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Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
POLITICAL.
Candidate wi,hdraws.

BosToy. October ). The Traveller say.
that Hon. VIM. Castor, one of the demo
cratic candidates for Congress In the 4th dis
trict, will Withdraw. leaving the field cleal
for Hon. Leopold Morse.
General Grant Interviewed.
New YORK. October ). The Times prints
an interview of Rev. DIR. Fowler with Gen.
Grant. in which the latter relates in detail
how Hancock became crazed AFTER receiving
one vote in the convention which nominated
Mcclellan for President: that Hancock went
to Louisiana as the tool of President John
son. and gives in detail the reasons for Ham
cocks order No. 40, in Louisiana. asserting
that Hancock used military authority to over
throw civil authority.
CHIcsGo, ILL.,, October j. The Inter-
Ocean Tomorrow will publish the following
from Gen. Grant. respecting the interview
with DIR. c. Ii. Fowler, published to-day:
The reported interview said Gen.
Grant, though in most respects correct, con-
tains also many mistakes and makes me say
things in a way not intended and use some
language did not employ"
Nominations.
MIDpLEBoRo', Mass. October ). Demo-
crats of the lst district nominated Charles
Davis of Plymouth, for Congress. Philander
Oooo OF Kingston, lor freSidentlal eiector,
and Isaac Smith, Jr., of Fall River, for
Councillor
WILLIAMsroRT, Pa, October ). Democrats
of the 10th district nominated David Kirk
who is also the nominee of the greenbackers.
Connecticut Elections.
New HAVEN, Conn, October ). OF l42
towns heard from 80 were carried by repub-
licans, 55 by democrats and II evenly divided.
There are but few changes from last year.
Democrats claim gains in the aggregate.
Local issues predominated in most towns and
the result has but little significance politically
New Haven and Bridgeport held no election.
In Stamford, VIM. Standard, republican, was
arrested for buying voters, and held in ST.
200 bonds on six counts.
HARTFORD, Conn, October 3. The Coursnt
has returns from l6o towns, all but five of
which held elections on Monday. Cor
stitutional amendment is adopted by 1900
majority. 50 towns are republican, 56 demo-
cratic, and 10 divided. Ofthe miss sing towns,
were republican in 1876 and are probably
the same now. Result in 1876 was So demo-
cratic, 90 republican, and IL divided. Re-
publican gain is 20 towns and democratic loss
80.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
prussian Ministry.

MEsHEp, October ). Great anxiety is fe
about who will be the new premier OF ii
Prussian ministry. Serious changes in ii
frontier policy may result.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
OREGON.
President HAYES and Party

SAN Francisco, Cal, October ). A des-
patch from John Days river, Oregon. says
the meeting of the President and committee
of officials and citizens from Dallas, at the
Upper Cascades, was informal. Nospeeches
were made. The party was brought down by
the committee, who had decorated the
steamer with colors and flowers. At Lower
and Upper Cascades large crowds gathered.
The party viewed the cascades. At the canal
works novel salute was fired, consisting OF
81 resounding blasts. The President thanke d
the crowd for its greeting. Short speeches
were made by Secretary Ramsey and General
Sherman. Mrs. Hayes was called for and
bowed in response. The party remain on the
steamer tonight and tomorrow take the
train at Monatila, and will reach Walla
Walla before noon. They return to Dallas
Tomorrow and hold a reception in the
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
I0tf1.
In Portland. oct. ,, Michael II. Gill; aged i5 years
BY TELEGR
( Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal.
M MAINE.
Drowning Accident.


GREENE, October ). The people of this
town and Leeds are in a state of great sus-
pense over supposed accidentto Frank Hooper
of Greene, aged "a, and Chester Addition of
South Leeds, aged Il. Hooper worked at
Capt. Aliens and spent his Sundays at home.
crossing Allen Pond in small boat. Sun
day, on his return, he accosted Addition. who
was returning from meeting, aud as their
Journey was in the same direction it is sup
posed they attempted to cross the pond to-
gether in the small boat. Search was made
Monday and the boat was found driven on
the shore of a small island. The hats of
both young men were in the same place. The
pond is being dragged for the bodies by a
large force of men.
FoRT FAIRFIELD. October ). The dwell
ing house and out-buildings of 3. Il. Whit
ney were burned Sunday. Loss 500; in
sured in Bangor Mutual for $500
Launch at Belfast.
BELFAST, October ;. Three masted
schooner Nellie s. Pickering, 400 tons. was
launched to-day from Carter & Co. yard
Agriculture in Waldo County.
Waldo county agricultural fair commenced
to-day Exhibition of fruit and vegetables j:
largerthan for many years
Convicted of Defrauding Creditors.
LEWISTON, October ,. In State VS.. Dun
ming c. Briggs, charged with fraudulently
concealing property from creditors in bank
ruptcy proceedings, the prisoner was fount
guilty. Appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Small POX.

