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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-02
VICE PRESIDENT ARTHUR,


WASHINGTON, Sept. l. Now that the Pres
ident's eventual cOnvalesconce seems as
surred, the subject of the executive business
is again being discussed; and in connection
with it, the probability and feasibility of
Gen. Arthur being called upon to act as Pres
ident until Garfield is sufficiently recovered
TO warrant his Resumption of the duties.
The fact cannot be overlooked that in many
departments of the government, there are
matters IN Statu quo, that require the action
of the chief executive. How long they can
remain so without positive detriment to the
public int rests, is question that mustlsoon
be met.
The Constitution of the United States says
I'm case of the removal of the President
from Office, or of his death, resignation or
inability to discharge the powers or duties Of
said Office the same shall devolve on the
Vice President" Although it is known that
no meeting of the Cabinet has been held to
discuss the subject yet it is acknowledged
by the Cabinet officers that several informal
exchanges of opinion have been indulged in,
and it has been found that grave differences
exist as to the wisdom of such a step-nOt
the least consideration being the possible eff
feet upon Garfield in his present and per-
haps precariOus state, if it must necessarily
be the matter is called to his attention. 1t
is well known that even now, notwithstand-
ing the assurance of his physicians and
friends, that public business is in no way
suffering through his continued disability, he
nevertheless thinks much upon the subject
and it is feared that his recovery may be Sc
riously retarded by the knowledge it has
deemed necessary for another to perform his
constitutional duties with the aided POSSIBLE
ity of a general policy in their administration
varianess with his views and wishes, 1t is
safe to say that this will not be advised by
the Cabinet at present.
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WINTHROP, Sept. l. The reunion OF
Maine Soldiers at Maranoconk opened au-
spiciously. Three thousand are in attend
ance. twenty-five posts are represented.
The members are rehearsing tales OF camp
life. The programme is excellent and OF
very interesting charanter.
The potato race, distance eighty rods, SIX
entries. was won by Maxim; time not given
The sack race created much merriment,
distance, sixt cen rods, four entries; won BY
Jumper of Lewiston.
In the dress parade, the old warriors
seemed at home, as three thousand people
viewed them at their best.
The First Maine Heavy Artillery was rep
resented by one hundred men; at their meet
ing, they voted to hold the next reunion Aug.
81. 1882. The following officers were elect
ed: Maj. H. H. Shaw, Portland, President (;
F. H. Chamberlain, Bangor, Secretary; j.
A. Dole, Bangor, Treasurer.
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AN INTERVIEW


WASHINGTON, Sept. l. In conversation
with reporter Of the Associated Press this
forenoon, DIR. Boynton said the President
was doing a. nicely as they could wish him
to do. The slight fever last evening, re-
ferred TO in the morning bulletin was not,
DIR. Boynton thinks, a matter Of any great
consequence. 1t was nothing more than one
of the fluctuations which are to be anticipat-
ed as long as the patient remains in his pres
emit state. He gained . little in bodily
strength Yesterday, as much as could be rea-
sonably expected. His general condition,
however, improved considerably. The gland
this morning looks well.
ANY danger from the opening into the
MOUTH"
Not the least should be little better
satisfied with the wound if it discharged
more than it does, but its condition is much
improved. The pus which comes from it
now is much better in character than hither-
tofore. He can be moved if he continues
to improve if he gains as rapidly as in the
past thirty-six hours. 1t will be safe to move
him before long. say within week. He can
go by water or rail without any suffering.
He is not subject to sea sickness, and could
stand. when he gets little better, good
deal of a gentle, swinging motion. He
could also be moved in a specially fitted
railway car, without any injury. l do not
think the sudden roar of a passing train
would give him any injurious shake. He is
not very nervous. The movements and
noises in the room do not disturb him as
much as a well person. even the falling OF
an object suddenly to the floor does not start
lie him. The practical danger in moving
him will be over taxing his strength. He is
not likely to be injured in any other way.
The question where he will be taken has.not
yet been decided. 1t will be fully considered
and discussed when DIR. Agnew returns to-
morrow" In conclusion, the doctor says the
patient is as well as yesterday, if not better.
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b. the surgeons. to day, Of the morning bnil-
sin a. 81 follow: Once or twice it has
happened thas after the day in which no re-
brile riss occurred. the fever came on late
in the evening. Until after the appearance
of the evening bulletin yesterday. there was
no sppeeciable rise in the temperature Late
in the evening, however. the fever came on
Unexpectedly. The febrile rise occurred at
rather unusual time. and DR.. woodward re-
membering that the fever when it came on al
this hour had once or twice been accompa-
MED by rigors, and followed by the develop
ment Of new complication, thought that it
would alIay apprehension if it was stated in
the bulletin that no rigors had occurred.
The patient had fairly good night
and his condition this morning is a. favora-
BILE as yesterday morning. The range OF his
pulse is rather higher than yesterday, but
until after four o'clock there was no appear
ance of fever, and his general condition
showed slight improvement
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Arrest Of an ALLEGED Defaulter.

