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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

Edward Daley. an engineer. at the
Portland Cos. works. Portland. dropped
dead in the engine room. Tuesday noon.
Heart dicaSe was the cause of his death:
Daley was As years old. and Is survived
by his wife and several children.
Patents have been granted to Charles
+. Scholman of Deering, on a machine for
forming latchcards: John +. Rogers. Bel.
fast. vamp marking machine: Martin l..
Mitchell. Belfast. flush tank for water
closets: Henry c. Small Portland. nom
Reliable bottle: William S. Morrison,
Cornish. bicycle ice creeper.
John Richardson has a crew at work at
Peterson Rips, Liver more Falls prepar-
ing to build a dam there. There Is talk
of erecting a 60W-hOrSe power mill to
grind pulp for the papers mills at Otis
Falls. in which case the Portland &
Rumford Falls Railroad will be extended
to connect with the Maine Central at
Jay Bridge.
A gang of swindlefs have been ar
rested at New York, who have worked
two Maine concerns for a good sum Of
money. These men engaged rooms and
upon their representation that they
We're wholesalers would receive samples
of goods upon their request. They
would sell the goods at about one
half of the cost. thereby clearing an
amount of money. The men gave fic-
ticious names and represented them
selves as being prominent New Workers.
engaged in trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
OVER 100 KILLED.
Bridge Col|apses at Victoria, B.
c., With Terrible Results.
Over 200 People Plunged rs Feet to
the River Below.
Thought that Over 100 Perished-62 Bodies
ccoyered-Many Missing.

Victoria p. c.. May 26.-The most terri
hl" accident that ever took place in this
vicinity. occurred. about 2, this afternoon.
when an electric car fell through Point
E.llice bridge into arm of James bay
A sham battle at MacAuley Point was on
the programme. toady. part of the
celebration of the Queens birthday. and
nearly the whole of the population OF the
city had gone to witness it.
Che car to which the accident hap
pened. contained about 50 persons. In
crossing the Point Ellice bridge the car
left the track. and crashing through the
ratings. fell into the water. IS feet be-
low. All the passengers were carried
with il.
The car floated a moment and then was
carried down by the weight of the metal
work attached to it. Those inside were
unable to escape and were drowned like
rats in a trap.
Some on the outside escaped by SWIM
ming. ana many We're stunned by the fall.
and unable to swim. were drowned. 1t
is believed that 80 or 60 persons were
drowned it is impossible to ascertain the
real number sTs'rsf' "a
1t is difficult to learn who were on the
car when it took the fatal plunge and
equally difficult to learn how many. es-
capped. 1t will probably be several days
before the real extent of the disaster can
be learned.
AS soon as possible the work of recov-
ering the bodies was begun and is now
being pushed vigorously forward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires from the North, East
South and West.

Right Rev Bishop W. W. Niles was
thrown from his carriage at Pittsiield
\. H.. Monday evening. striking on his
head and shoulders on the hard concrete
sidewalk. He was picked up unconscious
and remained in that condition for sew
eral hours. He was taken to his home
at Concord Tuesday, and is getting
along comfortably.
Rumors prevailed again at Attleboro,
Mass. Monday night. that a party of
friends of the two men shot by Officer
Nerney had sworn to have vengeance and
was going there. A large guard of
armed men kept watch through the night
around Nerneys house. and will continue
to do so for awhile. Arrangements have
much trouble quincy s has aiaI been p easf OF
larly objectionable on account of his zeal
in enforcing the liquor law, and in fact.
all laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
HANGS HIMSELF.
Charles Hodgdon Of Winthrop,
Deranged, Commits Suicide.
Alleged Counterfeiter Seavey and Al
legged Sister Held at Portland.
DISTINGUISHED Visitors at Otis Falls-PortIand
Boy Missing.