BosroN, October ). VIM. Jackson, dis
charged from the hospital near Augusta, Me-,
before he had recovered from small pox, was
taken in charge by the police, and taken to
the hospital.
American Board Of Foreign Missions.
LOWELL, October ). The list annual
meeting of the American Board of Commits
sioncrs of Foreign Missions began this after
noon in this city, President Mark Hopkins in
the chair. After appointment of the usual
committees, the home secretary read his re-
port for the past year, which was followed by
the treasurers report. showing the total re-
ceipts to have been S6l3, ,539.5l and the total
expenditures S627 ,s6l9I leaving deficit
of Sl4,322.47. The foreign secretary's re-
port. in which interesting details of progress
in missionary work are given, was then pre-
sentcd The report says statistics show
an increase in everything except number OF
missionaries. We have had more money the
past year and to-day there are IL more
churches, 1900 more members, 500 more
pupils in the higher institutions and 1000
more in the common schools than year ago.
4 committee was nominated to consider these
reports. At the evening session, Rev. DIR.
Hayden, now district secretary. conducted
the services and Rev. DIR. J. NJ. Manning
of the new Old South church, Boston, deliv-
cred the annual sermon.
Sailor Found Drowned.
GLOUCESTER, October ,. The body of
Adaniram Kent of Swan Island, Me-, was
found in Benz. Lows dock to-day. He was
last seen at midnight under the influence of
liquor, and is supposed to have fallen OFT the
wharf, as there are no indications of foul
plav. He belonged to schooner Oliver G.
Tower. of Boston, and was unmarried. Body
was taken in charge by Undertaken Floyd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
Mining Disaster.

Fire started yesterday morning in the
shaft Of Chrysolite mine, caused by miner
dropping candle. The building over the
shaft was consumed and the burning debris
fell into the shaft, setting it on fire. Vulcan
connects with Chrysolite. Little Chief, Annie.
Climax, and Little Pittsburg mines, by levels
at depth of l20 feet. all of which are filled
with carbonic acid and smoke, driving the
men from their work. Twelve men were
overcome by smoke and barely saved their
lives. After great difficulty bulkheads were
built, preventing the fire from spreading
The flames are now confined TO radius of
80 feet in the Vulcan shaft and are under con-
troll. All the shafts have been Theoretically
closed and will remain so four days. Work
is suspended in all the mines for week and
perhaps longer. No one was seriously hurt.
Damage $50, ZOO.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
FIRES.
The Louvre Damaged.

PARIS, France, October ). The fire Satur-
day night broke out in the saloon at the
western extremity of the Louvre, temporarily
occupied by the perfect of the Seine. The
whole second story was Quilted. Damage
estimated at seven million francs.
At Waterbury, COnn.-LOss 100000.
WATERBURY,, Conn, October 3. Two of
the largest and most valuable buildings of
the extensive works of Holmes, Booth 4
Hayden, containing many costly machines
5000 900
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
Police Court.

Police Court
Mike Welch of Gardiner, was before his
Honor, Judge True, yesterday morning, on a
charge of abuse of alcohol, and also for the
abuse of persons at p. Molone's rancho last
Sunday night. After hearing on the case,
his Honor said $l3s9, which Mike paid and
took the train for Gardiner
The next case was brought by Chas. Al
berts and Will Chambers VS.. Rafe Eason
| GALL colored) for playing on a banjo, an as
sault on Alberts. smashing a window, and
threatening to kill Will with razor. Eason
acknowledges the playing of the banjo and
said that everything went on smooth until
Will came in with some whiskey. They
drank all round he told Will that he did not
want to drink anyway, unless he was well
come, so all drank again; then Alberts COM
menced to sling some lip at him, and then
| he couldn't tell exactly how it was, but he
and Mr.. Alberts fOurished round little,
then Will clinched him and both went
through the window together; could not tell
who was to blame or who lit ON the ground
first did not have any razor; went back into
the house for his banjo, found it all right and
was playing '.What Shall the Harvest Be!
| when the police came in and took him. SAID
that he had seen the man that owned the
house and he told him, (Rafe. that it was all
| right about the window, as Chambers ana
Alberts were only boarders there, and he dld
not care whether there was any windows IN
the house or not, and thought on the whole
| that he ought to be discharged 81 am Obliged
to differ with YOU" said his Honor, ''and ask
! Won to nav a fine and cost. amounting to
SIOS5 Allowed few hours time to raise
| Al
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
ALIENS NEW BJOCK.
Neariy Ready For Oecupancy.-D~serip
tfOn of the Buildtng

