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Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
For the "a Regiment. Maine National Guard.
in Sessid IN at Bangor.

Bangor, April 3o.-The school of in
stiuc9ioh lor the commissioned officers of
the I'd Regiment National Guard of
Maine opened at = Z. NJ, today, at the
Clty nall, with the following officers pre-
sent
Inspector General Choate, and Col. f..
G. Harrington of the Governors staff. and
field and line officers of the 2d Regiment.
thus:
Col. 6. A. Philbrook, Mai. f. E.
Newcomb. Maj. Lorenzo York, Lieut.. A.
II. Plaisted, adjutant; Lieut.. G. A. Whit
ney, quartermaster; Lieut.. Lincoln New
comb, regimental inspector; Rev. J. f.
Cochrane, chaplain Mai. Frank Robin
son, and the following company COM
manders:
Co. A-Lieut. Emery; Lieut.. Robin
son.
Co. B-Capt. Hanson; Lieut.. Paul
Lieut.. Lapham.
Co. C-Capt. Kimball Lieut.. Wake
field; Lieut.. Burke.
Co. D-Capt. Crockett: Lieut. Bum
pus, Lieut.. Alden
Co. E-Capt. Withee; Lieut.. McPheters
Lieut.. Dunlap.
Co. Capt. Pollard; Lieut.. Bradley
Lieut.. Glover
Co G-Capt. Spencer; Lieut. Cum
mings.
Co. H--Capt. Shurtleff; Lieut.. Buker
Lieut.. Ray.
Co / Capt. Hume
Co. K-Capt. Lee; Lieut.. Mccullough. ;
Lieut. Adams.
Co Lieut. Smith
Col. Philbrook called the school to or
der, and Chaplain Cochrane offered
prayer.
Then Inspector General Choate of
Augusta, addressed the members, speak
ing of the Importance of the military
branch of the State government, and Of
the need of efficiency. Gen. Choate
spoke of the way in which the National
Guard Of the State had been disparaged
by many citizens, and said that he was
glad to say that the press OF the State had
always upheld the Guard, and that he
though the Guard should be grateful to
the press for its friendly efforts.
Gen. Choate said that he has inspected
tho guards of many states, and IN his
Judgment the Maine Guard stands with
the best IN general efficiency. Gen. Choate
closed with an Garnet appeal for faithful
work
Lieut.. Lincoln Newcomb, regimental
inspector. followed with talk on
rife practice in which he cautioned the Off
GERS against carelessness in keeping ac-
counts of ammunition fired on the ranges
Lieut.. Newcomb paid high compli-
ment to Col. Harrington, State inspector
of rife practice, saying that he knew more
about the subject of which he has charge
than all the other officers of the corps put
together.
The paper of the day was read by Col.
r. G. Harrington, inspector of rifle prac-
tice, whose patient persistence has been
IA prime cause of our advance in efficienc.
The paper in full will be found in an
other column.
The paper was applauded when tho
colonel finished, and a short discussion
cnsued.
Then the subject of street defences was
taken up. and, with Lewiston as an
example, demonstrations were worked out.
The school held an evening session.
Tomorrow the officers will go to Oropo
to witness demonstrations in tactics by
the State college battalion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
GEN. DAVIS TlLlSON DEAD.
RockIand and the State Loses One Of Bes
Known Citizens.

