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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
PROTESTS FROM ST. LOUIS.
The Surveyor Out There Does Not Know That
There Is a Sugar Trust Law.

WASHINGTON, Sept. The treasury
department was surprised to learn that the
surveyor of the port at St. Louis Mo-, does
not know that the sugar trust tariff is a
law. Protests were received by importers,
claiming that goods on the free list were
being assessed duties under the Old law,
and asking the secretary to instruct the
surveyor to obey the law.
The department says that the secretary's
order, issued on Aug. q, instructiug all
goods in bond and put on the free list to
be admitted free. was sent TO st. Louis,
and they are at loss TO understand the
surveyors action. The department has
notified this official that the tariff law went
into effect Aug. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

a libel suit was brought, Friday after
noon ar inst the Biddeford Standard, by
Beni min F. Hamilton, whom that paper
reported as bsyirg maligned the French
PEOPLE of Biddeford in his recent political
speech at WATERFORD. The action is for
$4,000.
Frank VeilIeux, of Wateryille, was
brought before Judge Cornish of the Lew
,.ton municipal court, Friday, on q
charge of stealing night shirt, a sha~
strap and an umbrella from Albert Virgin,
of Rumford Falls. He was sent over to Jail
for a month. Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
REED AND sI0RsR
address a Large Republican Rally at Bidds-
ford-A Reception rendered.

BIDDEroRp, Sept. - Congressman
Reed and Congressman Storer of Ohio, ad-
dressed a Republican rally here, tonight.
They were rendered a reception, prior to
the meeting Mr.. Reed dealt with the
topics repeatedly discussed by him in this
campaign lie urged the people of Maine
to do their full duty, on election day, as an
example to other states. He said that the
First Maine district had ever been found in
the cause Of right, and will be in the right,
ne xt Monday. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
CORBETT IN THE RING.
Will Be Pictured Out by Edison's kaleidoscope
in the Future.

ORANGE, N. j., Sept. flames J. Cor
bett, the champion pugilist, fought to fin
ish six-round battle with Pete Courtney,
of Trenton, today, at Edison's laboratory,
in front of the Kinetoscope. Four-ounce
gloves were used. Courtney has gained
some fame as a pugilist. But few persons
were present.
The agreement with Courtney was that
he should receive $500, and $1,000 if he
stood the elk rounds without being knocked
out. Corbett received $4,000 for his ser
vices. Corbett spared the first five rounds,
and in the sixth landed several hard blows,
one OF which apparently knocked out
Courtney, he failing to respond TO time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
The Viking Ship Raised.

CmcACo, Sept. THE fre-boat Yo-
semite vent to ,h3 rescue of the sunken
Viking ship, and after an hours pumping,
the craft was brought to the surface of the
water ggsin. Everything about the boat
was soaked with the muddy water. and the
lines and sails were in disorder. 1t is
thought she can soon be rehal ilitated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
Maine Pensions.

wAsHiScTos, Sept. Pensions have
been granted 10 the following residents Of
Maine:
Original, Vim. II Sevcll, East Sumner; !;
+ isOn Walcott, deceased, Eddington ad-
didoBs, John g. Haumons, Searsport; in
crease, Charles A. Jones, Warren; reissue,
b. ,min Shute, Ellsworth; original,
widoS, Abbie +. Mcmahon, Eddington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
Woodman and Dana Win the Tennis Champion
ship in Doubles. -

PoRrLAYD, Sept. I'm the State tenni.
tournament, today, the finals in doubles
we're played Woodman ard Dana beat
Fox and Fuller, lG, CO, Sc, GO and rs,
woodman and Dana therefore win the
championship in doubles. The finals in
singles will be played, tomorrow afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
LOCAL sH0WERs-WaRMER.

Boston, Sept. For New England
Saturday, partly cloudy TO cloudy, probably
local showers; slowly rising temperature
Saturday afternoon and night; easterly to
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
Other Games.

At Buffslo-Boston. IL; Buffalo, 3.
At New York-Yonkers, 10; New York %.
At Observation-Disclosures, .; SyIa-
cuse, Z.
At Springfeld-Springtield, s; Scrsn-
ton, 6.
At Wilkesbarre-Wilkesb 3 Erie,l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
vermont's Verdict Is 28.356 Republican
Plurality.

