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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
FLOODS IN CUBA
Rival Alleged Heavy Battles
in Deaths Reported.
Enormous Damage in Tobacco Dis
tricts and to Railroads.
Government and Private Citizens Raisine
Funds to Relieve Sufferers.

Havana, Oct.7.-Further details have
been received of the loss of life and dam.
age caused by the heavy rains on Sept. 30.
Several localities In the Vuelta Ahaio.
the greas tobacco growing districts, were
inundated, 1t Is known that SO persona
were drowned, and 1t Is feared the number
may be increased when the remote ham.
lets are heard from.
The railroads in the district are heavy
losers from the food. Several bridges
We're carried away, and the tracks In many
places were washed out. Many houses
were destroyed, and large fields of tobacco
We're completely ruined by the torrents Of
water that poured over them.
There is much suffering In the district.
The government has decided 10 extend aid
to the victims of the flood and has set
aside $4,000 for this purpose. In addition
to this, one days civil ar military nay will
be allowed each Of the sufferers. Private
charity is active today, and several promi-
nent men subscribed sl0,30i for relief
purposes.
Reports from the scene Of the wreck Of
the cruiser Cristobal Colon are stil very
meagrc. Acting Admiral Comezy Mas
has gone to the scene on the Runboat Con-
tramaestre to ascertain whether the
stranded warship can DO got ailoat
The crew of the Dutch steamer that
went ashore close To the place where the
Cristobsl Colon stranded, has arrived at
Espcranza.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
the EPiSCOPALlANS
Receive Invitations from Atlanta and Boston
tor Next Triennial Convention.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Oct. 7.-Invitatiops
from Atlanta and Boston to hold the next
triennial convention Mt those cities, was
presented to the House Of Deputies, this
morning, and referred to the committee ON
location.
The question OF printing the bishop's
pastoral letter for 1894 In the journal
evoked considerable discussion ana parlia.
mcntary sparring The whole matter was
finally laid on the table
The resolution presented, Saturday.
providing that any diocese ii,ny Get APART
a portion of It's territory as mission, was
discussed
MIR. Alsop of Long Island, objected 90
the amendment on the ground that 10
would invite tho diocese to throw off the
outlying and more troublesome distriots
and greatly incrt use the work Of the mis-.
sionary board.
Dean Gardner of Omaha, took isHue
with him, stating that he did not believe
such action would be taken except where
1T was necessary. Tho motion to lay on
the table was lost.
A motion to refer to the revision com.
mittee was presented by DIR. McVicker of
New York, but before vote was taken.
Dean Hoffman moved the order of the day.
the report Of the revision committees. The
House then went into committee OF tho
whole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
THE COBURN CADETS
Enjoying Themselves Immensely in Camp
CIeayes at Presque Isle.

Pressure Isle, Oct. Camp Fl. B.
Cleaves Is the official title Of the tented
field up on the trotting park. The order
was read at dress parade n s&fe Coburn
Cadets, Saturday, making this announce
ment.
The boys are enjoying life in a quiet
way. Good weather prevails and though
the nights are cold, no i'll effects of the
exposure are manifested. Sunday morn
ing those who had not been excused at
tended services at the several churches
each company marching In II body to the
different edifices. Sunday night each one
went for himself where he chose or stayed
away.
This week the corps will get In their
regular drills which include guard mount
at O'Clock, company drill little later,
and battalion drill ut $3.50 and dress pa
radc at 4 45.
Athletic sports are being INDUCED in
to some extent. Mr.. Herbert +. Foss.
formerly of Tufts College, is expected
here today to coach the foot ball team.
An invitation has been extended the
ball team to play game against Carl
ranged for tomorrow.
Among the recent visitors to the camp
have been Hon. :. M. Bird and wife, of
Rockland Major VIM. Diokey, of Fort
Kent, and Sunday Messrs G. b. Gould,
* 49, and H. NJ. Smith, '92, Caribou,
were on the grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
Weary and Worn.

