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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-30
LOUISIAN
Encounter Between Kellogg
and Maj. Burke.
Several Shots Fired, but No One
Injured.

New Orleans, October 90 About 3 80 this
p. M, collision occurred between Governor
Kellogg and Major E. Burke, near the cor
ner Of Rampant and Canal streets.
Governor Kellogg accompanied by Judge
Atacha was going home in a cab which was
stopped at the place above mentioned and a
conversation ensued. Burke put his hand in
his breast and drew whip with which he at
tempted to strike Kellogg, when the Governor
pulled out pistol, and firing, the shot barely
grazing Burke, who thereupon drew a revolv-
err and fired three or four shots without effect.
The cab in which were seated Governor Kel-
logg and Judge Atacha was then driven off.
Major Burke was arrested and taken to the
second police station. but was released at the
instance of Judge Atacha, who went to the
station for that purpose by request of Cover
nor Kellogg. The difficulty arose from cor
respondence in the papers relative to the nat
uralization of citizens.
Both the Governor and Major Burke were
congratulated on the harmless termination of
the affair.
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PORTLAND.

Portland, October 20. In blasting rock for
the Ogdensburg Railroad in the White Noun
tain Notch, few miles beyond the Wiley
House, Tuesday afternoon, careless work
man used an iron bar for tamping charge
of powder, occasioning a premature explos-
ion which injured three men severely. One
of them, Aaron Mcdonald. of Cape Breton,
assistant foreman, who was less injured than
the others, was brought to the City Hospital
in Portland.
The first shipment OF goods through the
White Mountain Notch went forx ard to-day
Teams and stages are now to run regularly
from Bemis Station on the p & 0. Railroad
to the Fabyon House on the B. C. & M. R.R.
eleven miles
About five weeks since two girls came to
this city from Montreal, one aged 10 the 9TH
er IA. day they were arrested, it having
been ascertained that they had stolen money,
jewelry, velvets, &C., from Mrs. Dnbe, MILL
ner in Montreal
A despatch to the Argus states that George
Muchmore, young man, accidentally shot
himself at Springvale to- day, while cunning.
he lived but 20 minutes.
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FOREIGN.
Germany.

Germany.
Berlin, October %. The trial of Huffman
for attempting to assassinate Prince Bismarck
began to-day at Wurzburg. The court room
was densely crowded. Forty newspaper cor
respondents were present; the prisoners de.
meanor was very calm. After a formal
question had been asked and answered the in
dictment against prisoner was read The
public prosecutor then concluded the opening
proceeding by clear and concise statement
of the case, and the examination of Kullman
was begun. He admitted his guilt on ell the
principal points.
1t seems that Won Arnim was not directed
to remain in Germany last night, but merely
required to guarantee that his absence should
not cause delay in the subsequent proceed
ings in his case.
France.
Nice October 90 Ex-President Theirs ar.
rived to-day, and there was great demon.
straton in his favor.
England.
London, October 20. The society for the
repression Of medicity are eudeavoring to
break up this system of swinding by means
Of communications appealing for aid to the
sick or distressedjrel and friends abroad
as practiced by DR.. Parker, of Connellsville
Penn, lately opposed and arrested.
Spain.
Madrid, October 49, General Lazema has
returned from the north and rendered his
resignation of the command of the republi-
can army operating against the Carlists. 1t
is probable that General Morianes will sue
coed him. No important operations by the
army of the north are expected for month
to come.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.

