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Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-08-16
NJ. KEEhf'S DEATH


BdETpS. Aas, is.-The peculiar cirrHul-
stane>s &ttsndiag the dsAth II william 6.
8 kgSre by drowning of the rucks al Ma
hAnt sre Still the absorbing topic Of gen
srai public interest IL Lynn, wherp for So
Tssay years Mr. keeBe WAS AZ acknowi-
edged leader ia basiness affairs Very
slowly the facts arr coming TO the sGrfac=.
He ~as bot the kind Of a usa 10 walk
iBiS tbs water wIth his clothes oa unless
lAss'siilg ufsd-r severe mental pressure
II IS taow known that Mr.. Keene has
hc~n Of late very heavy borrower said
gentleman 10 Journ&l reporter At
Lynn yesteriay- 'Mr k4eae's notes have
fer some little tiaae been heid At u per
eeslt discount and lie hss found il very
aiiheglt 70 get faoa-yT
There ia recorded a. -alena. says The
Journal. saiort-asss for s6Q, ,fss5 upoa the
new Dagyt BACK, which he has bara
bal ding on W silow s,rert. the past yezr.
The mort gizsns il the Franklin Savings
hznk of B1aten. the term Of the mortgage
three Years, and the rate Of interest per
esnt The Mortgage is dsted June Z, issa
Mr.. kesne be4.su this bailains year age
aud the block is
Well Along To Completion
II WIS stated that Mr. Keen. had much
difficulty In getting this mortgage placed
The bullaiag Is one Of the finest business
properties in Lrna, aud IL the heart Of
the eity's tr7sds. Besides this block Mr
kuens had made very extensive changes
and alterations la his elegant residence on
OCEAN street
There is ibis story eurrsut in banking
circles in Lynn. IL Is stated that Mr.. W
6. :. KceBe, shortly before his death,
Negotiated some Notes
Ia Boston and held the brokers check for
All amount stated at slo.oJo to 81, ,ogo. He
carried this check, IL is said, for & week.
and meantime the broker came 10 Lynn
AID sold them.
When Mr. ke4ne went TO get the cash
tor his cheek be found that be could not
realize, for there were not funds sufficient
TO meet it. and the statement goes On to
ray that Mr.. keene objected TO paying the
Uotes BECAUSE they read fer value re
aeired.' and be had not received their
value The transaction Is said TO have
tetilesl Mr.. heene not little, quite as
nauch for the way be had been uss,d as for
the loss.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1893-08-16
oieyeIs Races.

In the fr.s hea, Of the half mile novice
h,cycIs races J. X. Savage, II. L. Turner.
l.. l.. Savage W. v. Johnson and c. f.
sborey started In the order named. They
made poor start. Johnson voa eAsily.
l.. l.. sarsse. seconi, si'orey, third. j. X.
Savage. fourth and Turner last. Dm~,
I4z. johnson won the second heat in
-. sbosey. l.. l.. Savage, Turner and J..
X. Savage following.
In the mile championship race. FIRST bess.
C. o, Gardner had the pole. Bennie Ma
her. second, J. II. Morse, third. Gardiner
took the lead. with Mshef and Morse trail
inp. The hest vas not harried, they bcid-
ins their same places. Then came spur
on the back stretch, More creeping up.
Close together they held around the turn
Down the stretch iisey sparted. Mshef lead
iax t,y length, Morse. second. Gardiner,
third. Time. s.oi -
The second hest Of the mile bicycle fsee
VA. vhs. might IN sluxxias psiance b
called ..,p.srios for wind" all three con
tes.sBfs jessisg ef 50 If their form ant
{consinned on 9TH page-l
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
A Woman Correspondent.

The special correspondent of the Lon don Times. whose collected Letters From South Africa" have been published in book form, and whose able letters from Australia are now running in that journal, is a lady, Miss Flora Shaw. A discussion on journalists and their meth ods was once going on in which Lord Cromer, who had seen a good deal of special correspondents, took part. Some body made remark sighting to the average journalistic thirst for accuracy. The British minister. who was of course Q fnancier before he was diplomatist, cited from his experience striking ex- ception. -. @
 A journalist had come to him once about financial matter of great public importance. but tedious and complex in its details He expounded it, but never expected to see in print anything more than some loose and perhaps not very &C., curate generalization on the subject. In the sequel he was agreeably surprised by an exposition of the case to the public at once lucid, detailed and absolutely cor rect. "And that" he concluded. twas, oddly enough, lady journalist" It was Miss Shaw, who is probably better in- formed on colonial affairs than almost any other London journalist. London Lettsrs
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20

