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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Abncr Mcdonald, who shot himself III
the head and abdomen at Biddeioru,
Wednesday night, died, Thursday morn
ing
Special postal service to Beaver Pono
from Kennebago Lake, On route lo62, Is
discontinued also that to East Carbon.
from Caribou ON route 1861.
Louis Dagne three years of age, In at
tempting to cross Biddeford street il
front of an electric car, Thursday, was
run over and instantly killed.
Philip B Turner,a popular young Port
land man, was drowned. Thursday, whit
canoeing in Stroudwater river he Wa
a member of the Y. NJ. G. A, and yer!
promising young man. He intended L
enter Colby University next fall
The directors of the Washington count,
railroad. Wednesday evening, voted II
omen subscription b )oks for stock ana ash
the county for aid at date not later thai
.July 90. They hope to raise s2oo, ooo o,
subscription and hope to have the roa'
undcr contract this year.
The 72d annual conference OF the hel
nebcc congregational churches began a
Winthrop Thurday, TO continue I'LL ri
d.v The services opened with pray'
service, followed by papers by H. Mo"'
ward of Winthrop, and Rev. Z. IL "asn
hnrn of Waterville Brief addresses foi
lowed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from The North, East,
South and West.

: Directly won tho match race with Car
Donate, for $1,000 purse, at Denver, Col,
Thursday, in 2.15.
Rev. James Il. Whitmore, late OF Ban
gor. was installed pastor Of tho First Free
Baptist church, Cambridgeport, Mass,
Thursday evening.
1t is rumorod that Mayor Pagan and
Chief of Police Donovan of Hoboken, ".
j., have been indicted by the grand jury
for failure to enforce the liquor law.
Miss Wanamaker daughter OF Hon.
John Wanamaker, ex -postmaster general,
was married at Philadelphia, Thursday to
Barclay II. Warburtcn, publisher Of the
Evening Telegraph Of that city.
The New Jersey House, Thursday,
passed the concurrent resolution providing
for an amendment to the constitution
allowing women to vote ut school cleo
tions. At 3 so the Legislature adjourned
sine die.
:. At Lowell. Thursday, the jury found n
verdict Of guilty In the second degree I'm
the cases OF Patrick Sullivan, Patrick j.
Foley and Cornelius Maggie, charged with
the murder of Dnroy S. Foster, near Bur
lington, Sept. 4.
1t is probable that the fight scheduled
to take place between Dixon and Ernst at
tho Seaside Athletic Club. Coney Island.
Friday night will be- postponed. Mayor
Schieren has refused to renew the clubs
permit for boxing tournaments and ath-
letic exhibitions, and refused to grant u
special permit for the fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
SPAIN PLEASED
With Presidents Proclamation
Regarding Cuban Revolt,
Reciprocates Cordial Response to De-
mands In Alliance Case.
American cigarmakers the Cause Of Trouble.
Says Minister Deloms.

Washington, Juno 1s-"There would
never be any such thing heard Of ms a
Cuban uprising" said Minister de LONE
of Spain. today. III 1t were not for the
Florida cigar makers aud their sympathi-
GERS in New York. Philadelphia and Balti-
more. Florida has been the base Of oper-
atoms OF this last so-called rebellion. as
we'll as of those that have proceeded 1t"
The Spanish minister is much gratifled
by the Presidents proclamation onjoining
strict observance of the neutrality laws Of
the United States.
He states that securing Of some such
action on the part Of the United States
was the chief subject entrusted to him by
his government
II accomplishment is regarded as giving
fatal blow TO the disorders In Cuba and
as manifesting on tho part of the United
States friendly feeling toward Spain
which fully reciprocates SPANS cordial
response to the United States demands In
the Alliance affair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
HALE'S STEALINGS
From Foxcroft Slightly Less
Than at First Thought.
His indebtedness According to Latest
Advices Amounts to $4,000.
Town Has Thrown on Depression Of Affair and
is Now Booming.