Worcester, October 90. Base ball-Bos-
tons 8, Athletics 2; 10 innings.
New Bedford, October 20. The democrats
of the second Bristol senatorial district to-day
nominated Abner r. Tucker of New Bed.
ford.
Boston, October %. Common council this
evening passed an order requesting the mayor
to petition the general court to authorize the
city to take land for public park and lands.
The executive committee of the national
board of underwriters is visiting here. re-
ception was given to its members tonight by
the Boston underwriters union.
Springfield, October 90. Henry Knight,
aged 10, was killed by falling from freigh,
train at South Monson this morning.
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We are reminded by the changing seasons
and offer thanks to Almighty God for the
mercies and abundance of the year which lie
drawing to a close.
The blessing of free government have
continued to be vonchsafed to us; the earth
has responded to the labor of the husband
man; the land has been free from pestilence !;
internal order is being maintained and peace
With ether powers has prevailed.
1t is fitting that at stated periods we should
cease from our accustomed pursuits and from
the turmoil of our daily lives and unite in
,hankfulness for the blessings Of the past and
in the cultivation of kindly feelings towards
each other.
Now therefore recognizing these consdera-
tons,
]. Ulysses S. Grant, President of the Unit
ed States, do recommend to all citizens to as
semble in their respective places of worship
on
THURSDAY, THE 2GTH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
next, and express their thanks for the mercy
and favor of the Almighty God, and laying
aside all political contention and all secular
occupations, to observe such day as day Of
praise.
In witness whereof have herewith set uy
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington this, the
twenty.sixth day of October, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
aud seventy -four, and of the indepen-
dence of the United States the ninety
ninth.
(signed) U. s. GRANT.
Hamilton Fish, Secretary of State.
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Kennebec County sabbath School Associ-
alton.
The Association will hold its seventh an
nual session in the Methodist church in Win
throp, commencing on Wednesday, Nov. 4th
at 10 o'clock A. M, and continuing through
Thursday. All interested in Sunday School
work are invited to attend, and the hospitable
people Of Winthrop will provide free enter
tainment for all who will come. Following
the programme for the session:
WEDNESDAY.
10 O'Clock A. NJ. Devotional Meeting-45 minutes
lance to the Nation p To be opened by Rev. Mr.
Whitmarsh, of East winthrop; after which there
will be an opportunity for discussion
O'Clock p. M. Devotional, 80 minutes.
Reports Of Treasurer and Secretary.
Appointment of Committees.
Essay by Rev. c. F. Penney Of Augusta, followed
by discussion.
Question Box.
In the evening. Devotional 80 minutes.
Address by Rev. Smith Baker of Lowell, Mass.
Question Box. ... 81 a..
THURSDAY.
Prayer Meeting at the rooms of the Y. NJ. c. Asso
citation at O'Clock.
Convention meets at O'Clock.
Devotional, 80 minutes.
Report Of Nominating Committee and election of
of1cers for ensuing year.
"Sowing the Seed, and should we look for immed-
late results" Rev. e. Martin, Augusta
Teachers meeting from 10 80 to II 80 O'Clock,
l1.30 to II O'clock, Question Box.
In the afternoon, Devotional, 80 minutes
"The General Sabbath Work" Directed by the
Executive Committee. Atrt
Reports Of Committees. me tf-rf
Singing for the Convention will be under the direc.
ton Of Col. c. A. Wing, Winthrop.
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The Use of Firearms, again.

Mr.. EDITOR A little practical instruct.
ton on the methods of managing gun, per-
| laps will be needed just at this time. Men
will hunt, in spite of accidents. DR.. Elliott
Cones, an eminent ornithologist, who has
| spent his life in the fields and woods,
gives some admirable rules for carry.
ing, loading and genera manipulation of a gun
| He says, "7o carry gun without peril to
human life is the a. b. C. of its use. "There' s
death in the pot. The golden rule and whole
| secret is THE MUzzLE SHOULD NEVER SWEEP
THE HORIZON, accidental discharge should
send the shot into the ground before your feet,
or away up in the air.
Rules for holding a gun:
lst Hold it in the hollow of the arm scross
the front Of the person, the hand on the grip,
the muzzle elevated about 45o.
End. Hang it by the trigger guard hitched
over the forearm brought round to the breast,
the stock passing behind the upperIarm, the
muzzle pointing to the ground pace or so in
front of you. (this regard as the safest meth
od).
3rd. Shoulder it, the hand on the grip or
heel plate, the muzzle pointing upward at
least 45o.
4th. Shoulder it reversed, the hand grasp
| ing the barrels about their middle, the muz-
zle pointing forward and downward. (This.is
not only the most dangerous but most awk-
! ward position and should be avoided except
in case of great WEAKNESS. This was doubt
less the position in which young Chase was
carrying his gum
GENERAL REMARKS :-Alwnys carry a
loaded gun at half cock, unless you are about
to shoot Full-cock, ticklish as it may seem
is safer than no-cock, when tap on the ham.
mer or even heel-plate, or slight each and
release of the hammer may cause discharge.
Necer let the muzzle of a loaded gun point
Guard yom omn person for a single instant
Get your gun over fences, or into boats or
carriages, before you get over or in yourself,
or at any rate no later. Remove caps or cars
tridges on entering house. Meier aim a
gun loaded or not at any object unless you
mean to press the trigger. Never put loaded
gun away long enough to forget whether it is
loade3 or not; Never leave a loaded gun
where it can be knocked down by dog
or child. never forget that though a cunning
accident may be sometimes interpretable as a
'dispensation Of Providence such are dis.
pensed oftenest TO the careless. f..
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STATE NEWS.

