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Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
NEW YORK.
A X . ma a Il IkabIs Mortality SeCC

A -RsmarkabIs Mortality Record.
New YORK, July 31.-The mortality for
the week ending at noon Saturday reached
the appalling figure of 1,217. A larger num-
Der of deaths has not been recorded in any
single week in ten years. The deaths for the
day numbered 219. One third of the victims
were infants, who succumbed to cholera in
fantum due to the heat.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

The Beers Struggle Gor independence.
NEW York, July 31.-Alfred Awkward, the
former commander of the Boer army in
South Africa, lectured at tho Cooper Institute
this evening, explaining the causes and re-
suits of the Boer struggle for independence
He was enthusiastically received
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

NEW YORK, July 31.-The continuance of
clearer weather shows marked decrease in
the death rate. Only 14S deaths were re-
ported in twenty four hours. The Their
mometer at noon reached SO, at $3.50 p. m.
SO, at midnight 90.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
HECK ER'S
PERFECT BAKING POWDER.
A FAIR TEST.

To the Editor OF Tho journal Il Cour1srs
Sir:-The contract for supplying
the United States government with
seventy-five thousand 5000 lbs.
of Baking Powder during the en-
suing year has been awarded to
Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder,
1T having been tested by DR.. Ed
ward G.. Love, analytical chemist
for the government, and recon-
mended by him for it's excellence
and because it contained higher
percentage of gas (Which means 1t
will make lighter bread aud bis
cuit) than either the "Royal'' or
powders which he examined. The
samples analysed by DIR. Love were
furnished by the government COM
missioners, and were without the
manufacturers label or name
and designated with q number
known only to the commissioners
| 1t will thus be seen that when
Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder
8 submitted to an impartial test
it's superiority is acknowledged
and the popular verdict SO emphat.
ically expressed in it's favor ia fully
sustained.
GEO. Y. HECKER Il co.
| DRQ Charrp G. NJ
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

New YORK, July 81. The freight handlers
strike is substantially without change. A
limited amount of freight was received to-
day. few strikers offered to return to work
at the old rates, but were refused.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
Closing ofarl Old Hotel,

New YORK, July 31.-French's Hotel, es-
tablished over thirty years ago, closes to-
morrow on account of the expiration of the
lease. The building will be converted into
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.


SPOTL VOln0 TOT Third PIECE
BOSTON, July 31.-The attendance at the
walking match tonight was not large, the
withdrawal of Hughes having lessened the
interest decidedly, as the betting has been in
his and Harris favor. Hart continues to in
crease the lead, and is as fresh as a daisy.
Noremac passed Hartman and is making
every effort to overhaul his colored competi-
tor. Hartman and Dufrane are both plucky
and bound to stick; likewise "OId Sport"
who VOWS that he will have third place. The
score at midnight was: Hart 125 miles,
Noremac los, Hartman 1O3, Dufrane 90,
Campana 81.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
Texas.

Ravnges of the Yellow Fever.
AUSTIN, July 31.--From reports received
from Matamoras by the State health officer
the disease there is yellow fever and is rapid
ly assuming epidemic form. Corpus
Christi and other coastwise towns are quaran-
tined against Brownsville
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
The Suez Canal Threatened with De-

The Suez Canal Threatened with De-
struction.
LONDON, Aug. THE House of Commons
last evening by vote of 40 to % agreed
that the Indian exchequer should bear pro-
portion of the expenses of the expedition to
Egypt
The withdrawal of Russia from the confer
ence IS definite.
De Lesseps publishes declaration on be.
half of the Suez Canal company from the
Bedouin chiefs threatening the destruction OF
the canal unless the English retire from
Egypt.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
DEATHS.

McNEII-Entered into rest, July 81, Mrs Caroline
Hill Hendrick relict OF the late Edward Mcneil
Funeral Wednesday at 8 p m. from the residence OF
her brother A G. Hendrick, 81 Olive street. Rela-
tives and friends invited. Burial prt vate. ct
BACON-At Norfolk, Ct Sunday, July 3Oth, 1882,
Catharine Elizabeth Terry, widow of Rev. Leonard
Bacon, in the 7Oh year of her age
Funeral services at her late residence 247 Church
street, Tuesday. August LIST. at p
GRANT-In Orange, July Goth, william S. Grant,
aged Is.
MAGIE-In this city, July 90, John H Magic, aged 4s
years.
Funeral from his la residence so Prince street. this
afternoon, Aug. /, at 3 p Relatives and friends
are invited to attend without further notice
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

An Important statement BY Mr. OHad-
stone.
LONDON, July 31.-In the House of Com
mons this afternoon Mr.. Gladstone said that
all the statements concerning the question of
Turkish troops for service in Egypt were pre-.
mature. The matter cannst yet form the
subject of questions in the House of Com
mons, as none of the absolutely essential pre-
| liminary conditions have yet been fulfilled.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
THE WEST.
The Bond Rape Case.

