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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

The news Of the Merrimac's arrival in
Hampton roads and of her first days fight
before she met the Monitor reached Wash
ington on Sunday afternoon. The tcle-
gram was brief but explicit The ironclaJ
was in complete control of the roads. Mes
sengers were hastily dispatched. summon
ing the chiefs Of bureaus to a council at
the navy department One of these mes
sengers, sent in search of Commodore
Smith, found that officer on his way home
from church, and he knew that the com
modore's only son was first lieutenant Of
the i'll fatcd Congress.
Commodore said the man, there Is
bad news from Hampton Roads The Mer-
rimac has come down from Norfolk. the
Minnesota and Roanoke are disabled, the
Cumberland sunk, and the Congress is on
fire and has surrendered"
Surrendered. The Congress has hauled
down her colori'" repeated the commodore,
and az the messenger confirmed his words,
Then my son Joe is dead " said the com.
moiore simply-and that was all
There have been long winded epitaphs,
many Of them, bat not every father could
be so sure of his sons character as to honor
his memory before receiving the news Of
his death with such tribute as that,
Joe" was indeed dead. as modest and as
brave a man rs ever drew sword In good
cause.-New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

no ees9ing on the repeal bill now /
discussi0s, 4 may have m important ,
upen sabseqsess ieEisisiaa - attez
tersIssion. Il mskes Is esffAia ths
sounA money nessufe ca San IL ssu
Of that committee.
Ia he lest House, unsieT sarh cir
ssaaees, something might b. bopss
from the committee on banking and
rsncy, which had Mr.. Bacon Of Nes
fsr il chairman, snd contained ma
Of conservative m~mbers- Bat in the
cot Congress, Ia which this eemmifres
even crater importance than in the
because il will have TO consider grave
seney questions. including the propose
peal Of the tar on state bank issues n
return 70 wildcat currency. there viii
such escape. This committee 10 ~
sound ~ that Of which Mr. Biand
,ise chairman. IL has II it
Mr.. Springer. Who Vas one Of
Blani's HeafeaAnfs in the ifty
Congress. OF the ten Democratic
bers, one. Black Of Georgia, 10 = new
hut is undoubtedly, like all the ether
beers from that state, in favor of the r
of the tar. OF the other nine Demo-
seven vert on record on this very que,
June y, 1882, AMI Eve of them, Cox
berson, Ellis, Cobb Of Alabama, and
ner voted for the repeal of the tax
There 10 naturally enough dispo
TO blame Mr.. Crisp for making such -
ments as these, and 10 a certain exter
censure Is deserved. But il is TO be rel
bered that be could not do otherwise
make these committees with mslsfities
tile TO sound finance unless he were Il
part from the time honored prine:pl'
majority representation Committee
pr sent parties, and sound money
miitee would not represent the Demot
party, the majority Of whose member
still for free coinage. Neither vog
committees adverse TO the revival of
cat currency represent = party which
its national platform. declared for 8,
currency. The House committees ar
plorxble, but the blame lies with the
rather than Mr.. Crisp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
NO CONCLUSION REACHED
Concerning Uncle Sans Policy Toward the
Hawaiian Islands,

WASHINGTON, Aug 2+-Secretary Ores
ham and Minister Blount had another
long conference over Hawaiian affairs
yesterday morning at the state depart
Inent. They entered into "a practical dis
section OF Mr. Biount's several reports,
secretary Gresham asking fuller explana-
ton Of the various topics treated and Mr..
Blount giving his views in manner
palmer than he was allowed by his in'
structions to assume in the preparation OF
his official documents Ii is learned that
Mr.. Blount was told by the.secretary. or
that the two agreed, that there was nc
necessity for the minister to 20 to Gray
Gables for consultation with the president.
The situation will be considered by Mr..
Gresham and Mr. Blount until the return
of the president.
From the speedy manner with which the
question was taken up after the return OF
Mr. Biount it is believed that the presi'
dent will send to congress special mes
sage giving his views on the subject On
the relations this country should bear "a
Hawaii before the present session comes
to an end 1t is said that the administra-
ton has come to no conclusion in regard
TO the policy it will recommend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
AMUsEM

the DORA WILEY CONCERT AT oAKwoop
sUSDAN.
Mr.. Fred Winsow, the popular pianist
and accompanst, and Miss Edith F. liar
rington, reader, are to take part at Oak
wood, Tuesday afternoon next.
Miss Harrington is one of Maine's bright
est. OF former effort of this brilliant
recitationist, the iIallowell Register says
Miss Harrington wns the feature Of The
evening. Her readilg was great. She
possessed to a marked degree the essential
elements of success in her selected profess
sion, perfect confidence in herself, a fin,
voice. fiae appearance on the stage, ans
much talent"
Admission to lakewood, Sunday. will be
10 cents to park Geological garden and
versnda of pavilion. Seats in main pavil
ion % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