Each time I have visited the White City have been more impressed with its beauty; each time have wondered again how anything so beautiful could have sprung up in the neighborhood of that smoke begrimed city of huge, ugly build. ings and of long streets of unbeautiful houses. Some one has said tlGht while the buildings of the Paris exposition of 1889 were such as one might expect to find at Chicago those at the Worlds fair are such as one might expect to find at Paris. There is much truth in the re. mark, and certainly by far the finest ex- hibit at the fair is the bu.ldings-those whited sepulchers of staff which but for broken corner here and there which reveals their hollowness have all the effect of substantial stonework.-Cor. Dundee Advertiser.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
An odd Occupation.

Cincinnati has man who follows a unique vocation, of which he says: "A preacher hires me to wander about town and report to him little incidents or queer ideas that strike me. He takes these and weaves them into his sermons. For instance, preacher who has large congregation with much visiting to do could not, if he were so inclined, visit all the public meetings, the resorts of gamblers and drunkards, the factories and the slums of the city. lam the eyes through which he sees these things, and using my information he speaks learn edly and intelligibly of all phases of life and sets his congregation a-wondering where he gets time to see so much. He is thus enabled to interest every element in his congregation"
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
WOULDN'T SEE THE RAISE.
The Reason Why Senator Brice Limited His
 Church Contribution.

The Reason Why Senator Brice Limited His
 Church Contribution.
 Dr. Bartlett of the New York Avenue church called on Senator McMillan day or two ago and received from him sub scription of $500 toward the expenses connected with the forthcoming assem- ply here of the Presbyterian church. Dr. Bartlett bowed as well as expressed his thanks for the liberal subscription, ex- tended his hand, and was about to turn away,when the senator remarked:
 Doctor, are you acquainted with Sen- ator Brice of Ohio?"
 'I have not the honor," said Dr. Bart lett.
 "Wait a moment, then, please, and will send for him to come out" and turn ing to messenger he requested him to present his compliments to Senator Brice and request his presence at the east door of the senate. In moment Senator Brice appeared and was presented to Dr. Bartlett.
 "I have sent for you" remarked Sena- tor McMillan, flor the reason that you have not only the reputation of being 8 liberal patron of the art and sciences, but of education and religious institu- tions and objects as we'll As the one hundred and fifth general assembly of the Presbyterian church meets here in May, and that means that there will be over 1000 commissioners in attendance who are to be taken care of, they are looking for people like you to help them out. Ihave made small subscription myself and thought you would be willing to duplicate it."
 Certainly" said Senator Brice. q will give the same. What was your sub scription?"
 "Five hundred dollars, was it not, doc torY'
 'That is correct" said Dr. Bartlett.
 Senator Brice gave a quick look at Senator McMillan, who smiled serenely in return. Senator Brice thereupon went through his pockets and succeeded in fishing out about $5, ,000 in "pin money" as he termed it, and was about to hand Dr. Bartlett $500 bill when he smiling ly remarked to Senator McMillan, Don't you think we had better make this 6 thousand each?'
 "An right" was the reply, "but it strikes me, now that you have raised the subscription, that $1 ,500 cash would be the proper figure"
 "No," replied Senator Brice, handing Dr. Bartlett the $500 bill, under the circumstances I don't think it would be proper to call you. There are good many Ohio people here just now without return tickets, and the walking is rather bad at present. nt."-WaShington Cor h. dianapolis Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Before Chairs Were Invented.

Before stools, chairs or seats of some kind came into use men passed their lives in three postures-standing,l lying or squatted on the ground like the noble red man. The last attitude is common to many carnivorous animals, such as the lion, wolf, dog and some others, and was natural and inevitable. When the cave man was not squatted with his fam fly about the fire, he was lying on the skins of animals he had killed or on a pile of brush and leaves in one corner. It required no great genius of invention to discover the first raised seats.
 The primitive hunter or herdsman, having accordingly seated himself on a powder, a log or block of wood, would naturally transfer one of these objects to his domicile if he thought it would add to his domestic comfort or his dignity As hard seat without back offers but an uneasy support to the person, it is not surprising that the reclining or squat ting posture has always been preferred by savages, and that the Arabs and ori- ental nations in general cling to their carpets and cushions without any desire to ohAnge.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
NEW OFFlCEHOLDERS.
Many New Mai, Has 'ers and Foreign
 Representatives.

