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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-25
Another Marine Horror.
LOSS OF THE STEAMER
EXPRESS.
About Twenty LivsA Are
LOST
full ACCOUNT tF THE DiSAS-
TER by THE CAPTAIN.

BALTIMORE, October n The steamer EXPIRES.
from ia ttmote was lost IN the gale TUESDAY
night, with uesily all on board. The following is
The account OF the disaster, as given by Captain
Barker:
The Express left Baltimore at o'clock Tues
day afternoon, with freight and passengers toI
Washington and other points on the Potomac
river. About midnight the wind freshened and
continued to increase in violence until O'Clock
when 1t blew gale from east to southeast. The
steamer labo'ed heavily, and tue waves broke
over the upper deck.
About 4.30 her joiner work began to give way
and Efforts were made to head her for the shore
but the storm furious that il was impossible
TO stand against H. and the rolling of The boat pre-
vented the engine iron working fast enough to
keep steeiage way. 1t then became evident ths
tue upper deck was giving way, and 1t was deemed
adv isable TO let 90 the anchors and bring hei
head TO the wind, in the hope Of her riding out the
gale, or AT least until it should subsde. Tue eff
feet Was futile, however, as the cables parted a.
soon rs she broached to, aud the steamer wen
aufiit, being NO longer manageable.
Every means were employed to bring Ter under
control, but to no purpose. The Express Was now
of Hoopet's Straits.
a driving rain helped TO beat down the sea
which was running at a great height every wave
Washing the boat fiom stem to stern.
Sh, rtly after o'clock came terrific crash, and
the Joiner work started from the stauchion. The
passengers and crew had hardly time to realz,
what bad occurred, before a wave tore the saloon
deck like SO much paper work, and following Il
bllow swept it off TO sea. and with it all board
All had secured hfe-Preservers at the earliest pc
nod OF the gale.
Some di the officers tried to secure the boats,
but they were washed away and broken up. A
moment after the deck had been carried away, the
hull rolled over and sunk bottom upwards.
Those Of the passengers and crew that could
reach portions OF the wreck, chung TO them, but
the heavy sea washed them off again, and at the
ore aking OF dawn only about persons could BE-
seen.
The Express had a crew of 81, all told, and so
far As Is known passengers. 1t Is supposed that
fully 20 lives were lost.
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POLIIICA ALL
Greenback Nominations.

BosToN, October "a. The greenback conven-
ton filled the regular greenback state ticket left
Incomplete by the following nominations:
1t. Gov.-John L. Arnold of North Adams.
Secretary of State-W eston Rowland OF Fair
Haven.
Treasurer and Receiver-General Horace Bin
ney Sargent.
Davis j. King Of Boston, and another, were ap
pointed committee to I'LL vacancies that nigh
occur by destinations.
Democratic Convention.
NEW YORK, October "A. The Tribune says
number of leading democrats have been consult
ing in New York city. They come from all sec
tlous oil the country, and it is reported con-
ierrlng concerning presidential candidate, and
in view of the cipher dispatches are discussing
how best to cast off Tden.
Democratic Nomination..
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, October "a. The dem.
ociatic Senatorial Convention Of Hampshire Co.,
to day, nominated Phineas Bridgeman of Bolster.
town, for Senator.
VIM. N. Eva-ts in New York.
NEW YORK, October "a. VIM. NJ. Evarts ad
dressed immense enthusiastic audience il
Cooper Institute, this evening, at q republican
mass meeting. The vast hall was insufficient to
contain the multitude, who tried to crowd inside
Twenty minutes after the doors were opened the
hall was filled TO overlooking.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Egypt.