Bangor, June 13-Messrs. Hudson and
Parsons, attorneys for the town of Fox
croft, have completed their Investigation
of the complications caused by the huge
defaleation OF Judge Hale and are soon to
submit their report to a meeting of the
citizens called by the municipal officers.
The examination shows the outstand-
ing notes Of the late treasurer, Judge
Hale. who took his own life when expos
ure of his crimes was certain, to be about
$50. 900 less than was at first supposed,
unless there are notes not yet heard from
No such have as yet been brought against
the town.
A ii trace of depression has disappeared
Real estate is changing hands, being
bought and sold at better prices than
ever known before in the towns history
New buildings are going up on nearly
every street, sewers are being laid and
other general improvements are going
forward as though no cloud hung over the
municipality. The Hale Indebtedness
foots up at about $40, 900, according to
present advices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
SUPERIOR COURT.
june Term, Hon. Oliver G. Hall, Presid.
ing.

Clerk, W. S. Choate,
Sheriff, f. f. Norton,
+. A. Small, Stenographer.
Waterville, June 10.
Stewart ct. al VS.. The Waterville &;
Fairfield Electric Railway and Light Co.
This case was given to the jury about 4
o clock in the afternoon. At 6 no agree
ment had been reached and court took o
recess until morning. directing tho jur!
to seal up their verdict when they had
agreed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14

Against disease are those who are prudential
enough to renew failing energy by the aid Of
the grand fortifying agent, Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters. which promotes a vigorous dis
charge OF the duties imposed upon the various
organs by nature, and which II impeded or
relaxed speedily bring about their disorder.
Digestion, assimilation, due secretion and
direction Of the bile and a regular habit Of
body are insured by the systematic use OF this
safe. prompt and thorough medicine. ChiIs
and fever, bilious remittent, dumb ague and
ague cake, kidney complaiots, sick headache,
nervousness and other inorganic maladies are
removed by it. II promotes relish for the
food well as the ability to digest and assim-
iiate il. The infirmities of declining years
are mitgafed by it. A winegl ,ssful before re-
firing promotes health yielding Tepose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
FREIGHT TRAIN DeRAILE0
On the Bangor s. Aroostook at West Seboi:
Damage Slight.

Bangor. June 10 The regular B. & A
freight train due to arrive in this city a.
/ .O5 p. NJ, was derailed about l = mile.
east of West Sebois, yesterday afternoon
delaying traffic for II hours. The acct
dent was caused by the breaking of stake
on car of logs, allowing them to rol
off, wrccking the train The damag
will not be large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
UPR0ARlOUS APPLAUSE
Greeted The Resolutions Presented Al the ST.
yer Convention.

Memphis, June l3.--ln tho silver con-
vention, today, there was uproarious APP
plause when Senator Jones of Arkansas,
arose to read the report of the committee
ON resolutions. 1t was received with tho
Widest enthusiasm and adopted without
dissenting vote.
The resolutions endorse bi-metallism,
and the free and unlimited coinage Of
gold and silver at a ratio of 10 to and
upon equal terms. The convention adj
journed. The national committee IL to
meet in Chicago in July
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
WARREN ALIAS WARE
Is Very Much Wanted by Horse Owners in New
England.

New Haven, Ct, juno 13.-Charlcs
Warren alias Ware, arrested here two
weeks ago for horse stealing, proves to bo
a noted criminal wanted for horse steal
ing in Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont
and Massachusetts, The detective who
has been working up the case against
Warren has recovered four horses for par
ties belonging In those states. Warren
will probably be taken to New lamp
shire for trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14

Old Orchard, June 13.-Threc burglars
entered the Billow house, Ocean Park
early this morning, and stole watch ano
chain, valued at s175, belonging to +
brother OF the proprietress. The inmates
were awakened, but the burglars escaped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
British Steamer Grounded.

NEW LONDON, June l3.-The Britis;
steamer Olinda is ashore at the Watch hill
side of Fishers islands She is loaded with
barrels and pork, and has number OF
emigrants aboard. She is not considered
to be in immediate danger unless /. storm
should set in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Connecticut Pool Law Killed.

