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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-08-30
VILE ABUSE
Attributed to Howard and to
Debs by Witnesses,
Before the National Commission, on
Wednesday.
Howard Advised Killing Any sca5 With q
Coupling Pin.

CiucAGo, Aug. 29.-The National Labor
Commission this morning examined
twenty three witnesses, most of them
tes,ifying at the meeting st Blue
island at which the Rock Island men
decided to strike, that Vice President How
ard counselled violence and used profsne
language. The pist of the testimony was
that only about half of the men who voted
to strike were railroad men. Besides this,
many railroad men present were opposed TO
striking.
Robert G. Welsh, assistant to first vice
president of the Santa Fe road, was the
first witness called by the commission this
morning. lie testified the road he repre-
sented was loser, closely as he could
figure, $505 ,03G, by the recent strike. The
strike was never declared of by the Santa
Fe men. he said, and the road is running
without interruption TO traffic.
Twenty-three witness were sworn in
bunch. w. ID. Fuller testified that Vice
President Howard openly counselled
violence and applied vile epithet to George
M. Pullman at the meeting at Blue Island
at which the Rock Island employees voted to
strike. President Dcbs was not so radical
in his speech. G. G. Grueley corroborstcd
Fullers statement and said Howard abused
the officers of the Rock Island Railroad.
He ascIibed to Debs statement "After the
strike the scsbs will have to walk the plank"
John ID. Eagan Gid not think but one
busine ss man of Blue Island WAS present at
the meeting of Rock Island employees.
Owen OKeefe and o. Braham, two bust
ness men of Blue Island, who were named
as having been present at the meeting,
denied they were there. Farmer Fred
Baumbeck was present. He did not hea-
Howard use abusive language. Alexander
Inasso testified he heard Howard say he
thought Pullman ought to be hanged.
j. II. Sanders gave as the substance of
one of Howard's sdmopitiors to the crowd
to "kill any scabs with coupling pin, who
took the place of striker He heard
alleged remarks about Pullman. Other
witnesses from Blue Island knew nothing
of interest to the commission. Chairman
Wright announced that the commission had
heard all the witnesses suggested by either
side of the controversy, and were now
ready to hear those in rebuttal. As no
names were filed with the commission for
rebuttal, Chaifmsn Wright declafed the
commission adjourned until 10 tomorrow
morning.
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KNIGHTS OF PYIHIAS
Passed Quiet Day a, The National Capital
Brilliant Review.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Todays session
of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
of the world was devoid of interest, consist
ing mainly of reference of business matters
to appropriate committees. Congressman
Richardson presented to the lodge an en-
crossed copy of the act Incorporating the
order with the autograph signatures of
President Cleveland, Vice President Steven
son and Speaker Crisp attached.
The third biennial session of the supreme
temple. Pytbian Sisters of the world. con-
vened this morning with full attendance.
Mrs. Hattie A. Robinson, supreme chief, in
her annual report congratulated the order
upon the progress made despite unfavora-
BILE circumstances. Grand temples have
been established in New York, Pennsyl-
vanis, New Hampshire and other states.
All attempts to effect a consolidation of
sisters with Pythisn Sisterbood failed.
The total membership is now estimated at
| / 900 knights and $1,000 sisters.
Visiting Pythians had an inspection and
review at =. NJ on the White lot, the
great oval field south of the White House.
The column marched past Maj .-Gen. Car
nahan and staff, brilliantly uniformed and
mounted on horses gaily cnparisoned.
Thousands Of people witnessed the review.
Owing to the lateness of the hour only
about 1000 Pythians took part in the re-
view. The Pythian sisterhood held long
session, today, in receiving and considering
reports.
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BESSEY ON TRIAL.
He Looked Sad and Takes
Little Interest in Trial. y
The Daughter of Murdered Woman
Tells of Horrible Scene.
His Lawyer 10 Set Up Plea Of Emotional
Insanity.

