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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-01
THE W. C. 7. U.
Propose Changes in Constitution and Listen
to Various Department Reports.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 3l.--At todays ses-~
sion of the W. C.. T. u. convention the
first subject under discussion was the
change in the constitution, giving only one
delegate for every 1000 members of each
state organization of the Loyal Temperance
Legion. Notice of a proposed change in
the constitution was made, increasing the
membership of the executive committee
by 80.
Reports of the national department were
taken up. The department of physical
culture was presented by Mrs. Francis w.
Seller of Mansfield, Ohio, who said this de-
partment was established as line of the
w. c. +. L. work. Mrs. Rattall, business
manager of the Woman's Temperance Pub
fishers Association of Chicago, reported
on the department of literature. Mrs Hunt,
national superintendent of scientific tenn
perance, rendered an interesting report of
the work accomplished by her department.
At the afternoon session Mrs. X. A. Fs-
mond, superintendent of the unfermented
wine department. sent a report, which was
read She stated that one-third of our pas
tors still insist upon using fermented wine.
The Methodist church in its discipline dis
countenanced its use. But one bishop of
the Episcopal church was reported as OPP
posed to ts use Receipts for making nm
fermented wine have been sent to all
churches.
Mrs. Margaret Watts of the reformatory
department gave an intesesting report OF
the laws in various states regarding the of
fees of police matrons and the wonderful
reformatory work that has resulted.
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THE iAMS CASE.
Evidence Says That Col. Streator Guarded
Against Any Injury to the Prisoner.

PIrrsBueG, Pa, Oct. 3l.--The case of
ex-Private W. l.. Iams against Col. Streat-
or ct al was continued this morning. On
cross examination iams said he had been
advised to make suits after he was dis
charged.
Frank &. Jacobs, private of Company
X, Tenth Regiment saw Iams in the guard
house while on duty. He also saw Iams
held up by the thumbs. He was hanging to
the ridge pole of the tent. His thumbs were
tied by loop knot. The tips of lams
toes alone were on the ground. lams was
splitting tobacco juice. Almost Immediately
before Iams was cut down Col. Streator said
to the doctors that if the prisoner hung
longer it might injure him physically.
When Iams was cut down he sank to the
ground.
Robert V. Kent, private of Company
X, testified that he heard Col. Streator say
do not let him hang long enough to do
any material injury"
Judge Porter made rule at the request
of the defense that lams be asked whether
it was his intention. in the ease he secured
the conviction of any one of the defendants
to institute civil suit for damages. lie
replied that il was. The court said ii was
not proper question: uihier Tue i'"' "t
permissible at the discretion of the court TO
show the jury that there was bias ON the
part of the witness, who also the prosecutor.
This afternoon Private Kent was again
called and stated that Col. Streator said
upon the Monday succeeding the day of the
punishment, that lams had better keep ont
of his way or he would shoot him. This
remark was mad. upon Streator hearing
the rumor that Iams intended shooting
StreatOr.
John ii. GLADDEN., the nurse who revived
Iams took the stand. He had seen them
tie Iams up by the thumbs, but only
watched the proceedings for ten minutes, AS
the sight sickened him He ran to relieve
Iams when the latter was cut down. lie
said to DIR. Grim, after lams had recovered
consciousness, that Iams was pretty sick.
Dr. Grim said ''les, but he swallowed Il
chew of tobacco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-01
BELFAST.
A Broken Arm-SaIoon Keepers Returning 10
Town and Settling Their Cases.

BELFAST Oct. 81 - Special Bert Har-
mon fell from the band stand while play
ing, and broke his left arm just above the
elbow. Dr. 5. W. johnson, who attended
the bow. pronounced it a very bad fracture.
Rev. Mr. IIarbutt of Searsport occupied
the pulpit in the North church here Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Hinckley of Good Will Farm spoke
in the Methodist church Sunday evening.
The top of Frye's mountain in Montville
was covered with snow Sunday morning so
that it could be plainly seen from this place
The Belfast Band gives an anniversary
concert Tuesday evening, Nov. /. a hne
programme will be given.
Most of our saloon keepers who lett
town about the time court began have re-
turned and are settling their cases by pay
ing fines.
The trustees of Waldo County Agricul-
tural Society met Saturday and audited
bills and settled accounts for the season.
Fish Warden Frisbee seized a box at the
steamboat wharf Saturday afternoon that
was directed to party in Boston and CON
tanned six partridges. an Old hat ans! a hor-
nets nest. Mr. Frisbee says the owner can
have the same by proving property.
:. V. Jones met with an accident IN the
shipyartl. He struck his hand with large
mail crushing one finger and injuring the
hand quite badly.
The law prohibiting cunning Sundays Is
To be enforced The game wardens say
that they shall certainly make an example
of anv parties found in the wood with guns
after this on Sunday.
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MAINE PEOPLE.