Patriotism, romance, spectacle and melo
drama all find place in THE White Squad
rom BY Jas. W Harkins, the attraction
announced at the Opera House, Wednes
day, Aug. 30th.
The recent Congress of Nayies' in Ric
Jaueiro to protest against the hrigaadag'
tolerated in Brazil, forms the basis of tht
plot, which unfolds q romantic love story
Many and varied are the points of inter
est in the play, and the stage is continuous
IL filed with exciting episodes or fine
stage pictures Life in South America /,
depicted while realistic scenery and me
chanical contrivsnces are abundant
Almond the representations are those de
p,eting slave life in which Moorish slave
Is shown yoked to an OK, like beast Of
burden A ruined nnnastry and the fnne
rsl march of the monks are also hrOugh
out. while the climax of inter
est il reached in u scene representing the
Congress of Nayies" in the public square
of Rio, national element oyerspread
the entire play, and the American flag is ST
brought out and So giorifiel is il said IL
arouse to the highest pitch the enthustu
of every American who sees it. The com
piny is led by that clever actor, Mr. W. a
Whitecar. Associated with him on the cas-
are Elmer Grandin Laura Almosinno
Frederick Julian, Tessis beagle, Franz
Hall, Edna Post, Robert Neil Harry
Spence and others.
The sale of seats opens Monday, thu
| 2sth inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

He bad been wosshipinS her for months
hut Ind never told her, and she didn't wsui
him to lie had come often and Staid bate
Tery late. aud she could only sigh and hope
lie was going away the next day on'his Va
cation, and lie Thought the last night was
The time to spring iie momentotis qucs-
tion. He KEPT it to himself. however
until the last thing 1t was ll:3D by the
clock, and 1t wasn't very rapid clock
Miss Nellie" he said tremnlousiy. II am
going away tomorrow" Are you9" she
said with the tboughtlessness Of girihoo,l
a. she gtzed wistfuIIy at the clock Yes
he replied Are you sorry7" ''Ycs. very
sorry," she muruured. Il thought you
might go away this evening"" then she
gazed at the clock wistfuily. and he told
her good night .--Detr oit Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

The red men who inhabit the whole west
ern continent between the Rocky noun
taias and the Cascade range believe that
the spots OF. Luna's face represent the form
Of gigantic toad. and tell the following
story to substantiate their queer ideas:
In time long past a little wolf, being des-
perateIy In love with n toad, went a-woo.
ing one night and prayed that the moon
might shine brightly on his adventure. His
prayer WIS granted snd by the clear light
Of the moon he was pursuing the toad aud
had almost caught her when. AZ q last
chance. she made desperate spring for
the face Of the moon (which appeared much
nearer than common) and succeeded In
reaching that luninary, where she sets until
this day in plain view Of all the wolves Of
the world. which nightly howl in their ag-
ony whenever they think Of how the toad
outwitted their ancestoR.-St Louis Re
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
DRUNKEN PARENTS
Shamefully Abuse Their Son, Who Is Now
on His Death Bed

BosToN, Aug. "a In Ward 10 Of the
city hospital, Fred Sawyer. a bright lad OF
IL, lies between life and death. Fred
lived with his parents at 81 Prince street,
and it was there scene was acted Thurs
day night which nearly caused the death
of the boy About II O'Clock he was taken
from his unhappy home in very much
abused condition. His father and mother
were drunk, and, because he was not able
to obey the inebriates' demands, he was
pounded shamefully The unfortunate
lad has been an invalid fer nearly two
years, and for the past six months has
been confined to his bed.
His parents continued to abuse him, and
the boys screams were heard by neigh
hurs who came to the rescue in time.
Ofiier Morrison was called and he at once
arrested Sawyer and his wife for drunken
ness.
The boy was taken to the city hospital,
where he now lies in a precarious coudi-
ton, and the attending physician says
there is no hope Of his recovery. The
Young man asks for his brother John CON
tiuually. In court yesterday the father
and mother were fined 81 each. .+-.
Although their son is dying, neither the
father nor mother has as yet called to see
him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
MAGGIE SCHLOSS' DEATH.
William Cash Will Probably Give State Evil
dence Against Or. Lee.

