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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

ST. Louis, Mo-, August IL. The Atlantic
Touring mills. corner of Main and rum
streets, was struck BY lightning and Is nov
a mass of ruins. An explosion seems 70 nave :.
instantly followed the stroke Of lightning ana
nearly all the upper part OF the MIL Jus
mn and its walls cracked and were riven
from top to bottom The bolt had scarcely
touched the building when FIRE issued from
every part, and in half an hour the mill ana
contents were completely destroyed. mum
Der of men, at work on different floors, re-
ceived serious, perhaps fatal. injuries Ii Is
feared that several persisted in the flames,
bu, nothing definite is known at this writing.
The fire Immediately spread 10 the Future
City Oil Works. extending on Plum street,
from Main TO the river front, and they are
now burning with intense nerceness- A
warehouse containing rosin and turpentine
are now burning. The Plum street depot OF
the Iron Mountain Railroad IS IN great
danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
HIGH TIDES.
Great Damages Done to the Marshes

S,cKvuLE. y. b. August ~. Monday
and Tuesday nights the tides overlooked the
dykes and flooded the marshes injuring the
hay crop considerably. "wednesday night
the tides were still higher, breaking the
dykes. in many places. washing away the hav
which hal been cut aod outlying the railroad
at Tantramot bridge. The tide last night
was over foot higher than at any time since
the great Saxley tide. Great fears are en-
tcrtained of damage by Thursdays tide.
Men are getting their cattle of the marshes
and trying to stop leakages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
How IL Was!

At the battle of Gettysburg l was shot
through the left leg and was sent to the
hospital. The army surgeons relieved me
but pronounced my case incurable. 1t dis
charged pieces of bone, and for years l have
suffered with a running sore. l tried every
thing which my limited means would allow,
and experienced no relief until | tried Sui
phur Bitters. / am now almost well. and
shall continne their use-Otd Soldier.
aug9ttuth&s&w2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

The managers Of the North Atlantic
steamship lines have decided. after con-
sultation, not to comply with the act Of the
Legislature compelling them TO pay over
To the City Chamberlain : head on all
emigrants brought over in their vessels.
They propose to test the c0nstiiutionality
OF the law in the courts, and the Commits
sioners OF Emigration promise to give
them plenty Of business by bringing suits
for each emigrant not paid for. thus fore
ing the steamship companies to give bond
for every Storage passenger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
UNOFFICIAL BULLETINSe--


NJ 80
@ W ..INGToN, August r.
!. Since the 2.30 Z. NJ. bulletin, there has
been no material change in the Presidents
condition. At this hour he is doing very
well. No more fever than was noted at the
last official, and the patient is resting quietly.
When DIR. Bliss returned to the White
House to attend the midday examination. he
carried his right arm in sling. Upon being
asked the cause, the Doctor said, 81 received
little pus poisoning. During the operation
performed on the President Monday morning
last, l accidentally struck the instrument
which had been used to make the incision. re-
ceiving a small cut on my forefinger." The
wound, although slight, became irritated, and
now is considerably swollen. 1t is supposed
that with the cut, he received some of the
pus which had adhered to the instrument.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

France has now along the coast of Tunis
and Algeria about 90, 900 troops. and these
are to he reinforced by 10000 more
Frencbmen who will take their chance in
that precarious struggle tor glory. The
sands Of Africa have absorbed great deal
of French blood. and il now looks as il
much more oft will be spilled there. No
doubt the French government will hold
Algeria and Tunis. and it will. probably.
eventually work into Tripoli. Meantime.
other troubles may arise. Some of the
strong powers of Europe are jealous of
France, and may undertake to put a stop
to her cOnquests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
I r. VI.

WAsHISGToN, August u.
The President has passed comfortable
dav. Atthe evening dressing the wound was
found 10 be doing we'll. The quantity of pus
secreted is gradually diminishing, and its
character is healthy The rise of tempera-
ture this afternoon reached the same point as
yesterday. Present pulse is los, tempera-
ture IL. respiration 10.
(Signed) d. W. Bliss,
j. X. BARNES.
J. J. Woodward,
F. Ii. HAMILTON,
ROBERT REYBURS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

We are strongly disposed to regard that
person as the best physician who does most
to alleviate human suffering. Judging from
this standard, Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham. 233
Western Ave-, Lynn. Mass. is entitled to the
front rank, for her Vegetable Compound is
daily working wonderful cures in female
diseases. Send for circular to the above
address, aug9teodlw&w2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Trouble on n Schooner.