BATH, Aug. 29.-(Special. The trial of
Melvin Bessey, the Bowdoinham wife mur-
derer, began here, today. Attorney Gen
eral Powers and County Attorney Newell
appeared for the State and Hon. S. s..
Brown of Waterville, for the respondent.
The court room began to fill up with spec
tators as early as o'clock, and by the time
the court was opened nearly all the seats
outside the bar were filed.
Bessey was brought into court by Sheriff
Ballou and placed in the prisoners dock.
He was cleanly shaven and wore a neat
brown suit. County Attorney Newell
promptly moved for the arraignment Of
the prisoner. Bessey stood up and in a
low voice pleaded not guilty. He mani
tested slight emotion when in reply to the
question of Judge Walton he stated that he
had not means to employ cout sci. Hon.
S. s. Brown was assigned by the court.
The following jurors were qualified: !:
John +. Maxwell, Perkins; Harry II. Don
ovan, Bath; James Cutting, Phippsburg; !;
Warren G.. Tarr, Georgetown; Frederick
Wright, Bath; John White, West Bath !,
Scott G.. Campbell, Phippsburg; Charles H.
Alexander, Topsham. The right of ehal-
lenge being freely exercised both by coun-
sci for the State and the prisoner, the list
of Jurors was exhausted before the pane !
was made up, and Sheriff Ballou was or
dered to return IL jurors from the city of
Bath. At 10 A. M. the court suspended
until after dinner.
Court being called at 2. M, the follow
ing jurors were qualified and the panel was
declared full: E. A. johnson, Bath ;
George F. jackson, Bath; Charles j. Dane,
Bath, Frank L. Sewer, Bath. At 2.3O
County Attorney Newell began his opening
address to the jury, at the close of which
DR.. Palmer of Bowdoinham, who was the
first physician summoned to Mrs. Bessey's
aid after her husbands terrible assault upon
her, was called.
Mr. Newell occupied about 10 minutes in
opening the case to the Jury. He narrated
the circumstances of Mrs. Bessey's death.
A large number Of Bowdoinham residents
are attending the trial. The case will
probably 60 to the jury by Thursday night.
Bessey seems to take but little interest in
the proceedings. He looks sad and sits
with his eyes fixed upon the floor. 1t is
understood that his counsel will set up the
plea of emotional insanity.
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TWAS GREAT OCCASION
As Reunion oi Smiths Should Be-These Were
New Jersey Smiths.

SoMERvILLE, N. j., Aug. 29.-Old Peter
u. Smiths apple orchard at Peapack, N.
j., was crowded today by about 5000 per-
sons who bear the name of Smith, the oc-
casion being the 18th annual reunion Of the
Smith family of this section. The meeting
was larger than any of the other Is. Smiths
of all ages and descriptions made the gath
ering most interesting.
President Isaiah Smith presided at the
banquet board. He holds the office of
president for the reason he resides in the
old Smith homestead. first inhabited by the
original Peter Smith, who came over from
Holland in 1000. At 3, this afternoon,
Rev. DIR. Everetts made an address to the
Smith family, and, later. a band concert
was given. Hundreds of visitors from the
city came, out of curiosity, to witness the
unique affair.
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A CANDIDATE
Appointed for the Office Of County Attorney in
Sagadahoc.

RICHMOND, Aug. 29.--(Special. THE
Republican county committee for Sagdahoc
held meeting, today, for the purpose OF
appointing n candidate to fill the vacancy
on the county ticket occasioned by the
death of James r. Cunningham, Esq, OF
Richmond. Mr.. Cunningham was the Re
publican nominee for county attorney and
The ballots with his name on them had been
distributed throughout the county with the
exception of Bath. The committee unani-
mously appointed Grant Rogers, Esq, OF
Bowdoin a. candidate to fill the vacancy
on the ticket Mr.. Rogers was the only
opposing candidate Mr.. Cunningham had at
the county convention and his appointment
was made by the committee unanimously
The ballots will be recalled and new ones
will be printed.
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The EIGHTH MAINE
Enjoying Reunion at Peaks Island. in Their
Own Building.

PORTLAND, Aug. 29.-The Eighth Maine
regiment had annual reunion at their build
ing on Peaks Island, today. Veterans
gathered on the early morning trains until
about 100 were in attendance. The reunion
will last through tomorrow there being am.
their own building, tonight.
The building was presented to
them by Col. T. S. Macarthur of Linn
erick, Maine. At the business meeting,
thi, afternoon, the following officers were
chosen: President, Gen. Henry Boynton
of Augusta; vice presidents, A. r. Millett,
2. G. Ingalls, and G. L. Daisey; secretary
and treasurer, Hon. Fillman Smith of Au-
burn; executive committee, Fred Larrabee
of New Gloucester, G. S. Dutch of North
Berwick, 2. r. Woodward of Lisbon Falls.
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AT cUSRING'S ISLAND. "
Fifty Members Of The 20th Maine Reunited
-.. Wednesday. H..

