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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
WHO KNOWS HIM?
Stranger Commits Suicide at Lex
ington, Mass. ,--leayes Note.
Probably a Commercial TraveIer-Belonged
TO Maine Good TempIars.

Lexington, Mass, May l9.-The body
Of an unknown man was found, this
morning on the upper bank of Airing
ton reservoir. He had committed sui
eide by shooting with revolver that
lay by his side. The body is that of a
we'll dressed man, evidently CONNER
cial. between 80 and 35. In a valise
found near the body was a small ac-
count book, containing the names of
many people along the line of the
Maine Central Railroad.
Under date of Sept H. was found an
entry which makes il appear as though
the suicide was connected with some
religious society. The entry read:
Nice Sunday school. today; one new
scholar: young lady from st. Alpans.
on the body was a letter addressed Ito
the finder" the letter read as follows:
To whom il may concern: | am tired
If life. without friends or employment.
and my health has been poor for some
time. | have tried in Boston for work,
but there are Il men to every job, so
have become discouraged. They say ii
is cowardly to take your own life, but
! should become insane If | had to de-
pend on other folks for my living; in
fact. | don't think | am far from II now.
There is $50 or my person and want
the one that finds my body to give it a
good, decent burial, / don't care where.
and the remainder they can have for
their trouble. | have had good Chris
tian bringing up ard believe in God,
though | am strangely bewildered when
see SO much scltishncSs among his
professed children They must be 3d-
viseG. and at the resurrection will hear
Him say: Il was a stranger and ye
took me not in
Please to bury my body as You lind
it. and the Lord reward YOU for your
kindness.
(Signed LESLIE DAVIS.
Medical Examiner Marsh of Win
chester was called to view the remains.
Unless identified by friends, the body
will be buried by the Lexington au-
thorities. On the body was found the
$50 mentioned in the letter. also re-
ceipt for dues from the Grand Lodge Of
Good Templars of Maine. dated August.
1895. The name. as near as could be
deoiphered d on the receipt was Leonard
Morris.
On the ring found on his hand We're
the initials F. j. Nj. and l.. l.. NJ The
joint on the third .inger of the left hand
was enlarged. also the forefinger of the
right The man had probably shot
himself some time after 10 O'Clock. last
night, as people We're in the vicinity
until that time. The body will be en-
balmed and kept a day or two before
being buried
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
RICH HM0ND.
Rev. S. C. McGcchon to Deliver Memorial hd.
dress. Sunday-Pcrsonal Notes.

Richmond. May 19-(SpeciaD. REV
S. f. McGeehon of the Congregational
church, will preach memorial sermon
to John Merrill Post, G. a. r.. at II A
NJ, Sunday
True & McNcigh's circus is billed tt
show on the base ball ground Wednes-
day. Plenty of fun is promised.
James Haynes, who has been quite III
at his home on Chestnut street is inn
proving.
Rev. w. W. Hooper occupied the pull
pit at the Universalist church. Sunday
Miss Hattie Whitney Of Gardiner
spent the Sabbath with friends in town
Weston Thompson of Brunswick, was
in town. Tuesday.
]. F. & .. c. Ames whose blacksmith
shop was demolished by the spring
flood have decided to rebuild.
Mrs. Sidney d. Martin of Waldoboro
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J
l.. Pushard
There is Il great run of shad in the
kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. May 19-The barometer
has risen in the states east of the Missis-
sippi and west of the Rocky mountains.
and has fallen from Texas northwar'.
over the Daketas. There is an afea of
low pressure central in eastern in eastern
Colorado and the barometer is low north
of Dakota. The area OF high pressure
covers the Lake region the barometer
being highest north Of Lake Superior.
1t is cooler from New England south
westward over the lower Lake region.
the Ohio valley and Missouri. and
warmer in northern Texas. Indian Ter
ritory and Kansas. Thunder storms
have prevailed from New England west
ward over the middle Atlantic states
Ohio. central Mississippi and the lowei
Missouri valleys
Generally weather continues in the
south Atlantic and Gulf states and pre-
walls. tonight. in the Lake region and the
Northwest. The indications are that fair
weather will prevail from New England
westward over the Lake region. Local
thunder storms are indicated for the
southern portions of the middle Atlantic
states. North Carolina. Tennessee and
central Mississippi and the lower Mis-
souri, valleys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
SENATOR QUAY
Proposes to Find Out McKin-
Iey's Financial Views.
He Will Therefore Make Visit to
Home Of Ohio Man.
Ohio Has Always Been Battle Grouad Tor
Sound Money"