RUTLAND, Vt, Sept. THE Rgtland
II. raid will, tomorrow morning, eive the
Republican majority at Tuesdays election,
from its returns revised by mail reports
directly from the town clerks, at 27,3l0,
ard the plurality, IS, ,356.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
STATE FAIR RACES.
Gipsey M. Breaks Pacing Record Of
Track, Lowering It to 2.l3 ga.
The Seer Also Lowers the Track Trotting
Record to 2.181.2.

LEWISTON, Sept. 7.-The Maine State
fair that closed, tonight, has proved one of
the most successful exhibitions ever given.
The weather has been fine and there has
been nothing to mar the proceedings. The
receipts will be about S25 900. The trot-
ting, today, has been fine. Gipsey NJ.
broke the pacing record of the track, max
ing mile in Is 3-4 The Seer lowered
the trotting record to 2.lS l-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
Princess Bismarck Very I'll.

BERLIN, S,p : "A dispatch from Va,se,
this evening. says that Princess Bismarck
has grown worse rapidly in the last 10 hours,
and is now dangerously ill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08

There are 1852 cases on the continued
civil docket of the supreme court for the
September term, at Auburn, and l22 On the
criminal docket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
This Tells How the New England Experts
PIaysd Ball, Yesterday.
New England Standing.
AT PAwTUCkET.

Listless fielding and good hitting charac-
terized today's game. Both Grays had poor
control of the ball. The game was called
in the last part of the seventh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08

The home team pounded Lincoln's curves
all over the lot, today. After the fifth
Lampe merely tossed the ball over the plate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
washington Forecast.

WARRINGTON, Sept. For New Eng
land, Saturday, generally fair; southeast
or east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
AT HANERHILI.

Hits-Rangor. s; Pawtucket 20. Errors-3an,
gor. 3; Pawiueket 6. j. Gray, Meekin and Yea.
ger; Gray and Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-08
T,easurer's Report.

Treasurer Eveleth hands US the follow
ing report of receipts for Thursday:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

Of the latter. who at once reported the
matter to MS master. "Shook hands
with yout' said the Khedive. "H'ml
Lord Cromer never does that, does hep"
On the first of May the time-honored
custom of ascending Arthur seat, be-
yond Edinboro, and washing the face
with dew at sunrise was observed by
large number of young folks. In fact,
the mum Der who showed their loyalty to
this old practice vas much greater than
it has been for some years back, being
largely attributable to the beautiful
weather. As early as o'clock knots OF
people could be seen vending their way
with all possible speed up the hill, while
at the top there occasionally appeared
TO be a pretty large gathering. The
ceremony is supposed to cure facial
blemishes.
Our English cousins are overload Of
discussing our "codes" over here, but
the following from the Manchester
Guardian throws some light on the saw
agery of modern England. Arizona
could not surpass this: "a desperate
fight with knives took place in Liver
pool early on Sunday morning. James
McParnell, aged 20, and Hugh Coyne,
81, formerly in the Royal Navy, quar-
relied in Rachel street. 1t was agreed
that they should fight the matter out
with large pocket knives, and after a
prolonged struggle MCDANIEL plunged
his knife into Coyne's neck, almost sew
ering the jugular vein. Coyne bled to
death in few minutes"
Anthony Comstock has discovered
that Fielding's Tom Jones" is an i'm
moral book. He proposes to forbid its
sale In New York. Mr.. Comstock may
lay himself open to the charge made
made against him before of completely
with booksellers who are loaded up with
dead stock. tom Jones" is one of
those books that everyone knows OF but
which few people read. 1t is to be
found on the shelves Of most libraries,
where it gathers dust year after year,
it's interest being wholly traditional.
The Illinois Federation OF Labor has
had a committee examining land In
Mercer county, CAL, on which to locate
the unemployed families OF Chicago. In
two or three cases the land is offered for
practically nothing, and member Of
the committee says he is sure the pro-
ject will be carried out. They can
locate $40 families on twenty-acre tracts
at q figure which, he says, the company
intended to be organized by members OF
the Federation can easily handle. The
plan of dividing each 800 acres into
communities around q central group OF
houses has been adopted as the best
adapted to conditions.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
At The GREAT CAPITALS.

