively that the department of state has
not been in correspondence with the
Hawaiian minister on the subject of annex
alton. and that annexation has not been a
matter for consideration between the secre-
tary of state and the Hawaiian minister.
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PANAMA CANAL DEBATE
Opened in French Chamber Of Depu-
ties--M. 0elahaye
Charges cerrsptisa 81 ~ Pan q ~
cs~paay aad Others

PAg,s. Nov. el.-The Panama canal de-
bate opened in the Chamber of Deputie,
today. NJ. Delahaye declared that 1000,
600 francs were distributed by the company
among l5o deputies and few senators
when the question of the lottery bonds Wal
before the National Assembly: that tbs
directors were also called on for millions Of
francs for election expenses an the depart
ment of Nord.
Nj. Floquet exclaimed; Il was minister
of the interior at that time. and desire q
solemuly swear that received nothing
NJ Delahaye, when the confusion had
ahatesi, continued, ''1rhree hundred thous'
and francs were spent in buying three pa
pers. A minister now dead asked 100000
francs; 200, ,000 francs was paid for \ jour
nal of little value, behind which hidden in
fiuenees were working. A foreign paper
was bough, for aoo.oo francs, the cheek
for which was signed at its office. car
name the person who acted as messenger
between the contracting parties, tCries
of name him.
Delahaye did not notice the interruption
but proceeded; erhe committee of this
Chamber charged with the duty of exam
lining into this lottery bond scheme, com
prised five favorable to il and iiye opposed. /.
The eleventh member. before casting his
vote, offered his services to the company
for POO, 900 francs.
4As the company refused his proposition,
he formed syndicate, being aided by a
banker and caused fall in the shares and
compelled the company to yield. The
scheme was approved by the committee.
But the banker was not warned in time.
The shares recovered and he Was ruined.
Great sensation) Although the author
tiles conceal the evidence, there are hun
dred here present who know where il can
be found There are two catcgories Of
those who do not"
An indescribabe uproar followed this as
sertion.
Members called upon NJ. Delahaye for
the names to which he replied: "Vote for
an inquiry into the facts" As Delasaye
walked to his seat he was hissed and hooted. i.
and violent dispute began between two
members. Premier Loubert said the
government had nothing TO hide and could
not refuse demand for an inquiry.
The Chamber agreed that committee OF
.,3 be appointed tomorrow, with extraordi-
nary powers to examine all charges. The
two members who had a dispute arranged
for duel. There was a great deal of dis
order throughout the debate.
After the adjournment of the Chamber
there was an animated discussion III the
lobbies The members who guarreled al
justed their difficulty and no duel will be
fought.
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OyNAMlIe'S WORK
Al seascy. Ark. Causes Thousands Of Dollars
Oamage--An Exciting Night.

SEARcr, Ark, Nov. 2l.-The jewelry
store of A. A. Ballard was blown mp with
dynamite early this morning, causing loss
Of s25,0 900. The court house suffered
several thousand dollars damage, and win
dow glass for distance of foor blocks was
broken. The dwelling Of J. J. Grow was
burned about the same time.
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wonld produce sensn,ion akin TO Tint expert
enced by the nahsppg ID iissdnsi who feels THE
elm which pslser, - aa attack of fever md ssuc
and BILLIONS retnitfrnf. Uosietfers stomach Bit
fsfs ~ sneh ~ entergepey, 10 what - wanted at
oucr 10 se.,fr, The enefny which seems 10 peise-
fra,e ,.. VERY snnfrp~ ~ the boner. alternately
freezing, roasting aud delagng III. sufferer With
frt-tDfa,isn. This gfnnd ant fsbrile specific II
Inc ssfe.t medicinal .sfeeusSd that aH r1igfaht
L., tl,e fsr wesf can fake with him. Matsrisi cesa
nia,Dfs are rfr IN all fsxsoHs newly cleared OF
i.ral,er IL mining camps and In low lying river
bo'to,n. whore TIE sresms f~risliesily ovesnow
tt,e vfahts bnmenity from malaria Is. however,
,i,tasi,.d from the pfDtsefpc agent nsmed, which
: also remedy fos indigestion. fIeomntie xBd
kidneY ailments. liver ccapiani. eoSsfi I'asion and
debility.