NEW York, Sept. /. Ex-Secretary Geo
A. N. Stuart of the Broonklyn of Board Edu
cation, whose arrest on warrant issued yester
day, on the charge Of havingembezzled sl07
goo Of the funds of the Board. surrendered
himself. He was before Judge McCue in
Brooklyn police court, where his counsel
claimed he was not guilty of any criminal
ofense, and expressed the wish that he be ad.
mitted to bail. After hearing the .ta,emen,
OF the district attorney, Stuart's bail was
liked at $4,000, which was furnished.
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The Report Of Commander Sesfriese Q"
the Causes Of the Explosion.

WARRINGTON. Sept l. The official report
of Captain Selffidge in charge OF the torpedo
cation n Newport, r. l.. gives the following
count of the cause of the recent disaster
- ~bich Lieut.. Commander Edes and Lieut.
Snauldine lost their lives: 1.-The class AZ
the close of their term we're engaged IN lay
inc ont mines for the protection OF haroor.
The deceased officers were carrying OUT d
torpedo in . small boat when it exploded. Il ne
class had been previously instructed In al
the details of the operation and diagram
drawn. that each one could see how the wires
should lead, and specials had been gwen oy
the instructor, Lieut. Commander bradioru'
The torpedo was first to be planted, then
of the two wires, one was to be connec'eu 70
a circuit closing buoy, and the other ~ d
firing circuit on shore. They had Been eau
toned not to make these connexions alter
the torpedo was placed until they haa come
on shore. As further precaut1on the wire
connecting the firing battery with the toipeoo
in the electrical building was also dlscon-
racted making breaks, any one Of which
w,uld make it impossible to fire the torpedo.
II seem. that the first torpedo planted by them
was leaky, and in taking it up they cut
the wires of the old torpedo without break
the shore connection. In planting the new
torpedo, being in q hurry, they pulled out
and took up the wires from the water and
connected it with the torpedo. supposing
the connection in the electrical building had
been broken. 1t appears that Lieut. Com
mander Caldwell supposing, as should have
been the case, the connections of the torpedo
were broken that joined this connection in
the electrical building.
The terrible result followed. 1t left only
this one connection with the circuit closer
for the officers to make to explode the tor
pedo Every precaution was taken that
could be taken, and the calamity has arisen
from train of incidents that now seem i'm
possible to have happened. court of in
quiry is requested"
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See Here.

You are sick; well, there is just one rene
dy that will cure yoa beyond possibility of
doubt. If it's Liver or Kidney trouble, Con-
sumption, Dyspepsia, Debility, Wells Health
Remover is your hope. 81. Druggists.
Depot, Partridge Bros, Augusta.
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AENNEBEC COUNTY.-M PROBATE Cour, ~,
augusta. on the fourth Monday Of Augusf. 1851.
hhSEkI Z. DUNN, Guardian of Eva e. Dunn'
- OF augusta, in said County, minor having ne
.ioned for license to sell the following real es,ate
Vi sia mard the proceeds to be placed on Interest
VIZ All me interest of said ward in lot or Land
OF Weston street, Augusta e "or'h sue
r OksDERsD' That notice thereof be given three
ST. succe sively prior to the fourth MONDAY ~
pned IN Augusta, that all persons interested ,sr
Aaensta so UGuft OF Probate then to be holden Al
said petfion ssno cause any, why the prayer Of
feNoA s"ouAo MOI Oe granted.
A 49,. EMERY O. BEAN. Judse.
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WAsHINGTON, Sept.

