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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

The rumored destruction of the Tuns-
ian port of Hsmmamet during an engage
ment between the French and the Arabs.
If authentic. is a very ominous fact for
France. The town. which lies in the hol-
low of the great bay indeniing the eastern
coast Of Tunis, was lately occupied by y
force sent from Marseilles for the express
purpose, the intention being to use it rs n
base TOR an advance into the interior.
The Arabs at once proceeded to lay waste
the surrounding coutry. and after GIN.
CoRREARp's retreat from Sourki the
enemy advanced up 10 the very gates of
the town. combining the French garrison
within the walls. The report of its des-
truction still lacks confirmation. the tele-
graph wires having been cut by The
Arabs: but the story. if true. implies
nothing less than the storming and burn
ing of the town. the probable massacre
of the garrison. and the loss of Frances
..base of operation" almost before she
had fairly taken possession of it. If all
the towns OF the principality follow the
example Of Sfax and Hammamet.. the
Tunisian crusade of France will be little
better tan = miniature reproduction of
her "conquest'' Of Moscow in 1872.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
Remarks of DR.. Bliss.

Long BRANCH, Sept. ~. To-day has been
favorable throughout, according to the attend
ing surgeons and the President is pronounced
again on the road to recovery. His pulse
fell from ITO at noon to 100 at the evening
dressing, and the temperature from ~ at
noon $50 in the evening. showing that there
was comparatively no fever at P. NJ.
Members of the cabinet received assurances
that there was no immediate danger and that
the threatening relapse has opportunity passed
awav, and with the exception of Attorney
General MacVeagh and Secretary kirkwoOd
have LETT for New York and the White
Mountains.
After the evening bulletin was issued DIR.
Bliss said that this was one of the good days
and that the President was decidedly better,
and he had expressed himself as feeling i'm
proved on several occasions. The doctor IS
very positive in his statements tonight that
all fears of formation of pus cavity on the
right lung have passed away and he has rea-
son to believe that the cause of dizziness. in
dicated in the lower portion of the organ. is
under controle, at least it is no worse, and he
thinks it better tonight. He attributes the
whole trouble, in this connection, to the Sc
cretion of mucus from the parotid, which
generally worked down the throat, causing
inflammation. The doctor said this evening,
1 became satisfied upon inserting the new and
much smaller cleansing catheter, that the
ball had become thoroughly encysted and
granulation had been the means of closing
the wound from the ball within Q inches of
the surface, the distance to which the catheter
penetrated without extreme effort on my part.
1t has healed about three and half inches.
The catheter came in contact with an appar-
emily solid substance when it had penetrated
nine inches and ! became sat
isfied, after the investigation, that il
had healed solidly. and that is was no arti
fetal matter which was stopping the catheter
The doctor then explained that he was still
giving the patient every three or four hours
in which he put three tablespoonsfull Of pure
pure brandy. Quinine has also been admin
istered through the rectum in decreased
quantities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

The Chevalier dc Chatelain, one of a
group of which Victor Hugo and Louis
Blanc have been prominent figures, has
Just died in England He was politi-
cal refugee. and is best known in the lit
erary world by his translations from Eng
lish poets into French. He was the trans
lator OF Hamlet" Macbeth" The
Winters Tale" and The Canterbury
Tales" and published in five volumes
Beauties dc Ia Roesie .Angiaise. a collec-
ton of over 900 poems. His marriage
to Miss Clara de Pontigny is remembered
as being one of the happiest in the world !;
they were even on one occasion the recip-
tents of the celebrated Dunmow fitch of
bacon. After thirty-three years together.
his adored wife was taken from him. and
was buried at Lyndhurst. in the New For
est. n favorite spot of both-in former
days they had often explored the woods
together. After this his health gradually
gave way. lie very quietly breathed his
last looking forward with confidence and
happiness to the prospect OF reioining his
wife, by whose side he was buried at his
own request.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

.,ct. There have been no appointments Or
removals Of any note.
The President smiled at this remark ana
inquired of Postmaster James, '.how u the
Star Route investigation progressing
Jsmes-"The investigation is continuing
satisfactorily. The attorney general and my
self are still engaged upon it, and We have
matters in very good shape.
your department thus far?'
..James-"About million and half OF
dollars"
The interview continued q few minutes
longer. after which James bid the President
good morning, stating that he was going to
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

