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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Said Parker S. Heald, one OF Watervllte's
most prominent business men. SATURDAY
in regard to the city guaranteeing the IN.
terest on $50, 600 worth of the bonds oil
the Waterville & Wiscasset Railroad:
think the city can well afford TO bind
itself to pay the interest on the bonds TOT
a term of 10 years till the road gets on
paying basis 1t will open up to water
Vile trade vast territory which it does
not now get by railroad, aud of course the
trade of place makes the size and I'M
portance of it, All the railroads now run
parallel with the river, while this road
will come across the country, through rich
farming towns and prosperous little vii
lagos, all of which will naturally come to
Waterville for their base of supplies, bank
ing business. and hundred and one other
avenues of trade 1 say again, l think
that the city can well afford TO guarantee
the interest on that amount of bonds for
the stated period and l will add right here
that don't have any fear that the in
terest rs a whole, will ever be required to
be paid by the city even if it SO votes for
think the proposed road will be paying
one from the start
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
WHOLESALE DESERTION
OF Illinois Democrats to PCpuIists' Camp en-
the Silver Question.

Chicago. April % The Times Herald
says that it looks very much rs if the sill
yer wing of the Democratic party OF
Illinois is preparing to go over into the
Populist camp, boots, breeches and bag
gage"
The Populists polled about 80, 900 votes
in Chicago. last November, and the Demo
Gratis pollcd about % 600 Tho silver
leaders claim that IS 600 Democrats and
25, 900 Populists are united on the silver
question and III y will work together.
The first evidence Of the consolidation
of the silver wing Democrats and
Populists is the announcement that
Clarence S. barrow. the acknowledged
leader locally of the Populist party, will
be placed on the SOD ward delegation to
the silver Democratic state convention.
1t is claimed that the fusion between
the silver wing Democrats and Populists
in Chicago is complete and at least so
Populists will be chosen delegates to the
state convention. A similar condition is
said TO exist throughout the State
wherever a strong Populist sentiment OK
ISIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
LEDGE GIVES WAY
And -Four People Fall Three Fun
dred Feet to Death.
One Girl Hangs by Her Hands 80 Minutes
Until Rescued.

New York. April sS.-A speciil to the
World from Cochecton, n. Y. says: John
Rich, Sydney Burns, Annie Mitchell,
Irene Tempest and Lora Long, werv
standing on a ledge of rock 300 feet high
which overhung the park little to the
eastward of this town. Four feet from
the outer edge of the rock was horizon
tai crack which the oldest Inhabitants sny
had always been there and which no ont
thought rendered the ledge insecure.
The five young people felt the ledge give
way under their feet and tried to get on
but were too late Irene Tempest man
aged to grasp the edge of solid remnant
Of the rock and hung there for 80 minute:
until help could reach her. Tho Others
were dead when the frightened inhabi
tants reached the spot. Rich was impaled
on the limb Of tree rs feet above the
ground.
One huge fragment of the rock rolled
upon the tracks of the Erie railway JUS
after tho express passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

The memorial exercises in the Univer-
salist church, Sunday. of Crescent Lodge,
A. 0. U. W., of this city, were very largely
attended. Over so visiting brothers were
in attendance from Augusta. and ~ from
Gardiner, besides about 81 members OF
Crescent Lodge. The sermon which was
an able one, was preached by Rev. ). +.
Leland of the Universalist church, and
splendid singing was furnished by the
choir of the Universalist church. Ores.
cent Lodge met at its hall at o'clock and
was Joined there by tho visitors they
formed in line Dirigo Lodge of Gardiner,
the oldest in tho State, in the lead, fol
lowed by the Ancient Order members
from the Capital city, and Crescent Lodge
in the rear In this order they proceeded
to the church, ID. b. Lowe officiating as
chief marshal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
NEWS GSEIS.
Brought by the Wires from the North, East
South and West.