Pick OF the Stories In the Foreign Mall
Spanish Pilgrims at Rome - Remarkable
Scene At the Recent Beatificatlon Of
Diego OF Cadiz.
A Roman crowd Is at all times most
picturesque, says the London Saturday
ReUeielC. but the presence OF the many
thousand Spanish pilgrims, who for
more than ten days thronged the Ro-
man churches, aud were 10 DO seen Ia
groups ia the streets aud pIazZas, In
PRODUCED On amount OF variety md con-
trast into the scene which gave II
peculiar charm and interest II was
i'm possible to go anywhere without
coming on q knot OF these dusky, ro-
mantic-looking stranger, gazing about
them with them with bewiIdersd curl
oslty and anxious inquiry, keeping close
20 each other aud moving about with
certain stately eagerness, which ~
once distinguished them from the Ital-
ian Ioungers at the shop doors aud
street corners.
"But. attractive and picturesque As
the pilgrims were seen Ia detached
groups, IL was when they were seen
collectively massed In the aisle OF 81.
Peters at the ceremony OF the beatih-
cation OF two Spanish priests that the
sigh, was really imposing aud impress
i've. Al the second function (the Beat.
ifcation OF Diego Of Cadlz) more thGu
six thousand pilgrims were gathered
together 10 the body OF the rhurch. and,
according TO the italian papers, at least
thirty thousand other spectators were
present. The ceremony was a singu-
larry imposing one.
As the Pope, borne aloft on bis chair,
and the long and, magnificent train Of
cardinals, bishops add priests swept up
the aisle, q great shout OF enthusiasm
rose from the multitude. renewed again
and again BY the pilgrims rs, rising up
from his seat. thu Pope blessed them.
Then SIX thousand voices burst into Q
solemn Spanish hymn, which was con-
tiuued tIll the Popk had actually begun
the service Of thanksgiving. The effect
of the rich voices! swelling unaccom-
nanied through thu long aisles and the
lofty spaces, was ,singnlarly thrilling;
and nothing could pc more moving than
the feyyor OF the pilgrims when once
more the Pope was borne down the aisle,
amid shouts and a9clanations, the vast
sea OF faces roisfd rp 20 receive his
blessing. and as ne passed hats and
hand kerchisfs wayihg in rytamIc snthu-
Sissn- -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

PARIS, May 26.-M. Brisson has de-
clined the task of forming cabinet, al
leQipg as the reason the failure Of NJ.
Bourgeois and Peytrsl, who represent
lass advanced ideas IL would appear
that a purely radical ministry is impos-
sible and that a Dupuy radical cabinet
of concentration is more likely 10 be
successful. In such a combination 1t is
nossible that NJ. BrisSon, Bourgeois,
Poincarre, CavaigDac, MERCER and Ker-
ienn may have portfolios. II the pres
ent plans fail, President Garnet will
send a message to a Chambers announc-
inc that he will not be candidate for
reelection to the presidency and a step
Gan cabinet may be formed in order 10
attend to current affairs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
KnIAd Rr Failing Clar.

.AcoNA. WAsHN., May CA large
vein occurred at the Bluffs, near the
wharves, by which two men we're killed
and two injured. The dead are Major
w. T. Gillespie, we'll known mining
man, and Arnol Bernberger, a station
airy engineer, aged As. For five years 3
powerful hydraulic pump has been
playing against the high bluff back Of
the railroad docks, the earth washed
down being sluiced beneath the docks
for filing purposes. The centre OF the
bluff is IS feet high, and had been
washed out, leaving overhanging an
immense piece OF blue clay. This came
down almost in a lump. The wOrkmen
got away, the killed and injured being
spectators Major Gillespie was from
Missouri.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 26.-Rep-
resentative Tracey, OF New York, who
has been most active IN defeating Rep
resentative BANDS silver moves, says
all chance Of a free coinage measure at
a ratio OF IS TO is at an end in the
present Congress. Mr.. Tracey joins
issue with Mr.. Bland in the latter's
statement that the recent Missouri con-
yentlon endorsed free coinage at l6 to
1. On this point Mr. Tracey says: "Mr.
Bland was given a royal reception at
his State convention, and l am glad Of
IL, but he was also given a platform be
must realize better than most men,
ENDS all chance OF free coinage being
adopted at 10 TO 1. with silver selling at
GO cents an OUNCE"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