WAsHISGTON, Sept. l.
Executive Mansion-At the morning dres-
sing of the President, the abscess of the par
Ii looks well and continues to diminish in
size The state of the wound continues un-
changed. His general condition is not ma
terially different from what it was yesterday
except that his pulse is somewhat more fire.
quent. Pulse los; temperature 1856; res
pirstion Is.
(Signed ID. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. J. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN,
+. II. HAMILTON.
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THE CROPS.
Reports Indicate a Fair Average.

kEoKUK, Ia, Sept. l. Crop reports from
all the counties and IS towns in Iowa, Illinois
and Missouri. show wheat to be short Corn
will yield better than anticipated, aud there
will be enough to meet the wants of ALL Lit.
tie feeding of stock will be done by farmers.
but they announce they will have grain to
spare for stock. Oats have turned out fair,
though in some localities light and chaffy.
and do not weigh out. There was a large
acreage of oats sown in many localities Rye
will give about an average of two-thirds Of
a crop. Hay is a fair average crop.
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ALL FOR FUN.


TOMBSTONE, Arizona, Sept. l. In RAM
says Canon in this city, ID year old girl
informed her father that in passing Mexi-
can wood cutting camp, she had been in
shifted by Mexican boy. A mob compelled
the Mexicans to whip the boy with knotted
raw hide thongs, resulting in his death in a
few hours. The girl subsequently said that
her story was not true, but told for fun. 1t
is feard that the Mexicans will retaliate for
the deed.
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Convincing Maine Testimony.

NORTH vAssALBoRo' Me-, March 80 1881
DR.. HENIoN: Dear Sir-For nearly four years
my eldest boy (now in his I7ih year. was afflicted
with Epilepsy (Fits). We tried every remedy that
we possibly could. but he continued to grow worse
so that he had TWENTY FITS week, and we were
almost In despair, when ! proyidentaly sa your
! at once 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.. Canaan and his family referred to-
Mr. Games Wallace, of Auburn, Me-, had n shock
OF Paraly sis. Was unable to dress himself without
assistance. He saw DIR. II. at Bangor, aud in less
than one week he was able to dress himself and
within two weeks commenced work Referred To
Twelve physicians in Lewiston and Auburn
during IA months, treated me for Salt Rh.um
which covered the entire body and prevented me
from working during that time; could NOT lie dow
Tor weeks. Under DIR. Henion's treatment com
menced to improve at once, and nov after six
weeks, am well and able to work TRUE r. D0WNN
ING, Min I, Ne" Referred to- Az
Miss Nellie NJ. Connor OF Brewer Nc uas c,rd
OF Sick Headache, Painful Menstruafion. Chiiis
Foyer and Congh. Referred to.
Mrs Emma F. StIndtson, of Bangor Nc was
euled Oh rheumatism, Neuralgia OF Stomach; had
been treated Tor Dropsy. Referred to- '"''
u A Haines, of Dexter, Me- cured of Iiv.r ,rd
stomach Trouble. Referred to. "'''
a Mr. ,. j. Luce, of Levant, Me-. was eured of
ot %iL trouble and salt Rheum. Referred i,
oy Dr. H. OF severe form of Scrofula Referred -,
scores oil references furnished on application
IERNsIAre nerer erorbitant. Those from a di..
a a1nae noeralIy considered Letters of inquiry
answered Do not delay your visit until too late
In most cases but ONE Personal IxTrpyIuus :;
necessary. Send for circular. Is
Ihvads living at a distance treated without nor
ticulars. "H'e far-
positively no case taken unless there is a reason
able prospect of success Office hours from a 4 ~
~ W. aug26tFrSatMonTue&Th &w
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OFFICIAL TELEGRAMS.
Blaine to Lowell.

WAsHISGToN, Sept /.
The following was sent tonight TO Lowell,
Minister to London:
The President continues to do well in his
eating and digestion, and the swollen gland
steadily improves, but for the past "a hours
he has made no substantial progress in his
general condition. In the judgement of his
physicians he still holds the ground he gained
on Sunday and Monday last. The pulse and
temperature to-day have shown a marked
increase over the record of yesterday. The
weather has been exceedingly warm and sui
try aud this may account in part for the ad-
verse changes noted. Even in the September
climate of Washington such an oppressive
day rs this has been rare.
(Signed) BLAINE, Sec'y.
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CONDENSED TELECRAMS.

