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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-06-01
At Newport.

NEWPORT, May 3l.-(Special. Memo
rial services were held in Meridian hall last
Sunday forenoon, under the direction of
Hollis G. Libby Post, No. lis, G. A. r.
Rev. J. W. Webster delivered the sermon,
which was an eloquent tribute to the dead
soldier. The dull weather of Wednesday
morning was somewhat discouraging, but
at noon the clouds had all passed over and
the citizens were out in force to participate
in the decoration exercises at our beautiful
cemetery, Riverside. All the other ceme-
tefies in the town had been visited durlng
the morning by details appointed for that
purpose.
A long procession of veterans, school
children and citizens in carriages, headed
by the Newport Cornet band, repaired to
Riverside, where the flags and flowers were
placed above our soldier dead. A pro-
grsmme of other appropriate exercises were
held in the grounds. In the evening Merid-
ian hall was filed, even to standing room
and listened to an eloquent address delivered
by Hugh Chaplin, Esq, of Bangor, who for
one hour held the closest attention of his
audience.
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TREMENDOUS UpROAR
In tho City Of Soila-Rio,ing Among Students
and nsubordinaiion.

SorA, May 3l.-An enormous gathering
of students and others invaded Sofa park
this morning and destroyed the bust of ex-
Premier Stambuloff, which occupied a
a prominent place in the restaurant therein.
This work of vandalism was accompanied
by tremendous uproar. The city was
greatly excited and riotous demonstrations
we're frequent. The military officers are
hostile to M. Stambuloff and take every
opportunity to excite the people. A con-
flict between the troops and police 10 feared.
The police placed at the disposal of M.
Stambuloff yesterday evening made de-
mand that the troops withdrew from the
vicinity Of the palace. The troops refused
to Withdraw and occupied the whole city to-
day. The students are everywhere cheer
ing the troops for ignorant police. Colonel
Kutinshef, friend of Stambuloff, ordered
the officer to FIRE upon the crowd this morn
ing. The officer refused to obey the order
and was put under arrest. The student
wounded in last evenings disturbance died
this morning.
Crowds marched through the streets all
the evening. and had repeated conflicts with
troops. The military fred three times
upon the mobs and wounded many citizens.
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fAlIR0aD, (OuMissiokI
Go Over :he Line Of the Wiscasset & Qu bee
Railroad.

BuRNHAM JUNCTION, May Sl.-(SpecislI
The railrosd commissioners arrived he re
Wednesday noon. They were accompanied
by Chief Engineer Nickerson, Hon. Fred
P. Fogg, General Counsel Mr.. Runlett of
Wiscasset. Hon. A. r. G. Smith of White
field and Mr.. Libby of Waterville. They
were met here by the clerk Of the board,
+. e. Harrington, having driven over the
entire location of the road. and examined
some 40 highway crossings on the line.
The projectors were better satisfied than
ever of the feasibility of the route
as it was regarded by the board of COM
missioners an easy road on the whole TO
coAstruct-there are no serious difficulties
to overcome. The new enterprise as some
call it, does not appear as such when it is
known that this road was chartered in 1854
as the kennebec & Wiscassct Il. r.. in
1873. as the Wiscasset 4 Moosehead II. II i,
and in 1876 as the Wiscasset & Quebec II.
Il. The road will be built to Pittsheld to con-
meet with the Sebasticook & Moosehead Il.
R.,-which road will be changed to narrow
gauge-and thence the line will reach Hart
land. The projectors contemplate building
twenty miles more 80 as to connect with the
Canadian Pacific X. X. Active work has
already begun and the intention is to have
1t opened for traffic before January.
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Memorial Exercises at litchfield.

LIrcHrIELD PLAINS, May f5.-(SpeciaD
An unusually large number of people
were in attendance at the Memorial ser
vices held here Wednesday. Pease's Band
from the Mills was present and furnished
excellent music for the occasion. There
were 33 comrades of Libby Post. No. 90,
G. A. r., in line, who decorated 60 graves
of soldiers in the Plains cemetery. The
church was crowded and many were unable
to gain admittance to hear the very excel
lent Grafton by Rev. n. S. Burbank Of
Massachusetts,. Mrs. A. C. True never
sang better, and the floral display in the
church was said to be the best we ever had
here on such an occasion, and consiste d
of hydrangeas, geraniums and Easter lilies,
loaned by Mrs. L. E. Shorey, Mrs. ]. A..
Chase and Mrs. A. f. Roberts, and ar
ranged by Mrs. J. r. Smith and Mrs. Rob
erts.
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THE DAY At GARDINER.
The Resting Places Of the Soldier Dead Never
More Beautiful.

