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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
RIDGELY's PROSPERITY BILL.
the Unemployed to Earn
u Living

Washington. April 14.-Representative
Ridgely,. Populist of Kansas, introduced In
the house to-day a bill ito enable the un-
employed to earn a living. to utilize indus
try and produce general prosperity" His
plan is much like the one advocated by
General Coxey. of Ohio. II authorizes
each state. territory, county city, town.
township or school district to raise money
for giving employment on public works by
issuing non-interest bearing bonds of
twenty-five years, payable only to the
United States. not to exceed half the as
sessed value of the property of the state
the United States treasury is to Issue treas. treas
ury notes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
FIREBUGs AT WORK.
An Attempt Made to Burn the ID. S.
Mayer Liquor store, mt III
East Twelfth Street.

While the fire on Walnut street was at
its height an attempt was made to set
fire to d. S. Mayors liquor house, ia East
Twelfth street. Fire was discovered in the
rear of the store. but the prompt work of
the department saved a disastrous blaze.
An investigation of the cause of the fire
revealed the work of "firebug." mop
saturated with coal oil was found in a
box in the rear. 1t had been placed so that
the flames would run up to the second
The box containing the mop, which was in
tended to set fire to the building, was taken
by D. S. Mayer, who locked II up in his
to the discovery of the "firebugs,' as it is
generally believed that several buildings
were set on fire with the intention OF rob-
bins them,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Organized Temporary Patrol.

Inspector of Detectives Hayes happened
to be near the corner of Ninth and Main
streets when the cry of fire was raised.
ives Halpin, Bryant, Shelby and OHare,
he organized a temporary patrol along
Main and Walnut streets, and kept the
crowd from breaking into the stores. Mer-
chants on Main and Walnut streets be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets We're de-
prived of lights, but they kept constant
vigil. In several of the restaurants on the
east side of Main street, the streams of
water from the firemen's hose poured into
the kitchens and flooded the hot ranges.
The clouds of steam that arose filled the
buildings and caused CONSERVATION among
the clerks and walters. When the origin of
the trouble was discovered, good laugh
went the rounds.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
SEEMS TO Be FATED.
Department Has Been Called to
Twelfth and Walnut Several -,
Times the Past Two Months.

Several times in the past two months
the department has been called 10 Twelfth
and Walnut streets to put out fires that
have started in the buildings belonging to
Barney Mcconnell. Mr.. Mcconnell owns
property south of Twelfth street. on the
west side of Walnut. Buildings in this
vicinity have been discovered on fire sew
eral times during the past three months.
The origin of these fires has undoubtedly
been incendiary.
Inspector of Detectives Hayes and De-
tective O'Hare were among the first 20 ar
rive at the fire in the rear of Christie's old
place last night They found the alley, on
which the building is situated. full of col
ored boys, who swarmed out quickly at the
approach of the officers. Inspector Hayes
gave IL as his opinion that the building
had been set on fire. Other fires in this
vicinity have heretofore been confined to
the brick buildings of the Mcconnell es-
tate. which front on Walnut street. Chief
Hale has given 1t as his opinion that these
fires We're of incendiary origin.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
A Suspicious Circumstance.

]. G. Lawrence. the Pinkerton watchman
who turned in the fire alarm last evening
from Twelfth and Walnut, and later from
Fourteenth and Main, has notified the po-
lice that some negro boys or young men
were loafing on Fourteenth street near the
alley back of Lovejoy's planning mill when
nothing in their actions to excite his sus-
picion until the fire was seen. The police
will endeavor to learn who they We're, and
if they know anything of the origin of the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Reorganizntion scheme Reiected.

Washington. April 1.-THE committee ap-
pointed by the Republican caucus of the
senate to arrange with the opposition a
plan for the reorganization of the senate
committees to-day decided to reject the
proposition made yesterday by the COM
mittee representing the alliance of the
Democrats. Populists and silver Republic
ans. and to ask for another conference
with view of reaching a more satisfactory
understanding.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
ATTEMPTED ROBBERlES.
Thieves Tried to Get in Their Work
While the Fire Was In Prog
ress Last Night.