The prohibition State Central committee
called the State convention in Boston, Sep
TENDER 2Sth.
special from Kingston, Ont, says: The
smoke is very dense in this vicinity Business
on the river is almost at q standstill, boats
being afraid to move. No appearance of
rain.
The republican State convention of Ne
braska, will be held at Lincoln, Oct. 9Th.
Crops of all kinds are suffering through
out the Provinces.
Fire at Bakers trestle, near Bradford, Pa.
burned an oil we'll, thirty rigs, 5000 barrels
of oil, and is still burning, threatening sew
eral mammoth oil tanks.
Congressman Hendrick B. Wright of Pa.
is rapidly sinking and his death is hourly ex.
pected.
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Pulse Higher than Yesterday, but
No Indications of Fever.
Rumors Regarding Vice President
Arthur Acting as President.
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.

WAsHINGToS, Sep

WAsHISGroS, Sept. /.
Executive Mansion-Tow ards nine o'clock
last evening the President had some fever.
ishness and his pulse ranged from l0s to ll6.
This condition which was unaccompanied by
rigors or sweating. had subsidized by midnight
and did not interfere with his sleep. He had
on the whole good night, and this morning
mis- condition is fully as favorable as yester-
day at the same hour. The pulse is 100; tenn
perature 93.4; respiration II.
(Sisned) ID. w. BLISS,
J. X. BARNES.
J. J. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN,
r. II. HAMILTON.
d. II. AGNEw.
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kENNEBEC COUNTY-M Probate Court u, a.
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of d"gnS, Iso 10
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, prrporing " ~
"A the last will and testament of william euI .s
iate OF Gardiner, in said county, deceased, na'"e
been presented for probate: 49,.
ORDERED, That notice thereof lie given .nis a
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Monday -
sept. next, in the Kennebec Journal. ns.d
paper printed in Augusta, that all persons Sen
may attend at Court of Probate, then to De nosd
at Augusta, and show cause, if any, why 'se "a is al
instrument should not be proved, approved aaa d.
lowed as the last will and testament OF the sa
ceased EMERY O. BEAN, Juagt'
Attest: HOWARD OWEN, Register. 3Wo0
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New York Stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Sept. l.
FLoUR-steady and firm demand.
WHEAT-actIve; No. 2 Chicago Spring. "a cash
e23; Sept. 26i; Oct Isl; No red winter
l 80
CoRN-higher at 62s and 64aa64s cash bid; $50
Oct; Nov. 644.
OATS - steady 81 cash 36i; Sept 3ss; Oct: 39I !;
Nov. 36i.
KYE-steady; 1884.
BARLEY-firMer at Of.
PORK at 10 % for cash and II 30 for Sept;
10 25 for Dot.
LARD-at II 20 for cash II 80; Aug. II As; Sept.
II An.
Short clear. 90.
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WAsHINGTON, I

WASHINGTON, Sept. |.
Executive Mansion-The condition of
the President has not materially changed
been moderate rise of the temperature this
afternoon. 1t having been represented to us
that portion of this mornings bulletin ha,
been misconstrued, we would state that the
President has had no rigors for several weeks
At present his pulse is los; temperature 90
respiration Is.
(Signed) ID. W. Bliss,
J. X. BARNES,
J. J. WOODWARD,
ROBERT RAYBURN,
+. ii. HAMILTON.
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Family Troubles.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Sept. l. John M.
Jeffs jumped through window at his wife's
residence at West Gloucester tonight, at
lacking her with a knife and badly cutting
her arm. She claims that in self-defence she
fired two shots at him, one of which took eff
feet in his head and he now lies in critical
condition. The couple have not lived to-
gether for the past two months, owing to do
nestle infelicities.
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New York fashionable society is scan
dalized because the son of wealthy man
who has country seat at Oyster Bay. has
married the daughter of respectable cit
lien Of that place in humble circum-
stances. II may be that the match was
an unwise one, but the fact that the lady 8
father is poor does not necessarily make
it so; and the Young man who has the
courage to brave the Mortified look of Mrs.
Grundy, and the principle to treat poor
girl with the same consideration that he
would accord to an heiress, deserves honor
and not censure.
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Sitting Bull to be Removed.