GARDINER, May 3l-(Special. Large
crowds gathered at Oak Grove cemetery
Wednesday morning to put in order the fam
lily lots v hich the unfavorable weather OF
several preceding days have prevented. II
was busy scene, but when completed this
resting place of our dead never looked more
beautiful. During the forenoon details
were sent out to the surrounding cemeteries
by the "Continentals" and Heath post to
decorate the graves of members and COM
rades. At the Highland avenue cemetery
Hon. J. M. Larrabee made remarks prio
to the decorating services.
Usually multitude of people fill Water
street to see the procession start, hut such
was not the case today. for at 1.15 p. NJ,
while Heath Post, headed by platoon Of
police and the Gardiner Cornet Band, were
marching from G. A. r. hall to the Opera
house, the streets were quite deserted
About az many as on any busy day of the
week could be seen This was caused un-
doubtedly by the early hour of the start and
necessary arrangements going on at Oak
Grove cemetery. At the Opera house the
attendance was also smaller than usual, al
though fresh arrivsls kept constantly com:
ing in. Or the platform were seated the
officers of Heath Post and members of the
city government, Mayor Clsson, Hon. A.
VI. Spear, the orator of the day, and Rev.
Mr.. Thayer.
The following order of exercises then
took place:
Music, Gardiner Cornet Band
Prayer, Rev. +. o. Thayer
Reading of Grand Orders,
Cpmrade J. w. p. johnson
Opening remarks, Mayor CasOn
Grafton, Hon. A. M. Spear
Benediction.
Mr.. Spears address was an able effort OF
an intensely interesting nature, and held
the closest attention of the audience. He
spoke of the disappointment to the post of
Rev. +. C. Haddock's inability to deliver
the Grafton, as was expected, and of his
own short time for preparation. He han
died his subject, 1.-The Battle of Getts-
burg the Decisive Battle Of the Rebellion, y
in unique and novel manner.
At the close of the exercises the post re-
turned to headquarters and obtained the
floral offerings, sf,er which the column pro-
ceeded to Oak Grove cemetery, where the
graves were decorated. The line then re-
turned. stopping at the common to decorate
the soldiers monument, where Rev. +. ID.
George offered prayer. The line then pro-
ceeded to headquarters and Memorial day
of '94 was thing of the past.
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Memorial Day st Randolph.

RANDOLPH, May 3l.-(Special. Brook
ings Post No. l42 met at their hall at $50
Wednes sday morning, and at 10 o'clock,
headed by the Continental drum corps of
Gardner, marched through Water, Wind
cor and Pleasant streets to Maple Grove
cemetery. The exercises consisted of a
PRAYER by Rev. Mr.. March and the decora-
ton of 56 graves of deceased members.
The line was again formed and marched
through Water and Windsor streets to the
Methodist church, where an excellent ora
ton was delivered by F. j. c. Little of
Augusta. Upon returning to G. A. r. hall
refreshments were served, during which
Mr.. March entertained the members with
aone entitled 1.-THE Sword of Bunker Hill.
vhich called forth great applause. In the
afternoon details from the post were sent
70 Pittston and decorated the graves OF
comrades in several cemeteries in that eec-
ton.
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HE HICCOUGHS
And 1t is Feared that They May
Prove Fatal.
One Falls from Wagon, Other from
Boat, Both Killed.
The List Of Milliken Delegates Enlarged BY
Recent caucuses.

PORTLAND, May 3l.-Capt. Constandt of
schooner Hereward, of Gloucester. has to-
day been having odd sickness. Yesterday
he went up town to watch the Memorial
day parade and was taken with violent hic-
coughs, which continued all night despite
his attempts to stop them. The hiccoughs
kept on until this afternoon, when Con-
standt was so weak he couldn't go on deck.
He also had neuralgia in his face. He
thinks the sickness was caused by violent
blow from cable which he got several
weeks ago and which knocked out two of
his teeth. Tonight he had medical attend
ance and the hiccoughing has stopped,
though it is feared it will begin again.
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RICHMOND NEWS.
. argely Attended Memorial Exercis,s-A Bio
Back Pension Received.