New HAVEN, Aug. A.-Dr J. Edward
Lee. charged with murder in the first de-
gree for having caused the death Of Mag
gle Schloss by criminal malpractice, and
William Cash, charged with aiding and
abettins the same, were both brought be
fore Judge Cavle in the city court yester-
day Their cases were continued until
Sept. z. DR. Lee under $40. 900 bonds. Both
were remandad to Jail in default of bail
Cash has dismissed his attorney, and this Is
known AS au indication that he has turned
states evidence and is being held merely
~ witness. DIR. Lee has sent for his
father, James Lee of Listowei, Ont. The
prosecuting attorney has changed the
charge against Lee from murder in the
first degree to murder in the second de
gree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

WORCESTER, Mass, Avg. "A The ssi
annual reunion Of the Twenty first Mas
sachusetts regiment was held in this city.
Nearly 300 veterans were present 1t WAS
voted to hold the next reunion in the city
of Fitchburg. The organization Of the
association for the conf ing year was per
f+cted by the choice Of John Coils of
Portsmouth. y H, as president, General
George p lfAkes of Templeton as secrs-
tarv, L. +. Stewart of Rayalston, treasurer,
anil Rev Georgc 5. Ball of Upton, chap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

HALIFAX. Aug. Al. C. Putts q
Porter Lake arrived hare from thu scene
Of the wreck Of cha tug Dorcss and the
barge Eta Stewart. with the story Of
the disaster The wreekaze was nrss dls-
covered on the shore at Porter Lake. The
seas were running mountains high. and
the two vessels were fast breaking up
The body IL Captain Ferguson Of the tug
psrcas was found Both his temples wers
smashed in sgd his body badly bruised
SIX or sever bodies were seen fiedtiax N
the surf under the biufis as Half Island
The bodies OF Mrs. Hennis and her dAugh'
ter were recovered early YESTERDAY. hes
husband Vas engineer OF the tug eAd ~
was lost with the others The hennis
family had be~a al Sydney visiting rel
atives aud were returning home.
There are grave fears entertained here
for the safety Of the schooner Walltz.a
She left here Sunday in ballast. bound "a
piesoa to load
The schooner Crescent. 81 tons, - total
wreck st Chesleamp, Z. 3.
PARRsBoRn. y. 3, Aug. a4-The steame.
William NJ. Weatherspoon picked up
the wreck Of the schooner Enterprise in
the basin and towed her into Partridge
island pier. The body of young msn
was found in the cabin The vessel was
seen OF Partridge island on Monday night
with two men and two women gu board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

MADISON.
Mr.. Levi Emery and Miss Lille Rand of
Arson were in town last week on 4 visit
Prof A. T. Sslley and family Of Hillside,
Michigan. are in town for few days visit
jig fricnds.-The school house in District
No. 9 is to be removed to new spot 4 few
rods from its present location and thorough
Is repaired in season for the fall term of
sctool.-At q town meeting held last Sat
urtiay. il wa. voted to build two roads
this fall which have been already
iaii out and accepted by the town
one leaiing from the town hoHse
corner TO David Sawyer's and ore leading
from L, d. Sallsys easterly to the high
wav. bstween the Eames corner and
George W. HILLS 5r.--A free high school
commenced in the CT inter- OF the town house,
last Monday. under the instruction of Miss
,R eeehsr of Norritlgepock, to continue
SIX weess-M,.s NJ abel Fegg of BJstt n,
Who has been ,osa for the past two
months. i. v;si5iay friends IN Aason fcr a
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
nAasey REPORTS.