Mr.. NJ. S. Gibson formerly of the Preble
House, Portland. is to be assistant manager
of the popular American House, Boston.
There was happy gathering at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Carton Jones in Damaris-
Gotta, Wednesday evening, to observe her
- birthday Mrs. Jones retains her facul-
ties to a remarkable degree, and her health
and vigor is such as to make ner appear
much younger. She is the last survivor of
a family of sixteen. She is the mother of
thirteen children seven of whom are living.
Mrs. Jones has been member Of the I'd
Newcastle Congregational church for more
than 20 years.
The Ross family had reunion at Phil
ips. last week. The family consists of
six brothers and three sisters, viz. Eastman,
Raymond, William, Charles, Leland and
Fred, Mrs. }. H. Everett, Mrs. J. W.
Brackett of Peaks Island and Mrs. W hitney
of Gardner. All tine brothers and one
sister with their families live in Phillips,
within four miles of each other. All were
present with their wives and children, ex-
cept Mrs. Whitney, making the number
thirty five. Sixteen children under fifteen
years of age sat at the dining table.
The birthday reception given at Willard
Hall, Old Orchard. Saturday, Oct. -, to
Rev. Charles Munger, was attended by
about one hundred leading Methodists.
After dinner, for the preparation Of which
the ladies deserve great credit. Rev. Walter
Canham introduced Rev. |. Luce who pre-
sented Mr.. Munger with an easy chair and
study table, gift of the ministers Of the
Maine conference. Mr.. Canham then pre-
sented him a roll of bills, the gift of many
friends, Mr. Munger making a
graceful and appropriate reply Original
poems written by Mr.. Fiske Of Old Orchard,
and Miss DIR. Harvey. were read. Remarks
were made by Rev. DR.. Randall, Rev. DR..
Charles Allen, Rev. BENJAMIN Freeman.
Rev. I. Luce. Rev. g. c. Andrews. and
Rev. W. II. II. Macallister. Mr.. Munger
il now IS, and who has been 80 years in the
ministry.
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civil SERVICE COMMISSION
And It's interference in Political cenhibuiions
BY Geyernmeat Employees.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 5l--Mr. Roosevel:
today. in commenting on the commission =
action in the Thomas ease said II,
has been reported, in the press. that
si.. liar circulars have been sent TO clerks
ani carriers in the Brooklyn and
New York postoffices. | presume that II
an investigation is ordered, an effort will be
made to procure samples of these also, but
do not know that this is necessary in view
Of there being three samples already sub
mitted. This is the first time the civil ser
vice commission has ever actively interferest
TO prevent the collection of political assess
ments during Presidential campaign"
The commission has been obliged to sug-
gest the indictment, of number of chair
men and officers of the Republican state
and county committees Il am delighted
to say nothing in any way rejecting on the
Republican national committee has yet been
laid be fore us So far il seems beyond u
doubt true that the Republican national
committee is carefully respecting the Law
This is pleasing contrast TO what " as
done BY the Democratic national COM
nittee four years ago. when they
no, only assessed postal clerks and letter
carriers in local offices. but when actually
the chairman, MIR, Barnum, came to Wash
ingtop and took up quarters here, with the
avowed purpose of seeing personally to the
assessment of thousands of government
employees in the departments
Attorney y-General Miller, when ques-
toned on the subject this afternoon, said
that he had just received the papers in the
ease and not yet had time to examine them.
lle added that he would investigate this
particular case himself, and certainly would
not act until Mr. Thomas was given full OPP
portunity to answer the charges against
him. There is nothing unusual in this
course as it is the practice in all eases of
that kind.
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oratory fitted up with stone piers, for max
ing accurate observations.
The second floor will contain, besides the
lecture and recitation rooms, u chemical
cabinet, laboratories for water and organic
analysis. an optical room, and a spectrum
room. The third floor will be occupied by
lecture and recitation rooms, by physioiog
ical and biological laboratories, and a bio
logical museum. Ii will also contain a
conservatory in the southern end.
4 noticeable and valuable improvement
is the fitting up of eight or ten private re-
search rooms. Those students who are
pursuing some special branch of science
can make use of these rooms and carry on
their individual work without the noise and
interference of class room. The win
dows in the building are numerous and
large, that there will be no lack of
light.
The building is to be placed on the west
ern side of the campus, directly opposite
Maine hall. 1t will be built on that side of
the main walk opposite the new Walker
Art building, and like that building, will
face directly east This location is in ae
cordance with the OLD plan to have the
buildings on the campus form, as nearly as
P"'sApic' hoiio" 9HuiiN' Inns az" "'A"
ing will about complete the third siae OF
this square, the south SIDE alone remaining
open,
President Hyde has an interesting ana IN
struefive paper IN the October number OF
the Educational Review on "anerican
Education lie gives clear Outline OF
its logical organization.
Ihe class OF ~ has elected iags eu'tor
of the Bugle to represent the non-society
men, in place of Bryant, who has Joine'i
the newly organized chapter Oh the belta
psi'on Fraternity.
Last April the faculty voted TO ulscohtih-
tie the usual senior vacation beginning
about the first OF June ami lasting uht
commencement week the last OF June put
upon petition from the ciass OF w many
OF whose members had mace piphs
dependent upon II the faeai'y
decided that their previous nc
cision should not take ehect uhhi bhe ioi-
lowing year. Last week, however 'ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