ALEXANDRIA, October "a. The damage BY the
inundation on the Dametts branch of the Nile, 10
estimated at two aud one-half million dollars.
Two hundred and fifty lives were lost. The gov
eminent is accused Of neglecling all precautions
against such a calamity.
Scotland,
GLASGOW, October "a. Trade reports show in
creaslug gloom at Barre Head. Several leading
industries are much depressed.
At Burnby very gloomy feeling prevails The
large mills have reduced running time and large
| curtailment OF productions is imminent.
The Glasgow Bank.
EDINBURGH, October "A. The Scotsman says
call for three thousand dollars per share will be
made on the shareholders of the Glasgow Bank
Immediately. 1t is discovered that since the re-
port of the examiners that foreign correspondents
of the bank had used open credits to the extent Of
$3.50 900, most of which will be lost
AbscOnded.
j. Nicol Fleming, formerly director of the
Glasgow Bank, has absconded.
Germany.
LONDON. October "a Several German social {
| papers anticipating suppression, announce discon-
| tipuance but at the same time advertise the ap-
pearance of new journals and by the same pub
fishers. Thus the Norwarts, particularly violent
socialist organ, announces the speedy appearance
| of a paper TO be named "Reform Journal" to be
devoted to the general interests of all classes OF
| the people
Russia.
| The editor of the st. Petersburg Russk Prava-
| da has receiving his first warning for printing
| letter to Gen Drentelu the newly appointed chief
| of secret police exhoIting him to deal leniently
| with political offenders. The Gaos has received
its first warning. and Its sale on the streets is
pended for attacking the German anti-socislist
| law.
| India.
| No India council bills were sold yesterday, IS
| the Indian government purchased exchange ct
| Calcutta instead. This caused y favorable in1u-
ence on the silver market.
| Ireland.
| Cardinal Paul Cutlery, Roman Catholic arch
bishop of Dublin, is dead. He was born in Eng
| land in 1903, and nominated cardinal IN 1866
Austria.
| VIENNA, October "a. The idea OF provoking Q
crisis in the ministry of the empire by hostile
| vote is abandoned by the majority Of both the
| Austrian and Hungarian parllsments, for fear of
| provoking a conflict with the emperor.
Hungary.
| Prsru. October "a. Herr Ghiczy ministerialiss
candidate is re elected president Of the Hangar
| IAN DEPUTIES by IA majority. This result " II
Inrobaby confirm the tenure Of Tizza's csbiuet.
PARIS October "a. The specie in the Ban of
/ France has decreased l,I9l 900 francs during
the week.
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THE FEVER.

NEW ORLEANS October "a. Weather clear and
pleasant, thermometer Y.
Death l6; cases reported, 60. OF 600 cases re-
ported to the board OF health 10 the "A hours end.
ing at noon to-day only 10 are new. Among the
deaths yesterday was Rev. j. Tiff Foster, pastor
of the Me hodlst church, aged 20.
John Gibson, jr., superintendent of the con
struction of the custom house, died yesterday at
Pass Christian.
MEMPHIS, October "a At Memphis, from six
o'clock last night until noon to-day, Is inter-
ments.
BATON ROUGE October "a. New cases six,
deaths 4.
CAIRO, October "a. One new case of fever to.
day, no deaths.
HOLLY SPRINGS, October "a Fourteen new
cases and one death. Dr. Compton died yester-
day. Frost Tuesday night.
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WEST INDIES.
The InsufrectlOn.

HAVANA, October a. A steamer from st.
Thomas October l7th, arrived to-day. Adviccs
from santa Cruz represent the condition of that
island since the lnsurrecton as hopeless. About
one hundred negroes were executed, but the in
urractonary spirit is alive. St. Thomas lost over
$4,000 by the Instruction, while 80 900 900 will
not cover he damage in santa Cruz.
Trouble in san Domingo.
ST DOMINGO October 8. There is . rising at
Azua in favor Of Bsez for President, and General
Guillermo is MAJ ching on Azua at tine head Of
1000 men.
Postponed,
decree has been issued defering the presi-
dental election because of the uprising, and on
account of the dc ath Of Caceres, who was can
didate.
Port Closed.
decree has been issued closing the port of
Azua.
Marine Notes.
Three American vessels are unloading provis-
ions at Pneita Plata.
Rising QueIled.
PoRr Az PRINCE, October Is. The rising ct
Crox Des Bouquets was instantly quelled.
Damage by "a Storm.
Another cyclone visited the south coast Of Hay
ii on the 1T inst. At Petit Goave the American
schooner Samuel Locke was dlsmantled and
thrown on her beam ends. AT Mira Goave the
American schooner Lucy Holmes is complete
wreck At Tribaron an American brigantine,
name unknown, is a total loss and all hands per-
ished. The body Of the captains wife washed
ashore. At Port au Prince the mud in the streets
is six inches
Crops.
The swollen rivers prevent supplies Of crops
from reaching the towns, and eatabes are at
famine prices. No coffee is received in the town.
Coffee is quoted at 925. Advces from Campeachy
quote coffee al five dollars and cotton at ten cts
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The Indians.
GEN. MILES SAYS HE WAS BADLY
TREATED.
The Cheyennes Starved Before the Out
break.

