Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-10-23
NEWS NUGGETS.
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South and west.

The House Saturday passed Mr.. O'NeiPs
bill to provide new revenue cutter for
Boston, to cost Sl25 900.
Secretary Herbert has appointed Thomas
C. Earey Of New Hampshire, chief of divi-
sion second, comptroller's office.
The comptroller of the currency was in
formed that the First National Bank Of
Dayton, Tenn, closed its doors to business
Saturday.
A dispatch from Bnenos Ayres says: A
conflict has arisen between the Governor
and the ministry Of COrdova. Seven direc-
tors of the Banco Ipotecario de Laplata
have been arrested.
B. f. b. Mitchell, reporter on the Bos-
ton Globe, well known in tennis and foot
ball circles, died Saturday morning after a
few days illness of diphtheria. He was
only 81 years of age.
Stratton & White, electrical and general
implement dealers, have filed a deed of
trust for S400 900. with but $4,000 pre-
ferred This is the largest failure Fort
Worth ever experienced.
Tena Mcdonald, mother Of the child
found buried in pile Of ashes at Glouces-
ter, Mass, a few days ago, was arfaigned
in the police court Saturday for manslsugh-
ter and held in Sl200 for the grand jury.
One of the columns Of the old Mary
Washington monument at Fredericksburg,
Va, was stolen Friday night. II is sup
posed the theft was committed by some
relic hunter whose purpose is to sell the
shaft.
Secretary Herbert has approved plans
recommended by the board of officers and
the chief of the naval bureau Of yards and
docks, by which the naval prison at Boston,
Mass, will be increased to double its pres
ent capacity.
The Italian government is taking steps to
declare martial law all over Sicily and ex-
tirpate the brigandage on the island. The
work " i'll be done by 10000 troops from
the regular army assisted by the local po-
lice officers and municipal guards.
A special to the Boston Journal from
Ludlow, VT, says; Ludlow Woolen Mills,
J. 8. Gill & Co., proprietors. has reduced
the time of labor e-hslf, commencing
Monday. This is the first time for 80 years
that this mill has run on short time, but has
often worked over time.
New York paid tribute to Chicago and
the White City Saturday which was Man
haitian Day Thousands of citizens from
Manhattan Island came to the Fair to pay
their homage of admiration without stint
Fairer skies and more pleasant temperature
could not have been desired.
At one Of the largest meetings the Union
League of Philadelphia has ever he d., a
resolution was Friday night passed almost
Il aIy hn raj 70 a
of the silver purchase clause Of the Sher.
man silve act. Nearly GOO membere were
present. The meeting was behind closed
doors.
Richard williams is under arrest at New
Bedford, Mass, charged with larceny
This afternoon while Cornelius Randall
colored, with his family were absent at q
funeral, Williams entered the house and
exchanged his clothes for new suit which
belonged to Randall. He was wearing the
suit when arrested.
The total number Of fourth class post
masters appointed Saturday was ". Of
which 2i were to fill vacancies caused BY
resignation and death. Among the appoint
ments we're the following: Massachusetts
Miss Hannah Mullen, Wayland; New
Fl hampshire, James Seavey. Potter Place
Vermont, Annie Allen, North Peacham
Anna Z. Harry, Westford.
The New Hampshire building at the
Worlds Fair will undoubtedly be taker
down, transported to Manchester, N. H..
and set up in the beautiful new Derry held
park. where II will be used ~ . museum
for curios and ~ q headquarters for thu
park. The matter 10 being considered BY
the Manchester city government, and 4
meeting will be held to take action in the
matter at once.
W. L. Sturgess walked into the office oi
the John Hancock Insurance Company a
! St. Louis, No, Friday, and fred four shot
1 At General Manager Juhn J. Raleigh. Th<
shots were at shoYt range and only mira
Gle saved Raleigh from being killed. HI
vas unhurt save = poweef burned face
Sturgess, who was recently discharged
from employment, vas secured after
struggle. and expressed regret tbst he haf
not kiilei the man Who discharged him.
Lord Elain Of Kincardine. Who has beel
| appointed Viceroy Of India, will receIv
the princely salary Of $500. 900 per annum
this Office being the best paid Of any In III,
gifs Of the British crown. Unlike many o
the occupants Of this posi:ion. Lord Eisil
I needs the emolHmests, ~ be 10 one Of th
poorest OF the Scotch earl, ard has laSg
family. The Marquis Of Lsnsdowne. th
present viceroy. psssssscs an income .
$3.50 900 year independent Of his cfacil
ssIary, vile both the Earl Of NosthbFook
aud tbe Marquis Of Ripon were each .
Enormously wealthy that they eeelined .
acceps eiu 81 s.lssy OF aIlowsnces ffeo u
nssiossl sseasssy fes thsiS ssfviees = ~
ence.