ROckland, April 30.-General Davis
Tillson. one of the best st-known citizens of
the State, died at his home in this city,
just before noon, today, after a brief i'll
ness from heart disease.
He was born in this city, April II, 1880.
He entered West Point in 1S49, was elected
to the Maine Legislature in 1857, and was
adjutant- general of the State in 1853. He
was collector of customs for the Waldo
boro district under President Lincoln,
but resigned in 1861 to become captain OF
tho I'd Maine battery, which he organized
He was stationed at Fort Preble, and
ordered to Washington, in April, 1862, to
assume command of the Sd Maine battery.
He was promoted to major and after
ward chief of artillery of McDowell's s staff,
and was afterward made a brigadier
general He organized the first United
States heavy artillery colored troops and
the Sd North Carolina mounted infantry.
After tho war he returned to Rockland
and engaged in the lime business. He
purchased Hurricane Isle, and established
and operated the extensive granite works
there. He built Tillson's wharf in this
City, on Wnlcn nc mas expenucu oFer %iou,
900. For several years he was interested
in the orange culture in florida, owning
and rultivating one of the most extensive
groves in that state.
Gen Tillson was most public spirited
man. and this city probably owes more
of it's improvements to him than to any
other man ever born in it's precincts. He
was thorough Christian gentleman, and
his loss is severe blow to Rockland. He
is survived by his wife and two daughters,
Mrs w. b. White of this city, and Mrs.
W. Il Day, Jr, Of Dubuque, Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. April 3O-The middle
Rocky mountain region storm has re-
mained nearly stationary and has dimin-
ished in energy. The barometer has fallen
rapidly north of Montana. The area of
high barometer has moved eastward from
the Lake Superior region and is central
north of Lake Ontario.
The temperature has risen along the
Atlantic coast and in the Missouri valley
and has fallen in the Lake regions and
the Southwest. Rain has fallen in the
Atlantic coast states, southern Texas, the
Missouri and extreme upper Mississippi
valleys, over the northern Lake region and
along the north Pacific coast
Showers are indicated for the middle
Atlantic and south Now England states,
Missouri valley. the upper Lake region,
and the middle Western states.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
FIRE At NEW BEDFORD.
Swift & Sons. Clothiers, and Lucus. Boots
and Shoes, Damaged S35, 900.

New Bedford, Mass, April 3o.-Fire,
tonight, in the midst of lot of old
wooden buildings in the very heart Of the
city. was discovered in tho upper portion
of the building owned and occupied by
NJ. c. Swift 81 Sons, clothiers. 1t soon
spread into the building next west, oc-
cupied by A. r. Lucas, boots and shoes.
The upper portions of both buildings
were destroyed. The lower portions of the
buildings were badly flooded with water
and much damage done to the stocks.
A barber shop in the second story of the
Swift building was totally destroyed.
Later-The loss of Swift 81 Sous will
amount to $4,000. Lucas loss is about
$4,000. Lucas insurance, $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Spring
WI edicine

Isso oimportantthat you should be sure
to get THE BEST. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has proven its unequalled merit by
its thousands of remarkable cures, and
the fact that it has a larger sale than
any other sarsaparilla or blood puri-
fer shows the great confidence the
people have in it. In fact it is the
Spring Medicine. It cures all blood
diseases, builds up the nerves and
gives such strength to the whole system
that, as one lady puts il, "lt seemed to
make me anew"
II you decide to take Hoods Sarsa-
,parilla for your Spring Medicine do
mot buy any substitute. Be sure to ge'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

al was all broken down in health,
so weak and nervous I was hardly
able to be up. had severe pains in
my side, and headache. Iwould often
have to stop when going upstairs on
account of palpitation Of the heart.
l had no appetite and a distressed feel
ing in my stomach. resolved to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla. / took two bot
ties and have not had spell of sick
headache for four months, feel well,
work all day and eat heartily. My
friends remark how well l am looking.
l think all nervous, run down people
ought to take it, especially nursing
mothers" Mrs. S .AsHwoRTH, Eaton, o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Maine Pensions.