Ronulus Ready 60 Meet the Perfect
Man" In Fents Mt strength.
Shadows liberal offer. made public
through the Herald to the strong men
OF the world has brought forth from
sunny Italy Q young man possessed Of
marvellous strength. He is Romulus,
of Palarmo. scarcely five feet seven.
deep chested and muscled like a gladia-
tor of ancient Rome. Being out twenty
four years of age, he combines with
youth the attribute of good looks.
When Romulus learned that Sandow
had offered $4,000 to any man who
might duplicate the feats OF strength
performed by him on the stage, he ex-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
KEYSER And NORGANTOwE.
Posmasssrs soon TO be acknowledgements
Locking After His fences.

Posmaaesrs soon TO be acknowledgements
Locking After His Fences.
Special 7slsorom to tas SsndGy REGISTER
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Two OF the
candidates for the Keyser postothce
were in town to-day and had inter
views with Congressman wilson re-
garding the recommendation which he
will shortly make to the Postmaster
General. The Candidates were Mr..
Henry KEYS and Editor Douglass OF
the Keyser Tribune. The former was &C.
companied by Capt. Neal, we'll known
Keyser politician. Col. John A. Robin
son, of Patterson's Greek, who is In
terested in the case, was also In the
city and saw Mr.. Wilson. The latter
will settle the contest in day or two
bv recommending the man Of his choice
for appointment. Who that man will be
Mr.. Wilson has not Indicated. He will
probably recommend man for the post
mastsrShip at Morgantown AT the same
time. These are the only Presidential
offices in the Second district which are
now due.
LOOKING AFTER his FENCES.
Congressman Capehart has gone home
TO his district, taking his family with
him. He will make 3 short tour through
his district before he returns here,
noting whatever breaks there may be in
his political fences and taking measures
to have them repaired. 1t is the i'm
preston here that Mr.. Capehart will
not have very strong opposition for re-
nomination, IS be has faithfully repre-
ssnted the people Of his district in his
votes in Congress and has discharged
his legislative duties generally in con-
scIentlous and psinstakiRg manner.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. w. E. Mallory, a wsll-known law
yer and active Democratic politician OF
Woodsfield, Ohio, accompanied by his
wife, is on a brief visit 10 Washington
as the guest Of Congressman Pearson.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

banded his biceps and said: "With all
this money in sight l must make q try
for 1t. They say am very strong, q
wonder. l hope am."
Last week Romulus landed In this
country. He has been on view TO
number OF people interested in ath-
letics, and to say that these experts are
astonished at his muscular development
Is putting IL mildly.
Professor Attila knew Romulus On
the other side. and since renewing bis
acquaintance here has been loud In his
praise. 1t Is the Intention OF Romulhs
TO remain In this city until June, when
Sandow is expected TO return from his
trip In the West.
Then II Sandow desires to carry out
his part OF the agreement-and thsrelis
little doubt that he will, because the
Herald holds his check for sl0 r.
Romulus will publicly endeavor TO du-
plicate his remarkable feats.
Some ida Of this young athlete may
be obtained from his principal ms}s-
urements.
Blceps.. ....................... l'1s lnc1es
Forearm INSTRUMENTATION. l41f inches
Ouest ....'....''.'.'.'.' w inVtes
weight. .........,.... lou pou1ds
Romulus frst appeared In LONDON
three years ago. aud At that time en-
deavored to meet Sandow in comp1i-
ton. The latter, IL is said, refused lis
proposition, and ever since then tbs
italian has felt aggrieved. Now his he
has come. he says, and when he does
meet him he will do his best to show kIs
superiority.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
No hurry.