The Rockland Globe says says that letters
field, formerly of that city, was killed while
at work, by a sledge hammer falling upon his
head from staging. We have no further
particulars in relation to the accident. The
deceased was much esteemed in RockIand,
from whence, some years since, he removed
| to California.
Mr.. Jacob Brown, of Rockland, who was
blown up in lime quarry more than q week
ago. died on Wednesday. His age was about
sixty.
Mrs. Sarah Kidder died at Livermore on
the evening of Saturday the 24th inst. She
was born in Oxford, Massachusetts, October
80, It'll, and so lacked only six days of being
l03 years old. She was the daughter of Dea-
con Ebenezer Humphrey, prominent citizen
Of Oxford. She married Jesse Kidder and
moved with him to Livermore in 1902. Her
husband settled on the farm on which he died
some fifteen years ago, and on which Mrs.
Kidder lived more than 72 years.
The house of Joseph A. Young, of Green
Friday nigat, about IL o'clock. The family
barely escaped in their night clothes. They
were awakened by their dog or they would
probably have persisted.
Samuel Hilton, an insane man about sixty
years of age, escaped from the house of John
s. Hannaford, of Cape Elizabeth, Sunday,
and has not been heard from since.
The whole cost of the Auburn Grammar
School house will be less than $4,000.
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The Congregational Conference.

The Kennebec Conference Of Congregations
al churches held their closing meeting at Gar
diner on Wednesday. There was a full and
free discussion on the questions Gin what
ways shall the younger members of the
churches labor for Christi" ''In what re-
spects might he preaching of our ministers
be improved" The discussions we're par
ticipated in by Revs. c. d. Crane and W. c.
Curtis, and Messrs. s. S. Brook OF Augusta,
]. M. Larrabee of Gardiner, and Henry
Woodward of Winthrop. There seemed to
be renewed zeal and interest in the several
subjects discussed, and an excellent spirit
was manifested.
In the afternoon the conference sermon was
preached by the Rev. J. H. Ecob of Augusta.
1t was a most able and practical discourse.
At three o'clock communion was administered
to some three hundred persons, Father Adams
and Rev. Mr.. Woodbury. officiating.
The next meeting of the conference will be
held at Clinton in June.
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PENNSYLVA ANA.

Wilkesbarre, October 30. This afternoon
a fire broke out in the kitchen Of Jessup's ho-
tel. and spreud rapidly, destroying the hotel,
the livery stables of Davenport & BLY,, barn
of A. S. Davenport, with 20 tons of hay, and
number of other buildings. Loss 500. 900.
was severely injured by the falling of brick
wall.
Philadelphia, October 20. Ia the Jay Cook
case before the United States circuit cour.
to-day, Judges Strong and McKennon have
reserved the order of the district court APP
pointing meeting of the creditors.
Wilkesbarre, October % A disastrous
fire is raging in Plymouth four miles from
here. The fire department of this city has
been called upon for assistance, and engines
with hose carriages have gone there.
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Chicago Produce Market.