While trying to make Wood Island Har-
Dor, Friday night, schooner Good Templar
from Monhegan to Gloucester, with a cargo
of dry fish, struck Daniel Berry Island
Her rulder was unhung and the bottom
of the vessel damaged. She was towed to
Bddeford Pool, where she has been under
going repairs. She sailed Monday after
noon.
The officers of the Sagadahoc Agricultural
and horticultural Association held a meet
ing in Brunswick, Saturday afternoon. and
talked over the financial situation of the
society The receipts for the last fair
amount to 81 800 .9j. The debt of the So
cety, which was Sllj0, has been reduced
about 0ne-half. The grounds. buildings
and track have been greatly improved dur
ing the past year by an outlay Of several
hundred dollars.
The Bowdoin Pulp and Paper Company
which owns the extensive mill nov in oper-
alton in Topsbani, propose to build new
mill at simpsons Rips about five miles up
river. The plans now outlined called for
an outlay of s250,O0o. special town
meeting as held at Topsham Saturday to
see what action the town would take In re-
gard to taxing the property. The town
voted practically to give an abatement for
10 years on the mill and dam property, over
$50 900 in value This amount will be
sufficient for the State and county tar. 1t
is proposed to commence work at once on
the new structure
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INDIANA FOR HARRISON.
Two Democratic Polls Show a Repubiica
Majority in Ms Native State.

ISpIANApoII>, Oct. II Chairman John
X. Gowdy of the State Republican Com
mittee addressed the Republicans of In
diana in congratulatory vein. He de-
clared that up to ten days ago the fight for
supremacy in Indiana was an even one,
though the Democrats had started out with
the prestige of their Landslide in 1890.
Even more apparent than in 1888 is the Re-
publican advance in the closing weeks of
the campaign. Today Indiana is Republi-
can by good majority.
The true Democracy poll in this State,
Mr. Gowdv said, docs not show a plurality
for that party. The State will cast its vote
for Harrison and Reid. The factors in the
contest that have led us to the coming vic
tory are the tariff issues. on which we have
stood sauarelv BY the Mckinley law, the
reciprocity features. honest money and the
local taxation issue. The Republican State
ticket will be elected as well as the electoral
ticket
Mr. Growdy's letter reviews the issues of
the campaign and sets forth what has been
accomplished by Republican legislation and
by the administration of the Indiana Presi-
dent He cautions the party to be watchful
of the schemes of the enemy.
WAsHiNGToS, oct. 3l.-The Democrats
have about given up all hope of carrying
Indiana John r. Mclean of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer caused a poll to be made of
the state. lie took this to the National Dem
ocratic committee and compared notes with
their poll, which showed about the same re-
suit. Then Mr.. Mclean asked DO you
know what this means:" The committee
said they did not.
1T means" said Mr.. Mclean. "that our
poll shows the state to be 800 Republican.
Mr. Mclean then said he made poll
four wears ago and the result showed 100
Republican majority, and the state went
23O0 for Harrison.
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SHE BleD HIM.
Consul General Ruiz Swindied Out Of Nall
Million by Mrs. Laws.