| Tho laundry, shoe shop, tailor shop
matron's Office, sewing room, bakery,
boiler room and engine room of tho Viii
lard state hospital. Ovid, n. Y, wa,
burned, Sunday morning. Loss, $50.
| 900.
The steamer Naparima, from Galveston
and Norfolk, put into Dartmouth. Eng
Sunday, and landed the crew of the Rus.
sian schooner Herwig abandoned at sea
in sinking condition in lat 4ON,. long.
| 81 w 1870
The Whitney & Batchelder saw mill and
salt block at Molburn, Mich. were burned,
Saturday night. Loss, $85. 900; insured
for S23 600. Thirty-five Thousand dollars
worth of lumber, on which there was $685.
000 insurance, was burned
A. J. Blackwell a rich, cratic Indian.
who owns the cities of Blackwell and
David City, Indian Territory. announces
that he will build temple at David City.
Oklahoma, to cost $500. 600, for the per-
pctuation OF the Indian religions.
Gen. Mnceo is rctreating from Jaracucca
to Doncella mountains, in Cuba, with the
government trpDps in pursuit He has
issued long address pleading the iustite
OF the insdrgent cause and calling anon
all Cubans to throw of the Spanish IKE
Captain-Gcneral Martinez de Campos
has telcgraphed to Madrid from CUBA for
moro army surgeons. He will start in a
few days for the eastern provinces where.
1t is said, he will make haste to deal the
insurgents decisive blow before the
rainy season. s.sA
The grand jury Mt Houston, Texas, sent
In report, Saturday. in which. It scores
the mayor and chief of police for ALLOWING
houses of III fame, gambling dens, variety
theatres and fences, FOR stolen property
to be run openly, and holds the mayor
directly responsible. The chief of police
and his deputy are indicted for refusing
to give information as to these places.
The mayor has ordered the places closed.
Sir William Harcourt, British chaucel-
Tor of the exchequer, will move in the
Commons, Monday. that the rest of the
session be devoted entirely to government
business. Henry Seton Karr, Conserva-
tive will propose an amendment directly
negativing the motion and virtually put
ting the question of confidence A very
close division, probably the closest since
the last general election is expected All
parties are rallying their forces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Archbishop williams Birthday.

Boston, April 2S.-The birthday of Arch.
bishop Williams was quietly observed
Saturday. According to his usual custom
in the past he celebrated mass in the
chapel of the cathedral at z o'clock and
the remainder of the day was devoted to
his regular duties. On May 10 and II the
venerable archbishop will celebrate his
golden jubilee of his ordination to the
priesthood. The late General Grant and
Archbishop Williams were born on the
same (lay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

At meeting of all the committees of
the grand carnival held in 3 at the Evans,
Friday evening, all reported satisfactory
progress. Two very generous contribu.
tions have been received, recently. The
committee received from the $. d. Warren
Paper Co. an offer of the paper Tor the
book, Picturesque Gardiner" amount
ing to about $3.50, and. Saturday, IA check
of 500 from the Hoilingsworth a. Whit
ney Paper Co. was received. The Maine
Central has promised to send tho engine
and parlor car used in tho North Conway
coaching parade, and several large manu-
featuring companies outside of the State
have signified their intentions of having
exhibits in the parade carnival day. Tues
day, May'2l. This parade promises to be
great feature and will comprise four
divisions, as follows: Trade, manufac-
lures, schools and horses, to he led by
Reeves American Band of Providence.
There will also be several bands to help
furnish music for marching purposes
Monday, May 90, will DO the grand open
ing day, Governors reception and cele-
bration of the 10Th anniversary of the first
meeting of the Maine Legislature Tues
day, grand carnival parade. which
promises to be nearly three miles long
Wednesday, grand matinee. Thursday,
Babies day. Friday, Fireman's day, In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

At the fire on the Plains, Wednesday
night, there were many who spoke of the
advisability of having new fire company,
a hook and ladder company, on the Plains
The city still owns the old truck which is
in good condition, and it is now stored in
the skating rink. A small outlay will
completely equip it with hooks, ladders,
etc :, and it is light enough so that it can
easily be hauled anywhere on the Plains
by men, the same us No. 3 hose cart. For
nearly year now Hose No. has not re
spondcd on the first call to alarms from
boxes 35 and 30 and many long useless
runs for the horses have been saved still
the Hook and Ladder No horses have
to drag the far heavier truck to the Plains
in response to every alarm from those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
AMERICAN INTRIGUE
Declared to be ut the Bottom Of all Mic.
araguan Diplomacy.

