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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

sands gathered about the Newspaper ana tel.
e9raph Offices. Fire bells were toiled, ana
several of the church bells sent out their SAD
requiems. :, =
4 bell Of All-Souls- Church, oldest bell In
the CITY and which was toIled for every Pres
ident since Madison. was the first to an
uounce the sad tidings. All night long
dense crowds surged M and down the Avenue
With the sombre air and measured pace for a
funeral procession
Upon all the public buildings, flags are dis
PLAYED 1t half mast while the whole city Is
fast taking on a somtre hue of mourning.
Almost every building alongthe entire length
of the avenue is draped in black. Thousands
Of stores. Offices and private dwellings
throughout the city and Georgetown are be-
ing similarly arrayed.
All the departments are closad and public
Offices are deserted. Upon reaching the
Treasury Department this morning, Judge
French. who is acring as Secretary OF the
Treasury. in the absence of Secretary WIN
dom. issued the following order: 1T Is or
dered as a mark of respect to the memory OF
President Garfield, that the Treasury De
partment be closed during the day"
Ii is quite probable the departments will
remain closed 10 business until after the fun
eraI. This will, however. be determined by
the Cabinet. As yet little is known here as
to the prospective arrangements, but It Is u n
derstood the Presidents remains will be
brought here BY a special train. Thursday,
and that the body will lie in state for several
DAYS in the rotunda Of the Capitol, previous
TO being taken to Cleveland for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
NEW YORK.


New YORK, Sept. 90. The city, this A.
NJ presents an appearance OF gloom and
sorrow Flags at half mast Hy from every
house top. In public and private there is
leep mourning. On every face. is legible
grief and sorrow over the event of last night.
and every lip Is burdened with the story of
the sad details. Men speak in whispers On
the streets as If in awe at the presence Of
death. Bulletin boards. formerly the centre
of anxious multltudes, are deserted: for all
know that nothing remains 10 be told of the
nations patient. whose suffering is now
ended. Those who went to their bones last
night with only the encouragement of the re-
ports of the early evening. and awoke only
to find that the worst fears of the long period
of watching had been realized, were mex
pressibly shocked, and when the first doubts
Of the truth of the sad news were disslpated,
they turned quietly away, with every evidence
of keen grief
Not since the memorable April morning
sixteen years ago, has New York experienced
an awaking so mournful and sorrowful as
that caused by the tragic vacancy in the high
office of Chief Magistrate. at period when
when peace and prosperity reigned through
QUE the broad confines, of the great land
There was naught but sincere respect tor his
authority among the masses, and earnest
wishes in the hearts of nearly all that his
administration might prove happy one for
himself, as it promised happy one for the
country. He was worthy of so proud po-
sition, and in his inaugural proclamation he
declared that the new life of the nation ex-
listed not in name, but in truth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
In Thou,a ston.
WIN rHRO

Simmer Soule and Charles l. Wood have
recently taken an extensive trip in the western
part of the State in quest of nice horses
Henry Winslow and George X. Briggs
were drawn as grand jurors. and John {.
Wood and A. G. II. Wood for petit jurors at
the United States Court at Portland this
week. -.s ..--.ss-. ..ss-e
Mr.. A. c. Carr has bought the crop of
apples in the large '.Benson orchard. so
called The apple crop. generally. VIII be
very fair. Baldwins are especially fine A
glance at the orchards shows the trees nicely
STAYED up with props to prevent the great
load Of apples breaking down the limbs.
Winthrop has been noted for its fine quality
of fruit for great while.
The addition to the wooden mill is COM
pleted Work on the new cotton mill will
commence at once. The foundation only will
be laid this fall.
E. NJ Clark had his pocket picked at the
State Fair He lost nothing bnt an old wallet
he had carried for many years merely as a
keepsake, his funds being carried in another
pocket book and pocket.
j. NJ. Benjamin. Esq, the efficient and
popular cashier of the Winthrop National
Bank has been indisposed for several days.
Mrs Taggart, mother of DR.. c. W. Taggart,
leaves very soon for Little Falls, Minnesota,
to spend the winter with her daughter.
z. p. Moody has the foundation for his
new store completed. The Mills Co. have
their new store up and boarded. c. p. Hanna
ford has his new house completed and will
very soon move into it. Ii is about the neat
est looking house in the village. s. G. Sill
has his house up and boarded: it will be a
very nice house when completed. G. o.
Packard has his new house all ready for
occupancy. More building and repairing is
going on here now than for great while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Rena,ps 70 Lie In State Two Days IL
Washington.