The old story is that crime is an I'M
profitable profession. The train robbers
who boarded the train on the Chicago and
Alton secured in all. it is said, less than
$1,000. Seventeen men were engaged in
the conspiracy, and, if they escape arrest
will receive less than $500 man for a
piece Of work which required great cour-
age, subjected them to great risk. must
have cost them good deal Of preparation
and leaves them all with a future chance
Of the pententiary, not to say Judge
Lynch's rope, upon detection. The divi-
dends of highway robbery are too small
and the assessments are too sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

The latest tidings from the scene of the
forest fires in Michigan give hope that the
worst IL over. There has been sufficient
rain to quench most of the fires. though
not enough to revive such vegetation as
was spared by the flames. The popular
confusion and distress are such that it is
difficult to obtain exact details of the losses
OF life and property. Local returns are
coming in. however. which make ghast-
ly showing Two hundred and fifteen
families have been burned out. and thirty
two persons are known to be dead in
seven towns in Sanilac County. In one
group of six towns, sixty-fve burials are
reported. Twenty dead bodies have
been found in stretch of country where
the fire ragged with great fierceness. The
account given of the plight of the sur
vivors is pitiable. They are described
as sitting about the ruins of their homes.
suffering in many cases from burns. and
apparently without hope. and in some
cases without even comprehension of their
surroundings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

Cremation in Siam is made spectacle,
at least when royalty furnishes the sub
iects, as appears from the account for
warded by the American Consul at Bang
kok of the cremation of the late Queen
and her infant, who were accidentally
drowned in the Menam River May 81.
1880. For two weeks, rs the Consul 5
report uninvitingly says, Bangkok was
"thronged with visitors from all parts
Of the kingdom, during which time the
heat was intense, the smallpox appalling,
and the dust barely endurable." This
was in the middle of March, and the
ceremonies. nearly ten months after the
deaths. are said to have cost half mil
lion of dollars, being the most elaborate
ever known in Siam.
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Maine Testimony,

NORTH VASsALBoRo' Me-, March 30, 1881
Dr. HENIoN: Dear Sir-For nearly four years
my eldest boy (now in his 18th year. was afflicted
with Epilepsy (Fits). We tried every remedy that
we possibly could, but he continued to grow worse
so tn II he had TWENTY FITS a week, and we were
almost in despair, when 1 providentally saw your
| at placed him under your care and IN two
months his fits ENTIRELY LEFT HIM, and he is now
strong and well.
Yours very truly, GEORGE CANAAN
Mr.. Canham and his family referred to.
Mr.. Games Wallace, of Auburn Me-, had a shock
of Paral, sis. Was unable TO dress himself without
assistance He saw DIR. II. at Bangor, and in less
than week he was able to dress himself and
within two weeks commenced work. Referred to-
Twelve PLY sicians in Lewiston and Auburn.
during ii months, treated for Salt Rheum
which covered the entire body and prevented me
from working dnring that time could not lie dow n
for weeks. Under DIR. Henion's treatment com.
menced to improve at once, and no s. after six
weeks, am well and able TO work. TRUE +. DOWN.
ING Min T. Ne" Referr d to.
of Sick Headache, Painful Menstruatiop ChiIls
Fever and Congh. Referred to.
Mr., Emma +. StIndtson, of Bangor, Me-, was
eured of rheumatism, Neuralgia OF Stomach; had
been treated for Dropsy. Referred to.
G. A. IIaincs, of Dexter, Me-, cured of Liver and
Stomach Trouble. Referred to.
MIR. 5. Y. Luce, of Levant, Me- was cured of
stomach trouble and salt Rheum, Referred to-
Miss Lucine Jones, of West Watervlle, was cured
by Dr. H. OF a severe form of Scrofula Referred to
scores oil references furnished on application.
IEeMs11re nerer ecorbitant. Those from a dis
answered Do not delay your visit until too ale
In most cases bpt ONE Personal INTERVIEW il
necessary. Send for circular. "
lnvaids living at distance treated without a nor
ticulars. '' f"i
Positively no case taken unless there is re,.
able prospect of success. Office hours from q A
u" NJ augs0f TueTh&Satw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
Lost.
For Sale.
To Let

FTNO LEr.-Two desirable brick tenements on Win.
i throp street. Call on .IoSErH ANTHONY. at his
Hat Store. Septl0tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
McVeagh to Lowell.

