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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
Story As Told at Portland

Portland, Dec. 12.-Herbert Blake is q
Haliowell man. He was wanted here on
a charge Of violating the internal revenue
law. Yesterday Deputy United States
Marshal Prescott went to Hallowell after
Blake, but did not get him with any de
gree of ease.
The officer went to Blakc's house and
knocked. Blake opened the door quickly,
saw who his visitor was, and struck him a
severe blow in the face, before Mr.. Pres
colt knew that any resistance was in
tended The officer staggered for an in
stant. but his temper was aroused and in
stead of backing out he pushed forward,
grasped Blake by the shoulders, threw him
down and forced pair of handouts on
him. This was not done without a severe
struggle for Blake is a powerfully built
man, young and vigorous, but Mr.. Pres
colt is noted for his strength and in this
case Blake found more than his match.
Mr. Prescott brought Blake here, this
morning, and he was at once taken be-
fore f. NJ. Rand, cEsq., justice of the
peace, in 1.-THE ..absenco of Commissioners
Bradley. Blake was ordered to recognize
in the sum of $25O0, for hearing, tomor-
row morning, on a charge of assault on
an officer.
On the charge of selling liquor with
out the payment of the special tax, Blake
pleaded not guilty, and the action was
continued till next term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
ALIEN LABORERS.
Edwards Mfg. Cos. Case to Come
Up at Portland, Today.
Charged With Obtaining Help in Canada in
Violation Of the Law.

Portland, Dec. 12.-In the United States
court tomorrow, case Of importance
viii come up against the Edwards Manu-
featuring Co. of Augusta, proprietors of
the Augusta cotton mills. 1t is charged
that some time ago the company sent in
to Canada and obtained French laborers,
thereby violating the alien Importation
act The penalty is $1,000 for each offence.
This is the same law under which ex-Nice
President Morton's coachman was ar
rested This is the first instance in which
the act has been invoked in Maine.
The Edwards Company will fight the
case, holding that it has done nothing but
what it had "a right to do. Hon. o. ID.
Baker will appear for the corporation and
District Attorney Bradbury for the gov
ernment.
In the United States court, today,
Joseph Jackyl of Augusta, was on trial
for breaking open letter box in Augusta
and stealing letter. The case will be
finished tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
iNTERDENOMlMATi0NAL COMMISSION.
Fifth Annual Meeting Of the Organization Hello
a! Portland

Portland, Dec 12.-The fifth annual
meeting of the Maine Interdenomina-
tional Commission as held in the Chest
nut street Methodist church, today, Presi-
dent Hyde of Bowdoin in the chair. The
commission considered the needs of the
different evangelical denominations in the
State, with a view to extending each one
where it will do the most good.
These officers were elected: President,
W. Dewitt Hyde; vice president, Rev. f.
Y. Adams; secretary and treasurer, Rev.
A. r. Dunn; executive committee Rev.
T. H. W. Wharf, Prof. Anthony of Lewis
ton, and the above officers
Tonight there were addresses by Presi-
dent Whitman of Colby, and Rev. Matt
s Hughes of Portland, urging the bring
ing of different denominations into closer
relations.
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RICHMOND.
Death Of Mrs. J. M. Odiorne-Cargo OF Coal
Shut Out by the Ice.

Richmond, Dec. 12.-(Special-A
an illness of about two weeks, Mrs. j.
NJ Odiornc died at her home on Pleasant
street. Thursday evening Pneumonia was
the immediate cause Of her death. She
had lived in Richmond the greater part
of her life and was lady of generous ma
ture and kindly disposition. She was
about Is years of age and is survived by
her husband, j. NJ Odiorne, cashier OF
the First National Bank, and three chill
drcn.
The ladies of the Episcopal Mission so
ciety will give Christmas sale ana enter
tainment at Merrymeeting hail, Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, Dec IS and ~.
The schooner William Slater Is at Bath
with a cargo of 800 tons of coal for W. >.
Hapar, Seventy tons have been taken
ont Of the schooner and brought here by
rail There does not seem to be much
chance for the vessel to come up the river
this season.
Editor Alden is confined to his room
ot the Hotel Richmond by slight illness.
services will be held at the CongreSa,
tional church, Sunday. Rev Mr.. sewer
will occupy the pulpit.
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He RESISTED.
Deputy Prescott's TussIe With
a HalloWeIl Man.
Herbert Blake StoutIy Resisted Arrest
On a Liqu.r Case,
And. Although He Decorated the Officers Face.
He Had to Give in.