Four-quiet-e spring l5a4 So.
Wheat-No. spring cash, s3-aA Oct. S5Aa
81 a Nov. s2la for rest of the year.
Corn-No. ,, mixed, cash, 69s4 d; Oct, co.
66ax- for the year.
Oats-No. 2. ASIA cash. Oct, 4ia4als; 45I for
the year. rr
Rye-No. q Sass.
Barley-No. spring ll7all7H cash; l0Sk Oct
Dressed Hogs-6 00a6 25-.
Pcrk-l6 A cash; II KALI 20 Feb; Is 60 bid and
asked seller year.
Lard-ll 40 cash; IL X Feb; II IL seller year,
Bulk Meats-shouders Ia "a; short rib mid b.
aA; short clear mid Sax.
Green meats-shoulders -; short ribs -.
Hams IA ms average ais.
Whiskey-97l4a97.
Freights-Corn TO Buffalo, Sid; wheat do 1
a..
Receipts-G000 hour; $500 wheat: 5000 corn
Il, 900 oats; 900 rye; $4,000 barley.
Shipments - 1909 four; 1900 wheat; S5,eOl
corn; 1000 oats; .a5,ool barley; $50 rye.
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lSpeciai Despatch to the Eennebee JouInGL1
Bath, Me-, October 90. The Grand Divis.
ion of Sons of Temperance closed its session
at noon to-day. The following resolution
was adopted by two-thirds vote, after con-
siderable discussion
Resolved, That we recommend that this
Grand Division unite with the friends of TEN
perance in their efforts for the re enactment
of the State Police law, and individually
and collectively will do all in our power to
effect that objecl.
The next quarterly session will be held in
Portland in January, 1875.
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Situation in Louisiana.
A Conservative Counterpart.
Warrants Against Kellogg and
others for Murder.

New York, October 20. The Herald's New
Orleans special says that the Conservative
leaders have decided to commence criminal
proceedings against Governor Kellogg, Long
street. Badger and all the Radical leaders for
murder.
The charge will be conspiracy on the 14th
of September against the lives of citizens
while in the exercise of rights guaranteed
under the constitution ia removing and pro-
tecting arms.
Afidavits are being prepared and two L.
S. Commissioners agree to issue warrants. If
Marshal Packard refuses to execute them the
Commissioners will direct General Emory to
do so, and under the Presidents decision he
must execute the order of the United States
Court, as represented in the person of COM
missioner.
While the affadavits will be filed, the war
rants will not be issued before election, un.
less further arrests of whites are made.
AS the offence charged is murder, all who
are arrested must lie in the parish prison.
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INDIANA.

indianapolis, October 20. Twenty or
thirty buildings were burned in Greencastle,
Ind, last night. The fire extended over four
squares on the east side of Indiana street de-
stroying all the buildings except the First Ma
tional Bank; loss over 100000, with but a
small amount of insurance. The fire is sup
posed to have been incendiary.
The fire commenced in a mill between one
and two o'clock and a heavy southwest wind
drove the flames with fearful rspidity through
the town.
Greencastle has no fire department and In
dianapolis aud Terre Haute were called up on
for assistance.
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TELEGRAMs In GENERAL.

James B. Frazer was sentenced this morn.
ing to years in the State prison, for enter.
ing forged endorsement of d. J. Ely to
bonds for 81 900.
The President has issued his proclamation
setting apart Thursday, Nov. Goth, as day
of national thanksgiving.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have re.
turned to London.
The coroner's jury acquitted the Italian
barber of Brooklyn of the murder of Croker
the rough who smashed his shop and furni
ture and wounded him The barber has been
discharged
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ALABAMA.
OTHER POINTS.

New York, October 30. A special despatch
from Montgomery says:
There are terrible reports of the havoc
made by yellow fever at Mobile. The epidem-
ic broke out several days ago and every body
is fleeing for safety. Business is almost en-
tirely susp ended; the streets are all deserted
and hardly team is to be seen.
The feaver is raging fearfully at West Pas
cagonla, l0S cases being reported there yes
terday, with ten deaths the day previous.
This city is rigidly quarantined against all
trains coming from the affected regions.
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WASHINGTON.

Washington, October %. The trial of
Whiteley was continued day.
The Internal Revenue receipts to-day are
S2S2,S7l.
Attorney General Williams has decided
that there is no provision in the act of July
IA, 1862, making illegal the connecting of q
pension agent with government contract.
p. II. Woodward, of Connecticut, has been
appointed chief special agent of the Post-of
flee department.
James S. Caustin died here last night
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ILLINOIS,.

Chicago, October 20. The following de-
spatch was received at headquarters to-day :
Wichita Agency, Indian Territory,
October 20, 1874.
The Indian war in this Nation is rapidly
collapsing. General Davidson reports thro
his scouts that Maj Scoield with his column
have captured on Elk Creek GO Noconee war
riors and 200 ponies. This party is of the
worst character and is accompanied by the
families of the warriors.
l met Capt Carpenter with his column to.
day in hot pursuit of the Kiowas who are try
ing to get to Fort Sill to surrender before he
can overtake them. He had been in pursuit
two days. The party is thought to be Lone
VOLTS.
(signed) P. Fl. Sheridan, Lieut.. Gen.
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Personal.