When the tired factory operative. the weary
out door laborer, the overtasked book keeper
or clerk seeks medical recompense for ex-
penditure of bodily force, where shall he find
tF Could the recorded experience OF thou
sands Of workers be voiced, the verdict would
be that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters renews
failing strength. stimulates the faded mental
powers to fresh activity, and relaxes undue
nervous tension as nothing else does. Diges.
ton, regular habit Of body, appetite and
sleep are promoted by it, and 1t is an admir-
able auxiliary in the recovery OF health by
convalescents. fsstidious stomach is not
offended by it,and to persons Of both sexes in
deicate health who occasionally feel the need
OF an efficient tonic, the whole range of the
pharmacopoeia and the catalogue OF proprie-
hry medicines does not present a more useful,
safer or more decisive one. II is also incom-
parable for fever and sgue, rheumatism and
kidney troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
THE SLAvS' PROSPERITY
A Surprise to Austrian Minister Who Is Investi.
eating Their Condition.

Uniontown, Pa, Oct. 7.-Baron Honge
Muller, the Austrian minister at Washing
ton. accompanied by Consul Dessewil of
Pittsburg, General Manager Lynch of the
Frick Coke Co., representative of the Car
negie Steel Co, and Fred A. kail Slav
banker and editor of Connellsville, made
an Investigation into the condition of the
10, 600 Slavs in the coke region, Saturday
The Austrian government had received
exaggerated accounts of the evictions and
killings attending the strike of 1894. The
delegation visited the Trotter and
Leisaning plants, examined the houses,
went down the shafts, saw the miners at
work, and examined u great many Slavs
and people who knew their condition.
Baron Hongemuller will send favor
able report to the Austrian government,
being well pleased with the condition Of
his countrymen In this region.
He was surprised when taken into the
Slavs' houses to see pianos in the parlors,
carpets on the floors, curtains at the win
dows, and good furnishings generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
ANTI-TAMMANY.
Ticket Selected That Win Sweep
New York, at Next Election.
Report Of Nominating Committee Unanimously
Adopted-conyention Adjourns.

New York, Oct. THE Republican
county convention met, tonight, at Lyric
hall. All day long Chairman Lautcr-
bach of the Republican county committee,
was in conference with the subcommittee
of the committee of so, endeavorirg to
come to some arrangement about the
ticket. Mr.. Lauterbach also had con.
ference early in the day with Oswold
Otendoffer, leader of the German Ameri-
can Reform Union, and Charles 5. Fair
child, chairman of the state Democracy.
Alexander T. Mason. chairman. called
the convention to order Mr. Lauterbaoh
submitted the report Of the nominating
committee. Hesaid the ticket represented
the labors of the conferences Of the last
few days, and declared 1t absolutely Of a
composition that must ensure the extinc.
ton of Tammany Hall at the next elec.
ton. Mr.. Lauterbach placed IN nomina-
ton the following ticket. which he said
was endorsed by the Chamber of Com
merce and Mr.. Ottcndorffer:
For county clerk, Thomas l.. Hamilton,
Republican; for register, Thomas f.. Kcat-
ing, state Dem. for justice supreme court
Ernest Hall, Republican, Charles c. Bca-
man, Republican, Meyer :. Isaacs, Re-
publican; for judges Of court of general
sessions, Thomas Allison, Republican,
John +. Fennell, state Dem. for judges
city court, Henry c. Botty, Republican,
James W. Halves, Republican, Daniel
O'Connell, state Democrat
When Mr.. Lauterbach nominated IT. +.
Heating for register, there was storm Of
negatives and Misses. Said Mr.. Lauterbaoh:
mir. Keatng's nomination should be
as luminous as the rest. This is the
ticket and move the adoption of the re-
port of the nominating committee
Delegate HUMPHREYS moved that the
entire report Of the nominating committee
be placed On the table ard the convention
proceed to make straight Republican nomi-
nations. The chairman put the question
to lay the report on the table and the
negatives were greatly in the majority
Delegate Collins made speech urging
that the nominating committees report
he adopted. The roll was called and the
delegates voted, 292 to "a. in favor of the
adoption Of the ticket as announced b.
Mr. Lauterbach.
The vote was made unanimous. There
was great cheering at this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
NO PRIZE FIGHTING
To Be Allowed in Jersey City II Judge Hudspeih
Can Prevent Il.

Jersey City, Oct. Chief Mcneil, this
afternoon, was summoned to the court
room and Judge Hudspcth said his atten-
ton had been called to rumors of a prize
fight tonight, at Constable Hook. He
said that 1t as crime to participate In a
prize fight in this state. THE court, {"
he said, "calls upon you to prevent this
fight. The license for the exhibition was
secured from the common council by a
trick. If you have not force enough to
stop the fight, call upon the prosecutor and
the sheriff will see that the law is not
violated"
The chief replied that he would not al
low the law to be violated and would
have all his men on hand at the show. He
said that they never intended to allow the
Griffo-Lavigne fight to take place The
other bouts, he said, were not prize fights
and would not be intcrfcred with
Judge Hudspeth again warned Mcneil
to preserve the law and said: "If this
fight ia allowed to take place, or begin,
you will be held responsible"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.
Large Republican Gains-Most Places Vote
in Favor OF License.

