Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-11-04
TELEGRAPH News in General.

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Arrived, steamer Parthia from Liverpool
Telegraph News in General.
Keene, N. H., Nov. 2. Hon. Hosea w
; Parker and J. E. Fitzgerald are speaking
!. this evening to large meeting at the Town
Hall. Last evening rousing political meet.
ing at Winchester was addressed by Mason
w. Tappan and Samuel B. Page. An extra
train from Keene conveyed three cars full of
passengers to hear the speakers. The popu-
lar interest in this section show no abate-
ment in this section, as the end Of the CAM
paign approaches.
Albany, N. y, Nov. 2. There is no abate-
ment in the horse disease. Men and oxen
are substituted to draw cars, trucks and wag-
ons. The fire commissioners have appealed
to the citizens to draw the steamers to the
fires, if any occur.
1t is reported that the steamer Belfast, from
ST. Louis for New Orleans, struck snag
yesterday 100 miles above here, and sunk in
5 feet of water. 1t is reported that no lives
were lost.
| The Sunday Press record foots the total
registry of the city at 90, sos This is 5000
more than last fall.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 2 In the race to-
day between "Double Out and Flush for
$1,000 side, two mile heats, Flush came in
first in both heats. Time $50 l-2, 3.5l l-2
| Chicago, Nov. g The absence of horses
in the streets is more marked now than it was
this morning. The want of horses to move
freight is interfering seriously with business.
1t is said that mules. so far, are not affected
| by the disease. The presence of number
of teams Of these animals seems to bear out
the statement. If such should prove to be
the case, large number will be brought here
at once. On change to-day the trading in
flour for shipment was entirely at b stand still.
1t is impossible to move flour at present.
Nearly all the cases of horse disease here
seem of mild form, and apparently likely
| to have a short run. 1t has been noticed that
no mules have shown any signs of the dis
ease, but there are but few of these animals
| in the city. There will probably be a good
number of oxen in use by Mondy hauling
goods fer express companies and wholesale
houses. Six fire department horses are affec-
ted.
Philadelphia, Nov. 9 The horse disease
is steadily increasing. All the street cars
were Withdrawn early this evening until Mon
day.
Titusvile, Pa, Nov. .. 1t is estimated
that nine tenths of the horses in this city are
affected with epidemic. and are unfit for ser
vice.
Richmond, Va, Nov. .. The horse disease
has appeared here.
Louisville, Ky, Nov. 2. fire at Charles
town, Clark Co.. Indiana, this morning.
burned four stores. the postoffice, dry goods
store, bakery, and residence. Loss esti-
mated at $4,000.
Lancaster, n. H., Nov. 3. Theodore Til
ton yesterday afternoon addressed large as
semblage in the Town Hall.
Springfield, Mass, Nov. 3. Chan Lai
Sun, Chinese Imperial Commissioner of Edu-
cation, and wife, joined the South Congrega-
tonal church in this city, to-day.
| Kingston, N. Y, Nov. 3. The horse dis
ease is rapidly increasing. Every livery
stable is closed. Reports from several vii
lagos say that the disease is prevalent there
in equally great proportion.
| Cincinnati, o., Nov. .. The horse disease
made its appearance to-day on some horses
just from New York. 1t is thought that the
disease wilknot spread.
Cumberland, Md, Nov. 5. A man giving
the name of Henry Rowland deposited in the
second National Bank in this city, yesterday,
a check for $4,000 on the Fulton National
Bank, purporting to be signed by c. ii. Mall
Tory & Co. An hour afterwards he drew his
check for $4,000 and was requested to call
again. Telegraphic information from New
York announced the check a fraud.
Lowell, Mass, Nov. 3. On the usual draw
ing off of the canals on Saturday night, the
body of John Chase was discovered in the
Western canal. He is about 25 years old and
has one glass eye. He is supposed to be
from Corrina, Me-, and that his mother is
now in Lewiston. He has worked at the
American House and several other places in
this city for the past six months. No foul
play is suspected. He had not long been in
the water, and had partially filled flask of
whiskey in his pocket.
Edward II. Hastings of ward 6, nominated
on the republican representative ticket, with
drew his acceptance on Saturday on account
of business which would call him to New
York for several months. Geo. A. Marden,
his competitor in the convention, was subst-
tuted
The horse disease is now at a crisis. To-
day scarcely single team appeared, and on
ly one livery stable let hacks for funerals.
The horse cars discontinued their trips for
the first time at one o'clock to day on account
of the rain and sleet. The coal dealers have
agreed on an advance on account of the diff
Guilty in delivery, which effects every branch
of business.
Weather.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
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