RICHMOND, May 81 Especial. Mem.
orial day was appropriately observed here.
The shoe factories shut down and all places
of business were closed in the afternoon.
Early in the morning members of John
Merrill Post, G. A. R, went to Dresden
and assisted in decorating all soldier graves
in the several cemeteries at that place,
after which an address was delivered in
Pownalboro hall by Rev. +. w. Webber
of Richmond. At2 p. NJ, John Merrill
Post formed on Front street, and, headed
by drum corps of six pieces and followed
by citizens and disabled veterans in car
riages, moved to the Cotton cemetery,
where prayer was offered by Rev.
E. W. Churchill and remarks made
by Rev. II. A. Clifford. A similar service
was held at the Blair cemetery, Judge w.
T. Hall making brief remarks. At the
| close of the exercises the Ladies' Relief
Corps rendered q banquet to the veterans
in Grand Army hall. The evening exer-
cises at the Opera house opened with sing,
ing by the Richmond Male Quartet. Prayer
was made by Comrade Preble of Dresden.
Comrades in Arms" was beautifully rem
dered by the quartet, and was followed BY
the reading OF the roll of honor. Rev. E.
W. Weber, the orator of the day, was
theu introduced. His address was thought
full, and at times eloquent.
Miss May Reed and Miss Belle Voter of
Lewiston, spent Memorial day with their
parents here.
The Richmond Gun Club scored ia out
of possible l2j, Wednesday.
A young man slightly intoxicated invited
young lady to ride on the flying horses
Wednesday, and was promptly knocked
1own by the lady's father. That settled it
Hereafter until further notice the Sunday
evening services at the Universalist church
will begin at 7.30 o'clock.
Capt E. Hussey came on from Brooklyn,
N. Y, Monday, to bury his mother, Mrs
Starrett, who died in Chicago few days
since, and is at present at the home of his
father-ip-law, hon. T. J. Southland.
The Litchfield band, en- route for Bath
to fill an engagement, made short stay in
town, Wednesday. The boys looked dash
ing in their new uniforms.
George w. Spear of this place, who was
l member of the oath Maine Regiment, has
been granted a pension of $72 per month,
amounting in the aggregate to nearly $4,000.
Spear is helpless invalid.
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GREAT INTEREST
Manifested in Memorial Day
Exercises Throughout State.
Beautiful Weather for the Decorating
Of Soldiers Graves.
Ladies Bear . Prominent Part, One Orator
Being q Woman.

WATERvILLE, May 3l.-(Specinl THE
services of Memorial day passed off very
quietly and orderly, ami there was not a
break anywhere in the programme.
In the forenoon the members of W. S.
Heath Post, G. A. r., escorted by the
Waterville Military band, Company II, 2l
Regiment, N. G. S. NJ, and Garfield Caup
s. of ", went to Winslow and decorated
the graves of the soldiers there.
In the afternoon at 80 o'clock the pro-
cession was formed on Main street, with
the right resting on Silver, and VI as made
up in the following order:
Platoon of police. A. l.. McFa1den, Chief.
Waterville Military Band, 25 men, Prot X. B.
Hall. Leader: J. II DALEY, Drum Major.
Company II, I'd Regt:. y: g. S. NJ, 80 men, Capt
A. T. ShurtiH
W. s. Heath Post. G. A. r., IS men, Z. Gilpat
rick, Comm andcr.
Garfield Camp, s. of ", rs men. James Combs
Captain.
W. S. Heath Relief Corps in barges.
Chorus of school children in barges.
Members of city government and orator of the
day in carriages.
Disabled veterans In carriages.
Pupils of the high and lower grade schools on
foot.
Citizens in carrieges and on foot.
The route which was given in Monday
mornings Journal was followed to Pine
Grove cemetery where the graves of soldiers
were decorated with the regular ceremonies
after which the procession reformed and
marched to Monument park where the
regular services of the Grand Army were
carried out. When the parade moved to
Citv Ho1I pork opd d;eporood
In the evening, City hall was crowded by
an audience to listen to very enteresting
oration by Rev. VIM. H. Spencer. ID. d.,
pastor of the Baptist church, who is an old
veteran.
George w. Reynolds was the officer of
the day, and in bis duties was assisted by
Comrade p. S. Heald.
There was the largest attendance at the
service, and the largest procession which
has been known here for several years.
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MANCHESTER MEN FOR mILLIkeN.
Full List Of Delegates to State, District and
County Conventions.

MANCHESTER, May 3l,-At the Republi-
cal caucus in this town the following named
persons were elected to attend the several
conventions: State convention, B. J. Rich
ards, +. j. Hewins; alternates, Frank Al
bee, W. II. Wing; district convention,
Albert Knowles, f. r. Mayo; alternates,
G. H. Kilbreth, Robert Smart; county con-
venton, George II. Kilbreth, w. M. Pres
colt; town committee, w. H. Wing. G. H.
Kilbreth, f. II. Mayo, G. M. Knowles. w.
Morrill, Frank Albee, w. M. Prescott.
Delegates to the district convention
favor the denomination of Hon. Seth L.
Milliken.
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Exercises at R0Wdoinham.