She-What are you doingP
He-Squeezing your hand.
She-Squeezlng my handT
He-Yes.
She-With what?
He-With my hand.
sbe-With WHICH hand?
He-With nv right hand.
she-Oh, you must stop rlght on
lreadfully improper.--1rttin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
QUITE ROMANTIC.
PETER KINDER AND TRB WIFE OF LUH
HAIRLESS HAVH HOPED.

She Was Kindsr's Sweetheart Years Ago, and he
Tried to Steal Her from Her Father Twice
Before She Was Married to Harlsss-How
They Rode One Horse to the Depot az Browns
town, Pursued by an Angry Parent and How
Late Train Prevented Their Escape
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

Temperance lecturer in New England,
Mrs. John Barton, says: was suolec. ~
these, desthly sick headaches ana also ~
persia Sulphur bitters cured me WEI
all other kmedies failed Mrs 6areoa
the wife oy John Barton, Superinteraels
of Repairs Pacific Mills, Lawrence Mass
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

termination will accomplish almost rs
much, and is far more reliable. What
do you think about 1t?
SONORA SARA.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

Ignorance Results In tho Acquittai ola
Horse Thief aud Punishment OF the Wit
nsssss.
The dispenser OF the finest brands OF
Western justice sat on soap box with
a law book spread before him on an up
ended whisky barrel.
"Who arrested this man?" he asked,
as the prisoner stood up before him.
1--WE did," responded half dozen cit
liens standing around.
whats the charger"
"Hoss stealth"
"Kin you prove it?"
"You betcher life we kin, We ketched
him In the act"
The Judge looked ugly.
"Will you swear to itP" he asked.
COURSE we will. Didn't We jlst tell
you we ketched him at it?"
"All right, gents" said the Judge
blandly. as he laid his gun across the
law book. "I'll fine each and every
one OF you ten dollars and
costs for contempt Of court IN fetchin'
him here. and dismiss the case agains,
the prisoner. You oughter strung him
up when you ketched him. detroit
Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27

PREVENTION is better than cure, and
you may prevent that tired feeling BY
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which will
keep your blood pure and free from
faint and germs OF disease.
HooD's PILLS do Lot purge, pain or
grippe, but act promptly. easily and ELI
iently. Csc.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
AGAIN RENEWED HER LOVE

for Kinder, and that she would marry
him the day she was free. She is now
% years old, and is as pretty as when
Kinder first cOurted her, and she will be
married to the man Of her choice as
soon as the legal difficulties are removed,
II her husband or father does not kill
him bafOre that time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-05-27
WESTERN JUSTICE.

Ignorance Results In tho Acquittai ola
Horse Thief aud Punishment OF the Wit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-05

Bodies Found In the Woods with Bullet
Holes Through Them.

Holes Through Them.
UNIoNrowN, Pa, April 5-The bodies
of eight murdered Huns were found in
the woods near Dawson today by some
boys going across the fields to school.
The men were found lying in different
sections of the woods, and all had bullet
holes through their bodies aud were
more OF less beaten up. Where they
come from or by WHOM they were killed
is yet a question and the discovery is the
sensation of the day in the coke region.
1t is supposed that these Hun
garians were shot yesterday after
noon by deputies during an at
tack on the Bradford works and crawled
out into the woods to die. In the conflict
at these works there were volleys of shots
fired and one Hungarian was killed out
right during the attack. The bodies
found have been identified as members
OF the mob They are still lying in the
woods and the authorities refuse to care
for them.
The Hill Farm mines were overrun
by horde of the strikers today and the
workmen driven from the grounds, de-
spite the fact that deputies were on
uard- The works are-now closed down.
The mob of men who camped last night
Pleasant branch and will attempt
to force the men out at all the works
from Dawson to Mount Pleasant
This includes the Meyer plant. where
a fight has been scheduled for the
/ past few days, with 100 deputies stand
| ing guard there They stopped at
| West Overson near the Bessemer
mines and about half dozen speeches
were made. Near there they were met
/ by Sheriff Mccain and one hundred
armed deputies warned them not to tres
pass on the company's grounds or inter
| fere with the work Of the men.
All roads leading to the Moore.
Wood and Alice mines are guarded