Hallowcll. Dec. -(Specia) Herbert
Blake, son Of II. @. Blake of the Halo
well house, was arrested. last evening, by
Deputy United States Marshal Prescott
on the charge Of selling liquor without an
internal revenue license. That is fact
number one.
Fact number two is that Blake, who is
a powerful, heavy fellow, resisted arrest
and is said to have put Marshal Pres
colts eyes in mourning, but was finally
floored and ironed by Prescott, who is also
a powerful man.
1t seems that Blake made dash for
liberty, while Prescott was explaining his
business, and dashed through four or five
rooms. slamming the doors in the officer s
face, and at last slamming his fist in the
same place. When caught, the deputy
downcd his man and with the assistance
of local officer, soon had the cuffs on
his pugilistically inclined fists.
Blake was taken to Portland, this
morning, and Deputy Prescott took with
him pair OF decorated eyes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

IN THE SENATE.
Proposed Territory Of Observation-Disclosures
Again Discusses Hicaraguan Canal.

Washington, Dec. l2.-1n the Senate,
Platt tRep.) of Connecticut, spoke on the
bill to create the territory of lndianola out
of a portion of the Indian territory. He
favored the abolishment of the present In
dian self governments, because, because
the interests of the Indians themselves and
the interest of 800, 0o0 white people, al
lowed by the Indians to come on their
lands, required it.
Platt stated that white Indians
usurped the best and greater part of the
territory Instead Of being Indian repub-
lies, they We're now white oligarchies, and
he asserted that there was no such land
loriism anywhere in the world as found in
the Indian territory He did not over-State
the facts, he declared, when he asserted
that legislation was openly and unblush-
ingly bought and justice openly and un-
bluShingly perverted in the interests of
the white Indians" The bin was refer
red to the committee on territories
The resolution offered recently by Hig-
gins, calling ON the President for copies Of
the correspondence relative to the peace
negotiations between China and Japan
was passed; as was the joint resolution
authorizing Rear Admiral Luce to ac-
cept the decoration of the Grand Cross
of naval merit from the King of Spain.
Bills Were passed granting pensions to
the widows of Gen. \. p Banks and Gen.
Crittenden; and placing Major General
John A. McClernand on the pension roll
at 500 a month. The credentials Of Mr.
Morgan from Alabama for the term be-
ginning March 4 next, were presented.
At2 p NJ. GRAY of Delaware moved to
proceed to the consideration of the House
free sugar bill, with Senate amendments,
imposing duty of 40 per cent. ON all
sugars, but the Senate refused to take up
the bill the vote standing: yeas, pa;
nays, q. Senator Hale voted nay. Frye
paired with German.
The motion to take from the calendar
and consider Vests cloture rule was de
fcated: yeas, "a nays, "a,
The consideration of the Nicaragua canal
bill was resumed. Morgan advocated the
bill There was he said, no question be
tween the United States and Great Britain
or any other government touching this
matter. Nicaragua and Costa Rica as
sovereign powers affirmed what had been
done and the case was presented in way
in which there could be no transfer of
concessions into the hands of any other
government.
He reviewed the attitude of the United
States in the acquisition OF territory and
argued that it was within our power to
engage in the construction of this canal by
guarantee. The matter went over as un-
finished business. Aftor u short executive
sess ion, the Senate adjourned.
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THE LExOW HEARING.
Grant Didn'! Appear-How Ballot Printing Was
Awarded-Frauduen Registration Case.