TAYLoRv1L1E, July 31.-The Bond rape
case was again postponed this morning be-
fore Justice Brooks until tomorrow. Miss
Bond is very low and in dying condition.
Her ante norton statement will be taken.
Popular feeling is more quiet on the surface,
but the country districts much excited
and demand speedy justice.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
MO NIGE

NOTICE.
A T A MEETING of the milkmen held July 3tst it
~ was unanimously resolved, that in consequence
grain tho price OF pure milk be advanced to cents
at wholesale and cents at retail. au1 IT.
Household Furniture For Sale.
roNSIsT. NC @, parlor, sitting-room bedroom and
~ kitchen Furniture, ais Carpets and Crock ry ::
a nice Organ for sala (shoninger mahe). The above
have been used but little and viii be sold to sit pur-
chasers. Apply at Sc WHALLEY AVENUE,
au1 St. Corner Dwight street.
LOST,
N EAR THE corner of Chapel and franklin streets,
~ pocket DIARY containing valuable papers to
the owner. Whoever RETURNS hem to my store 7815
aai 1t. - WV wa ~ WILLS G. JUDsoN.
TRICYCLE. FOR SALE.
A BRAN new Tricycle.! Never been used. Will
MAPLE SHADE FARMHOUSE !
AMONG The HILLS!
Hsss FINE scenery. Good board S.; 90 CO. Near de-
kftA aa1 ST. Colebrook, Ltchfeld Co, Ct.
STOLEN.
~ LAST Wednesd y evening, near Press Hin
TX with one shoe off on hind foot. side spring
A-Z1Buggy, patent wheels. In the buggy were
shot bag under the seat vii Oh 1ge in it,
and wallet obtaining between and 500 in bills.
the team articles, information OF hem, the
detection of the thief. EDWARD B1CkIN CHA ~
au1 2d1w Bethany, Conn.
Lots and Houses For Sale.
H. A number of first-ciass Houses foS
Eiid sale. located central; be bought at bar
E4lli gain ) sma IL Eiou- Winches
ters factory number of Lots in different 10
calities be sold cheap.
FOk RENT,
A good Brick E4Ouse 10 rooms, range, fur
mace bathroom etc., little distance from the cole
ges, with without furniture w All be rented ON
terms to h a he it a objects rent mOder.
at to responsible parties; possession al
Money to loan OF, renl estate.
40 Church Street, Room Hoadley Building.
Once open evenings from to g.
| auI L. F. COMsTOCK.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

CHICAGO, July 31.-There is no immediate
prospect of settling the July wheat and oats
deals except through the courts. The Ar
mour corner. which remains unbroken, in
volved thirty cents bushel difference on
twelve million bushels. Wheat prices are
kept up and fuctuate cent at a time. The
shorts steadily offering No. winter for
No spring wheat, but are steadily refused.
An accidental corner in July oats will hold
the price at 81 cents, while August is selling
at 383. Corn was affected by unlocked for
large receipts and seasonable rains. August
and deferred options were weak, lower and
irregular. The corner in wheat in Milwaukee
is unbroken. Wheat opened at $125 for
July and closed at 81 30 There were re-
ceived in Chicago to day 1916 car loads of
wheat, No failures have yet been reported.
TIE SOUTH.
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LOST.

LOSIs
NJ EAR THE corner of Chapel and Franklin streets,
~ pocket DIARY containing valuable papers to
the owner. Whoever RETURNS hem to my store 7815
Chapel street. will be rewarded.
anI WILLIS G. JUDSON.
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Max temp, IS min. temp, So; total rainfall co..
81, 1881.
Max. temp, 76; min. temp, 63.
Fl. SHERMAN, sergt s. G. U. S. A.
sTeo small to measure.
Storm signals have reference only to approaching
high winds Approaching high northwesterly winds
are indicated by red and white Says combined.
During August winds from the southwest to south
asst are these most likely to be followed by rain.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
AUGUST 1.
Sun RISES, ABS MoeN R1szs, ! H1aH WATER,
Sun SETS, us S:16 p 12:45 p. m.
BIRTHS.
INGERSOLL-In Kent July "a, daughter to Edward
Ingerson.
MARRIAGES..
wALKER-THOMAs-In Hartford, July 20, jonathan
Walker to Miss Mary Thomas
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
Desirable New Brick House,

&&sAf, IN good location, with modern improve
Aiii ments, for sale rent. Houses and Lands for
&.sia sale rent. Livery Stable for sale, doing
good business.
GEO. A. ISBELL,
Office Todd Block corner State and Elm streets.
Open evenings ty1S
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'Iho Railroad Waiting Rooms,
ROCK,