PORTLAND, Aug. 29.-TEe annual re-
union of the Goth Maine Regiment took
place, today at Cushing's Island. About
so veterans are in attendance. The day
was spent in social conversation and at the
business meeting, this afternoon. the follow
ing officers were reelected President, Major
II. S. Melcher of Portland; secretary, S. l..
Miller of Waldoboro. Gen. Chamberlain
was to attend, but got becalmed in his
yacht on the way from Brunswick. To
night there was banquet at the Ottawa
House, followed by informal speeches by
several officers and comrades. Members
will remain at the hotel tonight and finish
le reunion tomorrow.
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Y. P. s. c. E. !.
Afternoon and Evening Exercises Of Union at
Lewiston.

LEWISTON, Aug. 29-The afternoon
session of the Y. P. S. C. L. union was
devoted to words from workers in the con-
vention on opportunities. Charles NJ.
Haynes, Oldtown, spoke for new interest in
the missions. Miss Emily w. Milliken,
Calais, committee of one, and Miss Cora
B. Bickford, Biddeford, corresponding
secretary. Duties and Privileges, "
Miss Mary c. Purrington; "Right Arm
of church, Christian Endeavor," Mrs Celia
V. Berry. New Gloucester. Rev. w. S.
Ayers of Portland, conducted special ser
vice of talks pastors in which many took
part. In the evening, Rev. c. f Cate,
being absent, Rev. f. s. Forbes of Utah,
spoke on "Young People and the Temper
ance Problem" Rev. z. Hunter, ID. d.,
Minneapolis. spoke on The Christian Ell
deavor Citizen" :~@ ..~..
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Afternoon Proceedings.
+ Associated Press.

The trial of Melvin Bessey for wife muir
der continued this afternoon. The daugh'
ter of the murdered woman testified that
her mother was sitting with her, having
been driven from Bessey's home some day :
previous, when Bessey entered and asked
her to go with him to their former home.
Mrs. Bessey declined, then Bessey asked
her to kiss him good bye and as he reached
her he drove the knife into her neck touch
ing the lung, then he ran to his brother
house, entering with the cry, "There I've
lone it, I've murdered her, God damn her.
He was then arrested and to III, sheriff cor :
tessed the same thing. Court adjourned.
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A BIG TINE
At Cornish, Yesterday. Judging From The Re
port.

CORNISH, Aug. 29.-The second day of
the fair was perfect day, with an immense
crowd, all good. .natured, and the excite
ment was intense among hoIsemen. With
Lady Duncan, San Francisco, California,
Lady Blanche and Mollie Garfield, Port
land, Edgar Simmons, N. II. and Dan
Berry, King Street, Kentucky Boy, all of
Cornish, and with the sc superior horses,
all entered for business, the last heat was
decided no heat by Starter Parker of Con-
neclicut, the man who holds to the line and
let's the chips drop where they may.
Cornish grange, p. of H., takes the cake, in
Agricultural hall, on fruit and produce, an
excellent disDlay
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SHOT IN HIS STORE.
Miscreans Fires Through window and Wounds
a Gardiner Merchant.

GARDINER, Aug. 29.-(Special. )-Peo.
ple on the street after o'clock this evening
were intensely excited over the shooting OF
a well-known citizen. Fred Dingley. He
was shot through a cheek but not danger
ously wounded. The shot is thought to
have been fired from the railroad and the
bullet struck Mr. Dingley as he was stoop-
ing over to put money he had been counting
into his safe. Some one was in the store at
the time and sand on hearing the report a
lamp chimney had burst. The shadow of
Mr.. Dingley was plainly outlined on the
curtain as he stopped to put the money ia
the safe. No cause is attributed for the
shooting.
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YORK COUNTY FAIR.
Largest Attendance for Years, and Attractions
We're Many.

BIDDEroRD, Aug. 29.-Todays attend
ance at the York county fair was the
largest for many years. A trades process
sion was held this morning, and balloon
ascension this afternoon. Two races were
trotted. In the 2 As class, with six starters
and six heats, frs. money was won by the
brown mare of Lew Westland of Portland
second money by ch. .. Dexter X, Deering
Centre. Buck, of South Berwick, was
distanced, after winning two heats. Best
time, 2.3S. In 2 80 class, b. &. Marcus,
Auburn, won three straight heats; William
Nelson, Brighton, Mass, second Gypsy,
Portland, third. Best time, 2.33 / 4.
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Georgia Republicans in State Convention.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 2o.-The Republi-
can state convention met at H.. Walter s.
johnson was made president. 1t is not
likely the convention will nominate ticket
and may not endorse the Populst nomi-
nees. The Republicans, white and col
ored, will be urged to vote with the Popu-
lists. Nearly all the delegates are negroes.
All the counties in the state are repre-
sented. The convention will be in session
two days
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GOV. cLEAvsS At F0xcROfT.
Informal Reception where He Meets Many Old
Friends.