NEw Yonk, Oct. 3l.--Thc examination
of the charge of forgery brought by Simon
Epstein against Domingo L.. Ruiz, consul
general of Ecuador and his alleged adopted
daughter, Mrs. Bertha Laws, took place
today.
Lawyer Price, who appeared for Ruiz.
showed handful of cancelled checks for
500, 900, out of which he said, Ruiz had
been bled during his three years acquaint-
ancc with the adventures. Justice Ryan
held Mrs. Laws in $1,000 bail to await the
action of the grand jury. Gen. Ruiz was
discharged.
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LUTHER FESTIVAL.
Emperor William, the Empress
and a Large Party
Attend the Great Celebration At
Wittenburg in luther's Honor.


WfrrkNnhso, Oct. Si.--Fr"m i.athers
house to-day the Emperor AMI party re
viewed gorgeous historical procession,
composed of II groups, illustrating thu
foundation aud Development OF Wntenberg
and the foundation of the Schlosskirchc.
The Imperial party, when the pageant was
concluded, proceeded to the refractory,
where banket was awaiting them, There
were 22o guests. The Duke OF York rep
resented Queen Victoria.
At the conclusion of the banquet Emperor
William delivered a speech in which he
said The thought of restoring the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-01
INDIANS IN the Army.
Good Words from the Inspector General
Compulsory Insurance.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3i.--in the annual
report of the inspector general of the Army,
submitted TO the war department, satisfac-
ton is expressed with the quality of the
recruits enlisted during the year as COM
pared with the kind so long furnished, al
though there appears TO have been some
difficulty in obtaining the requisite number
to fill the various organizations.
The reports of inspectors in reference To
Indian troops are generally of gratifying
character. although III some localities little
if any progress has been made toward fill
ing the infantry companies The report
describes the Indians to discipline, gener-
ally of good habits, and proud of their oe-
cupation. Considering their ignorance Of
the English language, their progress in drill
has been extraordinary, and remarkable
aptitude has been shown by them for the
military service. There are about 500 In
clans IN the service as soldiers.
recommendation is made that the gov
ernment provide compulsory system of
llfe insurance in the army for the widows
and orphans of the military men, similar to
the system used by the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company and other corporations.
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
New Searles Laboratory Plans Accepted
will Be Handsome Building.

BRrNswi,k. Oct. 3l.--Last Juue. while
Bowdoln was still rejoicing over the gift of
the Walker Art building, costing over
500 900, Gen. Hubbard of New York city,
in behalf of Mr. Seares ho has figured
conspicuously in the Searles-Iiopkins
will contest, presented to the college
a laboratory which will when
finished, be superior to anything of its
kind in the country. At the expense of
Mr. SearIes Profs. Lee, Robinson and
Hutchins, the Professors of Biology. Chem
stry, and Physics, respectively, have been
travelling through the United States during
the summer for the purpose of Inspecting
the various laboratories. They have ex-
amined all of the best fitted. most modern
and conveniently equipped buildings, have
selected from them what they considered
best. and have sketched out their building
for the architect The architect has drawn
his plans accordingly aud presented them
for confirmation.
Last week the plan, of the architect were
confirmed and are now accordingly make
public.
The building is to be built of brick in the
old English university style of architecture.
with tower and spire extending % feet
about the centre of the roof.
The building is to be- 10 feet long by a
feet in depth and 81 feet in height In the
centre of Il large court, in the rear. 60 feet
square is the boiler room. around which
there is driveway. The first two floors
On the north side are to be fitted up for the
chemical department. i'rof. lfutchins will
have the corresponding floors on the south
ern side for his physics, while Prof. Lee
will occupy the entire third floor with his
biological work.
Besides the coDveniences for chemical
work in the basement. there is to be in the
southern end a constant-temperature room.
built will, two interior brick walls, between
which the air can circulate. The entrances
to the departments are to he entirely sep
arated from each other. the entrance to the
chemical department being in the northern
end the physics entrance in the southern
end while the main entrance to the build
ing will he used only as an entrance to the
biological department on the third floor. A,
each end of the building. extending toward
the main street nearly TO feet, are two
wings. the northern wing being two stories
in height. while that on the southern end is
equally as high as the main building. All
except the third floor in the southern wing
are used as lecture rooms. In this third
floor the biological laboratory i'll be stu
ated. Each department will have dark
rooms for Photographic purposes and pri-
vate ROOMS for the professors.
On the first floor there will he quailii-
tative laboratory and small physics lab
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THE TABLES TURNED.
NAVY Yard Officials Charged with Dlserimi-
mating in Favor Of Democrats.