LONDON, April 2S-The Standard prints
letter signed lex Consul" which says:
During my residence in Nicaragua tho
intrigucs of the United States were at tho
bottom of all Nicaraguan diplomacy.
The states regarded the Central American
countries as their protcgcs, some day TO be
annexed.
They made special exertions in Nicara
qua with view of controlling the cannl
and expelling British influence from the
Mosquito coast don't doubt that Nioa'
ragua's recent action is due to the sugges-
ton, if not the direction, of the United
States.
The ex-consul speaks favorably Of mic.
aragua's unfortunate inhabitants" whom
he always found friendly to foreigners
especially Englishmen, but the system
Of government is bad" he adds.
They get into trouble with foreign pow.
ers because they submit their Affairs to
utterly inexperienced men, while they
continue always to be the easy prey Of tho
intrigucs of skilled diplomatists. 1t be.
hoovcs the European countries, especially
England, to keep a watchful eye ON hos
tile influence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
A CLAIM IN EQUITY
Against the United States for Many
Millions Of Dollars.
One vitw Of Incom, TM-Associate Jus,jcs
white on the Subject.

Washington, April % --Sinco the de-
cision or the supreme court in the income
tax cases there have been frequent refer.
ences on the part of attorneys to the lia.
bility Of the government for sums paid on
incomes from rents and invested personal
property under former income tax laws.
1t will be remembered that Attorney
General Olney in his brief on the subject
of rohearing suggested that congress
could not well escape making provision
for the refunding of those amounts II the
decision was to stand. Associate Justice
Whites dissenting opinion, the text Of
which was made public Saturday, also
touched upon this point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.



May 2-Maine Methodist inference. eaco.
May 9-East Maine Methodist Conference
Bucksport.
June a-5-Penobscot Congregational Confer
Jnne Northumberland State Convention ,Dex-
June i2-Cumberland Cong regational Confer
ence, Standish.
June 1i-12 Piscataquis congregational Con-
ference. Brownville.
June 1l-12-Somerset Congregational Confer
encc, Scion.
June Il-I2-Union Congregational Conference
June 1i-i2-waldo Congregational Conference
Sandy Point
June Ii-I2-washington Congregational Con
ference, Machias.
June lI-12-York Congregational Conference
Biddcford.
June I1-i2-North Cumberland Congregation
al Conference. Brunswick.
June I1-i2-Franklin Congregational Confer
enco Aliens Mills.
June l2-Hancock Congregational Confer.
June Ii-i2-Kennebec Congregational Confer
ence Winthrop.
June 1l-l2-Lincon Congregational Confer
ence, Boothbay Harbor.
June 1l-I2-Oxford Congregational Confer
ence, Bethel.
June il-l2-Aroostook Congregational Confer
ence, Houlton.
Educational.
June 8-Anniversary Eastern State Normal
School. Castine.
June l6-20-Commenccment State College
Orono.
July 9-12-American Institute OF instruction
Portland.
Grange.
April H-Sagadahoc Pomona Grange, Bow
doin.
May 1Androscoggn Pomona Grange, Lis
bon.
May 7-Oxford Pomona Grange, Norway.
May Waldo Pomona Grange, Lncolnvile.
Miscellaneous.
April 26-Meeting OF Governor and Council.
May 15-Meeting of the Grand Lodge OF Maine
Knights Of Pythias, Watervi1le.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
PRINCE OF WALES
And Some Curious and Interesting
Notes About His Wardrobe.
Annual Butchers Bin Tells Terrible Story
Of English Foot Ball.