LONG BRANCH, Sept II.
The following was sent at 1910 o'clock
tonight to Minister to London:
In the absence of Blaine the attending
physicians requested me to inform you of the
Presidents condition. He has during the day
eaten sufficient food with a relish, and enjoy
ed at intervals refreshing sleep. His wound
and the missions made by the surgeons, all
look better. The parotid gland ceased sup
puration and may be considered substantially
we'll He has exhibited more than the
usual cheerfulness of spirits. The temper
AZURE and respiration are now normal and
the pulse less frequent and frmer than at the
same hour last evening. Notwithstanding
these favorable symptoms the condition of
the lower part of the right lung will continue
to be source of anxiety for some days to
come.
(Signed) MCVEAGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

Long BRANCH, Sept. II.
The morning bulletin had the effect of al
laying somewhat the apprehension caused
last night, and it is generally conceded bv
the attending surgeons that the patient is in
more desirable condition. Whether the
lung trouble will pass away, or develope into
an abscess can't yet be predicted.
If the patient passes quiet day and MAIN
tains the gain made during the night, his
condition will be more favorable, but until
this time elapses it cannot be said that he
has entirely overcome the lung trouble. The
continued favorable condition, however. may
enable him to gain sufficient strength to over
ride any serious results from the apprehended
abscess on the right lung. The situation is
considered sufficiently grave by the Cabinet
to warrant the postponement of the proposed
trip to the White Mountains. Postmaster
General James said this morning that he
would go TO New York, but should return
this evening. The day is bright and bids fair
to be quite warm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
UNOFFICIAL BULLETINS.
I.2O A. M.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. ~.
Postmaster General James saw the Presi-
dent this morning, and says he saw him in
good spirits and generally much better than
he expected. A brief conversation occurred
during which the President firmly grasped
the Generals hand and spoke in very clear
voice. The General says his eyes to-day are
especially bright and natural looking James
was so impressed with the improvement that
he thinks he will yet be able to go to the
White Mountains. He has gone to New
York on business. As the day passes the
President improves and the surgeons feel
more encouraged and express the opinion
that the lung complication is under control.
DR.. Bliss feels better this morning, and he
says that the Presidents pulse is about 100,
temperature normal and respiration but
slightly above that point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
The Fusion Forces Utterly Routed
in the Second District.
Ex.cov. Dingley Elected to
Congress by 5000 Majority.
GREAT REPUBLICAN GAIN OVER
LAST YEAR.

LEWISTON, Sept. IL. Lisbon gave Ding
leg 23s, Gilbert IS, Eustis s-republican ma
jority l65, against republican majority of
only 81, last year. This is a republican gain
l0i.
Bath gave Dingley 1913, Gilbert PSI, and
502 majority over ALA gain of - from last
year.
Topsham gave Dingley I72, Gilbert 80,
Reed "a republican majority of IL, against
80 last year.
Lewiston gave Dingley ll49, Gilbert 1853,
Reed /, Eustis |, a gain of SOL over last wear
Auburn gave Dingley S46, Gilbert $50,
Eustis 10, gain of l76 over last year.
Richmond gave Dingley 26i, Gilbert les.
Vim. ID. Pennell. rep, is elected repres-
entative to the Legislature TO fill the vac
ancy caused by the death of /. y. Parker by
vote of Il07 to 27O for W. w. Sanborn,
dem.
4 special from Lewiston SAYS that Dingley
has about 5000 majority.
LEwi-ToS, Sept. l.. Special election to-
day for representative to Congress, to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator
Frye. Ex-Governor Dingley republican, was
elected by over 1000 majority, against 1916
republican majority for Governor last year.
Nearly every town shows republican gains.
The candidates were Dingley (rep.), Gilbert
(green }, and Eustis the prohibitory party.
The democratic candidate was withdrawn
last week, and the democratic committee is
sued a circular advising the democrats to
vote for the greenback candidate. Many
democrats consequently refused to go to the
polls, and others voted for Dingley. Lewis
ton, the home of Gov. Dingley, gives him
go majority against l27 republican majority
last year. His county of Androscoggin give
him over 1000 majority against 2.6 republi.
can majority last year.
The towns heard from give Dingley 1760
Gilbert 1913, Eustis 90. scattering Sc, re-
publican majority i54l. The same towns
gave Davis last year 1857 majority. The
towns to hear from gave Plaisted. opposition
l60 majority last year. The following is the
10 pf tho laaIiDp
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lis r. M.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. IL.