The business front of Water street. from
Market square to Bridge street. will COM
pare favorably with any similar thorough
fare In tine State. One of the finest, if not
the finest, structure on the whole street is
the new six-story brick block erected this
season for f. C. Allen. 1t is nearly complet-
ed, and by the first of November will be as
busy as bee hive. with scores of people of
both sexes. In the cellar are the engine.
boiler, cistern, etc. A shaft running through
tunnel under the street, supplies
motive power for driving the machinery
in both publishing houses. The engine.
l50 horse power, will also furnish the steam
for heating purposes, and both buildings will
be warmed with radiators The street floor
is to be used as press room. Printing ma
chinery will soon arrive from the manufac-
turer, and be placed in position. Up one
flight of stairs and we come to the store
room. Here are tons upon tons Of paper
Five hundred tons can be stored at one time
in this room. Mr.. Allen takes the entire
product of the Gardiner mills; and as they
cannot make enough to supply his demand
gets the balance from the Russells of Law
renee, the largest woOd-paper manufacturers
in the world. The middle stories are to be
used for mailing and general business. These
are pretty work rooms, with spruce floors,
and tinted walls. The upper floor is to be
used for folding and binding the publications.
There will be water closets on every floor
An elevator, with capacity of five tons,
will run from basement to roof. In case of
fire, there is egress by elevator and staircase.
Fire escapes are also to be provided. A
standpipe extends from cellar to attic, and on
every floor hose will be coiled to be used in
case of fire. A fire department, similar to
the one in successful operation at Rand
Avery & Co.'S extensive printing house in
Boston, is to be organized among the en-
ployes. Mr.. G.. G. Stevens, the well-known
architect, has had entire charge of the build
ing operations, giving them his personal su-
pervision.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

Temperance people often say that most OF
the popular medicines they see advertised are
ni,e.tenths rum. That is true of many, but
M, of DIR. David Kennedy's "Favorite Rem-
eJv- The doctor agrees with his temper
= .r;ands that il is better to die of disease
drink sFavorite Remedy" cures
kidney Troubles, Liver Complaints, Constr
-, of the Bowels, as nothing else does or
avo- did 1t drives away sickness 1t coois
,.o hlood 1t costs only dollar to try IT,
Ask YOUR druggist or send to the Doctor al
Pondout. n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
Local ann State Nfms.
Wednesday, October 8, 1880.
JOB PRINTING.

Parties desirous Of obtaining fine job
printing need not go out of the city. at
The Journal office the scorkmen are first
class. and the facilities the best for doing
nice work.
Bill heads, statements, letter heads, en-
rslopes, tags, risittng and wedding cards,
in large rariety, ARRAYS on hand.
All work done aChen promised
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
CONNECTICUT.
a Maine Man Robbed

BRrpGEroRT, October ). Burglars entered
the room occupied by Edward c. Bassick at
the Atlantic Hotel. last night, and stole dia-
monds at.d jewelry to the value of $1,000.
Bassick is from Belfast, Me-, and arrived
from New York, Monday. and took room at
the above ho.el, and drew from the bank
sII eco Besides this amount he had over
So. 900 in cash, which, together with watch
and chain. was put under his pillow, and was
not touched The burglars entered the room
by turning the key with nippers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

The Odd Fellows anticipate an exceed
ngly pleasant time, Thursday. Peep
scot Encampment of Auburn will arrive IN
town at about 10 O'Clock, accompanied by
Glover's Band. At the depot Jeptha En-
campment of this city. with the Augusta
Band, will welcome them to our city. After
street parade and dinner at the Cony House,
will come visit to Togus. The festivities
will conclude in the evening with grand
ball in Granite Hail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
FOREIGN NEWS.