Thursday, As the brig Republic. for Sydney,
y. b., going out of the harbor, a dis
turhance occurred on board and one of the
sailors stripped off, Jumped overheard and
started 10 swim ashore. He was picked up
by boat and taken to the police station.
His head was cut and he says that the mates
were beating the crew with Delaying pins,
and he had to jump overheard to save his
life. When he jumped overheard the pilot
brought the vessel TO and came ashore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Hot Weather in the West.

CINCINNATI, August y. The thermometer
ranged high here Thursday but stiff breeze
for two days made the weather pleasant
kilograms from St. Louis, to-day. report
1903: at Cairo and Evansville. 90; Des
Moines, l02, and equally oppressive heat is
reported in the Ohio river valley, and at
many points west and south of Cincinnati
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Al.I<E NEWS.
Disabled Vessels at IIaIifav.

H,IFAN, August u The wrecked steam
er Cortcs is full of water, and it is thought
the engines have fallen through the bottom.
The nitcd States Consul has IS wrecked
seamen on hand, IS from the Cortes. Is
from the schooner Clara I. Warren, and
from the schooner Northerner They will
be sent to the States by steamer, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
The Gov. of :. c. Offers 1900 for the
Arrest of BraytOn's Murderer.

ArGUsTa, Ga, August -. Governor
Hapford of South Carolina has offered a re-
ward of 500 for the arrest of Deputy Col
lector Braytons murderer, and this reward
has been supplemented with personal re-
ward Of $500. The L. s. authorities have
already offered reward of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
4 National Bank Goes In Iaw.

TOLEDO, August -. The Merchants Ma
tional Bank has commenced suit against Will
hams Bros, of the absconding grain commits
sion firm, placing their claim at $50, 600. ad-
Vaneed William Bros. on an alleged forged
or fraudulent bills of lading. Messrs. Will
hams are supposed to be in Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

The Tribune says: We would very
much like to have some competent demo
cratic authority tell Us how q ticket with a
grcenbacker at one end and readjuster
at the other can be called debt-payers'
ticket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

Second Assistant Postmaster General
Elmer, reports a net reduction in star
route and steamboat mail service during
the month Of July amounting to s3l4.GGI.
and that the total amount OF savings since
March is Fl .3sl AZ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

Only one county in North Carolina gave
majority tor Prohibition IN the State
the adverse majority already figures up
nearly hundred thousand, with twenty
counties To hear from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
News from the Tekke Chiefs.

A correspondent Of the Daily News at Me-
she'd telegraphs the 9th II have arrived
here after weeks march from Merry. The
Tekke chiefs desire me to deny the rumors of
negotiations on their part with Russia. and
also the presence of Merry elders at ST. Pc
tersburg. Persia seems very anxious to Sc
cure the allegiance of the Meroil. who strong
IL object "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Bad Crops in Illinois.

CAIRO, ILL.,, August II. With the excep-
ton ola light shower, insufficient to settle the
dust, there has been no rain for eight weeks
Corn in this vicinity is expected to yield less
than one-third of an average crop. Tabacco
is suffering seriously from drouth, and the
outlook for farmers is gloomy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure. The most
important medical discovery since vaccina-
ton. An absolute Cure for Catarrh by Alb
sorption. Sold by all Druggists, or delivered
by ID. B. Dewey & Co., No. 46 Dey Street,
n. Y. Pamphlets with full explanations and
overwhelming proofs mailed free.
Marl3fsat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Piilaying by the French Troops.

LoNpoN. August l.. The Times special
says official reports and accounts of indepen-
dent persons all show that French troops
plundeGed the houses of Europeans at Safax.
The Standards Rome special now asserts
the report that the intended leaving Rome
was circulated by the Vatican to arouse Cath
oiicS abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Schooner Blown Up.

The schooner Gertie, while fishing on the
banks. was accidentally blown up and sank
in fifteen minutes. The cook was badly in
jured. The vessel was the property of III.
and \. Locke, of Lockport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

Free of charge. Sample bottle of Adam
sons Cough Balsam at all drug stores. Ow-
ing to its perfect harmony in combination it
is the very best mixture for the speedy cure
and relief Of Group, Colds, Throat and Lung
Diseases. Large bottles, 50 cents. Trial
size, 10 cents. aug9tMW&S&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
PATENTS.
r. H EDDY.