Winthrop, May &c. - (SpeciaD. -
Charles w. Hodgdon committed suicide,
this morning, by hanging. He was
found by his mother. Eodgdon was
about 25 years of age. and had been
more or less out of his mind for years
being at one time in the insane asylum.
1t was this young man who had some
marvellous adventures at Old Orchard
last summer, which were largely re-
ported in the papers at the time. He
also, 1t is said, sought to dig up Capt.
kidds lost treasures, which he claimed
were below Bath.
tie was a strange character and at
times was thought to he dangerous.
lie has several times threatened to
shoot his brother who keeps candy
store in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

The wonderful cure related below is
by no means unusual with Hood Sar-
saparilla. This great medicine has
given health to suffering children,
even when health seemed impossible.
The secret of its success is that it pul.i-
tics. vitalizcs and enriches the blood.
81 wish to tell of a wonderful cure
effected by Hoods Sarsaparilla. Five
ly seized with severe lameness, appar-
emily in his right knee, which some ply
sicians said was rheumatism, while others
said it was hip disease and that it was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
PORTLAND BOY MISSING.
Fred Harris, Aged is. Leaves Home Without
Cause-Pare nts are Distracted.

Portland May 26.-Fred Farris, b.
years-old boy, son of Charles Farris Of
s4 Paris street. left home a week ago
and has not been seen since or heard Of
No reason can be assigned for the disap-
pearance as the lad had trouble with no
one. His parents are distracted. Young
Farris had no money in his possession
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
SEAvY AND SISTER HELD
The Alleged counterieiser and Alleged Con
federate Held at Portland.

Portland. May 26.-Danel w. Seavey
charged with making and passing coun-
terfeit silver dollars, was before United
States Commissioner Bradley, this after
noon. He was arraigned. pleaded not
guilty and was held in the sum of $500
for the June session of the United States
circuit court at Bangor.
Mrs. Jennie B. Thomas. who claims to
b" his sister. was charged with being an
accessory. and held in the sum OF 500
Bail was not furnished in either case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
InCurab|e

During the next winter and spring he
became rapidly worse. We took Jimmie
to specialist, who said it was hip disease
At this time the affection became so
severe that we could not move him with
out causing screams of agony. He be-
came reduced in weight to 80 pounds, and
was but a shadow Of his former self. We
had about given up hope when we read OF
cure by Hoods Sarsaparilla of a similar
case. We resolved to try this medicine.
Jimmie was decidedly improved after
taking the first bottle. He was even
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
DETERMINED TO DIE.
John Clark, Old Town. Cuts Throat and Jumps
into the River.

Old Town, May 26.-John Clark of Old
Town. aged about 80 years, committed sui
eide, Tuesday morning, by cutting his
throat with a razor and jumping from the
Maine Central Railroad bridge. Parties
who saw him jump recovered the body
No reason is assigned for the deed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

THE POWERS LIST
Steadily Growing--Green6eId, Old
Orchard and Plymouth Added.
State and County Delegates Elected in Other
Maine Towns.

Bangor. May 26.-The Republicans of
Greenfield send H. c. Edgerly a dele
gate to the State convention, instructed
to vote for Hon. Llewellyn Powers.
The Republicans of Plymouth have
elected O. l.. Thorn and G. Y. "arney
delegates to the State convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
ANDROSCOGGIN REPUBLICANS
Nominate County Officers 10 Be Supported at
Polls in September

Lewiston, May 26.-Androscoggin county
Republicans, today, nominated the fol-
lowing: Senators, J. Wesley Maxwell of
Webster, and a. r. Savage of Auburn,
sheriff, B. J. Hill of Auburn: judge OF
probate. f. NJ. Drew of Lewiston: county
treasurer. Noel b. Potter of Lewiston;
county attorney. w. H. Judkins of Lew
iston; register of probate Fred c. Wat
son of Auburn: county commissioner
George Parcher of Leeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
New Maine Central Appointments.

Portland, May 26.-At the Maine Central
offices these appointments were an
nounced, Tuesday noon: H. r. Dowst,
division superintendent on lines east =, Of
Bangor: j. = Spear chief HI {, d train bs dls-
patcher on al o ,aes Ies NJ OF F. psnn chief
tHrain disnatcher at Bangor. They VIII
take their offices. June L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
Examine the Magnificent Pulp and Paper
Plant at Otis Falls.