Winsted, CT, Oct. THE elections in
western Connecticut favor the Republi-
cans and license. Winchester went Re
publican, 81 majority for license; TORI
lugton, Republican, $40 for license; Nor
folk, Republican, 1870 majority, no license.
majority; Canaan, Republican by IS ma
jority, no license. AZ majority Salisbury,
Republican by so majority. no license;
Falls Village, Republican, no license, "a
majority; Bark Hamster, Republican, IS
majority, license, Al majority; New
Hartford, Republican, license, "A majority
Colebrouk, Republican, 25 majority, license
II majority.
One hundred and thirty two of lea
towns that voted, today, show Rcpubli-
can, So, Democrat, 81; divided, "a. Last
year 1t stood: Republican, So; Democrat,
"a; divided, 81, Prohibition, /. The Re
publicans made large gains in 1894.
Fifty-four towns vote license and IS, no
license; again 81 license, and 81 no
license last year.
Hartford Republicans elect the town
clerk, and the democrats carry majority
of the selectmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Frank Moore Of Belfast, fell from hi,
horse, Saturday, and broke his leg just
above the knee
Albert A. Hodson and Nelson Bacon,
both of Portland escaped from the Reform
school. Sunday.
The York mills at Saco, after two
months shutdown for repairs, resumed
operations, Monday.
The United States dispatch boat Dol
phin, which put in at Portland for Sur
lay anchorage. left, Monday morning, t,
complete marking the course for the
Katahdin's trial spin.
Edward Hutchins who it is said, at
tempted ID murder his daughter. ut New
Siberia. last week, and, upon his failure.
sought to take his own life, was taken t.
Bangor Saturday and lodged in Jail to
await the February term of court He i,
under $4,000 bonds which he cannot OBJ
tain.
The Advent Church Society Of Bidde-
ford, being In financial distress by reason
Of its defence of the Mrs. Eliza Rumery
REQUEST. still in litigation. the pastor, Rev.
D. l.. Call has notified the church COM
mittse of his liberalization to decline q
salary and be content with Sunday con-
tributions pending settlement OF the
will case.
G. r. Campbell, Esq, of Cherryfeld,
who is in the city. says that Tuesday or
Wednesday, a crew of 75 or 100 men Will
he put at work on the Washington County
road at Machias. Mr.. Campbell said that
the change Of the line proposed by the con-
tractors so that the road will run through
Midtown instead of Red Beach doesn t
meet with favor among the people. He
says that it would probably save the con-
tractors some $780, 900 as they would use
some four miles of the Princeton road, in
which Contractor Wescott and Others are
interested. Bangor Commercial.
C. p. Stetson, ESQ and p. H. GilliD,
ESQ. have sen notified that in the case
of william 7. Gilbert receiver of the Com
mercial Alliance Life Insurance Company
Of New York. We. the Maine and New
Brunswick Comp my, wherein the receiver
OF the Commercial Alliance sues to recover
the sum of s35. 600, which he alleges In his
writ was received by them from the direc-
tors of the Commercial Alliance without
consideration, Judge Webb of the United
States circuit crurt at Portland handed
down his decison, Saturday. denying
the motions of the defendants made by
their counsel, Judge Symonds. to dismiss
the action on the ground that the receiver
had no authority to sue them In this Juris-
diction. Bangor Commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
STRIKE At FALL RIVER.
Starts from Trivial Matter and Bids Fair 10
Cause Trouble.