Mes vesk MeRsy mashst.
NEW No.A. August ".
Money. easy, 2to6.
Prime paper. sai2,
tsvy,tn irnt bonds. urn.
Railroads, irregular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
LOOKS LIKE LOSS
OF One Vote al Leas. for Silver Men In
Senate.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i-Lee Mantle's
claim TO q seat il the senate from Montana
has been rejecte,l-yeas, -; nays, 81.
Although the case was hung up on IL
motion to reconsider. growing ont of u
misunderstanding as to Senator Inorganic
pair with Senator Quay. 1t is believed by
senators that the decision will stand.
This means that Governor Osborne OF
Wyoming will not appoint successor to
Mr. Beck with. and that ex-senator Allen
of Washington, also appointed by the gov
srnor of his state, will not be seated. IL
Is now known that Allen. If admitted,
would have soted for unconditional re-
peal. while Mr.. Mantle and the Wyoming
man would have voted against 1t and for
free coinage. Thus the silverites, accord
ing to the vote yesterday, lose two recruits
and one vote net.
What the Vote Indicates.
The vote was not strictly test Of the
comparative strength of the repealers and
the silverites. although the silverites, espe-
eially on the Republican side, did all tina.
they could in the circumstances to get
votes for Mantle But senator's in many
cases divide'i rather on the legal aspects Of
|
cate how they would vote on the question
Of unconditional repeal. There is no
longer, however. any doubt on either side
IF the senate that the majority for uncon-
ditipual repeal would be larger than the
majority against Mr. Mantle rather than
smaller
Ranging all the - members of the sen
ate there being u vacancy from Washing
tor
As they are expected to vote, If present, on
the Voorhees, bill, the estimates OF the best
Judges in the senate give AZ in the aiisna-
tive against 81 in the negative. The repeal
.rs do not wish to give the names of the
senator's whom they expect to vote for the
Voorhees, bill a: present. for obvious rea-
sons but there can be no question that
they have at least Is votes now and a good
prospect Of two or three more by the time
he vote is reached.
\ Policy of Delay.
There are half dozen southern senators.
who would rather vote the other way, but
" ho are willing for the sake Of the admin
i.ira,iun to cast their votes for uncondi-
tonal repeal If they are needed. Delay is
The only weapon the silverites have now
in the senate (although they are still
tdfkiHg VI ldstfuiuE On Tree coiHhse
amendment, without seeing how they will
TO III, and that cannot be used indef-
initely.
Senator voorhees, has already notified
them that they will not be allowed to use
The national bank ejaculation bill as an
obstruction, and Democratic senators who
will vote against repeal have notified the
Republican silverites that they will not
go into iilibustering movement with
them.
The prospect, therefore, for early action,
perhaps some time next month, in the
senate is good, after the house shall have
passed the Wilson bill by the large ma
lrity now expected and shall have prae-
ticaIly suspended business until the sem
ate disposes of the matter. rs the house
aow proposes to do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

The unprotected female in Massschu-
seats" says the Boston Herald, 'sfineis Mas
sachusetts a better place to live in than any
other part Of the country" Did you intend
your remark 10 apply to female cats aud
chickens and oysters and etlses such ersa,
lures. contemporary, or only TO .'feHsales''
II the human speciess And il yon rlss.nt
70 speak Of women, why not cali iltln
women.-Chariestor. News aud Courier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
Surqlar Got Away.

New HAVEN, Aug a A burglar broke
into the house of Dwight Baldwin, in
Ward street. and stole a gold watch.
jeweiry and purse containing large
sum of money Mrs Baldwin heard him
and began screaming at the top of her
voice. About 20 men hunted for the
burglar with guns, but he escaped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

EAGLE PASS, Tex, Aug. IA conflict
occurred near Abasalo between $50 Car
diuistas and a party OF Galan men, result
ing in the route of the latter party and
the killing of four of their number Pres
ident Diaz has issued imperative orders
for both political parties to dispense and
return to their homes, He guarantees q
fair election and protection in all their
constitutional rights to further this OBJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

women would
use your Com
poun d. there
would be less suf-
fering in the
world" Mrs.
Ida CasI<r. rae
OHs,e 81.
An drugyisss seli Il.
Address IN coe6dence,
LrpaA Z. RiNKHAM Mnp.
Co. LySH. Mass
1VuP HUi& G6 eoatG.
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MAINE GOSSIP.

A boy by the name Of Eddie Dou
while setting his travis near the poi
Hope island, saw large grampus "
come to the surface of the water I
times to blow. The boy terribly frighte
threw himself in the bottom Of his net
and screamed. The fisherman who '
out to him, asked him why he didn't
there WAS a whale. "Because" answ
the boy, II thought If hollered Their
whale the whale would hear, and &c
me-"
Mrs.. Frank johnson of Bianehar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

One Somerviile y0nnR man who wa,
spending - fortnight ia the country lost al
chance Of making a favorable impression
On the farmers pretty daughter the yer,
first day be came. Her father came by TIL.
front Of the house, where the young mar
was trying to make himself agreeable, and
the girl introduced him, saying.
This Is my father, Mr.. Smythe."
''Oh. yes." responded the young man,
turning toward the old man. and slowly
holding out his hand. II saw you standing
over ia the cornfield little while ago, when
came UP the road .n--s50merviiIe Journal.
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DEATH RECORD.