Several attempts were made while the
fire was in progress to rob spectators.
While man and women We're on Main
street between Eighth and Ninth streets.
an unknown man snatched the young
iady's watch. He attempted to delude the
couple by trying to shift ihs crime on
another party. No sooner than he made
the accusation than he was knocked down
by the young lady's escort, who recovered
the watch. The sneak thief made good
his escape. The police endeavored TO cap
ture the marauder but failed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Cable Trains Had n Rest.

Walnut and Main streets. from Eighth to
Tenth street, were Il perfect network of
hose, and of course the cable lines were
tied up. The fire caused the traffic to be
shut down at 9;20, and it was after 1:30
o'clock this morning before traffic was re-
sumed and passengers who had no other
means of getting home could do SO.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Brewers sim to Work Ten Hours.

Milwaukee. Wis. April IA contract for
n year between the Brewers Union and the
Milwaukee brewing companies has finally
been signed. The hours of labor remain
vance was made In the wages of teamsters
firemen oilers and ice men. The men gain
other minor concessions. They intend to
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
steyart-Frederickson.

Lawrence. Kas.. April 1i-(Special.) The
marriage of r. L. Stewart and Miss Dora
English Lutheran church. in this city. Mr..
Stewart was a member of the senior class
at Kansas university, and left school a
short time ago to take a position with E.
s. Truitt & Co., in Kansas City. His
bride is well known Lawrence girl and
has a very large circle of friends here.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Short Grn.. Man to Get 1t.

Topeka, Kas., April 14-(Special.) Prom
inent Republican politicians assembled here
tonight claim to have received tip from
Kansas laymen at Washington that the
position of United States internal revenue
collector is going to short grass man.. As
one put 1t: 'He will live west of the nine
ty-ninth meridian" This indicates that ex-
Senator X. E. Willcoxson is slated for the
place.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
struck Arainst n Reduction.

Two Rivers. Wis, April 1.-THE employees
of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Com
pany went Oh a strike to-day against a
reduction of 10 per cent IN wages. AS a
promise of a cash pay day. made them
some time ago, has not been carried out.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Captain Burns Talks of the Fire.

Captain Burns, in charge Of Central po-
lice precinct, said last night:
"It was the worst fire for sparks ever
saw. and 1 have seen all of the big fires
in Kansas City. The air was so light that
the embers were carried high into the sky
and thus were prevented from doing much
damage, as great many of them were ex-
tinguished when they reached the roofs of
buildings. The embers were sent up with
terrific force and the wind carried them
1t resembled, more than anything else. a
huge snow storm, only, of course, 1t was
not general"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Another Small Fire This Morning.

At 2:2O this morning a small frame DWELL
ing on Guinotte avenue. a block from
Helms brewery, was destroyed by fire. The
loss was quite small.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15

Pittsburg April 1.-THE coal miners en-
ployed by the Essen Coal Company, on the
Panhandle road. struck to-day for an ad-
vance of cents per ton in the mining
rate Three mines and 600 men are idle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15

raised. The formal consideration of the
Indian bill was then proceeded with.
The committee amendment opening the
uncompaghre Indian reservation to public
entry led to a long contest. A point of or
der was made against it by Mr.. Jones' of
Arkansas, and, pending. the decision. the
senate, at p M. went into executive ses-
sion and soon after adjourned,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Princess De chimny Leaves Paris.

I.cndon. April 14.--All the Paris corre-
spondents of the London morning papers
deny that the Princess De Chimay will
make her appearance at Paris music hall
tomorrow. 1t is said that she has gone
south. after an interview with the Paris
Drf feet of DOIice
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15

johannesburg April IA terrible dyan-
mite explosion has taken place in deep
mine at blangaarte. Eight English and
twenty-six native miners were killed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
CHIEF VALLlNS' PROMPT WORK.
at the Fire and Admirably
Handled the Crowds.

That Chief of Police Vallins knows what
to do in an emergency and is disposed to
10 it was plainly shown at the two big
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
STILL FIGHTING BARNES.
His Enemies Will Make Last Des.
pernte Effort to Knock
Him Ont.