No. 20 State ST., Opposite kilby. Boston
Secures Patents III Inc United states; also Grea
Britain, France and other foreign countries. Copie
of the claims of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington
No Agency in the United States possesses superior ia.
c;iitics for obtaining Patents or ascertdining the
natentabiiity Of inrenfions.
X. ii. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents,
TESTIMONIALS.
al regard Mr.. Eddy one Of the most capable and
SUCCESSFUL practitioners with whom have had Off.
cial intercourse.
CHAS MASON, Commissioner of Patents
"Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor
thy or more capabla of securing for them early
and favorable con Iteration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURk +, late Commissioner of Patents
BosToN, October ~, lS-0.
X. VI. EDDY. Esc,-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1910, my frat patent Since then you have ac
ted for and advised me in hundreds of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions. l
have occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York, Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole of my business, in your line
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston. January !. 1851. WHY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Adjournment of the Bankers Conveu.
ton.

NIAGARA FALLS, August L. The Bankers
Convention adjourned sine die to-day. Sew
erai interesting papers on topics pertaining
TO the Association were read. Prior to sd
lonrnment, the sudden death of Col. John L.
Nevens, Vice President, from Missouri. was
announced and appropriate resolutions adopt
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

The Trunk Line Railway Committee
has once more agreed that the managers
shall stop cutting freight rates and stick to
their regular schedules.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Aailp Hennebtf Journal.
Augusta, Saturday Morning. Aug. ID.

Judge Gilber; is going to stump the
second district. and will have quite com
pany of greenback speakers to assist him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Later.

About seventy men were employed IN the
mill. all of whom, it is said, are accounted
for Several are very badly bruised, how
ever. Loss on mill $4,000 insured for
Sl20. COO mainly in Eastern offices. The
Future City Oil Works are damaged about
si5. 600. The principal INJURY being TO the
refinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
WEATHER HfA9iRsE!..
Indications for the Next "a Hours.

War Dept, Office Chief Signal Officer,
Washington ID. c., August l2.-l a. m.
For the New England and Middle States,
partly cloudy weather and local rains; south
erly, veering to westerly winds; stationary
or higher temperature, following III the
western portion by rising barometer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
brow ned.

CALAis, August II. An eight year old son
of John Bullock was Growned to-day, while
playing in the dock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
"Ruchupaiba."

New, quick, complete cure days, urinary
affections. smarting. frequent or difficult uri.
nation, kidney diseases. 81. Druggists
Depot Partridge Bros, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
WASHING TON.
Spotted Tails Murdprers

WASHINGTON. August l2. Gen. Crook
telegraphs to Gen. Sheridan at Chicago, that
Col. Montgomery has Crow Dog, the MUIR
derer of Spotted Tail, and Black Crow. his
supposed accessory under guard, they having
surrendered quietly on the sth inst at Fort
Niabora.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
New York Money Market.
Evening Report.

Erenin0 Report.
NEW YORK, August Il.
Money easy at 2ta3 call and closed at al
Prime mercantile paper 3a4l. Exchange dui
s2i for long, and 81 for snort. Government
steady. state bonds dull. Railroad bonds higher
stock market opened weak.
Transactions, l90.033 shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Settlement Between France and 4. $.

The treaty between France and the United
States for settlement of claims growing
out of the war of the rebellion and the
traneo-German war, etc. provided that six
months shall be allowed for the presentation
OF claims, and three months additional upon
a good cause being shown for not filling the
claims during the first six months. The
three months additional will expire September
%, at midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
a,,ecinl Advertisement.

eo~ias under tie head e {. inserted here one iis
To LET r.ns S tSres fmes r 40 CENTS and one 'eA
| f;pr so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Rheum atism Permanentiv
Cured

Mr.. Daniel B. Dodge, Edgecomb, Me-, testifies that
he contracted Rheumatism in the army ana for
twelve long years suffered, he thinks, as much as a
man could suffer; was treated by some of the best
physicians in the State, and afterwards in Boston
without benefit was cured by six bottles CLARKE'S
RHEUMATIC ELIXIR anu has had no return of the
atx bottles for $500. weovSS w.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
California Mining stocks.
BURNETT,s COCAINE.
For Premature Loss Of the IIair-A Phil
ahelphian's Opinion.

One year ago my hair commenced falling
out until was almost bald. After using
CoCoAINE few months, l have now thick
growth of aer hair.
ALEXANDER HENRY.
No. Sl4 East Girard Ave.
BuRNETr's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS. always
standard. aug9ttuth&s&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
Typhoon in China.

