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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

The Journal Office last evening WAS visited by q
large number of persons DESTROYS Of hearing the
returns from the elections. The republicans re-
joiced, as they had good reason to when the re-
turns came in glowing with republican victories.
No part of the news gave more real JOY than that
telling of the ghominious defeat Of Butler. We
couldn't help contrasting the atmosphere Of the
Office with that which sent our friends all home
in sorrow Oh the 9th of September How was it
last EVENING"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToN, November 5.
l0P. NJ. Talbot's election by 81, 900 plurality
Is conceded BY But er's friends.
All the republican congressmeu in eleven dis
tricts except Brimmer in the fourth distr ict, are
elected
Two hundred and twenty three towns give Tai
bot l9, 4Sl over Butler.
The Boston journal says Is P. M: One hun
bred and seventy towns, including Boston, give
Talbot majority over Butler of $3.50. and Tai
bots election is conceded by 10000 plurality.
Indications are that Morse, democrat, is elected
in the fourth district.
Field, republican, elected to congress in the
third district
The vote Of Boston is as follows.
Talbot 2O,762
Butler 25,2l4
Abbott 1868
Butler majority, 4,452.
Clahin, republican, reelected 10 congress in
the eight district
Cross reelected to congress in The first district.
Harris, republican, re elected to congress in the
second district.
Rice carries the ninth district by 5000 majority.
Bowman, republican, elected to congress in the
fifth district.
Selwyn z. Bowman, republican. is elected in
the fifth district Banks old disrict) by probably
1000 majority, over Nathan Clark, Butler green
back.
WORCESTER, November s. Thirty three towns
and two cities 10 this county, give 4,749 plurality
for Talbot, an Increase Of one hundred per cent.
over same towns on Rice for governor last year.
The ssmt ratio in the county will give $500 plu
| rslity for Talbot.
| The most Of Buffers strongbolds are heard
from. Dudley ID the only town for Butler so far
| heard from.
SPRINGFIELD. November s. Hampden county
% was expected, proved Buffers stronghold in
western Massach nsetts. but even here he lacked
about 500 Of q plurality, Talbot having 6.573 to
his 6, 0S5. against republican plurality of about
| 1000 last year.
In Hampshire Butler also reduced the republi-
can plurality from over l7O0 last year to less than
| 1900 this year.
| Franklin county holds its own and little more,
giving 1900 plurality for Talbot against 1857 for
Rice in 1877
Berkshire county shows great gains for Talbot,
who has nearly 400 plurality against l5O for Rice
last year.
Worcester county also shows . large republican
gain, the ninth congressional district giving $500
majority against 1900 . year ego.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, November 5. Full returns from
the third congressional district. composed of the
first nine " ards of this city, give Kimmell, demo-
Graf, ii 412. Thompson, gieenback and independ-
emf, ,9OS; Kimmel's majority 6 564.
Full returns the fourth congressional district,
composed of the other wards Of the city, except
the seventeenth. which included in the fifth dis
trict, give McLane. democrat, 1904, Holland,
republican. 6,67l, Quigley, greenback, 62S, Git
tngs, indepe ndent democrat, 1877. McLsne's ma
jorty over Holland 1893, over all 3,lll.
The seventeenth ward gives Henkie, democrat,
$50, over ca aue, republican.
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EASTERN AFFAIRS.
The EAST R1UMELIAN TROUBLE.

ST. PETERSBURG, November 5. 1t is officially
denied that the Russian officers are participating
10 the Bulgarian insurrection. General Todleben
has issued fresh orders to the Russian command.
els on the East Roumelisn frontier to prevent the
organization of the insurgents band and to watch
the movements of insurgent committees.
The vatican experimenting Russian preponder-
spce in the East is endesvoiing to bring back Ar
menian separatisis TO allegiance to Rome.
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Sad Affair.
Failure.
CONN ECTlCUl.
Big Fire.

New HAVEN, November 5. The paper manu-.
factory of Wilkinson Bvos. & Co., in Shelton
was burned last evening, with machinery and
dwelling adjoining. Some of the stock was saved.
FIRE was caused by piece Of iron coming in con-
tact with the knives Of the cutter, aud consequent
sparks gniting the infammabe jute. The Dom
being filed with particles from the cutting ma.
chimes, WAS immediatelyiin flames, the wol kmen
having barely time to escape. Means to extin-
gush fire were inadequate. Loss, $3.50, 900 to
$4,000 Insured in sixty companies for $780,
900,
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STATE NEWS.