HARTFORD. June l3.-The house yester-
day rejected the amendment to the anti
pool law, which provides that pools may
be sold on race tracks for IL days in each
year, between May and Nov. l. The
senate passed the amendments two weeks
ago, but the action of the house probably
kills the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Brockion Gets Il.

BRoCKToN, June 13.-The American ma
tional 100 yards sweepstakes foot race will
be held here in August. The fastest
sprintcrs in America and four from Aus
tralia have entered. A gold medal, set
with diamonds, is offered for the champion
ship, in addition to S23lO in prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
rccsnes the GuiIIotinc.

PARIS, june 13-Mme. Ameiot' VINO
,,,,,rdor,d Able de Broglic, will not be
.r;ed for her crime, she having been OIL
tally declared insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
To Promote Agriculture.

Boston, June 13.-At the annual Meet
ing of the Massachusetts, Society for tbs
Promotion of Agriculture, the followin.
officers were chosen: President, Charlie
5 Sargent; vice presidents, Henry :. Rus
sell and John Lowell; corresponding sec
rotary and librarian, +. II. Appleton,
treasurer, Jacob G. Rogers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Bad ENOUGH.

BREsLAU, June 13.-The loss Of life in
the fire at the Segingoltes mine is not SO
great as at first anticipated. Nine bodies
have been recovered and Is persons are
still missing. There is no doubt that the
missing miners were suffocatcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Twas Circus DaY.'

FALL RIVER, June 13.-The main belt
in the Pocassct Manufacturing com
pany's plant was cut by some one at noon
yesterday, thereby carrying out the intent
to have the mill shut down in order tina.
the help might attend a circus showing
here The mill shut down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Eu,nnelist Phillips verYSick.

DELAWARE, O., June l3.-Philip Phil
lips, the world-famed evangens'' IS CRU a,,
cally sick-at his home here nc nus pccl'
sick for about four years, suffering from
consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Friendly to Armenians.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 13.-The czal
and czarina received the Armenian Catho
leo yesterday with great ceremony at the
palace, and accepted his petition for the
redress of Armenian wrongs graciously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Let Turkey Beware.

BrRrIS. June l3.-Thc Kolnische lei .
pnS ',-,a,.rcs that Germany will support
.nn novcrs in their demands with regard
30 Armenia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
New Canadian Canal Opened.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont, June 13.-The
new Canadian canal was formally opened
here today The proceedings were of
merely formal nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Shot Proved Fatal.

PRINCETON, n. J., June 13,-Frederick
OIL one of the Princeton students who
was shot Saturday night by the negro
Collins, died Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Manned For Life.

Boston. June 13.-Morris Addison. aged
Az years, was playing on East Eighth
street last evening when he was knocked
down by an electric car The childs right
foot was crushed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Business Dropping on.

BUFFALO, June ia comparison y.
the clearances on the Ere o.'nu' uui ,n1
the first months navigation oil ~ anu w.
shows a decrease of 10 per cent III ousi-
moss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
Crushed 10 Death.

Boston, June 13.-Michael May, coal
teamster, was run over by his team yester-
day afternoon and was instantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
FAIR AND WARM.

Boston, June 12.-For New England
Friday, fair, except possible thunder
showers in the afternoon; continued
warm; southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
80. q Tho Quill Entertained.

,y lime l3.-Thc American jour
nAn'f - in number, stopped at Kentville
iast night, where dinner was rendered
them. -----------r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14

The light Of good sized fro was seen
In the direction Of Readfield, about
clock, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-06-14
ADVERSE DECISION
On Petition for Location Of
Cape Elizabeth Railroad.
Railroad Commissioners First De-
cision Under New Law.
Fine Points Of Law Considered Case a
Novel One.