Guthrie, o. T., April 14.-(Special) Some
of C. M. Barnes old enemies are getting
together a lot of affidavits and charges with
which they hope to defeat his nomination
or confirmation. C. C. Holland. land Of
flee attorney, who does not like Barnes be-
cause of adverse decisions rendered by the
latter gentleman when register In the land
office will leave for Washington In the
morning with the charges. None OF Mr..
Flynn's personal friends will have any
thing to do with the matter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-04-15
Sa ale!!!!!! !! |!
Diamonds,
Gold Jewelry,
LESS rs dsa, fsa

Twenty-Five per cent seems large
discount of of rich Gold Jewelry, es-
pecially when many of the pieces
contain Diamonds and other precious
stones. but we wish to discontinue 4
great many styles which we have,
and to do so OFFER this big discount.
To add to the attractiveness of the
sale We have included some Dia-
monds which are exceptional values.
A special counter has been reserved
for goods on sale.
Diamond Rings.
Diamond Pins.
Gold Brooches.
Gold Earrings.
Gold Sleeve Buttons.
Gold Scarf Pins.
Gold Hair Piris. -
Gold Bracelets.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15
Important Labor Case Decided,

Tileston Wadlin, Esq, Clerk of Courts.
has received from the Law Court the certi-
flcate OF opinion in the Waldo County case
Webster G. Perkins VS.. Fremont Pendleton
ct ais This was one of a number of cases
relying on the same facts, the others to be
decided by the decision in this. In Nav,
1895, the plaintiff was at work as stone
cutter for the Mt. Waldo Granite Co. at
Frankfort He alleges that his employment
would have continued until November of
the same year had it not been for the un-
lawful acts of the defendants, who induced
the company to discharge him, solely for
The reason that he refused to join the Ma
tional Granite Cutters Union, of which the
defendants were members. The plaintiff al
leges that he was earning 50. 10 per day, and
brought suit for $423.9O, which amount he
claims to have lost on account of the acts of
the defendants. The defendants claim that
the plaintiff has no cause, under the stat
utes, on which to base an action. At the
January term, 1896, Judge Emery decided
that the plaintiff had cause for action and
that the defendants must answer, to which
the defendants filed exceptions, and the
case went to the Law Court P. H. Gillin
OF Bangor and Dunton of Belfast for plain
tiff. Fogler of Rockland and Thompson of
Belfast for defendants. Following is the
rescript by Judge Wiswell:
For person to wrongfully, that is by the
employment of unlawful and improper
means, induce a third party to break con-
tract with the plaintiff, whereby injury will
naturally and probably, and does in fact en-
sue to the plaintiff is actionable; and the
rule applies both upon principle and author
lty as well to cases where the employer
breaks his contract as where it is broken by
the employee, in fact it is not confined to
contracts of employment.
Whenever a person, by means of fraud
or intimidation, procures, either the breach
OF contract or the discharge of a plaintiff
from an employment, which but for such
wrongful interference would have continued,
ne IS liable in damages for such in juries as
naturally result therefrom, and the rule is
the same whether by these wrongful means
a contract OF employment, definite as to
time IS broken, or an employer is induced
solely by reason OF such procurement to
discharge an employee whom he would
otherwise have retained, even if the terms
OF the contract OF service are such that the
employer may do this at his pleasure, with
out violating any legal rights of the
ployee.
Merely to induce another to leave an en-
poyment or to discharge employee, by
persuasion or agreement, however whimsi-
cal, unreasonable or absurd is not in and of
itself unlawful, and the court does not de-
eide that such interference may become un-
lawful by reason of the defendants malici-
GUS motives, but simply that to intimidate
and employer by threats, if the threats are
OF such character as to produce the result,
and thereby cause him to discharge an en-
ployee whom he desired to retain and would
have retained, except for such unlawful
threats, is an actionable wrong.
Exceptions overruled. Declaration ad-
Judged good
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Pendleton have
gsne to Islesburo for a visit.
Mrs. Viola Lee of Bangor is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Sumner Bridges.
Hon. Fred Atwood of Winterport was in
the city Tuesday on probate business
Mrs W. r. Sherman and son Ray of Isles
boro are visiting Capt. and Mrs. j. .. Hayes.
Capt. Winfield S. Pendleton of Islesboro
left yesterday for Philadelphia, on business.
Herman Stevens arrived home Tuesday
from Boston, where he has be en- i'll several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Mans field are in Bos-
ton buying dry and dress goods and novel
ties for the summer trade.
Miss Edith Mason has returned from Wor-
cester Mass, where she attended a millinery
school, and has entered the store of Wells &
Co.
Miss Mary Chase of Winterport is the
guest of Mrs L. H. W Wharf. Miss Chase,
who has sweet soprano voice, sang in the
choir at the Methodist Church last Sunday
morning and evening. In the evening she
sang solo, "The Holy City" [Ellsw orth
American.
Hon. VIM. c. Marshall left Tuesday for
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to visit his son,
VIM, r. Marshall. He will stop en- route at
several places, including Cleveland, Ohio,
where he will visit M. T. Marshall. He ex-
poets to be absent about four weeks.
Elias r. Thompson had slight shock of
paralysis of the right side, while visiting at
j. F. Lawry's in Searsmont last Saturday.
The attending physician states that the case
is not serious, the attack being brought on
by jar to the spine, while riding over a
rough road.
Forty-four years ago j. S. Condor of Or
land was elected superinte ndent of schools,
and since that time he has held the office
seven years. He has been town clerk four
years, selectman seven, auditor one, treas
urer nine, town agent 13 and moderator %.
This year he was elected moderator, town
clerk, school committee, town agent, and re-
fused the nomination of superintendent of
schools.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15