Fall River, Mass, Oct. "A novel sort
OF strike ia on at the Merchants mills and
bids fair to be prolonged A young man
who has worked about the sizing machines
for three years, was given machine to
run on his own account, about q month
ago.
In four or five days the other men de
cided not to labor with him because he
was not a member Of the union. The mill
authorities, to avoid trouble, consented to
wait until the learners name Yves acted
on by the union, but before action was
taken the machines production WAS
needed, and he went on operating II.
A strike resulted by order of the Slasher
Tenders Union five men leaving work.
Their places were filed by men from New
Hampshire and Rhode Island. Saturday,
one new man was induced to leave his
place, but the vacancy was soon filled.
Today, two slasher tenders in mill No.
were called out although no trouble ex-
listed there, the union seeking to influence
the authorities in this manner The
vacancies were filled, this afternoon. A
meeting will be held for the purpose of
ordering still further spread of the sym
pathetic strike.
Inc manufacturers are In arms against
these measures, which are by far the most
arbitrary ever known in the history of
labor disputes here. They have given
Agent Borden to understand that he will
be given every assistance In the power of
the association.
The slasher tenders are equally firm, and
say they will soon have the weavers Oh the
streets because poor warps are now being
furnished.
The Slasher Tenders Union, held a
special meeting, tonight and voted to
assess each member 25 cents to support
the men idle through the strike at the
Merchants mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
CLEVELAND SHUT OUT.
Baltimore Taking Revenge for Three
Games Lost at Cleveland.
First OF Temple Cup Series al Baltimore
Won BY Orioles.

baltimore, Oct. THE two time cham
pions, today, made their first appearance
on the home grounds in the Temple Gun
series But two Clevelanditss got beyond
hrst base and both died at second. Esper
pllched magniheently and was grandly
supported. Cuppy pitched a good game
except IN the third, when five of Balti.
mores nine hits were punched.
There was large police force on the
ground, but they had nothing to do. as
there was no disposition shown to inter
fere with the players.
crowd of several thousand persops
had conRregated in front of the club house.
Hail dozen over Jealous rootars who
had become exasperated at the reports
sent from Cleveland to the effect that the
Baltimore players Were assaulted by
patrons OF the game in that city, began
firing sticks and stones at the vehicle
The players lay ON the seats or upon the
floor of the omnibus, and the missiles went
wide of their intended marks.
Three OF the rutfians guilty of the at
tempt to injnre the visitors were arrested
ana the omnibus, with number of police
men in charge, drove hurriedly away from
the grounds and arrived at the Carrollton
hotel without further incident.
Later In the evening the three stone
throwers were fined IS and costs, and
given severe lecture by Justice Murray
at the Central police station The justice
announced that if any more cases of SINH
lar nature came before him, he would
not deal so leniently with the offenders.
Attendance, 910O.
Baltlmore..... 0 2 0 . 4 5
Cleveland. 0 0 0 o. o
Hits-Baltimore. 9; Cleveland, 5. Errors
Baltlmore.1; Cleveland, l. Esper and Robin
son; Cuppy and thinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Oct. THE barometer
has fallen on the Atlantic coast and risen
over the Central valleys. thence west to
the Rocky mountains. 1t Is lowest north
OF the lower Lake region and highest over
the Dakotas.
Light local showers have prevailed from
New England southwestward to the Gulf
states, it being fair from the Mississippi
valley westward
1t Is warmer on the Atlantic coast and
cooler in the Central valleys and North
west. The temperature has fallen
decidedly in the northern portion of the
Lake region and in northern Minnesota,
where it is below freezing.
The indications are that fair and cooler
will prevail in the Central valleys and
cooler weather will extend to the Atlantic
coast by Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
SMOKY STARCH.
Factories and Dry Houses at
Fort Fairfield Scorched.
Two Alarms, Sunday-Heavy Damage
Only Partially Insured.
Camden Youth Induced 10 Wander from Home
BY Dime Novels

Fort Fairfield, Oct. Sunday morn
ing, fire destroyed the starch factory and
two lighthouses belonging to Benjamin
Gathercole, the planning and moulding
mill of Varney & Magill, tho blacksmith
shop OF j. S. Hall, the carding mill OF
Magill & Sons, and stable belonging to
Rollins q Tate. The cause probably was
inccndiary. The loss is not yet estimated
no insurance.
Fire destroyed the dryhouse of the
starch factory belonging to Ambrose Foss,
on the Limestone road In this town, Sun
day night. The cause is unknown. Prob
able loss, $1,000; no insurance
1t Is estimate that the entire loss by the
two fires will reach over S25, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
SPLENDID GIFT.
From An Unknown Donor to
Good Will Farm.
he Will Present a Cottage to Accom-
modate Fifteen Girls.
To Be Turned Over to Good Will Ready for
Occupancy.