Washington. May 19.-It Is possible
that Senator Quay will visit Major Nc
Kinley a. his home in Canton. Ohio. in
very few days. This visit depends upon
the ability of the Pennsylvania senator to
get away from Washington.
Il had hoped to he able to pay a visit
TO Major Mckinley shortly" said Senator
quay, this forenoon. Il am very anxious
to go to my home in Beaver. As that Is
but short distance from Canton. l will
run over there and see Mr.. Mckinley.
There has been a good deal of talk about
Mckinley's financial views. and 1t oc-
Cured TO me it would be a good thing to
slip over there and find out how much or
how little there is in all this talk:
" hen asked if he had any doubt as to
the standing of Mr.. Mckinley on the fl
uancial question. Mr.. Quay replied that
he could hardly doubt it.
ohio. you know" he said has always
been a battle ground for sound money.
The fight was made for sound money
under Hayes and has been kept up ever
since. For myself. / do not think that
OHIO people would favor ANYTHING else.
ean hardly believe that Mckinley is for
anything else HIMSELF
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
DISTURBED PRESIDENTS CABINET.
Terrific Storm at Washingt Shade
Trees Blown Down-Other Damage.

Washington. May 19.-The terrific
storm of wind, rain and hail passed
over Washington between L and l, to-
day, and broke up the cabinet meeting
at the White House. The President
and his advisers went to the windows
of the cabinet room to witness the de-
struction. Several fine old trees. in
front and in the rear of the White
House were blown down. and whole
sale destruction was worked among the
growing palms. All over the city the
record is one of similar disaster to the
arbor culture. shade trees suffering
greatly. Many buildings were un-
rooted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
DEATH OF CAPT. BARBOUR.
Was One Of Defenders Picked Crew and Be.
longed a. Deer Isle.

Boston. May 19.-Captain Bentley Bar
bour master Of the schooner Mary stan
dish. died at the City hospital. this morn
ing Captain Barbour was taken i'll
aboard HIS schooner some days ago. Will.
bound from Sullivan, Maine. for New
York He WIS landed at Vineyard
Haven. Friday, and brought to this city
for treatment. on reaching the hospital
he began to fail. and it became apDaren;
that he could not recover
CaItain Barbour viii be remembered Gs
one of the picked crew of the yacht De
fender Which defeated Valkyrie Ill. last
year He was stricken with appendicitis
just previous to the International ri.'cs
ard was obliged to undergo an operation
1t was Indirectly from the effects of this
operation that the sickness which caused
his death resulted.
The deceased WAS aged q. n ,d belonged
in Deer Isle. Maine, where he is survived
by a widow and child. He was a most
most promising young man and Il son o.
Capt. Benjamin G. Barbour. we'll
known retired snip master. The remains
were forwarded to Deer Isle. tonight, for
interment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
A NOVEL CASE.
Man Sues to Recover Funeral Expenses o
Wiic's First Husband.

South Paris. May l9.-What Hon. Johr
+. SwaZey called the most novel suit il
his experience was before the OXforo
supreme court. today. when mar
brought suit to recover the funeral cx-
penses OF present wife's first husband
The case was Davis VS.. Milton planta-
ton.
The plaintiff $ story is that Aaron Bean
a periodically deranged epiliptic pauper OIL
the plantation refused to pay his funera
expenses. The plaintiff. neighbor. pait
them and brought suit to recover The
defence agreed to pay Mrs. Bean $
weekly to support her husband on condi
ton that there should be no additiona
expenses.
The testimony showed that Mrs. Bear
moved her husband to plaintiffs resi-
dcnce, did his hbusework while caring
for Mr.. Rean. and married him on hel
husbands $ decease.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
FOREST FIRE At SMALL POINT.
Il Has Already Covered Several Square Miles
and Is Spreading.

Bath. May ia forest fire that
started on the premises of Edwin Hunt,
at Small Point, Monday morning, was
still burning. Tuesday noon. IL took
southwesterly direction. burning as
near Popham as possible. then taking
a northerly direction, passed Parker S
Head.
Tbe Inhabitants Of that section have
been working, saving property hisht
and day. The fire covered seVerai
miles Of territory and is one OF the most
disas astrous ever known in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
PERlSnED IN FLAMES.
Henry Whalen Burned in Barn At namden.
Ct.-Properb Loss. $4,000.