There Is considerable excitement 10 West Wa
terville. caused by the burning of another barn in
the neighborhood of C. b. Lovejoy's ard Edward
Crowning's, whose barns were burned-Lovejoy s
three weeks aud Crowning's less than two weeks
since. Sunday night the barn Of Ruel Ellis, stu.
ated between the two. (which were lees than .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
UPHOI-STERING
AND s}Tt
'7' Furniture REPAIRING!
ID. WILTON,

- ID. p. KNO WILTON,
Central Bloek, Un1eP Kalleeh's Drag store,
Water st., Augusta
Is prepared to do ali kinda Of upholstering and
furniturs repairing ~ prioes 70 ruit the times.
Loasses and rssy chs'rs kept constantly on hsnd.
ly broken and damaged, made quite - good -
new. nov6.tlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
FLORIDA.
Marine News.

JACKSONVILLE, November 5. Arrived II. S.
Williams, and reports October 3lst, Oft Cape Hat
Island, Georgia, for Portland, Me-, thirty five
days out. and entirely out Of provisions. She had
lost part of her deck load, aud was leaking badly
Supplied her with provisions. Her sails and rig
ging were in good condition. The Williams lost
her deck load Of fifty barrels of oil of Cape Look
out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

man in this city thinks it would be a good
thing if the newly established factory at Portland
could use up all the "desd beats" that are roaming
through the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

The Wing says that the Corinth Cheese Facto-
~ has closed this seasons operations of one hum
dred and forty three days, receiving in that time
56s, l64 pounds of milk being 1857 pounds
more than in 1877. and 81 500 pounds more than
in any one season before; largest smount receiv-
ed in one day this year, 5, so pounds. The whole
number of cheese made for the season is /. 26S;
average weight OF green cheese about fifty pounds;
number sold up to this time is 1856, leaving on
hand 35O-7j of which are favored with sage;
largest number made in any one day this SER
aop 10,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

Fifteen intentions of marriage were recorded in
the City Clerks Office, during the month OF Sep
TENDER, and twelve during the month of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

PROVIDENCE, November 5. l.. W. Ballou,
republican, is reelected representa- to congress
in the second district, by about 700 majority over
Barnaby. democrat. and Smith, greenbscker.
Nelson w. Aldr,ch republic an, is elected 10 the
first district BY about $500 majority over Davis,
democrat, and Sayles, greenbsck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

The fellow who hired horse of j. A. Jones Of
Cushnoc heights, Oct. 10th, and left the animal
pitched in Market square, has been found. HIS
name is Stephen Riggs, and he is at work for
gentleman in Jay. His employer sent Jones six
dollars and there the matter will end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

Through the courtesy of the proprietors of
the journal, the democrsts were allowed to use
copies of the Journals election dispatches. at
their headquarters last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
Temperance Meeting In Gardiner.

Temperance Meeting In Gardiner.
A grand temperance meeting will be held at
johnson Hall, in Gardiner, on Thursday evening
and Friday, day and evening, November It'll aud
Sth (this week.. under the direction of the Grand
Council, Independent Order of Good Tempiais.
Addresses will be made by Judge Kingsbury
Hon. George W. Woodman, Andrew J. Chase,
Esq. G. W. q. T., and others. of Portland; Hon.
Joshua Nye. DIR. Bricken and others of Augusta !;
Mrs. |. A. Hodgdon of Wsterville; L. w. Star
bird, Esq, G. w. c.. East Dixmont; Rev. A. l..
Park, j. X. Osgood, his Honor the Mayor, and
others. of Gardiner, and others from other
places.
The Hughes Brothers. the celebrated Welsh
vocalists. who are pronounced splendid singers,
will sing at all the meetings, and prove great at
traction. The meetings are open to the public,
and men, women aud Oh ldren are invited to At
tend
The temperance meeting ct Augusta. Speaking
by the same), will be held November 14th, after
noon and evenng-Probably At Granite Hall.
Governor Connor will preside. Meeting at Bow
doinham on the 18th. afternoon and evening. and
at Fairfield on the 18th.
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NEVADA.

VIRGINIA CITY, November 5. The democratic
legislative ticket is ahead in the State; much
scratching. The democrats charge extensive use
Of money on the part of the republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

Bangor paper says: The saw mills on the
Penobscot are doing . good business. The or
ders are coming in quite rapidly and the mills will
run we'll into the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

Vennor has this prediction for November in his
almanac for 20: 81 an inclined to predict q
warm and we'll marked Indian summer for Mo-
vember." The people are willing, Mr.. Nennor
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THE FEVER.

JACKSON, Miss, November 5. Nine cases and
two deaths from yellow fever, in ksnkin county.
Quarantine was raised Saturday. Many refugees
came home to-day. but on learning the situation
returned to the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

Regular meeting Capital Lodge, h. Of H., this
evening, at 7 10 O'Clock. A full attendance is de
sired, as business Of Importance will come before
the meeting. -
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X ANSAS.
A Stone Barn Burned.

ST. LOUIS, November 5. Special dispatches
received here from Kansas, say the great three
story stone barn Of John Taylor, in dickinson
county, was burned. Loss wenty five thousand
dollars; uninsured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
PENNSYLVANIA.
Destructive Fire.