Many New Mai! Has ners and Foreign
 Representatives.
 WASHINGTON. July r.-lhr 'ollowtng fourth class postma-ieFs w-r.' appointed: ! Connecticut-L. h. Post. Andovsr.
 New York-Cyrus S.;I ia:n. Butldys Cross nlg; c. A. L. HommedleI. O.tSdale Station; c. ?. Overton, IT,, Shinnecock Hills.
 New Jersey-H. M. Vliet, Valley; J. w. Me clure, Williamson; Joseph Corzatt, Wood Glen. WASHINGTON, July 15.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed: New Jersey-John Taylor Anglesea; Rutan Heath, Grover. W. $. Smith. Milford.
 Pennsy ylvania-Hi Is.iiZ. Alum Bank; J. P. Shoemaker, Buffalo Miiis; F. & Lashley, Chaneysrille; w. H. hnltr. Fisilertown; $. B. Wright, Lovely; J. B. Calvert, Loyalsock; l.. F. Kuhne, Maxatawny; Charles Raupach. Phil son; Mrs M. A. Ferguson, Tracy; A. J. Otto, Schellburg; l. <. Hartman. Waterside; Emma J. Kaufman. Woodbury.
 WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The following fourth class postmasters were appointed: New Jersey-T. R. Boeman, Annandale; Anmon Wright, Cape May Point: J. A. Eick, Everittstown; s. $. Johnson, Hainesport; J. B. Cougale, Hamden; Stewart Obdyke, Little York; J. B. Neale, Rio tsande: w. R. Love, Three Bridges.
 Pennsylvania-J. A. McArthur. Freehold; H. NJ. Snyder. Hickory Corners; l.. H. Johnson, Louisville; C. E. Reed. New Sheffield: W. F. Devers, Parkwood; c. F. Gibson, Washington yille
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
All Over a Cow.

Moslems were preparing to celebrate a religious festival in Rangoon Sunday and were forbidden by Mir. Fleming, British magistrate, to sacrifice COW near the Hindoo temple. When the police ap- peared with MT. Fleming's order, the Mo hammedans fought with sticks and stones. The police got re-enforcements, and Mir. Fleming ordered them to fire. Twenty Mohammedans fell dead, and many more were wounded severely. The Mohammedans still refused to disperse, and the military were called out. Four companies charged on the double quick with bayonets. Many Mohammedans and Hindoos were killed and scores wounded. .-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Georgia Method of Testing Melons.

Various persons have what they deem to be infallible methods of testing mel ons, but we must be content to accept the judgment of the Georgia farmer who, after experimenting for years, final ly learned how to easily distinguish ripe from green watermelon. "If," said he, ''the edges of the skin on each side of the scar are left ragged or granulated, the melon is ripe, but if the edges of the scar are smooth and even, and the thumb nail has dug into the rind in places, and the skin does not come of clean, then the melon is green. You can easily learn on two melons, one ripe and the other green (after they have beeH cut open), and noting the difference.-Brook- lyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
The Unknown.

"Yis, Mrs. Muggins, Pat and Oi part to meet no more. Oi wint to the hos pital to ax after him. 'Oi want to see me husband says 1.-the man that got blowed up.' 'Yez can't says the doc thor; he's under the infooence of Ann Estheticks.' 'Oi don't know the lady, says Oi, mighty digniied loike, but if me lawful welded husband kin act loike that when he's at dith's door Oill have . 6yuSps trosn hlnpn--NswDoyt NsWt.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Navsios Imorisoned DetectIyes.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., July 17.-Whai threatened to be serious trouble among the Navajos, has been nipped in the bud by the prompt arrival of the troops from Fort Wingate, at Houcks Tank, I. T. Two Atlantic and Pacific railroad detect ives shot Navajo Indian who resisted arrest on the charge of throwing switch The detectives were surrounded by & ban of angry Navajos and sought refuge in s store. The Indians held the detectives prisoners within the store until the arrival of the troops on a special train.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
r. ?. BallQn,
 Pulls VilIage, Ct.
Heading Railroad system,
 New England Division.i PHILADELPHIA, BEADING NEW ENGLAND B. R. co. Poughkeepsie Bridge Route.