New Haven. CT, May 19.-The barn
of George w. Ives of Hamden. was
burned. early this morning. Henry
Whalen perished in the flames. With
James Cullen and Lawrence Ryan, two
workmen. he was asleep in the barn.
Cullen and Ryan escaped. but Whalen
was overcome by smoke and sank back
suffocated. His charred body was re-
covered. Eleven horses and three cows
were burned in the flames, as were
about 80 tons of hay and large guam
tity of farming implements. The loss
is about 10000; partially insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
SECOND SERVICE
OF Womcn's Home Missions Society Of 6ap,
tist Church Held, Tuesday.

Asbury Park. n. j.. May 19.-The
second service of the Women's Home
Mission Society of the Baptist church
convened. this morning. Impressions
of the past years work in churches
and in the field We're given by Mrs.
VIM. Isaacs and Mrs. Kerr 3. Tupper.
The latter declared that home missions
were just as important as foreign
work. 1t was at home where the
money was collected to send mission
aries to foreign fields. Open parlia-
ment on the model missionary society
closed the morning service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Sore

eyes and restoring all the affected
parts to healthy condition. Read this
GAS an act Of justice and for the ben
eft of other mothers who may have
afflicted children, write this. About
the first of February, 1892, my daughter
Zola, then three years old, contracted sore
eyes of the worst form and in few weeks
was entirely blind, being unable to toll
crate light OF any kind. She suffered and
cried until l was almost heart broken.
The best eye specialist in the county
treated her for months, but the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Foxcroit Sends a Strong Delegation.

Foxcroft. May 19.-At the Republic
can caucus in FoXcroft, the following
delegates to the State convention We're
elected: Thomas Daggett, c. S. Ham,
S. c. Greeley and G. r. Pendleton. Al
ternates A. ID. Sherman, G. w.
Hayes w. s. Ham and II. G. Pratt.
The delegates We're instructed To use
all honorable means to nominate Hon.
Llewellyn Powers for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
STILL IN THE RACE.
Speaker Reed Will Be a Candidate to the
Last Minute.

New York. May 20-The Morning
Advertiser prints a dispatch from Con-
gressman .Aldrich of Illinois. in which
the congressman says: Speaker Reed
is rot out of the Presidential race and
will not be out until after the RepuDi-
can convention, and his friends think
not then.
MI Reed is stronger as candidate,
today, than at any time since this con
test began. The more his record is ex-
amined. the stronger he appears before
the people.
"Mr. Reeds vote on the first ballot
will be considerably in excess of 100
and his friends will stand by him 10y
ally as long as any reasonable hope for
success remains"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
THE UNION RECOGNIZED.
Settlement Of Strike at Columbus, Ga.-The
Operators Return to Work.

Lawrence. Mass, May 19-T. p. Cahill.
late secretary of the National Textile
Union of America, has been notified Of
the settlement of a strike at the Eagle
and PhoniX mills at Columbus. Ga.
which extended over eight weeks. The
terms of the agreement are that the
operatives should return to work under
the proposed reduction. the same to con-
tinue six months, when if the market
improves. the old wages will be restored.
All operatives are to be taken back and
the union recognized. The union at
Columbus is the first labor organization
of mill workers in the South
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
yes

became worse. Then took her to a special
ist in indianapolis, who said he could do
nothing. l came away with heavy heart.
met my fathers physician, DR.. Berry
man, who examined Zola's eyes, and told
me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. began to
give it as directed and wash her eyes
with warm water. Soon began to notice
improvement, and now, having given the
child over half dozen bottles, her eyes
are greatly improved and she can see as
well as any one. She is five years of age,
and goes to school. When she began to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla, she had to eat
her meals in darkened room, but now
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
ANDROSc0GGlN POLITICS.
Hill Ahead at Present in the Fight fo- Position
OF Sheriff.

Lewiston, May 19.-There was large
attendance and keen interest at the
Rpublican caucuses, this evening. the
contest being over sheriff and county
treasurer nominations at the county
convention. Wards I. 2, 5 and elected
81 Teel delegates; Wards and elected
13 Hill delegates. and no delegates were
elected in Ward 6. The sheriff contest
stands: Hill, So; Teel, 81: Jordan. 4:
with 60 more delegates to be elected
Ward is entitled to six. Sixty-six is
necessary for choice in the conven-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT.
Rebels DisIodged from Their Position Near
Canoa-Scverai Soldiers Injured.