PoTTsvIILE, November 5. Hickson Ridge
Coiliero, near Sbamekin, is burned. Lose un-
known. Two hundred men and boys are thrown
out of employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

Natures "cool,rphone" has now been set to
work in pretty good shape, and promises to do
good service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
NEW HAM l'SHlRE.


DOVER, November 5. Charles f. Kimbsll
long a resident Of Dover, and one of the olde 81
business men in the country, died this morning
after q brief illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

PERSONAL.
Mrs. Hattie Proctor, wife of Col. Alfred n
Proctor East Boston, died suddenly on Friday
of typhoid fever. Mrs Proctor was the daughter
of the late DIR. J. c. Boy nton Of Richmond, in
this State.
Capt joseph C. Given has been appointed post
ID aster at Brunswick, vice q. c. Crawford, de.
ceased. Capt. Given has represented his town
several times in the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

young lady, Miss Forbes, bears off the glory
of the Freshman prize defamation at Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

GALVESTON, November s. In the election
throughout the State = very good vote has been
polled, but the returns owing TO mubh scratching
arrive slowly, aud are not sufficient to base calcu
atoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
YER MONT.

ST. ALBANs, November 5. The special con-
Rre.sionai election in the Sd district took place TO-
day. As towns give Barlow, the boiling republ-
can and greenback, IA Grant, rep, 3l6l; Wa
terman, dem 300. Barlow's gain over Grant
since Sept, 1885. % towns to hear from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

The Governor and Council CONNER ced a session
yesterday, and will continue here a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
TENNESSEE.

NASHVILLE, November 5. The election here is
unusually quiet. Indications that the highest
vote will be polled in the State for years.
CHATTANOOGA, November s. Returns indicate
the election of Pettibone, republican in the first
district, and Dibrell, democrat, in the third dis
trict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06
aoral am State Mems.
POOR BEN'S FAREWELL.

Now t, some lonely spot he goes to weep,
Whe cannot penetrate the eyes OF men
cree, dismal thoughts doth through bis wiz
brain creep ,
As he sally whispers: 81 might have Ben.
Is I now farewell to all my hopes,
Farewell to all nv thoughts Of power;
| feel like VIII, bndly gropes,
And sees pleasure IN the coming hour'
"F ,rewell to al! the time that's lost
10 vain attempt to make me rule;
Farewell to ali the wealth its cost
TO give me that immortal name a fool!
Farewell to State, farewell to friend,
NV blessing with you all shall resi-
My brave deeds in the East now end,
90 with he .rney to the VEST
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The little boy looks to his skates now, and
hopes soon to use them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

The schools are well under way again after the
short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

VA. Littlefed. grocer. is selling the most Of
his goods at cost.
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MISSOURI,

ST. LOUIS, November 5. Partial returns of the
city Indicate something more than half the repub.
licsn ticket elected. The contest in the I'd and Sd
congressional districts seen closer than ex pected
and the result IN the LIST district cannot be given
tonight, as the counties outside of the city are
not heard from.
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Notice to Our Patrons.
Ga account of the coca nal Il So OF money when
transmitted by mail, desire III It all remittances
to be m de by Postal order or Registered letter,
at our expen We a. we cannot be respOnAib lille for
its safe delivery otheru Use.
PUBLISHERS OF JOURNAL.
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Farmers say that poultry is to be unusually
cheap this fall.
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Explosion.


NKwBURYPoRT. November 5. One of the stock
boilers in Walkers paper mill, village of Mont
gomery, exploded this forenoon. One man was
slightly hurt, A portion of the mill was destroy
ed and part OF the roof of the adjoining dwell
ing. Loss, $1,000.
Sad Affair.
LOWELL, November s. Two children were
burned to death to-day, the mother leaving them
in cradle near the stove, where their clothes
caught FIRE.
Failure.
BosToN, November 2. The failure Of Clark,
Adams 4 Clark, one of the largest importing and
jobbing crockery ware houses here, announced .
meeting Of creditors. to be called as soon rs =
statement can be prepared. x~
Arrested.
John w. Bowker was arrested this afternoon
for the alleged embexzlement OF $40, 900 from the
Eastern Railroad Company some months ago.
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weather Indications Tor To-day.

For New England and the Middle States
partly cloudy weather, occasional light snow
westerly winds backing to the southwesterly, sta.
tousry or higher temperature, and in the west
portions lower pressure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

WILMINGTON, November 5. Complete returns
in this city give Waddell, dem. 1901 Russell,
ereenback, 1924. RusseIl's majority, 9l3, against
1915 majority for Canardv. rep, in 1876. There
is falling OF of Is per cent. in the democratic
vote, and 20 per cent. in the republican vote. On
the basis of this reduced vote throughout the dis
trict, Waddelfs sjority will be about 500.
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ALAB MA.
TEXAS.