Loye BRANCH, Sept. 20. The following
.rraueements for the funeral services have
been ordered BY the Cabinet. and are gwen
to the press for the information OF 'he
public: :u +.
removed to Washington. by special tram
wednesday, September 81. leaving Eieeron
at 10 80 A. NJ, and reaching Washington Al
4P.M. Detachments from the U. ;. Army
and NAVY will be in attendance on the ARRIVAL
At Washington to do escort duty. The remains
will lie in state in the rotunda of the capitoi
Thursday and Friday, and will be guarded
BY Occupations from the executive depart,
ments, and by the officers Of the Senate ana
House of Representatives.
Religious ceremonies will be observed In
the rotunda At 8 O'Clock Friday afternoon;
at the remains will be transferred to the
funeral car, and be removed to Cleveiand,
Ohio. via of the Pennsylvania railroad, AZ
irving there Saturday at P. NJ. In Cleave'
land the remains will lie in state until Mon
day at 9 P. NJ. and be then inferred in Lake.
view cemetery. No ceremonies are expected
in the cities and towns along the route OF the
funeral train, beyond the tOlling OF bells
Detailed arrangements for the final sepni-
chere are committed to the municipal author
tiles of Cleveland. under direction OF the
Executive of the State of Ohio.
(Sigped j. G. Blaine, Secy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
FROM WASHINGTON.
Presidents Household Goes to W ASKING.
ton To.day.-His Private Papers Being
Gathered up.-Cdy Drapped IN Mourn.
inx.-Arrangemeut> for the Funeral.

WASHINGTON, Sept 20. At the Executive
Mansion this morning, Assistant Private
Secretary Pruden was found arranging, in
convenient shape, all the private papers OF
the deceased President
A despatch received from Private Secre-
tarv Brown. stated that the party composing
the Presidents household, would leave Long
Branch for Washington tomorrow morning
IL is not yet definitely known whether the
rer,ains will be brought to the Executive
Mansion. or taken directly from the depo, to
the Capitol.
The annual summer house cleaning has
been in progress for some time at the Man
sion, and furniture. carpets, chandeliers, etc.
have nearly all been removed for renovation
Strenuous efforts are now being made to re-
store the premises to q ft condition to re-
ceive members of the household tomorrow.
News of President Garfeld's death reached
this city about IL O'Clock last night In an
incredibly short space OF time, the sad It'd
iugs were borne from one extreme end of
the city ~ the other. and citizens in every
walk Of life hurried to the nearest point
where news could be obtained. By mid
night the avenue was thronsed. while thou
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
IN MAINE.