BowDoINnAM May 3l.-(SpeciaD The
Memorial exercise, yesterday, as far as in
terest and carrying out of the programme
wers concerned, were without precedent
here. siuce the day was set apart as a
national holiday, taken in conjunction
with the Memorial sermon of last Sunday.
Rev. Chas. Il. Springer as announced
preached an able Memorial sermon Sunday
in the Methodist church.
During Wednesday morning the outly ing
cemeteries were decorated by details from
Thos. T. Rideout post, G. A. r. At 2 80
P. NJ, the post formed on Main street un-
der command of Capt. G L.Whitmore. The
Bowdoinham brass band escorted the post
and citizens to the village cemetery where
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WOMEN IN CHARGE
OF the Very Successful Kemoria! Day Exer.
cises at winthrop.

WINTHROP, May 31.-(Special. Me
mortal day passed off with the usual e1er-
cises. There was a new feature in the pro-
gramme. it being wholly carried out by the
ladies of the town. The Readfield Ladies'
band did themselves credit on the occasion.
The address by Mrs. Florence Porter was
one of the best orations delivered on such
an occasion for many years.
Best of order prevailed throughout the
day. A game of ball closed the afternoon
programme, Winthrop VS.. North Wayne,
resulting in the score, North Wayne G,
Winthrop 7. In the evening an entertain
ment under the auspices of the G. A. r.
was given, the hall being packed from
stage to entrance. The entertainment
netted the pest about $50.
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the MElGS BILL
Reported on Favorabiy by the Massachu.
sctts Legislature.

BosroN, May 3l.--Thc committee on
finance of the Legislature this afternoon
reported unanimously in favor of the Meigs
Elevated Railroad bill for Boston, and the
bond clause was stricken out. The bill pro-
vides that all locations in the streets must
have the approval of the mayor and board
Of aldermen Of Boston and selectmen of
towns. For every dollar Of stock issued,
an equal amount of money must be paid
into the treasury. No bonds are to be is
sued except for specific purposes, such us
laying out new routes and lines. The whole
line must be completed in five years. If at
that time the road is not finished, the fran
chise may, on petition of any citizens of
the state, on any uncompleted lines, be re.
vokcd. Before proceeding, the company
must have the approval Of the railroad COM
missioners.
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STRIKE PAY
For The Wamsu!ta Weavers Has Been Cut
Down.

New BEDFORD, May 81 AT meeting
of the striking Wamsutta weavcrs today a
proposition was submitted to have the strike
pay reduced 81 per week, as the drain upon
the treasury of the Weayers' Union,
which is now practically supporting
the strikers, is felt severely. Most of
the Weavers Union members agreed to
take 81 less, making the strike pay 81 a
week, but the non-union members, who
would receive So a week, combatted the
motion. Finally it was voted to recon-
mend to the union that 81 be paid each
union striker per week and So to to each
nOn-union striker. Over $4,000 has already
been spent by the Weavers Union during
the strike, which is now in its 18th week.
Outside contributions recently fell off 5000
q week.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Fred Barstow, a carpenter, while slightly
under the influence of liquor at Brunswick,
Tuesday, fell down stairs, striking on bis
head. He was taken TO Bath, but died,
Wednesday, from conclusion of the brain,
as result of the fall
The man wanted at Brooks for burglary,
on the night of May 80, is of medium
height, dark complexion, wears black
moustache and is evidently a foreigner
about rs years old. He is evidently not a
tramp and was fairly well dressed. One
hand was cut by the broken glass. He
wears dark colored clothes and soft felt
hat.
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Exercises at Eaai VassaIboro.

EAST vAssALBoRo, May 3l.-(Special }
The Richard Mullen Post of the G. A. r.
started from their headquarters at s O'Clock
decorating the graves of comrades at North
Vassalboro, Riverside and Cross Hill. re-
turning at noontime to partake of a sub.
stantial dinner provided by the ladies' of the
Relief Corps. At 2 o'clock services were
conducted at the cemetery at this village.
after which all assembled at the M. E.
church to listen to an oration delivered by
Mr.. Norman Forsett of Riverside. Mrs.
Norman Forsett delivered an address to the
ladies of the Relief Corps.
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Exercises. Wednes esday. at South Gardiner.