East Fairfield, Oct. 7.-(Special). The
GOOD VIII Home Association has just re-
ceived another important gift. A benevo-
lent man, whose name is to be withheld
until the building can be completed
makes free gift of cottage to be the
home for Is girls. This gift is to be a
memorial
1t Is the plan of the donor to build the
cottage and furnish it complete and ready
for occupancy The cottage when built
will be located about one mile from the
cottages for boys, on land which 1t is hoped
can be purchased in the early spring.
This gift, coming from an entirely uu.
expected source, gives fresh impulse to
the movement for girls at East Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
Maine Postal Changes.

Washington, Oct. Tho following
postmasters were appointed, Monday
Miss NJ. Buncr, Ashville, vice George S.
Bunker; W. X. Holt, Holt Mills, vice
Miss Jane Thurston; p. A. Hail. Myra,
vice f l.. rhilbrick; c. b. Silver, Silver
Mill, vice Phoebe Prescott; Miss G. Labe,
Wallagsass, vice German Liable; A. C.
Judkins, Hall Corner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
GAINS FOR REED.
State After State Swearing Allegiance 10 the
Man from Maine.

New Haven, Ct, Oct. 7.-Samuel C.
Fessenden of the executive committee of
the national Republican committee, was
here, today. He said meeting of the
committee would be held in few days, to
decide on the place Of holding the national
convention.
MIR. Fessenden was asked about the
Presidential situation and said that
Thomas B. Reed had gained rapidly Of
late among the Eastern states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
OXFORD COUNTY COURT.
To Be Held, This Month, for the First
Time Under Judge Strout.
Also Tor Last Time in Old Court House at
Paris Hill.

Paris, Oct. The October term of the
Oxford county supreme judicial court will
convene, tomorrow, with Hon. s. c.
Strout as presiding justice. This is
Judge Strout's first term in this county
and the last term to be held in the his
toric old court house at Paris Hill, as the
new county buildings at South Paris will
be ready for the February term. The
term is expected to be of unusual length
and Importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
THEY GAVE IT UP.
The Critic Lavigne Fight Did Not Takes Place
as Advertised.

New York, Oct. THE 15-round con-
test between Young Critic and Kid
Lavigne, to have been decided at the New
Active Athletic Associations hall, Con-
stable Hook, N. j., tonight, was postponed
owing to the action Of the authorities,
who refused to let the fight go on.
Fully $500 persons went down by boat
to see the fight, but were met at the dock
at Bayonne and informed of the decision
OF the police and sheriff, so the boats came
back without landing their passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
THE SCARE DYING OUT.
Cholera at Honolulu Is Subsiding and Will
Soon Be Over.

Port Townsend, Wash, Oct. Tho
American schooner Crona arrived, this
morning, from Honolulu She is the first
vessel from there since the cholera broke
out, which was not sent to quarantine for
fumigation. The captain reports that the
contaglon Is on the decrease and the scare
is rapidly dying out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
SHE'S A G0NER.
Definitely Settled That tho Schooner Nellie r..
Pickering Is Lost.

Edgartown, Moss Oct. THE three.
masted schooner reported sunk 10 the Mel.
lie 4. Pickering. Captain Kimbsll and
crew were brought here from Tuckernuok,
today. There IL no insurance on the hull
but the cargo OF paving stones is probably
insured. Captain Kimbsll noted protest
here.
The schooner jennie took of the topsails
and rigging and went westward, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
Maine Pensions.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Pensions have
been granted to the following residents of
Maine:
Reissue, David Pennell, (deceased),
North Barpswell. Original widows, ETC.,
Evelyn A. White, Searsport, Waldo; Ellen
9. Pennell, North Harpswell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08

The trustees of the Gorham Normal
school have elected Mrs. Rosa G. johnson.
teacher of the model school connected
Herewith, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Miss Jennie NJ
Colby, the former teacher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08
He READS DIME NOVELS.
A Missing Camden Boy Found at Portland.
Under An Assumed Name.

Camden, Oct. Fired Benson, the 49,
year old son of Conant Benson, who ran
away from home, Saturday morning, was
found in Portland, today, under the
name of Fred Sumner Crockett. He had
been reading dime novels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-08

An Informal reception was rendered
the athletes now in the country represent
ing Cambridge Colleg-, England, by the
Harvard Club at IT'S cosy house, No. 81
West 4ith sire Il, New York, Monday even
Ing Supper was served at 10, and at
midnight the Britishers left for Boston,
where they will be the guests of the Har-
ward Undergraduates. Tuesday, returning
70 New York, in time to sail, Saturday.