Heavy Flood.
CLcrrrA, October ). A disastrous flood
occurred at Rohlcund. Many lives were
lost and crops much injured
Prussian Ministry.
about who will be the premier of the
Prussan ministry. Serious changes in the
frontier policy may result.
German Progressionists.
BERLIN, October 3. The progressionists
are doing their utmost to strengthen the party
all over the country. The new laws respect
ing workmen will strengthen their ranks.
ParnelI.
DrBIIS. October 3. Parnell addressed
10, 900 persons at Kilkenny, Saturday. Nine
members Of Parliament and fifty Catholic
priests were present. Parnell announced
that as soon as sufficient information was col
lected the land league would organize a great
strike against paying rent on the estate of
every land-renting landlord Sunday. Par
nell was enthusiastically welcomed by his
constituents at Cork.
Death.
PARIS, October 3. Jacques Offenbach,
French composer, died this morning, aged 81.
Rowing Match.
LONDON, October ). The match between
Laycock, Australian, and Thos. Blackman OF
! Dulwich. for goo, over the Thames course
of "A miles, for the championship, was easily
won by Lavcock.
Laycock's first mile was made in 5.07; the
| Al miles in 26.I4.
Italian Politics.
ROME, October 5. The minister of justice
| is preparing a circular to procurors general
and the minister of the interior another t.
prefects, recalling into vigor legal dispositions
regarding the Jesuits, which formed part o
the bill for the suppression Of religious orders
1 passed in 1873, and which has been allowed
| to fall into disuse. These measures have
been taken in consequence of number o
French Jesuts taking refuge in Italy.
| Austrian Press.
VIENNA, October ). Some sensation wa
caused here BY confscation of most Of tn
evening papers, containing resolution whic
was n be proposed at the meeting Of con
stitutionalists TO be held the Sd, at Carlsbad
The resolution condemns the action Of govern
ment as dangerous to the unity OF the empir
and legitimate position Of the German ele
ment in Austria, aid expresses the hope tha
the constitutionalists in the Reichsrath wi
set aside everything else toeombatth the govern
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
FAINNcIAL AND coMMRRCIAL.
Eren.ns Report.

NEW YORK. October 3.
Money easy at ess call. and closed at "a. Prime
mercantile paper 4lasl Exchange dull at 4so!a
4soi for long and Ssi for short Governments
quiet. Stock market opened strong and in early
dealings buoyant tone prevailed. There was
very steady buyiugsli the morning and in the first
part Of the afternoon, which resulted in advance
Of TO in the general list, grangcrs leading the
upward movement. L. late dealings sales TO realize
profits caused decline of to /. Louisville Nash
willie rose S and reacted ;.
Transactions, i96,oCo shares.
Closing bids
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

We learn that Alonzo Matthews of Sidney
has found his horse, team, and snuf-colored
dog, which so mysteriously disappeared from
in front of the Farmers Hotel, Saturday
evening. After a long and Intellectual search,
the horse was found peacefully grazing in a
field near the residence of Mr.. Matthews.
The animal got tired of remaining before
the hotel and started off for home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
MEXICO.
Shooting the Reyolutionists.

SAN FRANcIsCo, CAL, October 5. A pri-
vate letter from Mazaltan states that cx-Gov.
Rub. who was captured at the battle of San
Vucenti, has been shot by order of the mil
itary authorities.
Col. Ramicz. chief of the Sinaloa revolu-
ton, entered Mazaltan in disguise, with the
intention of taking steamer for San Fran
cisco. His guide betrayed him, but he man
aged to escape to the woods, where he was
surrounded by soldiers. Capture is expected
and he will be shot.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
YER MONT.
State Legislature.

MONTPELIER, October ). A large number
of members of the legislature are in town,
for opening of the session tomorrow. Hon.
Edward s. Dana of Addison county will
probably be president of the senate and }.
l.. Martin of Londonderry, present incum-
bent, speaker of the house. Beyond draw
ing of seats. probably no business will be
transacted tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
NEW YORK.
Fatally Stabbed.

New YORK. October ). During a quarrel
this morning about a woman. Adam kreles
was fatally stabbed by VIM. Palerick.
The EpizOOtic.
5000 horses are sick here. Epizootic is
reported at St. John, n. B., and Poughkeep-
sic.
Sentenced.
WATERTowN, October D. Harriet A. Mer-
rithew was sentenced to the penitentiary for
life, for the murder of David Merrithew.
Snide Boat Race.
ScIPIo, October ). Courtney's three mile
race with Riley was fixed for to-day at En-
sore, but Riley failing to appear Courtney
rowed over the course alone in 20.2S4. To-
morrow he will row to beat POLKA, for a
curse of 81 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
ILLINOIS.