FoxcRoFr, Aug. 29.-(Special, Gov
Cleaves and party arranged at noon to
spend couple of hours here. They left
Bangor at 40 2. NJ, arriving here at 8 80
They were met at the depot by Hon. j. B
Peaks and were driven to rooms at the
Wawenoc Club, Dover, where an informal
reception was held, many prominent citi-
zens of Dover and Foxcroft being present.
Though hastily planned it was an exceed
ingly pleasant occasion. The party left at
$50 2. M. for Sangerville.
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Liberals Reelected,

LONDON, Aug. 29.-Elections were held
in Leicester, today, to fll parliamentary
vacancies left by the retirement of Sir
James Whitehead and Sir James A. Pic
ton, Liberals. Walter HAZEL, Liberal, de-
feated Joseph Burgess, Labor, 1884 to
4402. Henry Broadhurst, Liberal, defeated
MIR. Rolleston, Conservative, 1904 to 6957.
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Incsndiariss Again Burn Chicago Grand Stand

CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-All but fifty feet of
the grand stand of the Chicago base ball
club at Polk and Lincoln streets Was
burned this afternoon. The stand was
practically reconstructed after the fire sew
eral weeks ago. All of the reconstructed
part and some of the old structure, went up
in flames today. The fire is believed to
have been incendiary. Loss, $4,000.
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BIG ATTENDANCE
And Good Races at Evergreen Park-Two
Enter 80 List.

LrvERMoRE FALLS, Aug. 29.-About
5000 people were in attendance at the An
droscoggin county fair at Evergreen park,
Wednesday. Tho races were good. Glen
arm Boy, 4-year-od by Glenarm, . % l-2,
and Mana, br m, same age, by Rockefeller,
2 80 3-4, entered the so list. B. F. & F.
II. Briggs b f Msttena, by Messenger
Wilkes, 2S, won the 2-year-old stakes,
summaries:
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Directors Of B. & 4. R. r.

HouLroN, Aug. 29.-The county OF
Aroostook, through its senators and repre-
sentstives at meeting held last evening,
chose the following to serve as directors of
the Bangor & Aroostook railroad for the
ensuing year:
Thomas H. Phair of Presque Isle /;
Charles p. Tenney and E. L. Cleveland,
U.s., of Houlton.
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Maine Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-Pensions have
been granted to the following residents of
Maine:
Additional, Joseph A. Consnt, Fort Fair
field; increase, Tristrsm Haskell, Bangor,
james II. Andrews, Norway. Henry Iahan.
Togus; original, widow, Lizzie A. Young,
Berwick.
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Death Of In Ex.Xayor OF Gath.

BATH. Aug. 90 -ExMayor John Green
Richardson, one of Baths most prominept
citizens, for years trustee Of the Orphan
Home and head Of the Bath school board
died this morning, sged Il years. .s
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Butter and Cheese.

The butter and cheese exhibit in the ex-
hibition building is greatly admired by those
who visit it. The Fsyette creamery, Young
True, proprietors, have particularly fine
display. They have more than 81 pounds,
which is the product of 80 different cows,
the butter being ehurned, last Saturday,
from 250 pounds of cream.
A. 2. Russell of Leeds, makes good ex-
hibit. The Elmwood farm of Winthrop,
has one Of the attractive displays, their but
ter being the product of Jersey cows, and
put up with neat, fancy prints. Miss Mag
gle Jones of Winslow has 10 pounds of nice
butter entered for premiums.
The most extensive cheese exhibit is that
of the Leeds Dairy'ng Association. 1t con-
sists of is fine looking cheeses, several of
them being Of the sage variety.
A.P. Russell of Leeds, and c. E. John
son each have nice looking displays of
cheese.
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PcmologicaI Exhibit.

The pomologicahexhibit is made at the
Exhibition building on the fair grounds and
10 the largest that has been seen for years.
S C Harlow of Bangor is the principal
exhibitor, and occupies great amount of
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PROBABLY LIGHT LOCAL SHOWERS.