Commencing Sunday, June 25, 1893.
 GOING EAST. Leave Canaan 2.32 a. m. (Daily Express) for Boston, arrive Hartford 25, Boston l6 a. m. Leave Canaan 6.10 n. m., arrive Hartford $40 Leave Canaan $40 a. m., arrive Hartford 11.50 a. m.
 Leave Canaan 123s D. m, arrive Hartford 255 p. m., from Campbell Hall and way points. Leave Canaan 4.S5 p. m., arrive Hartford 6.45 Leave Canaan I'll p. m., arrive Winsted 500 p. m.. from Poughkeepsie, Mlllerton and New York.
 Leave Canaan Sundays onlyl s.55 p. m. arrive Hartford GAS p. m.
 GOING WEST. Leave Canaan SIS n. m. for Millerton, New York and Ponghkeepsie. Leave Canaan $40 a. m., for Rhinecliff. Leave Canaan l2.3o ?. m. Tor Campbell Hall, connecting at Silvernails for Rhineeliff. Leave Canaan 5.44, arrive Millerton 6.20 pm. Arrive at Canaan 8.43 pm. from Hartford 6.30. Leave Hartford 10 l5 pm, lDaily Express)for Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Canaan l2.27 n. m., arrive Maybrook 800 a. m., Philadelphia, 7.50 a. m. Leave Hartford 8.45 a. m. Sundays onlyl Ca- naan s.55 P. m., arrive Campbell Hall 7.26 p. m.
 CONNECTIONS.
 At Hartford with N Y&NERR, NY, H & R, Hartford & Valley Divisions. At Simsbury and at Pine Meadow with Y, N & H k, Northampton Division. At Winsted with N N H < H R. Nauga- tuck Division.
 At Canaan with Housatonic R. R; at Miller ton and Mt Riga with Harlem Division Y O X H K R R {; at Boston Corners with Harlem Division N Y . X H R R. and N X M k t i; at Poughkeepsie with N Y 0 & R R; at RhinecliH with N c X H R R R, by ferry to Rondout with the Ulster X Delaware R R {; at Maybrook with the Lehigh X Hudson River Ky. at Campbell Hall with N Y OK W Ry.. NYLE&W RR., PPS B RR and Wallkil Valley K k. M. E. BLAINE, B. F. KESSER,
 surerin' endent. Divn Psss'p Agt.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Like Son, Like Father.

"My son." said Jinkins to his boy, "I understand that you go behind the scenes at the burlesque."
 'No, father-neverp lied young Jin- Ens.
 "I'm sorry" said Jinkins, with sigh. 'I was going to ask you to take me with you next ime"-Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
BIG WESTERN FAILURE.
National Bank of Kansas City Taken Charg
 of by the Comptroller.

l
 KANSAS CITY, July 15-Just before clos ing hour the National bank of Kansas City was taken charge of by the comptroller of currency and notice was placed in the window stating it had been placed in the hands of a receiver. The banks capital is k1, 900, 900. Considerable excitement was caused by the suspension as it had been en- tirely unexpected. Its president is J. s. Chick, one of the best known financiers in the west.
 The officers of the bank refused to talk regarding the failure further than to state that the assets would amount somewhere between s2, 900 and S, 900 900 and the liabilities to q, ,sO0, 900. It was considered as sound a bank as any in the southwest.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
A Fatal Boiler Explosion.

ELMTRh. N. r., July 1s-The boiler in the Towalda Nail works at Towanda, Pa, exploded. and Andrew Benjamin was in- stantly killed. Ross Hatton was fatally injured and man named Bennett severely burned and bruised. Anotherman named McGovern is missing and thought to be in the ruins. Within few minutes after the explosion the whole plant was in flames ands the buildings were completely de- strovpd
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Robhed a Mixer

ST. JOSEPH. July 1s.-An old bachelor miser named Lou Harman, who lives l2 miles east Of this city, on the banks of the One Hundred and Two river, was found by neighbors lying in an unconscious condi- tion on the floor of his old house. The place had been piilaged and large sum of money [ ken. Harman was bound and gagged. He lay this way GO hours before help arrived. and is now in serious condi. fion
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Iondon yyarebouses Burned.

LONDON. July lS.-rA large fire burned many warehouses in the district between Leavenhall street and Bevis, Marks and Camomile streets
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20

To find how much a round oil tank will hold in gallons multiply its height in inches by its area in inches and divide by 281, the number of cubic inches in a United States gallon.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Arrested Cashier Rnsh

ELMIRA, \. Y., July 17.-Cashier J. J. Bush of the defunct Elmira National bank, was arrested at his home here upon a warrant issued by United States Com, missioner John T. Davidson upon com plaint of ex-Congressman H. H. Rock well, representing Jackson Richardson president of the bank and a number of de nnaitars
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
They Want the TarifY Changed.