Washington, April 3O.-Pensions have
been granted residents of Maine rs follows
Original, Edward f. Cunningham,
Togus; John Hargaden, Togus. Restora-
tion, reissue and increase, Granville NJ
Burnell, Bridgton. Increase, Chandler
Farr, Owls Head; Chas. l. Chase, Webb.
Additional, Oscar Werenegar, Togus
Supplemental, Francis Wright, Bangor
Reissue, David Morrill,, Cornish
Stephen G.. McAllister. Lewiston. Origi-
nal, widows, etc, Sophia r. Nichols, East
Lebanon; Mary f. Proctor, South Ber-
wck; Caleb Travis, father, Machiasport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
ANTICOSTI ISLAND
The Subject Of Dominion Inquires--French
Seem to Want IT,

Ottawa. Ont. April 80 I'm the House
of Commons, today, Mr.. Forbes moved for
return giving the names of the owners
of Anticosti island, and showing what
coasting, fishing and other privileges ap-
pertaining to the island belong exclusively
to the owners thereof. He wanted the in
formation in view Of the report that a
syndicate is endeavoring to acquire tho is
land in behalf of the French government.
Mr.. Foster, minister Of finance. said the
government had no information ON the
subject but would cause inquiries to be
made. The motion passed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
SUICIDE At HOULTON.
George Gidney. While Temporarily Insane
Fatally Shoots Himself.

Houlton, April 30.-Gco Gidney, son
of the late Barnard Gidney of this town,
committed suicide by shooting this morn
ing. The deceased was about 2S Years of
age and unmarried. The cause OF his act Is
unknown, but it supposed to have been
done while temporarily insane.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Fireman Arthur Dies Of His Injuries.

Bucksport, April 3o.-Fireman John
Arthur, the victim of the railroad accident
at South Brewer, Monday, died at his
home in Bucksport, Tuesday morning
He was member of Oriental Lodge of
Odd Fellows of Bangor. He is survived
by his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

charge of numbering Minnie Williams,
was resumed at San Francisco Tuesday.
DR. Barretts, the autopsy physician, testi-
fed that the murdered girl had been out
ragged prior to the murder and her death
was caused from suffoCation and hemor-
rhage In his opinion the wounds on
the body were ante mortem.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
KENSEBECS.

Earned runs, Pawtucket, 4. Home runs.
Davis. Three base hit, Yeager. Stolen bases,
Davis. First base on balls, Todd, Pickett
base on errors. Pawtucket, 3. Augusta, 8. Hit
by pitched hall, by Hobbs, Hannivan. Passed
ball, Kelley. Wild pitches, Todd. Struck out,
by Todd, Pickett, Doherty. Flynn. Smith
Donahue 3: by Hobbs. Waldron, Quinn; by
King, Waldron. Double plays, Bean and
Smith. Umpire, Lzotte Time, Ill., 45m.
sFlynn out on infied fly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
BRACE UP, BOYS!
And Don't Let Three Little
Defeats Discourage You.
Pawtucket, 7; Remedies, 2--Brock-
ton, 6; Bangor, 8.
Other New England and National League
Games Stopped by Rain.

Pawtucket. April 30.-Pawtucket won
from kennebecs, today. in n drizzle, solely
because the new South Paw Todd was in
the box for the home team.
One little lonesome single was all that
Burnham's meu got and their two runs
We're free gifts.
Davis home run over the left field fence
was feature. Attendance, 200
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Furnished Indemnity to the Citizens
Of Augusta and Vicinity. In all
These Years not a Company Repre-
sented by Them, Has Failed.
Every Loss Has Been Promptly Adjusted and
Paid. No Patron OF This Agency Has Ever
Been Called Upon TO Pay an Assessment.
More Than Halt Million oil Dollars Paid in
Losses. Is il not the Part Of Good Business
Prudence II You Pay Out Money for Protec-
lion to bs, Sure That There is Large VOL
ums Of Well Invested Assets Behind Your
Policy7 y

At what time are these assets more
needed than when your home or your busi-
ness place is swept out by fire.
We can insure your property in the
strongest companies at as low price as
It costs in small uncertain concerns.
Think these facts over when seeking in
demnity against Fire or Accidents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

rule, the coaching at most of the colleges
Is better than at Harvard. where they al
ways depend on a pitcher. letting the
team take care of itself. When they do
get winner at Harvard they get very
strong team, and then fall off very badly
again for one or two seasons"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Fire at Cape Elizabeth.