The following decision of the board Of
railroad commissioners respecting the To-
cation of the Cape Elizabeth Street Rail
way Company is the first under the new
law and is of much interest:
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-09-13
Southern ana
Western States

The boiler of a thrasher at Owassa,
ILL.,, exploded and killed Monroe Bah
cock and Anna Hoffman.
In the Sangamon County Circuit
Court at Springfield, Illinois, the
States Attorney instructed the Grand
Jury to investigate charges of corrup-
ton against certain members of the
Legislature.
Lawrence Power, an expressma
and Thomas Causis, foreman of til
Wolf Brass Manufacturing Company,
of Chicago, were arrested, charged with
stealing about $4,000 worth of brass
from the company during the past five
years.
Mayor Dehnargo, of Spring Valley,
Illinois, has been indicted by the Grand
Jury, charged with giving aid and en-
enlargement to the recent mob that
drove the colored people out of the
city, by a failure and refusal to per-
form his official duties. A Number of
indictments against other persons we're
also returned.
The Executive Committee of the At
lanta Exposition has adopted a resolu-
ton inviting the veterans of the Fed
eral and Confederate armies to visit
Atlanta on Blue and Gray Day. 1t is
expected to be n of the greatest days
on the Exposition calendar. 8
A violent storm Of wind, rain and
lightning ragged during last Tuesday
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-09-13

frun wild de machine" accompany the
wagon, and once when n sneak thief
matched a big bundle of linen from
The open rear of the wagon they left
heir posts, overlook the culprit and SO
mpeded his progress that he was still
n sight when the driver returned. The
linen was recovered and the thief lie,
IF with a beating for which he will long
emember that driver.
Not less valuable as wagon dogs ART
ull terriers, Skye terriers and what
re generally known as Scotch terriers.
he latter is a variety that seems to In
lude all dogs that are small, shaggy
nd yellow. Sometimes they prove pos.
essed Of really wonderful intelligence,
s vas the case Of the wagon boss,f
,wned by a butcher whose place of bus
hess is on West Madison street.
The dog had ridden 80 long besidt
Ihe driver of the two-wheeled cart that
be knew where every customer lived
Ind would show impatience Of the live
Pest kind IL the driver, for reasons he
tould not impart to his brute comrade,
lid not stop at each familiar gate. FL
ally the driver, an observant sort of
fenius, adopted the plan of making ex-
flanations. For instance, If Mrs. Smith
lad said yesterday that she would not
e at home to-day and that the butcher
iced not call, the driver, reaching Mrs.
Dmith's gate, would turn to the dog
Ind say aloud, "She's not at home to-
Jay" The dog got in the habit of
boxing for explanations and when they
we're Forthcoming would accept them as
iue and satisfactory.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-09-13

baby milk" Is put up In quart Jars,
with screw tops and wire bales or han
lies. The dog can easily carry one Of
hese Jars and really seems to take
,leasure in doing his part Of the work.
10 apartment building stairs are too
Ugh, steep or slippery to battle him,
nd, having been taken twice over the
ably route. he is perfection itself In
ne delivery of the packages.
What can scarcely be called a wagon
log and yet cannot be otherwise classi.
led is a coach dog owned by a North
Side furniture mover. The animal is
extremely ordinary in appearance, but
pays for himself many times over in
habits. Spot actually smokes and
thinks He will hold a pipe in his mouth
and let the smoke curl into his throat
and nostrils and seemingly find pleas
ire In the habit. He carries n
surprising variety Of household articles
without injuring them-bundles of bed
ling, small rolls Of carpet, light chairs
md knick-knacks of various kinds
md In this way does much to help his
$3.50
BOSS and the other workers in denud-
ug a nat house.
"That dog" said Mr.. Richie, "wiIl
axe an ordinary light chair down three
airs OF stairs without humping INV.
A.ng or anybody, hurting himself or
scratching the varnish. A peculiar fea-
ure Of his work Is that he almost al
ways selects for himself the articles ha
. to carry. Another oddly Is that
with bulky but light articles he goes
down stairs head first, but with COM
pact, heavy packages he goes tail first
backs down with them. he seems to
feel that II he drops a heavy package II
were best to drop 1t as short q distance
a possihls. Hes worth about half 4
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-09-13