Livermore Falls. May 26-Governor
Henry Il. Cleaves. ex-Gov. Robbie. Col
Fred Z. Richards, Col. Fred n. Dow
+. II. Peabody, Robert Winsor and other
prominent Maine capitalists visited Otis
Falls by special train. Tuesday, and
looked over the pulp and paper plant
the largest of the kind in the world when
completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
A COMPLETE OvERTURN.
Wiscasset & Quebec Railroad Mas Another
Change in Management

Wiscasset, May 26.-There was a COM
plete overturn, Monday, in the manage
ment of the Wiscasset & Quebec Rail-
road. r. T. Rundlett was deposed as
president and general manager. and Hon.
Henry ingalls, elected president. while
Hon. w. F. =. Fogg is again at the helm
as general manager. Thomas a. Rowe of
Boston. was elected director The
affairs of the company will be vigorously
put in order and the road completed as
soon as possible
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
SUICIDE At WITHROP.
Charles W. Hodgdon. Dorangcd Young Man.
Hangs Himself.

winthrop. May 2G-Charles Waldron
Hodgdon. a young man who had been
suffering from alteration of the mind.
which led him into peculiar channels,
hung himself. today, while under a seri-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
Old Orchard for Powers.

The Republicans of Old Orchard
held caucus. Saturday evening, elect
ing the following delegates to the
State conventions: r. +. Chalk. II. A.
G.. Millken. F. w. Guptill. They were
instructed to use their influence for
Hon. Liewellyn Powers for Governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
Maine Pensions.

Washington. May EXTENSIONS have
been granted residents of Maine as fol-
lows:
Original Robert f. Mitchell. Lisbon.
Additional. Henry c. Smith. South Ores
den. Restoration and reissue. Albert F.
Herrick. deceased. Bethel. Original.
WIDOWS, Emily c. Preble, Bangor; lEunice
F. Weaver, Thomaston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

Hon Samuel w. Jackson. president
Of the Medomak National Bank and a
,rominent citizen of Waldoboro. died.
Monday. at the age Of So years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington. May 26-Forecast for
Wednesday: For New England. rain in
the early morning: followed by clearing.
generally fair weather: southwesterly to
westerly winds; cooler i'll the western
portions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

We buy these goods in large quantities
direct OF the manufacturers. for spot
cash. and sell them to you at a profit
which amounts to nothing more than
commission, for us. Mail orders re-
ceive the same attention which you
would. We guarantee everything
RIGHT. You may be sure our
price on anything is the lowest. whether
it appears in above list or not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
FAIR AND WAR N Err.

Boston. May 26.--Local forecast for
" ednesday: Generally fair, slightly
warmer; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

The secret OF happiness. Keep your
liver right" Burdock Blood Bitters is
f:a:urc's remedy for complaints Of the
liver or bowels. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardiner, NE.
w. II. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r. Bunker,
Manager.
Good Livery Stable and Sample
Room Connected.
Heated by Steam
Lighted by Electricity.
Rates: $500 per day.
octl8dtf


DO you save them or waste them? Why
not save on things you are buying every
day? The LOWEST LIST of genuine fresh
goods in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27

The Hyde Steam Windlass Company
OF Bath, are to build and run large
cooperative provision store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-27
n, p. CLEARWATER,

REGISTERED APOTHECARY
) stores above Hobbs waiting room,
Halloweil. Me.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05
POLITICAL DRIFT.