The day opened bright and pleasant, ex-
cepting trifle warm. As the morning pro-
crossed the President appeared to gain, and
the surgeons are of the accord that the lung
complication is now under control and that
it will do no serious HARM
At about 10 A. ~, Postmaster Gen. James
called. Entering the room this afternoon.
the General said. GOOD morning, MIR.
President
The President returned the salutation and
bid James be seated.
''On, no." said the Postmaster. 81 mere
ly called to pay my respects, and to ascertain
how you we're getting along
But you must sit down." insisted the
President.
The Postmaster did so and the following
dialogue ensued:
President-''How is the post Office de-
partment getting ong"
James-'Solendidly. We have an assur-
ed civil service basis since you have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
CONDENSED ,TELEGRAMS.

The case of Senator Sessions is to be
brought up for trial at Albany, n T., Tues
day.
Capt. Howgate's case is to be brought be.
fore the Grand Jury at Washington, Tues.
day.
The democratic State committee of Massa.
chusetts, Tuesday issued a call for a State
Convention, at Worcester, October 9Th. A
committee was appointed to prepare and for
ward resolutions of sympathy to Mrs. Gar
field from the democratic party Of Mass
for the wounded and suffering President.
The New York Michigan Fire Committee
collected $4,000 and to-day subscriptions
are rapidly pouring in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
A Cou.h. Cold or Sore Throat should

be stopped. Neglect frequen.ly results in an
incurable Lung disease or consumption.
Browns Bronchial Troches do not disorder
the stomach like cough syrups and balsams,
but act directly on the infamed parts, allay-
ing irritation. give relief in asthma, Bron-
chiis, Coughs, Catarrh, and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speakers
are subject to. For thirty years Browns
Bronchial Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and ALWAYS give perfect salts
faction. Having been tested by wide and
constant use for nearly an entire generation,
they have attained well-nerrited rank among
the few staple remedies Of the age. Sold At
25c, box everywhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
DIR. BOyntOn's Opinion.

DR.. Boynton says to-day is one of the
Presidents bright days. He considers that
there is no doubt that an abscess has formed
on the Presidents right lung. If no future
trouble of similar nature occurs, he thinks
that the patient has sufficient vitality to over
come it, The Doctor says that the trouble
is not materially worse than before he left
Washington. He attributes the change to
chronic blood poisoning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
2 r.. n.
LoxG BRANCH Sept. II.

DIR. Bliss at noon said the President was
much better: that he had good nights rest
and il was having good effect; that he had
taken uourishment freely and had some milk
punch with brandy in it: that the affection
of the lung was nearly, if not completely
under control, and that it would pass away
without any serious result At this hour
everything looks favorable again. and if it
continues through the day and night, there
will be every reason for entertaining better
expectations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
IPanted.

"ANTED,-An exuerienced machine girl In Gus
w tom shop: steady work through the year and
good wages. {. II. MASON, rs Il 1879 Water street.
Augusta Septl3fw
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8 r. N.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. II.
The President has experienced further
amelioraton of symptoms since the issue of
the morning bulletin. He has been able to
take an ample amount of food without dis
comfort, and has had several refreshing maps.
At the noon examination the temperature
was 99.2, pulse 1876, respiration 20. At $50
P. N. pulse 100, temperature 9S, respiration
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President GarfieId's Condition
Indicates Slight Improvement.
The Surgeons Think that the
Lung Complication
IS UNDER CONTROL.
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.