BANGOR, Sept. 90. The news of the death
OF the President was received here with mos,
profound feelings of sorrow When the frs,
information arrived Monday night the bells
were tolled for some time and ere long mapv
people appeared on the streets anxiou. to get
the news. This morning public buildings.
stores and private houses we're dressed in
mourning. In the afternoon public meet.
ing was held in City Hall for the purpose If
giving expression to their deep grief to the
sense OF the calamity that had befallen tho
nation and give expressions Of sympathy to
the bereaved family Of the beloved Chief Eye.
utive.
His Honor Mayor Strickland presided and
the platform was filled with leading citizen,
The mayor spoke feelingly Of the occasion
which had brought the people together and
introduced Prof. J. s. Sewall Who read an.
propriate sslections from Psalms and oa,.rsd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William j. Coughlin of Somerville, Mass
says: In the fall of 1876 I was taken with
bleeding of the lungs followed by a severe
cough, lost my appetite and flesh and was
confined to my bed. In 1877 was admitted
to the Hospital. The doctors said had IA
hole in my left lung as big as half dollar
At one time report went around that was
dead. ! gave up hope. but friend told me
of DIR. William Halls Balsam for the lungs.
got hottie, when to my surprise, COM
menced to feel better than for three years
past.
Il write this hoping every one afflicted
with diseased lungs will take Dr. William
Halls Balsam and be convinced that Con-
sumption Can be Cured. can positively
say it has done more good than all the other
medicines l have taken since my sickness.
marl4-tMtf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The horrible tragedy in South Hope is
one of the bloodiest recently recorded.
The victims are three-wife. mother and
child-all slain bv Jealous husband. The
man il seems made the Journey from
Rockland to South Hope for the purpose
Of killing his wife. He had threatened 10
murder her and carried out his threats.
jealousy was the cause without doubt.
and the published reports say that the
murderer had cause for jealousy. II il be
true that the wife was unfaithful. what a
monstrous crime has her iniidelity led TO.
and what warning it should be TO others
of both sexes who are following the course
which she pursued Her own life. and
the lives of her mother and child sacri-
rificed. and her husband probably
to become an inmate of the State Prison
for life this is the terrible result that has
followed the frailtv and crime of the
woman. The murderer is in the hands of
the law. to be dealt with in such manner
as the statutes of the State provide for
those found guilty of homicide. His crime
is terrible. his punishment should be sure
and to the full extent Of the law. His
wife's offence is no justification for the
blood which stains his hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
GARFIELD'S ESTATE.
He Leaves No Will and Property Encum.
bered, Valued at about e25, 900.

WAsHIGrON, Sept. 20, 1t is stated that
President Garfield left no will, and that dur
ing his sickness he said he did not wish to
make one; that he was willing to trust to the
courts of this country to made an equal
division of his property among the members
Of his family.
The value of his property will be about
S2a,0 900. including his house in this city,
which is mortgaged.
The agent of the New York Life Insur-
ance Company says that President Garfield
was insured for SEA, 900 in his company. He
was also insured in other companies, but to
what amount it IL not known.
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OFFICIAL TELEGRAM.


LONG BRANCH, Sept. 20.
To Minister Lowell. London.
James A. Garfield. President of the United
States, died at Elberon, N. j., last night at
ten minutes before eleven. For nearly eighty
DAYS he has suffered great pain and during the
entire period he exhibited extraordinary pa
thence, fortitude and christian resignation
The sorrow throughout the country is deep
and universal. Fifty millions of people stand
as mourners by his bier. To-day, At his res
idence in the City of New York, Chester A.
Arthur. Vice President. took the oath OF
Office as President, to which he accedes by
virtue Of the Constitution. President Arthur
has entered upon the discharge Of his duties.
You will formally communicate these facts
to the British Government and transmit this
dispatch by telegram to the American Min
listers on the continent for like cOmmunica-
ton to the governments to which we are re-
spectfully accredited.
(SignedD BLAINE, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
2ziIp 4enrrbrf JDurnd.
Augusta, Wednesday Morning, Sept. q.

The Presidents remains will be re-
moved to Washington to-day, passing over
the same route by which he was brought
to Long Branch. The remains will lie in
state in Washington two days and then be
conveyed to Cleveland, Ohio. 1t is prob
able funeral services will be held at Cleve-
land next Monday. No inquest upon the
body will be held at Long Branch. The
oath has been administered to Vice Presi-
dent Arthur. who is deeply affected by the
death Of the President and the cireum-
stances In which he is placed Sorrow Is
deep and universal. Signs Of mourning
are in all parts Of the country, and words
Of confidence come from Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
KAL,M.zoo Mich Fob 1901