Mr.. j. W. Lang has left the "Dirigo Ru-
RAIL-" published at Bangor.
Hon. w. w. Bolster is making his annual
examination Of the savings banks in this city.
Mr.. George J. Varney, Of Brunswick, au-
thor of the "Young Peoples History Of
Maine," one Of the most popular writer's in
our State has, at the earnest solicitation of
his many friends, prepared a lecture entitled
"The Humors Of the Aroostook War"
The teacher Of the Free High School at
Pishon's Ferry has been under the direction
of Mr.. o. W. Andrews.
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There will be grand rifle match on the
grounds in rear of State House, Nov. 8. 1874,
from 8 o'clock A. NJ. to P. NJ. There will
be telescope rifle to be shot for if desired,
valued at $50. There will also be purses Of
fered for best shots. In addition to these
prizes a gold ring will be offered for the
best shot. A difference will be made
by the judges as to the calibre of the
gun. Ia case of rain on the Sd, it will be
be postponed to the 9TH. Any information
may be obtained of W. A. Smith, Augusta,
or d. r. Cram, Litchfield.
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Municipal Court.

A party whose name by his request is not
made known, belonging out of town, was be-
fore the court yesterday charged with drunk
enness and disturbance on the street He
plead guilty, paid his fine and cost and left
town.
Alvin Murphy whose folks live in Portland
was before the court for vagrancy, and was
sentenced to fifteen days in the house of cor
recton. Committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-30

If the druggist offers any kind of herb-fa-
vored alchohol for dyspepsia, billiousness, or
any other ailment, tell him that you want
medicine, not a bsr-room drink. Ask him
for DR.. Walkers California Bitters, the best
regulating preparation known, and which you
know is free from "Satan's Elixir" Reject
all the fiery "Tonics" and "Appetizers," and
cling to that remedy. There is no medicine
that compares with it. ct15-f&w4w
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CONNECTICUT.

Hartford, October 20. The Plympton en-.
velope company are constantly increasing
their facilities for doing government work by
introducing new machinery. Nine stamping
or enclosing machines are printing stamps
upon envelopes at the rate of 800, 900 every
ten hours. A new machine will arrive every
five days, until lG more are received,
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Webster & Gordon are making an elegant
display in front of their hat and fur establish.
ment, corner of Water and Bridge streets.
Their stock of fur goods, robes, ETC., is new,
fresh and fashionable, and if the great public
will make an examination, it will be great
temptation in the direction of purchase.
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The Governor and Council were engaged
yesterday in countings votes and on routine
business.
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MINNESOTA.

ST. Paul, October 20. The news that Oil
yer Dalrymple, the great wheat farmer, has
failed and made an assignment, is pronounced
by Mr.. Dalrymple himself entirely without
foundation.
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Supreme judicial Court.-AppIeton, &. J.
TuURsDAY. Oct OOH

THURSDAY, Oct. Goth.
Two or three actions set down for trial this
morning having been settled by the parties, or
otherwise disposed Of, the judge found moth
ing to do and was obliged to adjourn. In the
afternoon took up
No. SOB, Samuel Chamberlain VS.. Selden
b. Worthley, an action to recover the wages
OF plaintiffs minor son for three years and
eight months at So per month, amounting TO
1852. The defence is that the boy worked
for most Of the time for another person, the
defendants father, and that he worked for his
board and clothing, which was all his labor
WAS worth.
Pillsbury for ptf., Titcomb and f. W.
Whitehouse for def. Trial unfinished.
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There are fourteen persons now in the aims
house in this city, and doubtless this number
Quite 3 number are helped in town outside Of
the aims house, and a large number in other
towns who claim Augusta as their mailing
place.
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REMovAL.-F. c. Foote has removed her
stock of hair goods to 40 Water ST., over
Pierces Book Store, where she will be pleas
ed to exhibit to old and new customers her
large assortment of switches, braids, natural
curls, &c. Work of all kinds done to order.
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The last State Muster cost about $4,000, a
slight advance from the cost Of last year on
account of the increased distance in the trans
portation Of troops.