Cape Elizabeth, April 30--The farm
and out buildings of Fred Dennis, known
as the old Moses place, burned about
midnight, this morning, Loss, $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Other Games.

At Toledo-Toledo, 6; st. Louis
Browns, 5.
At Worcester, Mass. Holy Cross, 4;
Harvard. 3.
AT Wheeling, w. Va.-Wheeling 3;
Cincinnati, 5.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

In the English House of Commons,
Tuesday, Shaw-Lefevre, president of the
local government board introduced bill
providing for the abolition of plural vot
ing and for holding all elections on the
same day. The Shaw-Lefevre bill passed
its first reading.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Today's Games.

Boston at Washington, New York at Phila-
deIphia, Baltimore at Brooklyn. st. Louis at
Cleveland, Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
Nashua at Fitchburg, Salem at Haverhi!l,
Lawrence at Lowell.
Bangor at Brockton, Portland at Fall River,
Lewiston at New Bedford, Kennebecs at Paw
tucket.
Toronto at Springfield. Syracuse at Scranton,
Rochester at Wilkesbarre.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
New England Standing.
All League Games Postponed.

New York, April 30 The National
League games scheduled for today at New
York, Baltimore and Washington We're
postponed on account of rain or wet
grounds. No western games were sched-
uled
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
PROBABLY SHOWERS-COOLER.

Boston. April 30.-For New England
Wednesday, threatening and probably
showers cooler; easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

Hits-Brockton, 10; Bangor. Q. Errors
Brockton, 3; Bangor, 2. Miller and Lawson;
McGaughey and Hayes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
New EnaIand Games Postponed.

Boston, April 3O.-The Portland Fall
River and New Bedford Lewiston games
were postponed OH account of rain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Washington Forecast.

Washington, April 30.--For Maine
Wednesday. fair, except showers on wes
coast; cooler In western portion; north
easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01
Now is the time to buy your
Spring Medicines.

We have all the different kinds at prices
that can't be beat. Look over/these prices
and see if you can't save from IS to IS per cent
by trading with us.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

Rrockton took todav's oame

Brockton took today's game from Ban
gor in a contest marked by good hitting
and clever fielding The features were IA
sensational catch by Deadly, Doves batting
and tho work of France, Petit and
Lawson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-01

The grand jury rose at Wiscasset, Tues
day noon, bringing in 2S indictments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-06-16

For 2 cents you can get: 360 good brass pins
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-06
the OLEOMd Law.
Eject of Judge Hughes Decisior-ihe
Summer Resorts.

NORFOLK, VA, March Especial
Inc Princess Anne Hotel AT Virginia
Beach is rapidly filling mp with visitors
from the North. The season is later TINS
year than usual. owing 10 the recent colo
weather. The regular orchestra OF the
house is now giving daily concerts ana
the early spring season VIII In Few
weeks be at its height. Manager Holland
expects this TO be the best year III the
history of the company
The new owners of the Ocean-\lew
Hotel and railroad are perfecting plans Tor
extensive improvements. An architect is
engaged upon plans for remodelling the
hotel and pavilcns. Unusual facilities
will be provided for the entertainment OF
excursionists.
The gorgeousness of the tropics per-
vades the great Hygeia at Old Point. The
land OF palms and ferns seems TO have
been transported to this delightful health
resort No more long stretches OF bare
walls and ceiling. but everywhere green
things growing. Once. parlors. and ball
room are bowers OF beauty.
The impression prevails here that the
decision OF Judge Hughes In the oleomar-
garine cases. brought before him on a
writ OF habeas corpus. will put an end to
any further efforts In the direction OF en-
forcing the Virginia prohibiting act of
1897
DIR. w. Y. Hatcher, OF Richmond. Is
here assisting his son. Rev. II. b. Hatcher
IN a revival meeting at the First Baptist
church. DR.. Hatcher preached last night
70 . large audience.
TIE saieon-ksspsrs Of the city are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-06
lie Wafer Supply.
Richmond. Va. March 9.