BISMARCK, Dakota October "a. 1t is believed
that the Cheyennes across the Missouri river,
and well into Sitting Bulls camp. They came
upon Miles without his having the slightest warn
ing from Gen. Gibson, acting commander of the
department Of Dakota. Miles feels that he wa,
treated
OMAHA. October "a. VIM. Ii. Tyan, of the
Board OF Indian COMMISSIONERS says the Indian
Bureau was aware that Southern Cheyennes were
starved before the recent outbreak but the delay
of Congress, in making appropriations, rendered il
impossible to supply the Indians in time He
says the reason of the same is delay. Before
necessary supplies can be reached, the Indians il
Oregon and Washington this fall. remote frou
railroads and nsvigsbe streams, will, from all &C.
counts, be starving in large numbers.
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PRAIRIE FIRES.
A Great Loss of Life and Property Re.
ported.

CHICAGO, October "a. Advces from lows, Me-
braska and Kansas indicate that the prairie fires
are still raging there destroying grain, bridges,
fences and other property. The flames have beer
most destructive 20 miles southeast of Sioux City.
in lows, along the North Platte river, in western
Nebraska. aud in Push Neso, Ellis, Frezo, Cove
Wallace, Decatur, Graham aud Rocks counties,
in Kansas
Many persons persisted in the flames, and an
unconfrmcd report prevailed in Lincoln, Neb.,
to day. that Albion, Boone Co., town Of 80 in
hsbitants, was destroyed.
The fires in some cases are supposed to have
been lighted by the Chevennes.
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EASTERN AFFAIRS.
Matters in East Ifa-R eforms In
Asia MINOR.

ST. PETERSBURG, October "a Prince Dondon-
kon korsakof, arrived at Sofia, where the central
government of Bulgaria will be established in
stesd OF Irnova. General Shalipin is entrusted
win the administration Of East Roumelia, with
powers of governor general.
:, Inc sultan to-day signed and delivered to the
BRUSH minister modified scheme for reforms in
Asia Minor.
CoNsTANrINoPLE October "A. council Of
ministers at which Baker Pasha was present was
beld to-day to consider the Bulgarian insurrec-
tionaiy movement near Saloma.
bulgarian militia from Sofia have destroyed
Yenikoi 10 Roumelia, and six surrounding mussul-
man villages and have blocked the roads.
Samskov forms the centre Of the government
movement.
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WaterviIle Locals.

A dodger appeared on the street Tuesday
morning, announcing an entertainment with "Ad-
mission Zoe for all 1t is hoped that there was a
good attendance so little remuneration was asked
for.
Diphtheria has again appeared in our midst.
One of the grammar school teachers has the dis
ease and two or three of the scholars, yet it is
hoped in a mild form.
The high school has advertised concert for
next week. Proceeds to pay debt on their piano.
Mrs. Haynes and Mrs. Morrison of Skowhegnn
are among the singers.
A somewhat singular death occurred at Fair.
field last week. A gentleman slightly bruised his
finger. 1t soon began to swell, the swelling ex-
] tending into his arm. Finally the arm was
opened and found perfectly dead. 10 fact morti-
fcation had set in and the man soon died. The
disease was called "putrd erysipelas."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-25

Jason Scribner, the man who murdered his
children, and attempted to take the life of his
wife. Il still confined in Keunebec jail, in this
city. He is as stoical and Indifferent as ever !;
and. although closely observed, those about the
ia;l can discover no indications of insanity. Ug-
illness is quite prominent, however In the mean
time his W fe has been engaged in honorable en-
rloyment as a domestic in a family in this city,
earning money to support the children whom
Scribners murlerous spade failed to reach on
that fatal day. The trial of the miserable man
will probably be held at the present term of the
Supreme Judicial Court, about the middle of
November.
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FINANCIAL.
Secretary sherman's Report.