New York Dec 12.-Whcn the LeXow
committee met today, Mr.. Goif called the
name of Charles A. Grant, but there was
no response. Mr.. GOif said he did not eN-
pcct Mr.. Grant to be present, but took the
opportunity to let him know that he
would ike to have him here Mr.. Grant
was ex- Commissioner McClavc's private
secretary. while the latter was police and
left the city soon after McClavc retired
The committee tried to serve a subpoena
on him, but could not find him. Mr.. Goft
said Mr.. Grant was worth S75, 600 in real
estate. and received only sl100 year. He
was prepared to prove that Mr. Grant
made this money by accepting bribes for
appointments on the police force.
Wm. Henry Wood, representing the
printing firm of J. j. Little & Co, took
the stand His firm bid, he stated, s249
less than Martin B. Brown, for printing
the local ballots, on the first bid. The
police board awarded the contract to Mar
tin b. Brown, Mr. kelso, a representative
of the latter, having offered to do the
printing for $40 600, which was $4,000 less
than his original bid. Mr.. Wood stated
that he protested against the decision.
. George Il. Kclso, q representative OF the
Martin B. Brown firm, testified that no
member of the city government had any
interest in the firm. Mr.. Brown was
the sole owner. Witness described how
the firm got the contract He said the
police board went into executive session
and he was called in by Commissioner
Murray II was informed, said he.
''that $40, 900 was the amount appropria-
ted by the city for printing the ballots,
and said Martin b. Brown would take
the contract at that figure.
Etienne Boyer ex-wardman, retired on
pension, was questioned about com
plaint that he had against Capt. Murphy.
He said he lent Murphy $500 and had to
sue him to get it back. He denied that
the $500 was a percentage he claimed on
moneys collected. He testified that the
suit was filed for trial when Capt. Murphy
paid him the money. Boyer stated that
he lived at 521 East S7th street. but regis
tered from "A Rivington street. He had
a quarrel with his wife and took room
on Rivington street. He slept three
nights a week at 52l East s1th street,
however.
Mr.. Goff asked the chairman to order a
transcript of witness testimony laid be
fore the district attorney. He said If there
ever was case of false registration and
fraudulent voting, it was this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
ANOTHER BANKING PLAN.
G. A. Butler OF New Haven. CT, Has One That
He Considers The Thing

Washington. Dec. 12- Before the bank
ing and currency committee, today, George
A. Butler president OF the .Tradcsmun's
National Bank, New Haven, submitted u
plan proposing The following amendments
to the national banking act:
l. Repeal the section requiring deposit
of bonds to secure notes.
9 Issue to banks notes say to SO per
cent. of their capital.
g. Permit no notes Of denomination
less than SO, unless smaller notes arc
fully covered by'coin.
4. Banks to keep Il reserve in specie to
the amount of % per cent of the notes is
sued.
8. Place a tax Of one half of per cent.
on the circulation as Il safety fund, out of
which the notes OF any bankrupt banks
may be paid in case the assets Of the bank
are not sufficient to pay all the debts of
the bank
6 Remove the departments Of the comp
trollcr of the currency to the city Of New
York; the % per cent. reserve fund to be
also kept there
:. 1t would be well to fix the amount
of capital bank should have If IL Is 10 is
sue notes.
o. DClort lSSulhEh % ''ibli'"V' '"'"'''"
ing a bank to begin operations, the comp
troller should make Il careful cxaminati' n
as to the means and character of all those
proposing to start the bank.
O. For every 500, 600 in bank notes
put into circulation, S75, 900 of legal ten
der notes are to be redeemed and dcs-
troycd The secretary of the treasury to
sell bonds of the United States in such
amounts as may be necessary to carry this
out.
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FIRE At BUREHaM.
a Colt Smashes Lamp in Barn-Iofal Loss
About $4,000; Insurance, 5000.

Burnham, Dec. l2-topeciai'' III
farm buildings of f. A. Nash lie in ashes
together with rs tons of hay one morse
farming tools. lumber, etc. Loss, ssooo'
insured for $4,000. Household iurhi'ofe'
bedding, etc, saved.
Mr.. Nash went into the barn aoou'
o,o,ooL and found his colt cast. Setting
49, tho kerosene lantern he went into
tho stablc 70 get up the colt, which when
up sprang into the floor ana s,las,,ea hot u, i,
lantern. The buildings We're 1he pes. ~
town. and it is public caiamity. MT
Nash is away, in Brunswick' VISITING,
Mr. and Mrs. Nash buried tnelr ohls
daughter but few days since. Ihey nave
the sympathy of the entire community
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13
New England Trotting Horse Breeders Asso.
Ciation's Annual Meeting.

Boston, Dec. 12-At the annual meet
ing of the New England Trotting Horse
Breeders Association, held at the Ameri
can house, today,a balance of $40, ,644 was
reportedin the treasury. a proposition
from Dedham to locate the association
track there was favorably commented
upon and referred to the executive com
mittee..
These officers were elected: President,
John f. Thayer; vice presidents, f. II.
Briggs and NJ. 7. Pooler of Maine; W.
f. Daniel and W c. Clark of New Hamp-
shire; H. 7. Cults and H. &. Hardee of
Vermont; J. Malcolm Forbes and +. o,
Morrill, of Massachusetts; f. c. Sayles
and j. H. Hawley Of Rhode Island; secre-
tary, c. NJ. Jewett; treasurer, John b.
Graham.
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FOREIGN MISSIONS.
New England Furnished More Than Hall In
come OF the Board for 1894.