Richmond. Va. March O. 1895.
Editor Times: In your issue OF fhe Gee
ord instant under the heading OF our
Water supply" | see that superintendent
Boiling believes that the whole water
supplying p"wer OF orr city should be
cCI centrated in one point.
do not doubt for an instant that he
is right. but would IL Lot, however be
be tier for the general health OF our city
If some attencSn were gwen 10 the
quality of the water now being used by
our citizens About three years ago u
was suggested by contributor OF the
Dispatch that artesian wells be bored
near the new pump-house, and tnat the
alter from them be pumped INTO oipA
reservoirs; and If such Was or Is
practicable | Tor one would De heartuy
in Iayor OF the same; In fact, IN FAVOR OF
any reasonable scheme that VIII give as
clearer water than we are now using.
| think if the Chesterfield side OF the
river was scanned. and the many streams
and rlvulets which contribute 10 make
have a partial. If not whole, supply
Of clear water during the time tnat the
river water is muddy.
| have fished at the mouth or the
PCwhite creek when the river was the
col)r OF ochre. and IL seemed too bad
that ! had 70 return home ana drink TX
when 50 much other water clearer ana
brighter was going to waste.
do not know the distance from toe
mouth OF the Powhite creek 10 the new
pump mouse, but I am satisfied In my
own mind that II Is not a mile
IL this view OF the matter Is and car
be OF any use to the Inhabitants OF our
city. / will be glad TO have advanced II.
Respectfully, LITHIA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-06
KAILROADS AT WAX.
Three Lending Coal Carrying ROADS in INC
Fight.

PHILADELPHIA, March Sit deveiop-
ed to-day that a war between three OIL
the leading anthracite coal-carrying roauS
is brewing The management OF the READ
ing Company, 1t was learned, had ilo.I-
fed the Lehigh Valley and jersey zen
trial Con panies that II they do not con-
sent 10 give the Reading large shale
OF through freight on coal, oesiiiiiiiis
Monday next. the Reading VIII reluse ~
haul coal originating at points on ei'h.
er Of the other lines to points south VI
Bethlehem and east Of Penn Junction /,
the Lehigh Valley and Jersey Cehl'a,
Companies will not accede to TINS deihahu
the Reading will on Monday place an
embargo upon their coal. and as result
no Lehigh or Wilkesbarre coal VIII pe
brought to Philadelphia.
The dealers who make a Speciality OF
those brands will thenceforth be cut OH
from their source OF supply ana VIII
be forced to furnish their customers WIN
coal from the Reading mines. Ncither OF
the companies upon which war mas peeh
declared have as yet made any reply 10
the Reading manifesto. but Pfesldehts
Wilbur and Maxwell have conferred upon
the subject. and il is not improbable thaI
they will adopt the same policy
The matter will come up for consid-
Grafton at to-morrow's meeting OF the
Lehigh Valley directors, when the course
TO be pursued by that company VIII pre-
sumably be finally decided upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-06
ONLY ONE FAVORITE
CARRIED OFF THE HONORS AT THE
NEW ORLEANS TRACK.
A Horse Badly Cut by Running Into the
Fence-The Attendance Increasing at
the Old Dominion Track.