NALAMAZOO, Mlch.. Feb. 2, lSSO
l know Hop Bitters will bear recommendation
honestly. All who use them confer upon them
the highest encomiums, and give them credit
for making cures-all the proprietors claim
for them. have kept them since they were
first offered to the public. They took high
rank from the first and maintained it. and
are more called for than all others combined
SO long as they keep up their high reputation
for purity and usefulness. I shall continue to
recommend them-sonething l have never
before done with any other patent medicine.
j. j. BABcocK. Nj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Mr.. Charles II. Foster. who has attain
ed wide reputation at home and abroad
as "spiritualistic medium. was remov-
cd to the Danvers Insane Asylum on
Tuesday last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Both parties are getting ready in New
York for the State election. Reports say
Senator Conklng is making efforts to con-
troll the republican State convention. and
the democrats are divided into three fight
ing factions in regard to their convention.
There will be no lack OF interest in po-
litical matters in that State for a few
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The Rev. DIR. +. Il. WEBB. of Boston.
received painful wound in the foot at
Plymouth. Mass. on Wednesday after
noon while cunning. He had discharged
one barrel OF his iowling piece and had
placed il muzzle downward. resting on
his right foot. when the lock sprung and
the gun was discharged. He will lose
one toe. and probably he unable TO walk
before Thanksgiving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

While we have been enjoying the plea
ant weather Of the season. some OF the
Western States have been treated to snow
storms and frosts that NAV iniure the
fruit If nothing more. In couple OF
months we shall begin to look for snow in
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Only forty per cent. of the canal boats
on the New York canals are now running.
The business from Buffalo is fully thirty
per cent. less than year ago and is
caused by the cut in freights by the rail
roads and the poor corn crop. Yves,
bound business has also decreased seven
teen per cent, owing to the competition
Of the railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Six persons have been admitted to the
peerage under Mr.. Gladstone's adminis'ra-
ton. Mr. Gladstone can make peer,
but only worth can make lordly man
There IL vast difference between the two
sometimes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

However watched by loving care,
Home has distemters lurking there.
And human power cannot defend
From ills that constantly impend;
Bat Sanford's Ginger bids pain cease,
And home restores to health and peace.
ane27f&w&v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Among the aspirants for the seat oil the
late Senator Burnside are Congressman
Aldrich. ex.Gov. Lippit, ex-Congressman
Sheffield and ex-Mayor Doyle. of Povi-
dcnce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The advance statement Of the exports ol
domestic breadstufis. just issued by Mr..
Nimmo, shows the total values for August
1881. to have been S25 .547 .52l. against
$3l. 734. $3.50 of last year. The total values
for the eight months including August 81
1881. was Sl57 SOS. 205. against SlS5,-
32l .222 during the same period of last
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Scion Chase says that the real reason
why the Democratic candidate for Con-
gress In the Second District was with
drawn was that there were $50 few of'em
they didn't dare to stand up and he count
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The Traveller says: The Greenback
party in Maine is to be reorganized. 1t
will still have Democratic annex, and
Prohibition veranda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The rush Of grain vessels is 80 great
from San Francisco that u scarcity OF sea-
men Ia reported. and manv vessels al
though loaded are detained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The Charleston News and Courier at
tributes the republican success in Maine
partly 10 General Hancock letter to
Governor Plaisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

The Juniaia Herald says ''Greenbark
Conventions are droll affairs in the pres
ence Of Secretary WINDOWS management
Of finances"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
Secretary Blaine With President Arthur
in New York, Tuesday.

Secretary Blaine arrived in New York,
Tuesday morning, and is nov with President
Arthur. Gen. Arthur did not retire until
daybreak. At 3 this morning he rose and
took a bath. At that hour Secretary Blaine
and Gen. Bliss had called and were waiting
to see him. Up to 10 o'clock nothing new
had been determined BY Mr.. Arthur.
The Garfield Fund.
$50 $50 has been subscribed here to-day to
the Garfield fund.- which now amounts to
SlSs.l60.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Special inducements are offered you by
the burlington Route. 1t will pay you to
read fneir advertisement to be found else
where in this ISSUE
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It's best Oil in the world Won can And


ne beaIe is beaste," says quaint old
oook, published in London three centuries
ago, whose flesh is good for mankynd HI.
AL, ,ae :. sood' win iaudanum, to make an oint-
ment to heale balde-headed men t6, reca;'o
tne hayre agayne." We know of manv
oaide-headed men, who would be glad to
receive the hayre agayne," but we do not
eesire to encourage them in trial of bears
"a. ana iandanum Far from it. We, how
Aver Co.'S Hair vigor, which not ONLY ba.
.ne eHect IN some cases of making the hair
grow on heads once bald, but cleans rho
scalp and restores gray and faded hair to ;ts
DR. color and vitality, imparting to it
the giosslness and softness of youth. The
evidences of its utility are too numerou. and
g =. 100 nish character to admit of any doub,
IL required years of study and scieni;6c Nv
pertinent to decide upon the combioar;on "f
i mi that would accomplish what Aver.
go, III. Ch'ed-
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Notice.