CHICAGO. October 5. 4 contract has been
awarded for monument to Geo. b. Arm
strong, founder of the railway mail service.
The memorial, which is erected by clerks in
the service, will be of New England granite,
the pedestal surmounted by standard metal
bronze bust five feet high.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

Among the reliable grocery firms in this
city we take pleasure in commencing the
store of Lucius Hill, under Hotel North, to
our patrons. Here may be found large and
well selected assortment of groceries and
provisions at reasonable prices. MIR. Hill
makes a speciality of meats, and keeps none
but the best. He has large amount OF
Aroos.ock honey on hand. Customers are
assured courteous treatment and good bar
gains by calling upon Mr.. Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
NEVADA.
SutrO Tunnel Abandoned. .

VIRGINIA CITY. October 5. The north
header of Sutro Tunnel was abandoned last
night. and the whole force of - men dis
charged. Difficulty is said to be caused by
the Bonanza firm, who complained that work
is not done as it should be. The tunnel COM
pany is hauling its drill carriages from there
and it looks like a ad'state of affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
GEORGIA..
Bringing Law Breaker. to Justice.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., October ). The fol
lowing telegram from Atlanta, Ga. was re-
ceived at the Internal Revenue Bureau:
The body of armed men that forcioly
rescued property held for violation of rev.
enue laws at Dalton, Friday night last, wore
black masks and their horses were covered
with sheets. We have visited Dalton and
obtained some evidence. Investigation is
progressing favorably.'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

When the body is bowed with pam an I,i m
tense longing for relief brings nope ... III, ~,
may brighten the suffering sun, his bom ou' Welcome Icon i.
cure c-;an5 as Warmers Safe Kidney and
suen Gre bring hope, health and happi-
Llse. md w the ioys of a renewed life
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

The tailors are Overrun with orders for
winter overcoats. Nearly everybody seems
to be putting on lugs," and indulging in new
clothes At tR. H. Thompsons store may be
seen some elegant patterns in dress goods
and overcoatings. Mr.. Thompson makes a
speciality of nice work, and received yester-
day large line Of nobby cloths, which the
nmble shears of his cutter will soon dispose
Of If you contemplate purchasing winter
overcoat just drop in and see what all the
swells in Boston and New York are wearing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

While the fields were roaming over,
Breathing new-mown hay and clover,
Well think of her, as is our wont.
Whose teeth and breath are, every day,
White as white clover-sweet as hay,
And all from using SOZODONT.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
RHODE ISLAND.
Attempted Murder.

Providence, October ). Napoleon Lafra
attempted TO murder his year old daughter,
to-day, by throwing her into blackstone river
at Pawtucket. The child was rescued and
the father arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

The work on the audience room of the
Free Baptist church in Hallowell, which has
been going forward for some time past, is now
complete, and the church will be open for
public worship next Sabbath. Rev. Mr..
Penney of this city will occupy the pulpit
Sabbath, p. NJ, and will probably conduct a
service there each Sabbath at the same hour,
for some weeks to come.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

Have we an organized gang of burglars
amongst US? Sunday night an attempt was
made to effect an entrance into the residence
of Mrs. Ware on Spring street. The thieves
got into the cellar, but were frightened away
before taking any plunder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

Curtis Ward of this city, started from the
Fabyan House, on Monday morning and
walked to the Tip-Top House, Mt. Washing
ton, and returned at night-a distance of 20
miles. How is that for going up stairs?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

Partridges sell at from % to 30 cents per
pair. From all parts the same story comes,
that the countrymen have not known them to
no 90 abundant for years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

Free carriages will be provided for ladies
who wish to attend the Odd Fellows reception
Thursday evening, both to and from the hail.
Ladies can leave their address at J. F.
Pierce's bookstore, and carriages will call
for them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
NEW JERSEY.
EmbezzIeE.

NEW BRrNswIcK, October ). r. G. Mil
Ter, city collector, was arrested yesterday on
charge Of embezzling sl7 900, and was placed
under bonds of 1000. The community is
shocked, as he is very prominent here.
Indicted,
TRENTON, October ). The L. s. grand
jury found three indictments against Chas.
H. Voorhees,, for embezzlement of money Of
Hackensack bank.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

PENNSYLVANIA.
Family Poisoned.

HARRISBURG, October 5. Robert McGill
(colored) is arrested here charged with at
tempting to poison his wife, three children,
and step-father at his home in Charleston.
W. Va, last week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
COLOR RADIO.
Arrested.

LEApviLLE, October ). Three conductors
and a baggage master on the Kansas Pacific
road have been arrested at Denver for selling
bogus tickets
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06

s. B. Longfellow is building blacksmith
shop on Cony street near the store of Jones
& Blair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1880-10-06
LOUISIANA.
Yellow Fever.

NEw ORLEANS. October ). One death
from yellow fever last night. Prompt steps
were taken to prevent spread of the disease.