NEW ORLEANS. March 5.-Tte winter
meeting will enter the last querter to-
morrow OF the one hundred days meeting
and so far has been a very successfui
one for the bookies. The club has Deeh
paying their expenses and m taking some
money also. The weather was fair anu
;he track was cool, b.. only one favor
lie won. This was Bryan. an even-mohey
shot, i'm the first race. After That IL was
second and third choices who won, up 10
the fifth race. when dead rank outslueI'
Iochleven, at 100 to /, won the event.
after G-minute wait ut the post 10,
the start Flush. at 10 l, In the tnlru
race. ran away and went nile. Deloie
stopping. The books then made her 20 10
/. and she ran second to Birdcatcher. In
the last race. while at the post, Camden,
entered by w. ID. Burns, with Gormley
on top ran twice around the track ana
Gormley. i'm trying to pull the gelding IN
ran him into the fence. cutting ter
rible cash on the right shoulder Camden
was taken TO the post. but did not start
IN the race. Summary:
First raCe-seven furlorgs. selilhS
Bryan Ol0. Penny. EVEN first, Frahcls
Pope second. Mote third. Time. l:55.
Second race-six furlongs, selling-Bev-
erly do9. NJ dgey. , to - FIRST Prince
Imperial second, Ed. Connolly third. Ilme'
HIP.
Third race-one mile. selling-Rapidan
dI3. Mcknight 3 to - first. Charter sec
ond. Fakir third. Time, l.f9.
Fourth race-fve and half furlonSs-
Birdcatcher Ql2. Thorpe, to y ilrst'
Flush second, Minniver third. Time
1:l0 IL. -
Fifth race-fve furlongs, selling-Loch-
leven dO5. Hennessey, 100 to u first, Manoa
second. Gee Whiz third. Time, lVo.
At the Old Dominion Tack.
WASHINGTON. March THE attend
ance at the Old Dominion track mas
GRADUALLY increased ever since the open
ing of the spring meeting. turning INTO
the stretch to-day Jockey Dryer fell OIL
Tumult. but was not hurt only two
favorites won, and the eight BOOKS had
an abundance of business. Summary.
First race-five furlongs-Son Malheur
4, 70 y first. Brightwood second Trinculo
third Time, l:O2. 49,,
Second race-one mile-Belwood q 10 lV)
FIRST Monte Carlo second. Tiny Tim third.
Time, la. p,
Third race-six furlongs-Forest q to %
first. Detroit second, Paragon third.
Time, l:0l. loo
Fourth race-sx furlongs- Elizabeth W
to u first Jim Mclaughlin second fahhie
Martin third. Time, 1;25.
Fifth race-six and quarter furlonSs-
Samaritan (6 to - first, Prince klamath
second, Clansman third. Time Ia Ii.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-06
MAD COWS ~ UENKI,
One of Them ATTACKS Her Own'ra Forces
Him to Climb "a Tree.

MARTINSVlLLE. VA, March 5.-Spe-
cial-There is much excitement over mad
dogs in the Ledtherwo1d and lnSburg
districts of our county. Mr.. Granville
Carter had to kill two OF his mich COWS.
they having been bitten by a mad dog
and exhibited symptoms of rabies. one
OF the animals attacked Mr. Carter and
he had TO climb a tree to save him
self. Mr.. Carter says that including two
of his, eight in the immediate neigh
borhood have been killed. 1t seems that
quite a number were bitten by the same
dog, which is still at large.
our people are looking forward 10
series OF meetings to he conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Lacy. OF the Episcopal church,
in the near future. with much interest.
That church has one of the most modern
buildings under construction In our town,
with bright prospects of an early com
pleticn. The pastor, Mr. Arson. has
made many friends since his charge of
the church. and bids fair to build up
quite an extensive membership.
The Republicans of Henry county are
talking strongly of a convention to nomi-
nate candidates fer county offices. Should
they do so, the "Old Postmaster" c. W.
Jones, will probably be their nominee for
Treasurer. as he seems to be the choice
OF large portion of his party.
X. y. Grigg. mail agent on the Norfolk
and Western railroad. has been stricken
with paralysis. and is now confined to his
bed at Roanoke.
The real estate left by the late jeremiah
Griggs. for many years clerk of the Court
OF Henry, will be cut up in lots and sold
within the next few months. offering
many lots suitable for dwellings and
factories.
Mr. Joseph G. Penn, one of our largest
tobacco manufacturers, Is again at his
factory. after being confined TO his house
by sickness for the past i've months.
We expect TO have our town lighted by
electricity in the near future, as such
proposition will be considered by the
Town Council soon.
Messrs. Il. r. Gravely & co. (of which
concern Mr. Meyers, one of our most
prosperous business men. Is member
will build large brick factory this sea-