ryJones is not yet out OF politics.
lie must settle the bills of his commit
tee, aud they must be settled on gold
basis.-Elmira Advertiser.
rvThis country, having drawn the
fire from the popgun and taken the
English ban by abe horns. is now pre-
pared to talk Spanish. What pity tho
Fourth OF July is so far away!-Troy
Times.
rySpcaking OF political campaigns.
whenever she smolke of battle clears
away only 80 make room for the smoke
of resuming mills and factories, 10 Is
n sure sign that the election went the
right way. That is the situation THIS
year.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
ETThere won't be any period of anx-
icty and uncertainty about tariff
changes this time, because the party
in coming into power which knows how
20 make such changes. and the whole
country trusts IL in fall assurance thaa
IL will do its work wesl.--Poughkeeps
Eagle.
TyThe victory in SAVIOR OF the gold
standard has already increased the visi-
BILE supply OF gold and placed suah
money within easy reach OF anybody
who wants IL. This il contrary TO tho
theories and predictions of the free sill
vcrites, but ii is manifest and shining
fact, nevertheless.-St Louis Glote-
Democrat.
gZThe silver mine owners and their
representatives have been guilty OF an
attempt at coercion far more unpatri-
otic and ON n far greater scale than at
tributed TO the employers of labor. For
many years past they have been trying
TO coerce the government into the free
coinage OF silver under conditions that
would enrich the mine owners and inn
poverish the people. Their plan OF CO.
ercion has included n series of efforts
TO cmbarrass, paralyzc, starvc and bank
rupt the government by opposing and
defeating legislation absolutely neces-
sary TO It's maintenance. BY thus bull.
batting, boycotting and matchmaking
the government they have tried to CO
cree the people into yielding TO their
Observation-Disclosures Journal.
r1Thc rule-or-ruin silver men are al
ready talking about 'revenging" them.
selves, when congress meets next
month, by putting free coinage rider
on every appropriation bill. If they
wish 10 make their cause even more
unpopular than IL is now, they can do
Il very we'll In this way. Nor will any
sensible man support such a revolution.
, nry programme. There Is not the slight
est possibility that any free coinage Law
could be passed, even under such pro
, cceding; and the government would MOI
be hampered, rs the appropriations o.
the last session cover the fiscal year NJ
70 June 30 next and President McRin
ley would at once call an extra session
OF the Fifty-ffth congress 10 pass ap
preparation bills Toledo Blade.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05

Ex-Candidhte Bryan will have time
now to give little attention to the has
tory OF his country. Perhaps he may
get some new light on matters which
have hitherto been clothed in darkness
for him. IL will not take very ex-
haustive study for him 30 learn that all
the greatness of this coantry has been
achieved. all it's wealth accumulated,
all it's progress made. ander "A proAec-
tive tariff; that the oaly halts ~ has
made In its progress in times OF peace
have been made during a temporary
relapse of the people 10 the free trade
delusion. We hope that II Mr.. Bryan
should follow our suggestion and should
give little study To American history,
he will become ms warm friend Of the
American laborer as he now Is Of the
pauper laborers Of Europe. When the
day comes we viii be glad TO welcome
him into the protectionist ranks. where
all friends OF American labor belong.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05
and WYOMING


This table shows that in the west.
crn states, which east one-hnlf the vote
OF the union. Mckinley has a plurality
Of 237, S06. This is the more significant
because all the free silver and populist
states north OF Mason and Dixon's line
are i'm the group. Had the issue been
left 10 the west Mckinley would have
had proportionately n larger electoral
vote than he really had in the country
ut large IL is also significant that
Bryan is not credited with single cleo
toral vote in the New England or the
middle states, and that Mckinley has
the electoral vote OF three southern
states. Counting the states by groups
or sections, Mckinley carried the New
England group, the great middle group,
the great west, the border states OF
Maryland. West Virginia and Kentucky,
and Bryan has as group only the IL
old slave states OF Alabama, Arkansas.
Florida, Georgia. Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, North Carolina. South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, and has
these by reduced majorities. There Is
no reason why Mr.. Bryan or his associ-
atcs should cry sectionalism at the
republicans--Chic Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05
PROTECTION AND The FARMER.


During the fiscal year just closed,
even at the low prices current, this coun-
try paid out about $00,000,0o0 for inn
ported sugar. Our exports OF wheat
and flour were but trihe more. Thus
IL takes every pound of the wheat and
-four we export TO pay for the sugar we
import The total value OF all live and
dressed beef, beef products and lard ex-
ported during the past year. barely ex-
ceeds the amount we paid for sugar.
Our people have an exalted idea of the
American export trade i'm cotton, but
the value of all the cotton exported was
only twice as much as the value of the
sugar imported. In spite of the inn
mense increase in corn exports the past
year, they would have TO represent n
value two and n half times larger TO pay
for the foreign sugar we buy. Three
times our tobacco export would not
counterbalance our sugar imports. The
barley, oats and rye, fruits and nuts,
hops, vegetable oils. oleomargarine, but
ter and cheese, pork and hams that were
exported last year, all put together rep
resent In value only two-thfris of the
sugar imported. Certainly, IL is in the
highest degree unwise for great agri-
cultural country 10 continue such n
policy. The United States can readily
produce every pound of sugar 1t now
imports and thus put in our farmers
pockets n good part of the vast sum
now paid out for foreign sugar. Not
only that, but with the development Of
the country we could produce our own
sugar without materially restricting
our exports of other produce. provided
foreign markets offer attractive prices
for the same. The sugar beet can be
grown over n vast section, and encour-
agement of this industry is one form at
least in which protection" can directly
benefit farmers.-American Agricul-
turist
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05
The Flag OF Protection.