WASHINGTON. October "a. Secretary Sherman
is gathering statistics preparatory to the work up
on his annual report which will be very long. 1t
is said he proposes to devote much of it to the
question Of specie resumption, but will not urge
any additional legislation rs before such legisla-
ton could be had specie payments will have been
reached In regard to national banks he will be
in condition to co operate with the government
10 carry ing out the existing statutes. as they are
now IN possession of ample means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-25

The convention of delegates from the several
| Reform clubs in Kennebec county. announced to
| be held in this city, yesterday. was some what
smaller than might have been expected,
| on account of the storm, which prevailed to
such an extent that members off the line of rail-
road found it next impossible to get to the citv.
| 4 few came however, some from the most distant
| portions of the county.
The meeting, which was held at the ball Of the
Reform club, was called to order at ii O'clock by
b. $ Kelley of Winthrop member of the State
committee for keDnebec county. Mr. Kelley was
made chairman, and F. A. A. Heath of Hsllowel i,
Secretary.
Adjourned until hslf-psst one in the afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
Quite a number were present at the afternoon
meeting, which begun at o'clock.
The temporary organization was made perma-
nent.
On motion of Mr.. Sprst,, of Clinton the follow
lug committee was appointed on location and time
of next meeting; X. ID. Richardson of CLIFTON, ii.
Owen and ). NJ. Sweat of Augusta. The commit
tee reported that the next meeting be held in
Clinton the 10, and Goth OF December. The
report was adopted.
The following committee resolutions was
appointed Messrs Pnkham, Owen aud Gould.
Howard Owen. from the committee ON resolutions
III AIDE the following report.
Hesoieed, That this convention reasserts in the
most positive manner, its belief in the principle
oil total aostlneuce-thls Delng tne only sale
course for the person reformed from his cups,
well as for those who have indulged in intoxi-
eating drinks.
Resolred, That we invite to our reformatory
work the aid and sympathy of every Reform club
IN the county, and Of good men and women
everywhere; and we pledge ourselves to labor
patiently for the uplifting Of the fallen.
ResOlred, That no money he paid from the
treasury of the convention until bills presented be
audited by the President and Secretary.
ResOited, That we extend thanks to the people
Of Augusta for the kind hospitality extended to us
on the present occasion.
The resolutions were discussed by Messrs.
Kelley, Richardson, Sprstt, and Others and unan
imously adopted.
A. N. 7. Butium of Gardiner, was chosen
Treasurer of the Convention.
The remainder Of the time was taken up in the
general discussion of the questions relating to the
work of reform clubs. Although few in numbers,
the members were enthusiastic and earnest 10
their expressions.
In the evening, there was Temperance meeting
in the Reform club room, which was addressed by
several Of the brethren.
The visiting committee were very handsomely
entertained by the ladies, who provided dinner
and supper at the rooms
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in washinas ont and excavations Of cuverts is
large. 1t will cost at least one thousand dollars
to repair the damages in this city alone Fences
were blown down In the gale of Wednesday
night, trees broken off, and signs and awnings
in many cases demorazed. 1t cleared up last
evening. and a beautiful rainbow spanned the
heavens.
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We learn from the Secretary OF the Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars, Geo. +. Bracket OF
Belfast, that their Grand Council held session
st Gardiner, Wednesday. Col. ii. III. Burbank
If saco, was elected G. W. Treasurer to fill IVA
cancv. Arrangements were made for a grand
two days temperance meeting at Bangor and for
a series of meetings in the larger towns along tine
Keunebec valley very soon under the auspices and
for the good of the Order, which now numbers
23a lodges ana over 1900 members in the State
Active measures will be taken to institute 50 more
lodges within few months.
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Charges Against Gen. Pope.

New YORK. October n. A Washington des-
patch says Gen. John GibboD, commanding the
department of Dakota. has preferred charges
against Gen Pope for conduct unbecoming in Of
fcers and gentlemen, based upon Pope's publica-
ton in 1869 of the pamphlet on the Fitz John
Porter case, in which it has recently been discov-
cred an error was Inadvertently made in some of
the dates.
Gbbon is an enemy of Pope, and was warm
friend of Porter
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FROM IRELAND.
The Home Rule PaIty-They Fiercely
DenOunce Butts.

DUBLIN, October "a The three days confer
ence of that wing of the home rule party opposed
to Butts policy, concluded yesterday. Delegates
from ireland declared Tor obstruction instead of
constitute onsl cone ictop, aud denounced Butts
party hercey. The obslructonists expect fifty
members in the next parliament and intend to
block the business until the home rule for Ireland
is granted, or compel parliament to exPel them.
BAIT will address his constituents soon, opposing
this policy.
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Temple of Honor.
The Grand Worthy Templsr of the Temple OF
Honor, +. A. A. Heath, assisted by Past Grand
Worthy Templsr, j. J. Jones, and acting Grand
Worthy Usher, Ira NJ. True, of Union Tenn
pie, Halowell, instituted Washington Temple OF
Honor, No. Is, at Lewiston, on the I'D inst, with
twenty five charter members. The brethren of
the Grand Temple were kindly received and
most bou ntifully entertained by the brethren IN
Lewiston, and ''mine host" of the Marston House
did his best to make their stay pleasant. The
Temple starts under the most favorable circum-
stances and is destined to be one of the perman-
ent institutions of that thriving city.
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NEW YORK.
Financial.