WASHINGTON NHISPERINGs. PrOpOS-
ais were invited April 9th by the secre-
tary of the navy for the construction of
three 3O-knot torpedo boats. Bids will be
opened Monday, June IA. The boats
must be completed within Is months from
the date of contracts. Representative
Simpson of Kansas declares that he will
carry into effect his threat to block any
business which the House may attempt to
do by unanimous consent before the
Speaker has appointed committees. The
Democrats do not intend to abet Mr.
Simpson in his obstructive tactics. -. The
State Department denies that a protest
from Germany against the tariff bill has
been received. 1t is known however that
such a protest has been sent go. Secretary
Wilson is giving all the preference possible
under the civil service rules to union vet
Grams in the appointments and promotions
in the agricultural department. Thus far
he has found places or promotions for IA
veterans or widows of veterans. ... The
petition of the Maine Legislature for an
appropriation for the construction of a
dry dock at some port on the coast of
Maine has been presented in the senate
by the Two Maine senators and was re-
telred to the senate committee ON naval
affairs, of which Senator Hale will be
chairman when the senate committees
are finally arranged. At the next session
of congress it may happen that Maine will
get an appropriation for a dry dock.
There are several significant things to con-
slider. In the first place Senator Hale will
be chairman of the naval committee in
the senate and Capt. Boutelle will be
chairman of the committee on naval af-
fairc in tho hnuco no
know how to accomplish things 80. Daniel
Woolsey Voorhees,, United States Senator
from the State of Indiana, died April 10th
at his home in this city. The Senator had
been in poor health for several years, and
for at least two years past had taken little
part in the proceedings in the Senate ...
The order of President Cleveland effect
ing consolidation of pension agencies
will be revoked by President Mckinley
The Maine Office will thus be retained at
Augusta.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15
Good Templars.

Leading Star Lodge of Lincolnville Cen
tire, organized Feb. 9Th by State Deputy
Geo. E. Files. now numbers so members
and applications are received every evening
of meeting.
Mrs. E. E. Cain, Grand Superb ntentent,
recently visited several lodges aud temples
i'll Knox county and reports them all in fine
condition, particularly those at Rockport
and West Rockport.
The 39th annual session of the Grand
Lodge of Good Templars of Maine will be
held at Portland Mystic Lodge Hail. Monu-
ment Square, Thursday and Friday, April
29th and 30th. The usual arrangements have
been made with railroads, boats, etc Mem
bers can obtain accommodations in Port
land at the Preble House at s. 90 per day,
two to room. United States Hotel, at 81 30
per day, two to room: meals 30 cents.
Chase, and Chadwick House, at 81 25 per
day rooms so cents to s 90, meals % cents.
Following is the order of exercises:
Thursday, April Doth, d. M, Committee
on Credentials in session at hall; 10 a. M,
opening of session in G. l.. degree, and pre-
paratory business of the session, report of
Committee on Credentials; imitation of can
didates entitled to G. l.. degree. Fee 80 cts
Reports of Grand Lodge officers. Intermis
sion. Afternoon. O'Clock, reports of Stand
ing Committees and Committee on Distri-
button election of officers, and delegates to
International Supreme Lodge. Evening. S
o'clock, meeting of the State Institute of
Juvenile Workers Friday forenoon. S
o'clock, temperance praise meeting; 9
O'Clock installation of officers general bust
Of 20 m tt.a,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15
ontents of To-Day's journal.