London, April 2S.--The English foot ball
season is closed and the Westminster Ga
zettc publishes it's annual football
butchers bill" The "bilP' shows that
during the season there were 20 deaths
from injuries received in the football field
and that over $50 legs, arms and collar
bones were broken besides many cases OF
conclusion Of the brain or spine. paraly'
sis, knee caps split, peritonitis and hun.
dredS of minor casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

AT the regular meeting of Cascade
Lodge, I. o. g. r., No. 1888. the following
officers were nominated and elected for the
ensuing qaurter: W. p. Hutchins, chief
templar; Gertrude Lord, vice templar
A. NJ. Knowles, superintendent of Juve-
nile Temple; Sadie johnson, secretary
Maggie johnson, financial secretary Mrs
d. X. Blaisdell, treasurer; c. l.. Henry,
marshal; John Rutter. chaplain; Bessie
Turner, guard Charles Frizzell, sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Novel Telephone system,

YANKToN. April GA nun Der of farm.
ers living 10 miles west of this city have
established telephone system covering
eight miles of wire. The farms in this
vicinity are surrounded by barb wire
fences Each farmer is supplied with q
transmitter at his house. connecting with
the wire of tho fence. The staples have
been removed from this wire and insu.
lated fasteners substituted. A cell bat
terry has been constructed and the farmers
are now able to converse with each other.
The expense for the entire system did not
exceed S25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Sweetman Is Beaten,

DUBLIN, April 2S-Tbe result of the
election for member of parliament in
the east division of Wicklow Friday to
succeed John Sweetman, who resigned
his seat on account of refusing any longer
to vote with the McCarthyites and who
sought reelection as Parnellite, is as
follows: Mr.. O'Kclly (McCarthyite), 1858;
John Sweetman (Parnellite). ll0l; Colo.
mel Footenham (Unionist), 1865.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Fl. W. Jewett q Co.'S. mill has recently
been painted a lemon color, and workmcn
are engaged painting the buildings of the
Oakland Manufacturing Co.'S. plant. The
grist mill on Summer street and J. Gray
& Sons building are also to be painted
the same color.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

George Fl. Davis, T. II. Borden and J.
M. Stevens, three Portland gentlemen who
are quite extensively interested In mining
in various sections Of the country, paid a
visit to the Pendloton gold mine in Pitts
ton, Saturday, and reported that they
were highly pleased with the visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Nashua Bank REORGANIZATION.

NASHUA. April 2a-The new trus tees
of the Nashua Savings bank met SATURDAY.
to organize preparatory to reopen the
bank. Owing to the absence of Treasurer
Gilman. who has not yet.!resigned, how
ever, organization was postponed until
Monday, when Mayor Howard will be
chosen president and G. +. Andrews,
treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

The city treasurer has been instructed
to purchase the Collins water privilege
located in West Gardiner, about seven
miles from this city, for $4,000 This does
not mean that Hallowell will have a
water supply, as to furnish the city with
water from that distant point would
mean a large expenditure of money. The
city is greatly in need of water supply
nevertheless. This property will be
good investment and will sell at an adj
vance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Head Clerk Bunker of the Evans was
presented with a fishing rod by the patron!
of the hotel, Saturday. which attracted
great attention from his sporting friends
The rapid winding reel. novelty, wa:
the invention of a local genius.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Observed Arbor Day.

Boston, April 2S.-Chief Justice Field
of the supreme court and Mayor Curtis
observed Arbor day by planting six elms
in front of the county courthouse. Chief
Justice Field handled the shovel and
planted the trees, which were removed
from the common to make room for the
subway. Many Of the schools observed
the day by also planting trees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Hamilton A. Hill p..d.

BOSTON, Apr:. 28.-+ Hamilton A. Rlll
forraeriy secretary Of the natiouat B q
OF trade, treasurer Of Oberlin collex
prominent member Of the Historic Ia
illogical society, died suddenly Sat6s2 n
aged 6S year. He was also author e sey
eral papers ~ commercial subjeca Snt
was promineDt anti sslavery man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
ROYAL VISITORS.
Queen Regent and the Young Quesa Of
Holland Are In London.

LONDON, April 2s.-The queen regent Of
Holland and her daughter, the young
Queen of Holland, arrived at V.ctoria sta
ton. this city, Saturday on fortnight's
visit to London. They were met at the
railroad station by rhe Prince of Wales,
the Duke ct SAKE Col,u Gotba and the
latter's eldest son. the Prince Alfred OF
Sake CobdfR- Gotha. 8
The royal visitors were cordially received
and welcomed by the princess and Prince
Alfred had n long conversation with the
young queen at the station. This has re.
vivee the rumor~ that it Is projected to
betrothe Prince Alfred to Queen Wilde.
NINA tA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
He Will Die.