MONTGOMERY, November s. In the Sd district
Stamford, democrat, is elected with slight oppo
siti0n.
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Marrien.

In Upp still alter, Nov. 2, L Roy 8. Sandborn
Of Uidtown, to Mi s Addie N. RUSSELL OF Argyle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-06

AUGUSTA, November S. The vote in the eighth
district Is light, and Alexander II. Stephens is re-
elected to congress, without opposition.
The vote in the eight disric, is slim. About
1000 votes poed in this county for Stephens.
Returns from other districts come in slowly.
The following is the probable result in the
State:
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Afe~ days ,ince thele wa. gathering Of

A few days since theie was = gathering OF
relatives at the residence of Mr.. John A. lib
belts on Northern avenue. Among them there
were four sisters whose united ages amounts to
29l years. Their ages respectively are IS, "a. Y
and 6S years. Three OF them reside in this city,
the fourth in Fitchburg, Mass. There is also one
other sister i'll the West, aged So years. They
are all 10 good health, smart and active. judging
from their appearances, and from the ages gener-
slly rendered BY women, one would not suppose
either of them to be more than IS. The father of
these girls died aged about 40, but the mother
lived to the remarkable age of W years.
The Berger Concert Troupe, with the inimita-
BILE special comic artist, Sol Smith Russell, will
give . grand entertainment at Granite Hall, this
evening. The programme Includes Instrumental
music by the orchestra composed OF ladies. all
thorough musicians. Miss Anna Teresa Berger
s solo cornetist; Miss Etts Morgan, saxophone
solo. Very ae vocal selections will be sung by
Misses Fidella Densmore and Louise Kcmlo, and
Mr.. Jules 6. I.umhsrd. The latter has deep,
clear and powerful bass voice. Last. but by NO
messs least will come Mr. Sol Smith Russell,
with his sero-comc face, who is probably the best
character delineator on the American stage. His
impersouatious will keep the audience in contin-
ual roar. This excellent company should receive
the liberal patronage or all lovers of choice.
amusing. and excellen. entertainment.
Supreme Judicial court -Libbey, J. Pre-
- TUESDAY. November 5th.
Edward II. Neal vs.. Sarah A. Neal. The trial
Of this case, which was begun yesterday, was
prolonged till three o'clock this afternoon. The
def ssusrey denies that she ever promised to pay
the ptf. wages for his labor beyond bis support,
or that she promised to give him deed Of her
place. After a brief charge the jury took the
case and made short work Of it. They were evil
IDENTIFY not favorably impressed with the PITS
claim, and gave their verdict for the deft
No. 44ar-George +. Clark vs. Henry Horn
Baker l. Baker for ptf. Bean & Jackson for
,deft., The pAstiss live At LOudeu Hill, Haowell
The ptf is tanner and has his works upon
small stream Of water running through his prem
ises The def. is q wool puller and has works
erected upon or near the same stream just above.
The ptf complains tbatthe def has erected dam
and diverted the water, depriving him OF its use,
and has also polluted the water by securing dirty
wool and the use Of chemicals. rendering it unfit
for use by the ptf. so that he has been compelled
IN abandon his business and suffer the loss of all
profit from kis works. For compensation for
such injury ddring the years 1875 to 1877 iucIu-
siye, the action is brought. Trial commenced
Riverside Locals.
The officers of Riverside Lodge I. o. of G. T..
we're installed last Saturday night. There WAS an
installation snpper, with alvey socaSlesat the
close. The Lodge is in healthy condition. Next
Saturday night we shsll take into the Lodge four
new members. The names of the officers for the
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Tif0.
7 office to Our Patrons.

In Bangor Nov. 3, Joseph Harding, aged 81
ears.
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RHODE ISLAND.

GREENFIELD. November 8. Franklin county
gives Talbot 3649, Butler 24l7, Abbott 376.
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DETROIT, November 5. The returns come in
slowly. Fitty-seven towns heard from give Cros-
we'll for governor 7,476, Barnes, democrat. 3,02s,
Smith. national, 4,93l.
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Nov is the time to spfout your doubl windows.
May meteors ave been for the few eve
nIhgs past.
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total vote for mayor in the city gives Cooper 49,.
842; Schell, O,3Si. Coopers majority, 1891.
Twenty.tour republican congressman, seven
democrats, ore independent democrat. and one
anti Tsmmany.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
GEORGIA.,

| CHARLESTON, November 5. Governor Hamp-
ton and the present state officers are re-elected
| without opposition.
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TO SAVE MONEY
Do your trading at
COOKS CHEAP STORE.
III ALL.ow NIX.

We have lust opened a Large Lot Of NEW FALL
GOODS and anyone can SAWS MONEY by trad
ing at our store. Cone and see for yourself.