BosroS, Aug. 29.-For New England ::
Thursday, unsettled; probably scattered
light local showers, with stationary temper
ature; winds generally easterly.
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John Rieger, who lives at Thorn's corner
Lewiston, shot burglar on his premises
Tuesday morning. but the burglars pal go
the wounded man away.
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2S1 CLASS.
Glcnarm, m, by Glenarm, . sSs, Jen-
kins, !
Matte Wilkes, b m, Hutchins, . 3
Belle Parl'n, IN. Sweet, : =
Daivdil, b IN, Foster. A 1
Time, 2.S7!. 2.3ol e.esi.
$50 CLASS.
Riley. b $. by The Seer, 2.l6i. Foster, l
Jsymont, b 9, Horton, 2
Patsy N. b Z, Gilbert, !. 3
kerina c. ch m. jenkins, 3 4
Alcantara chief, b 5. Savage, 5 DIR
Ttme-2.S6i. = S,h 2.3oi.
srAKE FOR FoAi.s OF 1891.
Mana, brm, by Rockefeller, /
Slide, ch &, Huchins, 2 =
Rodrigo, d s, Jenkins, 2 3
Greenbriuo. b c. Gilbert, 4
johnnie Reb, b y. Bigelow, dr..
Time, 80. 2.33. 2.S7.
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Washington Eorscast.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-For Maine :
Thursday, increasing cloudiness; variable
winds, becoming southerly.
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space. His display includes over so varie-

space. His display includes over so varie-
ties.
CD Perley of South Vassalboro, has q
large exhibit of fruit of various kinds, and
George W. Snow of Newburg, has about 80
varieties on the tables.
Following are the premiums awarded
today:
Secretary McKeen of the board of agri.
culture, has left number of 1898 sgricul-
tural reports at the Journal headquarters,
which will be distributed to callers. They
may also be obtained at Secretary Nc
keen's office on the grounds.
The herald., 1894-11-18
ANNUAL BAZAAR.

The annual bazar OF the Womans Guild of
st. Johns Episcopal church will take place on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Music
hall, 23l South spring street. 1t will be on a
very elaborate scale, and will donbtless at
tract large audiences, as those who are taking
part are all well known society people.
There will be eight booths, presided over re-
The herald., 1894-11-18

upon it, and let them alone. May be
they wont have some fun. II it wasn't
a pretty solid building the roof might 60
off or the sides full out with the noise.
The feats of strength, skill and endur-
ance these urchins are capable of would
surprise you. They take to the high
trapeze and the bars like long.tailed
monkeys in q cocoanut grove, and it
makes one actually dizzy to watch them.
And they're only little shavers; some of
them not larger than a half pint of
cider, partly drank up. There will be a
lot of good husky men for you one of
these days. Their little chests are not
hollow now. Their limbs are strong and
full. muscled and their cheeks round and
red.
There is q girls class where young
ladies from 10 to 16 years are instructed
in the movements and drills and allowed
to use all the utensils for physical de-
velopment under the instruction OF
Prof. Jahn on Thursdays and Saturdays.
These young women, just turning from
sweet girlhood to young womanhood,
make pretty sight too, when the class
is at work.
The boys class meets on Mondays and
Thursdays, and the mems class on
Tuesdays and Fridays.
The mems class is a revelation. The
feats performed by some OF the mem
bers would astonish q man had just
come from a two-ring circus. and yet it
is lust class in physical culture.
Oi course everybody can't do these
wonderful things-some men couldn't II
they practiced at them from now until
the FIRE in the center of the earth goes
out, but come of the pupils in this class
attain remarkable degree of excellence
in all the exercises and movements of
hundred different kinds.
Boxing is not one OF the things taught
by Prof. jain. but fencing is and he has
come lady pupils who are devoted to the
sport and who have become very prof.
cient in it. 1t is considered one of the
best things for the quick development
of any part Of the body which may be
weak or undeveloped that has yet been
devised.
Club swinging is perhaps the prettiest
exercise taught. It ia very fine sight
to see a number of the pupils at this
leseon. either girls or boys.
= The Turner gymnasium ie fitted with
all the latest and best paraphernalia
used in the work. The great arched
room with its cement floor. iron circu-
lar stairways and pillars. is filed with
every device known to scientific train
ing and physical development.
Professor jain is an able instructor.
He was born to the business, his father
and his grandfather before him having
been noted in the work. Though not a
man Of large frame. he is a grand speci-
men OF physical development, perfect
in his proportions and full Of grace and
ease of carriage. Ali his time 10 devoted
to the school. 1t is his life. He is de-
voted to it and loves the work.