nav h SSS.S ~ moved to Hotel North, where h.
sosHesss. va - usual 1t Old nh
nov1etn
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Miss a. G. Morgan'S
SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES and 6IhLs

portsmouth,, y. y.
ke.opens September u, 1881. During vacsli0a 'SFs
Tor circulars and information to
liftillocti Mas. J. H. FosrKR. Boz -
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d&wtf
Too FaatIsliOuS.

Some would-be Byron looks on in disgust,
AT the rhymes of Eclectric Oil poet
Hut we have the best article known to N,
world, 6 WV
And intend that all persons shall know il.
IL cures coughs colds, asthma and catarrb.
bronchitis and complaints of that kind:
1t does not cost much. though rheumatics i,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
N Office!
would solicit the attention Of the public to inc
fact that
Handmade Newell Posts
of yarious sf vlee nd si,as ora hut nv Tracy, ~

OF various styles and sizes, are built by s. Tracy
the Ma -afac:uring Establishment of J. L. WIZ Il
Son, up stairs. Also stair rails and turns o. "a
Kinds made and shipped to order, and warrsnie.
nj according TO diagram given, at reasonable rl W.
Aug23t&wn 5. TRACY, Augusta, NE.
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prsver. Addresses were made BY large
number. representing all political parties,
the first of whom was the venerable ex-slce
President Hon. Hannibal Hamlin The
meeting continued nearly two hours and was
very impressive.
in ThomastOn.
THoxAsroS, Sept. 20. The deepest sor'
row and regret prevails at the death OF the
President. The places of business were
closed this morning until noon also the pub
lie schools The bell were tolled, nags were
hoisted at half mast and buildings draped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
COLBY UNIVERSITY.

special meeting Of the Board Of Trustees will DC
heid on Friday, the 9TH day OF October next y
Seven O'Clock p. NJ, at the office of the secretary,
Court House. Portland. Maine, to what action s.,
VIII be taken in regard to the disposal of the ineIes
Oh the corporation at the Elmwood Hotel properly
PERCIVAL BONNEY, Secretary,
Portland, Sept. 18th, 1881. sep2r"
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Hun GOLD o. M,r
ING Co., will be held at theEsofce. No. % Excn.dIss
street, Portland, Me-, at II O'Clock nooh, s.h
sept. "a inst, for the election of officers anu ss
as may come before the meeting
Portland. Sept. Is, 1881. N. SAMUEL, As 80
septi5f2W
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Departure Of the President for Long
Branch.

ALL President Arthur left his residence
in company with his colored attendant, Alex
arier Rowell and Col. Bliss. and was driven
to the depot of the Jersey Central road.
where a special train was waiting to convey
him to Eiberon.
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Special Advertisement.

Snail odverfisements, not erceedino a..
sSff.g sr 1r fss head I'd. q WANTED Fos ss a.,
for 90 cents. three fimes for 40 cents and one TIM
for so cents. ""o one reel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21
GUlTEAU.
Ample Law in the District OF Columbia,
and His Trial and Execution At Wash.
ingtOn Probable.

WAsHiNGTOx, Sept. 20. District Attorney
Corkhill stated to-day, that there Is ample
law in the District of Columbia to cover
Guiteau's case, and he will be tried in
Washington. No further increase of the
military gnard at the Jail has been made. and
Adjutant General ID. Raum said that the
guard is ample and sufficient for all emer-
gencies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-21

Nor SALE.-Three new mich cows WIN !,
e sold cheap. A big bargain. Apply 10 NJ
Hannah Breen, Bowman ST., east side, or of VIM
nreeh' wafer 81. septl6,lw