4 letter was recently sent by a Kan
sas farmer TO the eastern holder of q
mortgage ON his farm, asking for ex-
tension OF time. In giving reasons for
his request ire said: II have ~ stacks
OF flax, also corn TO be harvested. Flax
is now selling for 40 cehts a bushel,
but / think that, i'm case Mckinley is
elected. the price of lax will ndvancc.
and hope TO get GO or 40 cents bushel
for st." The election of Mr.. Mckinley
will not usher in the millennium exacsly,
but IL win look very much like IL 10
the farmers who have seen their honc
markets destroyed undar a trial of par
tlol free trade and the products of thsir
toll left idle in their hands; and TO all
wage-earners or would-be wnge-eaTn-
ers--who have been thrown out of work
because the products OF the ill-paid IN
Dor OF Europe have driven ont the prod
ucts of American labor from the Ameri-
can market and have shut down Ameui-
can mills
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05

Free foreign trade admits the for
cigner 20 equal privileges with our own
citizens. IL invites the product Of for
cign cheap labor 10 this market in com
petition with the domestic product.
presenting higher and better-paid la
hor IL results In giving our money. our
manufacturers and our market TO other
nations. 10 the injury Of our labor, our
trades people. and our farmers. Pro-
lection keeps money. markets and man
ufacturcrs nt home for the benefit OF
our own people.-fIon. William McKln'
ley.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05

! TzxRR has Just been turned out by
the Baldwin locomotive works and the
Westinghouse Electrical CO., working
In conjunction, a lightning express
electric locomotive that runs 100 miles
an hour This latest marvel viii
bring San Francisco within two and "A
half days OF New York. Were II not
that this wonderful speed had actually
been attained, and that the electric cx-
press locomotive stands ready in the
yard OF its builders to duplicate the
performance. the statement might be
received with distrust.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05

Rlcn Americans who long for one Of
the lovely English country homes can
easily obtain one II they keep sharp
lookout. Many land owners arc obliged
90 sell their estates, and the other day
Paruham house. one OF the finest Eliz-
abcthan mansions ia West England.
was sold for the small sum OF So. 500.
The estate included - acres OF SUR
rounding park and pasture land, and
was for two centuries the residence OF
the Oglandcrs. baronets OF very early
creation. The late owner, Adm. Fitz'
ROY. had commenced extensive altsra'
tion. end improvements when he
d.ed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-12-05

Ne Reason for the Brysnisss TO CRY SEQ.
tionnliem.


The democratic managers. who are
striving TO excite sectional prejudices
and whose hope OF success rests on th.
measure OF discomfort they are able to
foment. have claimed that in the late
election the east was matched against
the west, and that had the result been
left 10 the west the section AS n section
would have been overwhelmingly
against Mckinley.
The changes have been rung on this
assumption until the people of some Of
the western states have been made 10
believe that they must prepare for an
other great sectional contest. They
have been told that they have been
outyoted by the east, that the east elect
ed a president obnoxious TO the west.
and therefore the west is justified ia
expressing dissatisfaction. Like most
or the claims OF the democratic man.
ayers or the professional promoters Of
discomfort, this falls TO the ground
when facts are considered. The ID
states making up the western group,
counting for the sake of fairness Mis-
souri, and all of the Pacific states, cast
Isl electoral votes. OF these 1875 are
for Mckinley and SO for Bryan.
So much for the electoral vote OF the
western states, taking in the middle
west. tho trans-Mississipp west, and
the Pacific coast. But the same states
are for Mckinley on the popular vote.
Here are the figures, accepting the
democratic estimates in South Dakota