NEW YORK, July 17.-Among the passen- gers on the steamer Orinoco, from Bermu- da, were Sir Josiah Rus, K. c. B., chief justice of Bermuda: Hon. s. A. Masters and Hon. Thomas Watson, delegates to Washington. Their mission is to ask for an alteration of the tariff laws.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
McGlxnn In Pnhlin Again.

PORT RICHMOND, s. l., July 1.-The Rev. Father McGlynn made his first public appearance since his return from Rome in the auditorium at Prohibition park, Port Richmond, Staten Island, and received a hearty greeting from nearly 5000 persons
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20

WAsHINGToS, July 17.-Secretary Nor ton expressed both surprise and indigna tion at the interview with Forecaster k. B. Dunn of New York recently published Ut is absolutely untrue" he said, "that have asked Professor Harrington for his resignation nor have I any intention of do ing son
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
The Races May Re Held.

SoMERvILLE, N. J., July ls.-The board of commissioners of this place granted the Somerset County Agricultural society a license for one year to trot horses at their fall meetinu
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Passed the Seize and Escaped.

VALPARAISO, July 1T.-Rear Admiral Eduardo Wandenkolk has plised the block ade of the city of Rio Grande do Sul, and escaped from the Brazilian cruiser Repub- lica and other warships from Rio Janeiro.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
The Czar's Shrewd Plan.

NEW YORK, July 15.-It is learned from nigh Russian sources that the Russian gov ernment has decided to maintain perma- nent fleet of warships in United States wa ters, and that the port of New York will be made Russia,s western naval center
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
CLEARING SALE.

Sl5 < S25 Suits Reduced to 5000. S8 < $l2 Suits Reduced to $500.
 Our spring trade has been the best we ever had but in any stock as large as ours great many small lots and odd sizes will be left un- less sold at price which permits people to buy who had thought they could not afford it.
 This is not small lot just to advertise on but contains more suits than can be found in the entire stock of small dealers
 Both light weight and heavy weight, frOcks or sacks. When the latest, best-made goods can be had at these prices who can afford to be without good suit!
 Don't expect to find these suits here next fall.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
The Aurora Borealis Was Troublesome

CHICAGO. July 17.-Reports from various points in Minnesota, Wisconsin. Northern Michigan and Iowa tell of beautiful dis play of aurora boreahs which greatly hampered telegraph service.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
An Aped Odd FelIou Dead-

TROY, x. Y.. July 1s.-Abram Roussau, S7 years old, said to be the oldest Odd Eel low in the state, died at his house in West Troy,
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
NOTICE !!

I would respectfully an nounce to the people of Falls Village, ,Amesville, Lime Rock South Canaan and vicinity that on and after April 9th, shall run a bakery wagon with first class line of bakery goods, fruits etc. fresh goods every day and at lowest pri- ces. Look out for me when the bell rings. Thanking my customers for that liberal pat ronage given me, I am Respt, yours,
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
Havana,s Governor General BurIed.
sIarveIs of Architecture.

HAVANA. July ls.-The funeral of Gov ernor General Arias was marked by much pomp.
Connecticut western news., 1893-07-20
GREAT Rock ISLAND ROUTE.
BEST LINE TO THE NsE% SUPERB DINING CAR SERVICE It Will be Worth Your W hile to
 Make. a Nnie nf T his

There are many reasons why you should go via the Great Rock Island Route.
 Its Denver Colarado Springs and Pueblo service is magnificent, aI-d ack knowledged by all travellers to be superior to all other lines. Why? The equipment of this line Is always to be relied upon, and passengers are assured in advance of he very latest designs of Pullman Sleepers. The most luxurious of Chair Cars The Dinitg Cars you all knoware incompara- ble, and, in short, by the Rock Island you get your moneys worth as well as all the enjoy ment possible in making journey by rail- The employees Of the company are always po- lite and will do their utmost to make your trip pleasant.
 The Big is the best of all trains between Chicago, Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo. One day out.
 Trains daily between Chicago and Missouri River.
 Trains daily between Chicago, Denver, Col orado Springs and Pueblo.
 If you are going 10 Omaha, Kansas City, Leavenworth, St. Joe, Atchinson, Topeka or any point in Colorado or to the Pacific Coast, take the peoples choice.
 Safe-ReiiaBle-E Elegant. For full particulars as to tickets, maps, rates, apply to any coupon ticket office in the United States, Canada or Mexico, or address:
 JNO. SEBASTIAN,
 Gen1 Tkt & Pass. Agt Chicago, i'll. x. ST JOHN, aenl Manager, Chicago, Ill.