PAGE /.
.rt~ of the Week Easter in the Churches
". Bassick i'll Possession of His Mine
and Spalding Shoe Company. Important
ase Decided. Good Iemplars. Personal
PAGE 9.
Washington Letter Portland TO Machias
County Bee Keepers New York's Giant
ar New Road Laws. Holding Up the Mir
hO q. A. Il. Encampment st. Croix En-
.t Burned.
PAGE 3.
ug INTO Guatemala. New York Fashions
Roads and Bad Road Suit Against the b.
=. ;, Co.
1arals The State Tax. Secret Societies.
aud Boats. Concerning Local Industries.
10 the bark Nellie Smith The Churches.
-r> and Periodicals. The News of Belfast
.-.ing Bells. Transfers in Real Estate.
PAGE 5.
ID, News of Belfast.
Plea for Good Bread. Literary News and
e- Bobby's Tool Chest (poem). In Memory of
sia ,pOem). To Helen (poem). Cat That
Come Back poem). Lost Music (poeml.
iI'l. Old Yacht. Register of Deep Water Yes
PAGE7.
is Tailor-Made Girl. Mariners Tales The
script of the tMaytiower Summary of the
.e Laws. ..Old Salts Spinning Yarns The
of the Sea.
--3Tsport Locals County Correspondence Ship
N- Markets. Births Marriages. Deaths
mort News. The Belfast Schools. A Great
.ulc.. Waldo County Postmasters. .Bucksport
nary Reunion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15
Bassick in Possession of his Mine.

Some months ago it was announced that
the court of last resort in New York had
rendered decision that would end litiga-
tion that had been extended over years and
give Mr.. E. c. Bassick possession of the
famous mine which bears his name Mr..
Bassick is now at the mine, which is near
Rosita, Colorado A Denver special to the
New York Times thus describes the present
condition of the Bassick mine:
The improvements put upon the property
by the former owners consist of hoistlng
machinery, situated on the new shaft. There
are two engines of $50 horse power each,
with boilers of proportionate size. There is
also a smaller hoisting plant upon the old
style. which is in good condition. and will
be utilized for the new work. Buildings,
machine shop, and everything necessary to
the working OF large mine are upon the
ground, and the total cost of the improve
ments was not less than 100000. In addi-
tiOn to this, two Knowles pumps are in
place to handle the water, which has been
allowed to rise to within $50 feet of the sur
face.
The main shaft on this property was sunk
to depth of l 400 feet 1t was in this shaft
that most of the work was done by the old
company. Another shaft, however, was
commenced about $50 feet from this, which
is by 70 feet IN the clear, has three COM
partments, and has reached depth of $50
feet The purpose of the new company is to
sink this shaft 80 as to intercept the large
body of ore in the bottom of the mine and
have shaft sutfi GENTLY large and strong to
reach depth of 3, 800 feet.
The formation about the Bassick is unlike
anything yet discovered in Colorado, being
at the end of an immense basin in the gran
lite rock, filled with an overflow of porphyry
1t is in the porphyry that the mineral bear
ing rock exists, and it is in the form of a
mammoth cone, with the small end toward
the surface. While the greater part of this
cone is mineralized and carries value suffi-
cient to pay for working, it is of lowgrade
ore. The greatest values are found in peb~
bles, or boulders, which are covered with a
coating of mineral varying in thickness from
that of sheet of paper to several inches.
This coating is exceedingly rich, assaying
in some instances more than 100000 per
ton in gold Indeed, it was SO rich that it
was formerly the custom to compel the
miners to change their clothing upon going
into OR coming out of the mine.
During the later workings of the mine an
average of one ton each week was shipped,
which returned $4,000 in gold and S3 900 in
silver, while all the product had a value of
more than 800 per ton.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-04-15

daughters, most of whom remain in Ire
land. The water in the Mississippi delta
is receding slowly Reports received,
from the overtlowed country are most en-
couraging.... The Iowa's bonus is $2O4,-
900, and the Cramps have richly earned
it