ST. Paul. MIMI, Sept. /. 1t is stated tina,
Sitting Bull and two hundred of his followers
will soon be removed to Fl. Randall, at the
mouth of Nihbrara above Yankton, and will
be sent as prisoners of war and not prisoners
of the interior department in any scnce.
There can be no question that the indians
themselves will strongly object to this trans.
fer, and bayonets may be used to enforce il.
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FROM THE PROVINCES.
Bush Fires Raging i'm Ont...Farm Build.
Burned with Their Contents.

BRAcEBRIpGE, Ont, Sept 1. The bush
fires are still raging in all directions, de-
s,roying houses, farms, fences and crops. 1t
SIS reported that two children were burned to
death. The loss of pine timber will be I'M
mense.
TORONTO, Sept /. To-day, the bush fires
have been rapidly extending all along the
the borders of the timber country, and
high wind is tanning the flames and render
ing all efforts to check the flames almost in
vain. Telegraph communication is inter-
rupted
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The Late Lieut. Spaulding.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Sept. /. The re-
mains of Lieut. Lyman Greenleaf Spaleing
of the L. S. N, arrived here this afternoon
from Newport and were conveyed to his late
residence were they were met by the rela-
tives and friends of the deceased and escorted
to Harmony Grove cemetary where the COM
the receiving vault.
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kENNEBEC COUNTY.-m Probate Court at
dngnstd, on the fourth Monday Of august, 1881
A CERTAIN INSTRU MENT purp0rtng to be
~ the last will and testament Of Caroline I"
uoyt, late OF HallowelI, in said County, deceased
having been presented for probate: =.
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three ween
successfully prior to the fourth Monday OF sept
next, IN the kennebec journal, newspaper
printed in Augusta, that al, persons interesieu
may attend at Court of Probate then to be hoioes
at Augusta, and show cause, if any, why the sala
instrument should not be proved, approved az
allowed, as the last will and Testament oil the ao
deceased EMERY q REAN Judge.
Attest HOWARD OWEN, Register. 3wS5
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Large Bush Fires.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept. l. Bush fires in this
vicinity are still raging and much valuable
timber has been destroyed. At Ashton, 20
miles distant, the bush fires are very alarm
ing. Last night about 100 people turned out
to check their progress, but Notwithstanding
hard fight, valuable property was destroyed.
Fires also raging around Deux Riviere.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. |

WAsHiS1IoN, sept L.
Executive Mansion-The public confidence
in the Presidents recent Improvement was
nate wording of the Arst olRcial bulletin, in
reference to the slight fehrile Fise which took
place last evening, the sarersas said This
condition was unaccompanied By rigors or
swessing." The use Of the aach dreaded term
rieors seemed to cause feeling of appre
hension, - the inference was that rigors
must have been expected, or that there we're
fsreshadowing of rieors this morning, and
that the bulletin was intended to prepare the
public mind for them The explanation given
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival Of Several Survivors of the
Teut0n.

LONDON, Sept. l. In regard to the wreck
of the stermer Teuton, near Quion Point, the
company received a telegram announcing
that another boat, with the second, third and
fourth officers, three seamen. two firemen
and one coolie had arrived at Simonston.
The occupants believe that another boat with
thirty women and children may still arrive.
the st Gamer Danube goes in search of the
survivors. The company hope that the loss
of life will not be so great as at first re-
ported. They believe that about fifty pas
sengers were landed at Cape Town to pro,
coed to their destination in a smaller steam
er. Most of the passengers were emigrants.
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Rescue of a COunterfeiter.

VIM. NJ. Holt, a counterfeiter and fugitive
from Jail from Tennessee, was discovered at
White Pine, Col, and arrested yesterday.
Officers having him in charge were ambushed
by party of armed man who fOrcibly re-
leased the prisoner.
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NEW YORK, Sept. /. The Herald's Wash
ington special says that the Cabinet are con-
sidering the question of arranging some
method by which Vice President Arthur can
assume the functions of the Executive until
the President shall be able to perform his
duties in person. There are said to be many
matters requiring the Presidents action.
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A Man Murdered.

New YORK, Sept. l. Joseph Baldwin, q
farm hand, was murdered at Mt. Pleasant,
Westchester county, yesterday. Patrick
Coleman, his employer, is under arrest. He
claims that Baldwin was murdered with an
axe and clubs by two negroes, but no negroes
have been seen in the vicinity.