NORFOLK. Va. Oct. 3l.-Naval Con-
structor Bowles of the Norfolk navy yard
has been under secret Investigation for
the mast two weeks by law officer of the
navy department. for alleged discrimination
against Republicans and in favor OF Demo
Gratis in the employment Of men for work
in the yards
Charges to that effect have been pre-
ferrea by local Republicans headed by
Collector Banks ami ex-Congressman Bow
den. During the previous administration
Democratic politicians made similar com
plants with the politics reversed
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STATE NEWS.
D&ennebec.


kBNbtiElbs
On Saturday evening the Epworih League
gave their entertainment and supper, which
was well received and enjoyed.-The tni-
versalist will have an old fashioned supper
and sociable at the vestry on Tuesday even
ing, Nov. 4-Will Howard and family and
Mrs. DR.. r. ID. Mitchell. started for Flor
ida Saturday, to spend the winter.-San-
born < wadley of the depot have gone in
company in the stage and livery stable
business.--Rcy. Mr.. Springer, from Liver
more Falls, exchanged pulpits with Rev.
-. b. Holt here last Sabbath, AMI also
preached here in the EVENING" silver
grey fox was seen in town on Friday by
two Young hunters. This animal is not
very common hore.--M. W. Msntcr is on q
vacation trip to Boston and New York
Mr.. T.. Merrman of the Madison Bulletin,
was in town on business Saturday last.
LrcHriftp ConStn.
The funeral services Of Rev. J. + T.Hawes
took place at the Congregational church
Thursday at.i0 o'clock. A large copgrega-
ton was in attendance. The services were
opened by reading Of the scriptures by Rev.
James Richmond present p'.tof of the
church. Rev. DR.. Adams OF Bangor then
gave a history of the life OF Father ilawcs
which Was followed by an address by Rev.
Dr. Leais of North Berwick, prayer WAS
Offered by Rev James Richmond, good
music was furnished by the church choir.
The bearers were Rev. DIR. Eiward Iiawes
of Burlington, Vt, Chas. Z. llawes Of
Bangor, sons of the deceased, Rev. u. Bean
of GRAY, son n-in-law, and Rev. DR.. Lewis.
The pulpit was draped in morning and over
it were the words ''The Gospel, the Power
of God unto salvation The house waS
beautifully decorated with fower-. Among
the floral offerings was dish of beautiful
white ctrysanthempms. His Children were
all present. Mrs. IIawes will remain at the
parsonage for the present.
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Will ProbsbIy Die q Natural Death.

WssHisGr"S. Oct. 3I.--Secretary Chas.
Foster, in whose department are the clerks
from whom contributions were requested
by Gen. Thomas. treasurer of the New
York State Republican committee, listened
attentively while the reporter read the letter
sent by the civil service commission to the
attorney general.
The secretary treated the matter very
lightly and was inclined to think the con-
struction put on the law was rather far
fetched and would not hold with reasonable
people. He held that there was no viola
ton of the law as the requests for coptribu-
tions were not made in public bnilding.
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BURNED TO DEATH.
Four Children, The Oldest Only
Six Years Of Age,
Left BY Themselves in the House and
Are Burned to Death.
Their Neither, Who Was Visiting Neishbors.
Goes insane With Grief

ALEXANDRIA, Ont. Oct. Si.-Four child
rem of Mrs. Morrier, widow living near
this Village. were burned To death this
morning. The children, aged six, four,
two and one-half and one year, were left
alone in the house while the mother wen,
TO visit neighbors.
Goals falling from the crate set the car
pet on fire. The flames spread with such
rapidly that the escape of the children was
cut of. The mother has become insane
from grief.