Hone koNG, August IL. A severe typhoon
has ranged in mid China Sea. and touched
Shanghai. Much damage has been done to
shipping ard some havoc ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13

English financial writers have been pre-
dieting. lately. that European balances
due to the United States. next fall. will be
paid by the return of our bonds instead of
by the shipment Of gold. The Boston Adj
vertiser, referring to these prophecies
very Justly remarks that that will depend
upon our wishes in the premises. We
have now become financially SO strong
that the price OF exchange. which governs
the movements OF gold. is fixed in New
York and not in Lombard street. as a few
years ago. There was time when Amer
lean iinauciers watched with the greatest
apprehension for signs of a change in the
course OF exchange. and the dircSt calami-
ties were predicted il Europe should take
il into her head to send our bonds home
in large quantities. But that time has
passed. 1t is no longer any easy matter
for London bankers to gather up Ameri-
can securities, for our bonds are largely
in the hands of permanent investors and
if It were possible. American creditors
would still have the option of taking them
or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-13
PRESIDENTS CONDITION.
He Is Reported To Have Passed
A Comfortable Day.

Pulse, l08; Temp. 1912 Respiration 10.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-01

thing in the Constitution or laws OF
any State to the contrary notwith-
standing"
And for the Supreme Judges have
taken the following oath II do SOL
emnly'swear thatI will support the
Constitution and laws of the United
States, and the Constitution and laws
Of this State; and that l will faithfully
and impartially discharge and per-
form oil the duties incumbent on me
as (Chief or Associate) Justice of the
Supreme Court Of the State of Louis
lana, according to the best Of my
ability and understanding, SO help me
God" For we must believe in God,
if not, in Hell.-St. James LoLouisia-
Mas.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-01
Britannica, Victoria, lssly., { csssh.

He uses only the finest stock Of tobacco, and
his cigars, being made, altogether by hand, he
feels justified in announcing that they are of the
best and most fragrant quality. Retail merchants
who wish to buy from one box to one thousand
will be promptly supplied. aug30y
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-01

The Lake Charles Echo is mistak-
en- when it says that we denounce the
majority of the Supreme Court in the
celebrated case of Saloy VS.. New Or
leans.
We rather denounce the constitu-
ton and the bitter feelings of the peo-
pie against those whohave recognized
the Federal Constitution as para
mount to the State Constitution and
we agree with our confrere. For the
Constitution of the United States de-
clares in its sixth article: "This Con-
stitution and the laws of the United
States which shall be made in pur-
suance thereof, and all treaties made
under the authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme law of
the land; and the judges in every
State shall be bound thereby, any
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-08-31
WONDERFUL SURGERY.
nsv ss.s H.s.a Caiissssia Scr.
sss.s reas.d . Bsiiss Wsaad.
s. y. Daily Report.

"Ssy, Cap, have you hesrn tell 10
the Prssident's dead yetf ask-d . typi-
cal moun,ainerr VI Q visitor from the
city. up among the redwoods Of sonona
the other day.
"Hs vas not dead when I left the
sity." vas the reply. "but his death was
nomsntsrily expected"
"I'lltsll ". stranger. said the noun
tain man. ''them air doctors has made .
big mistake. Thy ouehter dug out that
ball th. iust thing. 10 "a there was q
man up here was shot squar' through
the body. There warn't no doctor mp
here, 90 Ne took him down to San Fran
cisco to DR.. Cooper. 'Msmb-r Dr..
Cooper. don't ysf Wal. the Doc. be
jus, laid Bssl on . tsble-B-al was the
msn's psms--and he cut him wide open
from his naval to his chin. and Dr.. Saw
yer he stuck in his hand aud tux out the
Heart and scr.p-d her OF. and Dr.. Lane
he lifted out the lungs and laid EN- mp
on B-sl-'s breast. and Cooper hs ramm-d
his hand down and found the bullet lay
in up ~ s'inst the backbone and lifted
her out. They put the heart and lung.
in back se'in aud sswed up the hole. and
We started homo with Beal. and be
chopped and piled mp eight cords OF wood
the day after be got to his rshoh-jusi
four days after the operation. went
down to see Cooper ono't. bout bile i
hsd o. my neck. and while ! vas wait.
in' man come in to have his l.g Gu,
OF. When the saw commsncsd outiin'
through the marfer. the fsllsr b~ein to
boiler. Shut up." says /; i saw Doc.
here take mans innsrds out once, and
the man never squswked.' Doc. he
stopped sawin'. kinder suddiu. and
turnin' round. said: 'You must q
known B-al2' Know him. says i.
I'm the man that brupR him down
here 'Shsk-r says the Doc. and we
sAuk. Then hs SEE to the fell~r. SEE
hs. This 10 very old friend OF mine.
and we're Roin' out to get drink. and
When We come back I'll fnish your leg.
Here's my diploma; smooss ysrseli
sssdin' IL I'LL We get back So We went
out and got drink. and when We come
back he tuk the leg of. / tell ye. u
old Cooper WAS alive now. Garfield
wouldn't b In NO such AZ - be 10.
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Satire.
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