NJ.
LONG BRANCH. Sept. II.
The President passed an unusually good
night. his sleep being uninterrupted except
occasionally to enable him to take nourish-
ment. Suppuration from the parotid gland
is almost entirely ceased. the opening from
which pus is discharged. is rapidly healing.
The cough is less, and expectoration is ma
terially diminished. Temperature 1874, pulse
100, respiration Is.
(Signed) ID. W. BLISS,
+. II. HAMILTON.
ID. II. AGNEw.
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',rrArcrA1 AND oonx1Ro1AL.
CHICAGO. Sept 10

fLoUR-hrm and quiet.
wHEAr-active; No. Chicago Spring. 2ol casn
ss7; Sept. l 2o1; Oct. 81; No red winter
oRx-acsive at Ell and 66ls6e3 cash bid; ga
Oct; Nov. 81 an.
DArs -active 50! cash 3si; Sept. 4os' Oct. iis'
Nov. al.
xYE-strong; 100.
BARLEY-hfAer Il %.
PORK-at " so for cash and ~ 10 t0r sept
10 80 far Oct.
LARD-at II As for cash II Az; Aug. II 20; sept.
II GA. -, N N
8UiK AKAr-Shoulders, IS; Short rio' III ''
Short clear. 10 IS.
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Boat Race.

ToRoNro, Sept. IL. In the final heat o.
single scull race rowed this morning, the
water was perfectly calm. The men came in
the following order: Ross, /: Conley, I'd /;
Courtney. Sd Ham, 4th; Teneyek, 9Th. Lee
did not start.
The consolation race. single SOULS, vas
won by Trickett; Gandaur, End, Hosmer, 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

"ANTfD.-Fifty giris fs.r saloons, hotels and
w private families. Reference given and N
CURED. Apply ia ira VI. True, intelligence o6s.
lialiowell. aug27t
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I'm Good Spirit,

T. Walker, Cleveland, o.. writes: ''For
the last twelve months have suffered with
lumbago and general debility. commenced
taking BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERs about six
weeks ago, and now have great pleasure in
stating that l have recovered my appetite
my complexion has grown ruddy. and feel
better altogether" Price Sl.OO, trial SIZE 10
cents. sepl3-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

The last surviving member OF the Corn
wallis family is a Lady Holmesdale, a
plump. pretty and rather vivacious young
lady, recently married to a much older
husband The latter is said to object to
his wife coming to the Yorktown celebra-
ton, because she will be too much the
centre of attraction for the French and
American gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13
FIRST DIVISION MILITIA Of NE.

Office Of
toMMIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE.
Augusta.
Major James VI. Andrews Division Commisssry, b
charged with the location and sale of sires Tor
booths, and with the general supervision Of ,k
same curing the encampment, and no person will
permitted to trade within the limits Of the camp
without his authority.
:, by order of Major General j H. Chamberlain
Mes rs. q. A. 4 II. Conv having purchased De
ehtire right tor booths, all Parties wishing to ms
rights, will apply to them
JAMES NJ. ANDREWS.
Major C. Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

For all bodily ailments, arising from impuri-
~ Of blood, torpid liver, irregularity of the
bowels, indigestion constipation, or disor.
dered kidneys, is warranted in a free use of
kURDocK BLOOD BITTERs. Price 81 90 trial
size ~ cents septl3-f&wIw
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Too FastidiOus.

Some wOuld-be Byron looks on in disgust,
At the rhymes of Ecectric Oil .'poet;"
But we have the best article known to the
world,
And intend that all persons shall know it.
1t cures coughs colds, asthma and catarrh,
Bronchitis and complaints of that kind;
1t does not cost much, though rheumatics it
cures.
IT'S best Oil in the world you can find.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-13

VIM. Mccartney, So Lloyd Street. Buffalo.
n. Y. fell and sprained his ankle. His en-
ployer, II. Anderson, "a Main Street, pro-
cured some THOMAS ECLEcIRIC Oh, and he
says that few applications enabled him to
go to work as usual. sep13- +&wlw
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OFFICIAL TELEGRAMS.
Blaine to Lowell.

LONG Branch, Sept. II.
The following was sent tonight TO Lowell,
Minister to London:
The President slept well last night, and
his condition to-day is more comfortable and
more favorable. During my absence for a
short time, Drs. Agnew and Hamilton will
send you daily reports.
(Signed) BLAINE, Scy.
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IO.l5 p. N.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. II.
At one O'Clock, DIR. Bliss says the Presi-
dents pulse is 100 temperature, 99.l; res
piration, 20; and that he is having bright
day.
(Signed) ID. W. BLISS,
+. ii. HAMILTON.
ID. HAYES AGNEw.