Havana, May IA coumn of troops
under Col. GarridO. while marching from
Guanatanamo in the direction of Sagua
de Tanamo to prevent the rebels protect
ing the landing of a filibustering eXpedi-
ton. met near Canoa a strong insurgent
force occupying formidable position
The troops were iercely attacked and the
rebels dislodged from their position. The
rebel loss is unknown. Eighteen of the
troops are seriously. and II slightly
wounded
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Blind

Sometimes persons become blind
from impure blood. which develops
scrofulous ulcers on the cycballs. iritiS.
granulated eyelids, etc. In such eases
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been marvel
ously successful in restoring sight.
1t shows its powers as blood purifier
and radical cure for scrofula. by
removing the cause, thus curing the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20

Sheriff Mcdaniel arrested John
Joyce and Michael station at Somers-
worth. n. H.. Tuesday, for attempted
highway robbery on Bert Leach. Al
Lord and John Drew. in Berwick. sun
day morning. at 1.3o. Joyce and Stan
ton consented to so to Berwick Sta
tion. hut Stanton remains in the SOM
ersworth lookup. The officers have ar
ranged to bring the eases of indict-
ment before the grand jury at Alfred.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Big Fire at Plymouth, Mass.

Plymouth, Mass, May 19.-The big
Eest fire Plymouth has ever seen since
1870, has been burning in the south part
of the town, today. 1t started. Mon
day. in Wareham, and ran into Ply
mouth, this morning. many thousands
of acres being burned over. The line
OF the fire is nearly II miles long and in
some places five mi'cs wide
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
For Co. G Of Biddetord. To Be Held in thai
City. May IS.

Biddeford, May 19.-General orders
will be issued from the regimental
headquarters. Wednesday, calling for
an election by the Biddeford company,
next Monday evening. to fill the vacan-
cies in the offices Of captain and first
lieutenant Sergeant Charles E. Jeffrey
is practically alone in his candidacy
for the captaincy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20

Washington, May 19.-These pensions
were granted to Maine people. today:
Original. Martin v. Williams, Togus.
Increase. Silas +. Ward. Machias. Re-
issue. James E. Parker. Machiasville;
Charles E. York. The Forks. Original,
widows. Elizabeth d. Rounds, Port
land: Frances A. Lander Corinna; Jo-
sephine BeaZley, Bucksport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20

These patents have been granite:
Arthur M. Burnham. Gardiner, mop
wringer; William Fielding. Lewiston.
butter mold; John T. Richards. Gar
diner. oil retaining device for axles.
trademark has been granted the
Bickmore Gall Cure Company Of Old
Town on remedies for the skin and
flesh wounds and diseases of animals,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Enfield for Powers.

Enfield May 19.-Enfeld Rcpubii-
cans send the following delegates TO
the State convention: \. J. Darling
and A. J. Gilman. They were in
structed for Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
POWERS DELEGATES.
The Caucuses Continue to Elect and
Instruct Them.
Foxcroit. Stetson and Enfield all Instruct
for Hon. uewelIyn Powers.

Bangor, May 19-Stetson Republi-
cans have elected and instructed d..
Benson Young and w. S. Townsend.
20 attend the State convention and
vote for Hon. Llewellyn Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
BANGOR lnstructs for Powers.

Bangor, May 1a,-BanGor Republicans
elected II delegates to the State conven-
ton. this evening. instructed for Hon.
I,lewellyn Powers for gubernatorial can
didatc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20

Postmaster ]. w. Carson of West
NawfieId whose assistant was recently
convicted of embezzlement. mas Ten
dered his resignation. owing 10 ii'aoii''y
to attend to the duties OF the o'i'ce'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
TAKEN TO ST. LOUIS.
Remains Of Late Col. John A. Cockcrill Will
Arrive There. Today.

New York. May 1a.-rhe remains of Col.
John A. Cockerill were taken. this after
noon. in "A special car furnished by Presi-
dent Depew over the New York Central
&Hudson River Railroad to St. Louis.
The ear will arrive ut its destination ut
$50 F. M tomorrow. The casket was
covered with flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
It's Bishop McCabe.

Cleveland, O., May 19.-On the 10Th
ballot in the M. f. general conference.
chaplain c. c. McCabe was elected
bishop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
Washington Forecast.