Boston, Dec. 12-Thc S4th annual re
port of the American Board Of Commis-
sioners for Foreign Missions, was issued,
today In Bitlis and ErzroOm, eastern
Turkey, there has been great dcprivations
because of famine, robbers, maladminis-
tration of government, etc, yet the situa
tion is hopeful Evangelical and educa-
tional work in western Turkey is flourish
ing The Armenian and Greek con0rcga
tions are strong and prosperous, except in
one or two sections where governmental
opposition is strong.
The missionary reports that in 40 years,
nothing has been seen like the revival in
the North China mission. Japanese
thought concerning the missionaries has
undergone modification within the past
few years. The Diets Of 1873 and 1894, un-
til dissolved by the government for this
reason, took measures for "A strict enforce
mcnt of the treaties which allowed foreign
ers no liberty outside the treaty ports.
The irksome passport regulations were
rigidly applied so that foreigners virtually
were unable to go into the interior All
foreigners not under bona iide contracts
for work. were to be excluded from the
interior.
During the year New England contri-
buted more than half the total income
Of the board, which was sos, 1872. OF the
donations, Maine contributed $l5, 096
Vermont, $17, 5s3; and Massachusetts,,
s241, 4S4; more than all the other New
England states combined Canada donated
$6I5i.
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Mr.. DINGLEY
Points Out Fatal Defect of
CarIisIe's Banking Bill
Shakes HIS Head When Asked If It
Will Pass Congress.
The President Places Internal Revenue Service
Under Civil Service Law.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Representativo
Dingley of Maine, speaking, today, of the
agitation in favor of the new banking
bill, said the demand comes from all the
business men of the country who are in
favor of such modification of the ma
tional bank system as will make its cir
culating notes elastic or responsive to
business demands.
"They want this circulation issued by
banks, said Mr.. Dingley, "under ma
tional authority and national supervision,
uniform throughout the country, but are
utterly opposed to any scheme OF state
banking, whether associated with national
banking as proposed by Mr.. Carlisle, or
separate as proposed at the last session of
Congress. -
"What do you think of the Carlisle
plan?' Mr. Dingley was asked.
1.-The fatal defect of CarliSles plan is
that it undertakes to unite state banks
with the national bank circulation and
even discriminates against the national
bank circulation by providing for tax
upon notes issued by national banks and
exempting notes issued by state banks
from such tax or any supervision of ma
tional authority"
'1t is encouraging to notice. he con
tinued "that the Democratic administra-
tion has declared its adhesion to the sound
policy of relying upon the bank circulation
outside of coin to secure the necessary
elasticity of the circulating medium.
"Do you think that were the Carlisle
plan to come before Congress in the form
of a bill it would pass
Il can't say" replied Mr.. Dingley
doubtfully shaking his head. ''1ts state
bank feature would receive strong support
from the Southern members especially,
in fact, from all representatives who be-
lievc in such a banking system.
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IN THE HOUSE.
Opposition TO Appropriation for Carrying Out
Provisions OF Income Tax Law.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Thc House pro
cecded in committee of the whole to con
slider the urgent deficiency bill, reported
yesterday. No agreement could be reached
respecting the limit of general debate, and
it was begun under the rules.
Henderson devoted his attention TO the
item of $3.50, 600 for the payment of spccia
pension agents. He antagonized the item
and said it would make the total amount
appropriated for that class OF employee
this year, the unprecedented sum of $780,
600
Bartlett and Cochran opposed the S2i5,
O95 appropriation for collecting income
tax Henderson, Cannon and Mcmillan
favored it. Adjourned.
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.,dover Post Office Burglars Given Fifteen
Months at Hard Labor.

por,,and. Dec. 1s.-Frank Robinson
md Charles r. Lyman, this morning In
r-.;.o5 States court were arraigned
!, the charge of robbing the Andover
~ ns+ nf,,ce. They pleaded guilty and each
,Sere , sentenced to 10 months at haru
labor in Portland jail.
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RUN LIKE COWARDS.
Chinese Make No Opposition
to laps at Foo Chow.
The Garrison of 5000 Soldiers Fys
Without Striking Blow.
Preparing TO Do Likewise at Wei Hal Wei
When laps Arrive.