John b. Messenger of Natick, Mass, 4
well-known veterinary surgeon and bust
ness man, is dead.
Rev. DR. J. Is. Dales, pastor of the Sec
ond United Presbyterian church Of Phila'
aged IS
Colonel G. p. Gage. a leading merchant
of Nashua. y. H., and associated with the
late Ex-Governor Gilmore when in Office
died suddenly st the residence of his son
in pepperell, \. H., aged ~ years
Duke Ernst of SaXe-Coburg and Gotba
died at his castle at Reinhardsbrunn il
Coburg The duke being childless, the
throne now falls to the Duke of Edin
burgh, the second son of Z Ieen Victoria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

Patience Ceases 10 Be a Virtue.

NEw YORK, Aug. 24.-The patience Of
the police has finally given out, so far as
the vaporiugs of Emma Goldman, the
anarchist orator, are concerned, and she
will probably be behind the bars very
soon The authorities are in possession Of
number of extracts from her recent
speeches of "a conclusive nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
The Unsoundness Of the House.


1t certainly is unfortunate. ut a time VIII
the country is demanding sound financ
legislation as relief from acute distress,
have the important committees of the Hon
40 c instituted that il is impossible to e1pe
fro,a then snything else than nnfriendly a
ton with reference to sound measures.
As to the committee on coinage, weigh
an ! measures, the speaker hiss not only p
o. the head the most reckless and uncol
promising free silver leader in the Hou'
but has given him . msjority of h 5 way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
tnneman Fatally Injured.

CONCORD, y H., Aug. - Daniel Bus
sew, iinen,au of the New England Tele-
phone company. while at work on pole
in froat Of the opera house. received n
shock from the trolley wire of the electric
railroad Of a 5cLvolt capacity. After he
was free Ba4sey fell to the pavement be-
low, RECEIVING A fatal injury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

WAsHGNGToN, Aug 24-Keports that
the Chinese government has sent an ulti-
matum to the United States with regard
to the Chinese exclusion law are pro-
nounced at the state department to b.,
without foundation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

WELLINGTON. Mo-, Aug "A Mrs Mary
I4audruu1, who lived mile and hall
west of this place, died of sporadic cholera
The attending physician, who has prac-
ticed in two cholera epidemics, says gen
nine cholera caused death.
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Forced to Suspend.

NEW YORK, Aug 4-Wallace & Sons,
manufacturers of brass and copper goods
at Ansonia, Conn, with Offices in this
city, have been forced to suspend. and
their affairs have been placed in the han DIS
If a refeiysr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25
STATE NEWS.
kenueber.

LircnFtELD PLAINS.
MIR. and Mrs Deacon VIM. Chase went
~ Wales Tuesday, for few days Miss
Mary Maxwell of Lewiston who has been
visiting her mother here left Tuesday
F. j.. Toothaker had horse and wagon
8. lien from his stable Monday night. Mr..
inothaker traced his team to LishOn Fails
where he learned that two Of the men had
ken the train for Lewiston. but could get
no further trace of the team. II il sup
posed that the theft was committed by the
parties who broke into a store a, Richmond
corner Sunday night
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Marsh Fined 500.

BosToS, Aug n RI al Estate Broker
John o. Marsh was pus on trial all day
yesterday on a charge OF assault and bat
terry upon Real Estate Broker John l.
Randall. Miss .Iulia Jordan, the type
writest. who figures prominently in the
case, was pre- sent in the courtroom Marsh
xa. fines, STA
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FORT PLAIN, \. Y, Aug. 24.-The coun.
try is overrun with tramps and they are
committing all manner of depredaious,
the farmers fearing to take vigorous &C.
ton against them, fearing they will burn
their barns and bnildings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-25

NEW York, Aug. 24.-A party of six
Italians were attacked by number of
'lougshoremen. Ia the general melee
several were wounded. Knives were freely
used and three Italians were so badly hurt
that an ambulance was sent for.