Washington May 19.-ForecaSt for
Wednesdays: For New England: Cen
orally fair; cooler in eastern portion;
northcrly to eastern winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
DOLLARS.

DO you save them or waste them? Why
not save on things you are buying every
day? The LOWEST LIST ofgenuine fresh
goods in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston, May 19.-Local forecast
Fair: cooler: northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20

Rev. f. X Amazeen of Straffort ~ H.,
has accepted a call from the First
Christian church. Kittery Point where he
will commence his pastorste, May 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
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famous for beauty. durability, strength
and speed. Cost, 500.
A " Phoenix" unless abused. needs no repairs - a
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barrel hubs and hanger. adjustable handle bar, ctt
Senator our Catalogue - ,nailra free.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20

We buy these goods in large quantities
direct OF the manufacturers, for spot
cash, and sell them to you at Il 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., 1896-05-20

n. p. CcENRWN1E
REGISTERED APOTHECARY
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-05-20
EVANS HOTEL,
Gardiner. Me.
w. II. Lowell,
Proprietor.
Leslie r. Bunker,
Manager.
Good LtUesv StGbLe and Sample
Room Connected.
Acotcd bv Steam

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Rates: $500 per d0y.
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-05
Children Cry fcs
pitcher's Eastovla-
Attendants for Eastern
Passengers via Pennsylvania Lines

!. Passengers via ennsylyania Lines.
Uniformed parcel porters viii. free
OF charge, look after the comfort Of
all arriving and departing passen-
gers over the Pennsylvania System
at Jersy City Passenger station. and
will accompany them (if desired be
tween t'ortInndt street ferry New
York City, and the American Line
Pier, Sixth Avenue Elevated Rail
road. and the Central Railroad Of
New Jersey station; also, between
nesbrosses street ferry. New York
CITY, and the Ninth Avenue Elevated
Railroad. They will also meet
Pennsylvania Line trains at Phila-
delphia Broad street PASSENGER
and assist passengers who
may desire their aid: take charge ~
rolling chairs when needed; meet.
carriages and make themselves gem
orally useful to passengers. They
will be in attendance from 6 q. nj.
until II midnight, and when accom-
panying passengers willcarry parcels
and hand baggage. t53s8l
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-05
Low Rates To CIeyeland.f

The Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine
will meet at Cleveland. u une % and "a.
X n or this occasion the B. II @. R. II.
O.will sell tickets at reduced rates
from all points on it's lines west OF
the Ohio river, for all trains Of June
u and %, valid for return passage
until j une Is. The fare from Chicago
will be $3.50 and corresp ondjngly
low rates from all other points.
Tickets will also be on sale at all
points throughout the Yves t.
ss The B. & @. is the only line running
Pullman Sleeping Cars between
Chicago and :leveland.
SO For full information write to =. S..
ALLEN, Al. "a. r. a.. Grand Central
Passenger Station, Chicago. Ills.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-05

Just before the state league
election "Get There Ell" Warner
didn't find the work goi1 & very
slowly when he organized club
on every door stoop in St. Paul
and packed the convention. The
chance Of building up state
league here in Minnesota is lost.
The league officers have used their
position for lobbying and for.
booming personal ca ndidates until
no self respecting Republican
takes any stock il -. Fergus
Falls Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-06-05

tune, to know some v omen who
are addicted to this card habit, and
the study Of them is most inter!
esting and pitlable. Evidently
their thoughts rarely rise above.
the card table. Talk to them
about books, art, music, the thea
ter, the topics Of the dayany- .
thing, I care not what, and their
answers are as monosyllablic as.
their interest is languid. But
mention cards, and u q moment
! sparkle Of interest comes to their
eyes, and they are ready for bust.
ness! What 4 subject, after all,
to arouse interest when one thinks
of it! What an ambition, what q
distinction, to be adjudged 9 good
card player! Do not adjudge
me severe or uncharitable until.
your next appearances at 9 pro- q.
Igressive card party, and then take
a few moments and look calmly
around you. Study the women
who are there. They may be your
friends. But look at them away
from that standpoint, Judge then
impartially and quietly. Stop and
think what they represent. And
then, if you have eyes and will
see, / think you will agree with
me in the kindly intentioned state.
ment that the best type Of our
American women is not to be
found at the card table during day
light hours. = q 4. .ss8 III