London, Dec. L. "A dispatch to the
Central News from Hiroshima, says that
a detachment of the Japanese second army
occupied Foo Chow, Dec. 5,without meet
ing opposition. The Chinese garrison ut
Fop Chow, 5000 strong, rctreated TO New
ClAvang.
A dispatch from Tion Tsin says that
%, 900 japanese troops have arrived at
Nan Hal Kwan The Chinese soldiers at
Wei Hal Wei declare that they will leave
that place Immediately upon the appear
anoc of the Japanese.
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Mothers, Read This.

There has been recently placed in our
drug store Gilmorc's Aromatic Wine, re-
commended by all medical societies in tho
western part of this State, to be the best
regulating tonic for all complaints which
ladies are subject to. A certain cure foe
Nervous Debility, Indigestion and Inward
Weakness, and general regulator for thr
stomach and bowels The price is s1.00
per bottle. Sold by G. B. Murphy, 157
Union block, Water street.
june23eodnr
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Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, Dec. 12.-These changes
in the postal service in Maine are an
nounced:
Route 100. Eastport to Lubcc. Leave
Eastport daily except sundays at 8, 10 A.
NJ. and 10 A. NJ. Arrive in Lubec by
9.15 A. NJ. and II A NJ, Leave Lubec
daily except Sundays at 10. i5 A. NJ. and
4.l5 p. NJ. Arrive in Eastport by 1l.15
A. NJ and >. 10 p. NJ.
A postoflice has been Established at
Crichavcn, Knox county and Mrs. Mabel
Crie appointed postmistross.
H. +. Merrill has been appointed post
master at North Windsor, vice j. H. Hal
lowell resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The marriage OF Prince Adolphus of
Teck. brother of the Duchess Of York, to
Lady Margaret Grosvenor, daughter o.
the Duke of Westminster, the richest
p,,er in the United Kingdom took place in
the chapel Of Eaton hall, Chester. Eng,
one of the seats Of the Duke Of Wcstmins-
ter. at noon, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The libel against the schooner Aiice T.,
paard,nan of Calais, Me-, by the owner OF
~ schooner Hattie NJ. Graham OF
,,,,oester. S,,o Mass, has been settled by
agreement for s9o0
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 12.-For Maine
Thursday, rain in early morning; fair;
cooler; west winds.
Signals are displayed on Atlantic coast
from Sandy Hook to Boston and section
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THE PRESIDENT PLACES
Internal Revenue Service Under Provisions OF
Civil Service Law.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The President
has issued an order placing the entire in
ternaI revenue service under the pro
visions of the civil service law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

James Slamin, one of the coachmen
shot by a highman in the Back Bay, Bos
ton. December 4, died at the hospital
Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria.
when she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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Gold Reserve Down to 100000.

Washington, Dec 12.-The treasury
gold reserve has been gradually reduced to
S1O5, 900, 900 by the Withdrawals for OK
port and redemption purposes.
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FAlR-SLlGHTLY COOLER.

Boston, Dec. 12.--For New England
Thursday, fair; slightly colder, Thursday
night; westerly winds.
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Ex.Police Captain Stephenson Found Guilty

New York. Dec. 12.--The jury in the
case Of ex-Police Captain Stephenson,
charged with bribery, has rendered the
verdict of guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

Prof. Louis Pastcur, the eminent
French chemist and Psychologist and dis
covcrcr Of the famous Pasteur treatment
Of hydrophobia. is seriously i'll at Paris.
He is ~ years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-13

The school of instruction for the com
missioncd officers of the 1st Regiment,
National Guard of Maine, was held at
Biddeford. Wednesday The officers made
their headquarters at Hotel Thacher.
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CATARRH

rd.h = CREAM BALM opens and clean
ses s the Nasal Passages, Allays Pain and In
nuahinatlon, Heals the Sores, Protects
cue sue Membrane from colds, Restores the
lenses lenses OF Taste and Smell. The Balm is quick
~ ~ particle is applied into each nostril and is
"stSSea9te $50 Price so cents at Druggists or by
vali, W, ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren tSt.. New
iefk' ot23TuTh&Sat&wnr
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Maine Pensions.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Pensions have
been granted 90 the following residents Of
Maine
Reissue Augustus Annard of Portland.