NEW YoRK. October "a. The Canadian ship
which arrived from Europe to-day, brought $50
900 gold com from Iarvre.
Steamer Leasing brought S35), 900 gold CON-
making total OF $500, 900 received to-day
Arrested.
Chss. w. Pontoz employed until week ago
as policy clerk by the New York Life Insurance
Co., was arrested last night for completely in the
great S6i 800 forgery, by which the Union Trust
Co was victmiZed.
Aid for the Sufferers.
The Southern relief committee Of the chamber
of commerce have TO day received subscriptions
amounting to $i5S, which make total to date OF
$l64 906
The citizens relief committee for Southern suf
f,refs, decided to close their office, the fetal re-
ceipts in clothing and supplies amounting to some
Sll 800.
Fatal Accident.
Mary Moen, aged ninety-fv years, was run
over by horse and fatally injured last eve
ming.
Sad Affair.
An unknown man asked for breail at house on
ga street, last night, refused aud staggere d
away. crying, and fell dead Of starvation.
Suicide.
The body OF John Jutin was found in Central
Park, yesterday. Suicide, caused by business
misfortune.
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GRAND FEIE PARIS.
Attended by Many American Ci;izecs.

PARIS, October "a The fete given by Marshal
Mcmahon in honor of mis- royal aud other distin.
guished visitors at Versailles palace, Tuesday
evening, was brilliant hey ond description. Fit
teep Thousand persons were present, including all
foreign notabIlities of fashion, the prominent in
arts and sciences aud the scions of royalty. Many
Americans attended. The police arrangements
were very bad and the crowdng of carriages in
the court leading to the grand entrance was ais
most dangerous. Many attribute the difficulties
to polite al malice on the part of certain of the
subordinate officials. An inquiry will doubtless
be instituted.
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N AIRY LAND.
President Hayes.

CUMBERLAND, October "a. The President and
Secretary sherman and party arrived this morn
ing and were met al the depot by the President of
the Agricultural Association, and escorted to the
hotel. AT ten o'clock the visitors were conveyed
to the fair grounds.
There profuse display of bunting with
other signs of welcome, and the party was re-
peatedy cheered on the way and by the people ON
the fair grounds, who gave the President three
cheers as he was escorted to the stand.
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NEW MEXICO.
The Border Troubles.

CHICAGO, October "a General Sheridan has
received additional reports of lawessness 10 New
Mexico. Tue cut throsts are known as "wrestl-
ers." They recently kllled three cilzens near old
Fort Sumner. Two were shot and one hanged.
The postmaster says it is unsafe for him to remain
IN his Office without protection. All inhabitants,
for miles ar )und, have He'd to the mountains
Advices report another body of men were killed
at Puerto Dels.
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YER MONT.
M urder.

DERBY LINE, October "a. A tramp entered
Learneds hotel, Wnslow, yesterday, and oe-
manded something to drink. The proprietor OF
the hotel, Mr.. Learned, refused when the tramp
shot him through the heart killing him instantly.
The tramp ran from the hotel, and boarded train
for Sherbrooke. Sheriff Louis of that place, was
telegrsphed to, and arrested q man answering the
description of the murderer, and committed him
to Jail
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Whatever may be said Of mems wages, no rea-
sonable person can complain of wages paid io'
woman's work The Gardner Journal says, very
,ruthfully
an 1864 hired girls got from 81 30 to 81 w per
week. when calico Was 80 cents per yard, and no"
they get from -. 90 to $500 per week with cameo
Al cents, and other dry goods in same proportion
and are now sctually more than able bodied
mems"
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NOVA SCOTIA.
Marine News.

HALIFAX October "a. The ship James Dun
can with large cargo from England arrived il
Chsrlottetown hsrbor Sunday morning. In the
afternoon an at empt was made to seize her OF
behalf of the creditors of the bankrupt firm o
James Duucan d Co.. but the ships officers re
fused to allow the sssig nee on board. Early oil
Monday morning the ship proceeded to sea, AM
has not been heard fiom since.