SOUTH GARDINER, May 31.-Memorial
day was a busy day in this village. Memo
rial exercises were successfully carried out
without hitch. The assistance and inter
est by the circle of Kings Daughters, school
teachers and others was highly appreciated
by the post and committee. Ali Tuesday
evening the busy fingers of the Kings
Daughters worked fashioniug the wreaths
and garlands. All the graves of soldiers of
the war of the Rebellion were remembered.
Two Revolutionary soldiers graves were
also visited, and large number of the
graves Of 1912 soldiers were marked with
flags.
One hundred school children were in the
line, which was formed in front of G. A. r.
hall, at S.45, under the direction of W. f.
Beedle, marshal, c. II. Capen and Burnie
Sawyer, aids.
The procession marched to the upper
cemetery, where, after a prayer by Rev. A
L. Struther and singing by the children,
the graves were decorated. At Mount Hope
cemetery the same ceremony was held.
Prayer by Rev. w. L. Brown. The hne
then reformed to Depot square, and re-
turned to Grand Army hall, where the pa
rade was dismissed. The drum corps, post
and invited guests sat down to bountiful
dinner in the dining hall, furnished by the
Kings Daughters.
At l2.45 the members of the post took
barge for Libby cemetery, five miles out,
where they have large number Of graves
to decorate.
A large audience gathered at G.. A. r.
hall in in the evening at the closing exer-
cises of the day. The members of the pos,
marched into the hall and occupied seats in
front reserved for them. Mr.. C. II. Capen
presided.
Rev. A. L. Struthers, the orator, held tie
attention of his large audience. His ad-
dress was short but covered the ground,
conveying much thought in few well chosen
words and was an able effort.
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the services were performed. Returning to
the G. A. r. hall refreshments were served
by the ladies of the Relief Corps.
At $50 P. NJ. the line vas formed again
for the march to the hall, the band escort
ing.
The Bowdoinbam Ridge quartet, under
Mr.. H. White, Esq, rendered several Sc
lections during the evening, which proved
a valuable acquisition to the entertain
ment.
The orator for the occasion was the Rev.
M. Z. King of Kezar Falls, subject 1.-The
Soldiers Earthly Immortality The hall
was filled and the speaker held the closest
interest.
The Grafton was followed by the fine re-
citation of poem by Miss Nellie Minott.
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Baths Republican Deleaatss.

BATH, May 3l.-At Republican caucus
held this evening the following delegates to
the State and district conventions were
elected: State-John II. Kimball, Frank
II. Hsggett, John d. Bibber, Henry E.
Palmer, w. G. Webber, George Moul!on,
Jr., G. H. Twitchell. J. NJ. Hayes, Chas.
Burgess, +. H. Donnell, d. +. Pierce,
Charles M. Albee, Henry Mslmstein,
District-John o. Patten, Harry E. Stet-
son. A. L. Strout, George P. Davenport,
II. W. Swanton. H. c. Webber, Joseph f..
Anderson, Edmund P. Foote, James C..
Ledyard, C. L. Turner, George A. Parsh-
ley. Charles H. Mason, William T. DON
nell, A. G. Trask.
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FAYETIE FOR MILlIKEN.
List Of Delegates Chosen to Attend State,
District and County Conventions.

FArETTE, May 30.-At Republican eau
Gus held in this town yesterday, the follow.
ing persons were elected to attend the diff.
ferent conventions:
State, S. B. Philbrick and George Keith
district.J III Sturtevant and Arthur d Chase
county, o. l.. Basford and A. f. Gile.
The delegates chosen to the district conven,
ton favor the denomination of Congress
man Millikcn. Delegates to county con.
vention favor Heselton for county attor.
ney. Town committee reelected.
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TWO FATALITIES
Reported from Pcnobscot. One al Bangor.
One At veazie.

BANGOR, May BE. M. Hsrrick of
Veazie, fell from wagon today, while
driving home from Bangor. and the heavily
loaded team ran over him, from the effects
of which he died some time after. Aged
about A..
Richard Conlsn, who came here some
months ago from Philadelphia, fell over
board from small boat and was drowned. .
He was going to the wharf from the
schooner Juis A. Berkelle, on which he
had just shipped. The body was recovered
soon after.
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OVERTURNED BOAT
As Evidence Of Bank Presidents Death in
Adir0ndacks.

ALBANY. N. Y, May 3l.-Mesgre reports
from the Jersey field tract in the Adiron-
dacks tell of the drowning of Chauncey p.
Williams, president of the National Ex-
change Bank in this city. The boat in
which Mr.. Williams had gone fishing. was
found empty on the shore of the lake. and
is the only evidence of Mr.. Williams death.