man In this business. Here, spotl q,
and get me the whisk brooml" And til,
dog trotted into the office Of the estab
lishment and returned With the whist
bz9om In his mouth.
Fox terriers In favorites as WACO.
dogs. They are easily trained, cute
companionable, affectionate and will
ing. Many butchers, bakers, grocer
and laundrymen have them and fnt
them useful, especially In guarding tn,
wagons while drivers are delivering
parcels. They are Of service, too, al
watchdogs, for their ears are keen ant
their tongues sharp when stranger
approach at night. Frequently they
are made to work when they think they
are playing, and not i~nfrequently they
prove of real value in preventing mis-
chief.
A laundryman on Wrightwood avenu,
has a pair of the brightest of fox ter
riers and has taught them to haul small
baskets of bundled clothing from the
wrapping room into the office, where
the packages are arranged alphabetical
ly on the shelves for the convenience Of
the delivery clerk. The same dogs
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-09-13
A Critic of Won MoltkA

Under the title Of "Twenty-four
Hours Of Moltke Strategy" Fritz Hoe
iig has compiled some very interesting
ietails of the events Of the period which
included the battles Of Gravelotte and
St. Privat. Moltke's name has hitherto
been regarded az such a synonym for
success that the casual reader will be
quite unprepared for the structures so
boldly formulated, which, In their gen
.ral scope, charge the celebrated gen
eral with neglect Of personal ~recounois-
sance prior to the action, with intuli-
eious selection. OF a site for his personal
headquarters, and with consequent
failure to retain due control we the
subordinate leaders In the progress of
the battle. The, failures In these re-
spects are in the main attributed to the
extreme age Of the great chief and the
obvious Difference paid to consideration
Of bis in1rmity. Some of the particu-
lars will be new to many and are de-
cidedly startling In their novelty, or
perhaps in the boldness with which
they are for the first time treated.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-09-13

night in portions Of Missouri, Illinois
and Indiana. Great damage was done
to property.
A tornado passed over Hunting
don, Tennessee, demolishing ID build
ings and fatally injuring a colored
man.
A. T. Curry, a real estate broker of
Cordele, Georgia, shot and killed E. E.
Rearden, a veterinary surgeon, who
had attacked him, and the Coroner's
jury brought in a verdict of justifiable
homicide.
Charles Allen, n Of the Springfield,
Illinois, post-office robbers, who broke
out of Ludlow street Jail in New York,
| July 4th, has been arrested in Spring
field, Missouri
James Ward murdered Aaron Hun
| ter, his father-in.law, and John Hun
ter, his brother-in-law, with an axe,
near Sullivan, Indiana, committed
suicide when surrounded by a mob
determined to lynch him. A domestic
quarrel was the cause of the tragedy.
Dock King, a colored farm hand,
who had feloniously assaulted a white
woman, was taken from the Jail at
Fayetteville, Tennessee, by a mob and
lynched.
A despatch from Fort Worth, Texas,
says the Waco and Northwestern Rail
road has been sold to Wilbur F. Boyle,
of st. Louis, for 81, 505, GOO.
Hog cholera prevails in the eastern
cart of the Indian Territory. The
mortality is said to be sc great that fall
shipments to the Northern markets
will be reduced over % per cent. G
A speed test of the electric locomo-
tive which has been used at Baltimore
to draw trains through the Belt tunnel
was made. A speed of 81 miles an
hour was developed. This was made
on the heavy grade of the tunnel, and
the engineers say it was equivalent to
rs miles an hour on a level track. The
average speed maintained in hauling
heavy freight trains has been Is miles
an hour. Two more of the locomotives
are being constructed.
A package containing SIG, 900 was
stolen from the Adams Express Office
in Terre Haute, Indiana. j. d. Far
den, cashier of the company, is said to
be missing. l
The town of Gridley, in Coffee
county, Kansas, was completely de
stroyed by a storm on Sunday after
noon. Twelve inches of rain fell,
A heavy rainstorm at Webb City,
Missouri, caused damage estimated al
800, 900.
At Galveston, Indiana, Frank Kemp,
% years of age, shot and fatally
wounded his father, Daniel Kemp
The cause of the shooting is notgiven.