Boston, April 2S.-A man supposed to
be Arthur L'Heureux of Greenfield was
found unconscious in bed at ID Indiana
place Saturday. He had made u deter.
mined attempt mt suicide by placing one
end of . rubber hose on the gas Jet and
the other in his mouth and then turned on
the gas. He will die
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Mrs. H. NJ. Hatch Of Hyde Park avenue,
has several large pots of sweet peas In
bloom, and Mrs. Leta Wilcox has picked a
large bowl of Strawberries from plants
which she has raised in the house during
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

New YORK, April ga man giving
the name of Patrick McKenna, and who
said he had formerly lived at oO4 Law.
renee street. Lawrence, Mass, has beer
taken into custody as supposed insane
person. He was sent to Bellevue hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

The ship Berlin, Capt Frank Whit
more, has arrived in New York, after a
passage of % days from Shanghai Mrs.
Whitmore accompanied her husband on
the voyage, and. Sunday. their daughter,
Miss Mary l.. Whitmore, left for New
York to II Get them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
Another Treasurer Gone.

MoNTEZCMA, Ia. April 2S-County
Treasurer G. w. Rowe has disappeared
and with him about $50, 900 of the county's
money. He left here last Saturday morn
ing, but nothing wrong was suspected
All efforts to locate him have proved
frnitlesS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

boxes, and these runs might b. saved py
company there. Hose No. 3 has proved
valuable company in the city fire del ART
ment and many seem to be of the OPINION
that a hook and ladder company win IN
old truck, in that quarter OF the CITY
would be equally as effective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Ladies who are looking for something
nice in the way Of perfumery should call
at the drug store of g. H. Beane and get
a sample bottle of France de Alyssum,
which is very fine and is meeting with an
immense sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Under the direction of Chief Engineer
Drake, the Alert hose house has been I'M
dergoing number of improvements in
Guiding a new brick foundation under the
building The house of Hose No. a has
been raised up, sheathed on the inside,
and is now receiving coat Of paint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

One of the matters of business acted on
at the last meeting OF the city government
was the passing of an order requesting
the municipal officers to call a meeting
for the city to vote on guaranteeing the in
terest on $40, 900 for 10 years on the bonds
of the Waterville Il Wiscasse6 Railroad Co.
This was asked for in n petition signed by
Gi Of the heaviest tax payers and business
men of the city. The vote will be taken
on Monday, June g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

The Passamaquoddy Indian brass band
has been suggested as one of the features
in the parade of Carnival day. The mem
bers are uniformed in the full war dress,
such as their ancestors wore many years
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

The De Moss family will give novel
entertainment in the Methodist vtstry,
tomorrow evening They were at the
Worlds Fair and play As different must
cal instruments, SO that a musical treat
ia assured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Sixty-five members Of Dirigo Lodge, A..
Q. q. w.. attended the memorial services
Of the order at Hallowell. Sunday after
noon. They speak very highly Of the ser
mon by Rev. Mr. Leland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Mrs. Philena Smith, who died in Litch-
field, Friday, was a sister to Mr. Joseph
II. Spear instead Of William, as reported
in Saturdays journal. We were misin-
formed by the undertaken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Several of the graduating class OF the
Skowhegan High school, came down on
the morning train, Saturday, and sat for
pictures at Preble'S studio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Engine No "a, the one which hauled
the ST. John train into the recent Neazic
wreck, was taken from the shop. Satur-
day, and run to Bangor, following the
afternoon train, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29
A Cup For the Boy.

AAToN, Mass, April 2S-Congrcssman
Fitzgera)d's son, who was born in Boston
Ola Patriots Gay, and was chrstencd
Thomas Acton Fitzgerald. is to be the
recipient of n solid silver cup voted by the
town committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-04-29

Tho Kent's Hill team took supper at
the Elmwood, Saturday, and returned
home on the o'clock F. M. freight over
the back road, permission having been
granted to take the team on that train, so
saving them staying here over Sunday.