SAVIN ROCK,
JEAVE been rented and enlarged. with two spa
"cious restaurant rooms provided and other
conmodations Parties viii be guaranteed just re-
ception on all occasioDs.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

NOTICE..
IA MEETING of the milkmen held July 31st it
n unanimously resolved, that in consequences
Of the prevailing drought and the high price of
grain the price Of pure milk be advanced to cents
at wholesale and cents at retail. au1 Its
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01
Real Gstate.
FOR RENT

4.
}H45a AN upper ter ement of five desirable rooms
EaiiH in first class location at To- to gentle
kAe1L man and wife without children. References
exchanged Inquire at
iy31 2r 116 ST. JOHN STREET.
FOR RENT,
49, Five rooms in Heller's block gas and water
Eiii and water closet Three Rooms No a Spring
Ex.sL street. first floor. Inquire of
JACOB HELLER.
Room 1, Yale Bank Building,
jy2O or 90 Olive street
Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-01

TRICYCLE. FOR SALE.
A BRAN new Tricycle.! Never been used. Will
IA be sold cheap. Inquire at
AMI IF THIS OFFICE,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
MISSOURI RUFFIANISM.
The Governor OF the State Parleying
with an Outlaw and Murderer.

KANSAS CRY, Oct 6.
The Times-Star prints letter from Frank
James addressed to Gov. Crittenden, dated
St. Louis. Oct l. and the latter's reply. The
letter from James is a proffer to surrender.
He says he is prompted to this act through
consideration for his wife and children and
desire to retrieve his name. He denies the
authorship of any letter threatening assassi-
nation in relation to the murderers of James,
which has been attributed to him. He asked
for amnesty, if possible. On receipt of this
letter Governor Crittenden replied that he
could make no definite promises, but would
recommend that James present himself be-
fore the courts. James appeared before the
governor yesterday accompanied by Mayor
John n. Edwards of Sedalia, as his counsel
and formally surrendered himself He will
have Il hearing at Independence. Governor
Crittenden stated that this was no time to
consider the matter of amnesty. If after the
verdict of the court, the consideration of the
question of a pardon seemed justifiable, he
would consider it.
On being interviewed this afternoon Frank
James stated that although receiving no
promise of clemency from Crittenden he had
at last nerved himself to the act which he
had long contemplated, and surrendered
himself to the State. lie seems to hope that
in the case of conviction clemency will be
shown because of his voluntary surrender.
He says his desire is to lead henceforth a
quiet life with his family. and to aid in the
protection OF the State against criminals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
THE FURY OF THE FIRE.
Destructive Confagration in New York
city.

New YORK, Oct. 6.
Fire broke out shortly before one O'Clock
today in the basement of a fve-story build.
ing extending from No. All Broadway, back
to A Miner street, which did damage prob
ably amounting to over Sl25, 900. The build
ing was occupied by number of firms as
follows: First floor and basement, Stern 4
CO., shirts; second floor, Jacob Adler & Co.,
gloves; third floor, NJ. Fisher. cloaks and
dress trimmings; fourth and fifth floors, Kid
ney & Hawley, trimmings and gloves, and
ID. L. Sicker, ladies' underwear. All the
firms carry large and valuable stocks.
The fire broke out suddenly in the base
ment, which is the work room of Stern
Co. All the employees were at dinner at the
time. A dense smoke warned those in the
upper stories of their danger, and they fled
in haste, carrying away the books. The
police rescued score of frightened girls
from Fishers store on the third floor.
1t is estimated that the total losses of the
fire amount to $50, 900, and may exceed tha,
sum. Insurance on stock of Stern & Co. is
SIPS, 900; their loss is $4,000. Other
losses are estimated as follows: Jacob Adler
& Co., $4,000; NJ. Fisher, $4,000; Kidney
& Hawley, Sl5 900; ID. Z. Sicker, SIC. 1000
and building $4,000; building was owned by
VIM. Jaffrey, President of the Park Fire
Insurance Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07

The American, of Philadelphia, which
gives intelligent consideration to financial
topics sees some ofthe conditions at the pre-.
sent time which preceded the panic OF 1873.
One particular is very marked-the exten-
sive building of railroads. in 1871 the
construction of railroads was IN advance
of the immediate needs of the country.
and far ahead of possible profits. The
building of railroads this year is the
greatest ever known, surprising that OF
last year. Last year $3.50. 0.0oo,0 900 was
put into railroads, when 935S miles of new
road were built, which was about 2000
miles in excess of the building of 1871.
The inference which the American makes
from this is that we are building roads as
recklessly as in 1871, and that the present
danger is that we are on the foad to col
lapse in two years, and perhaps less.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
THE U. S SUPREME COURT.
The October SessiOn-The Political As
sessment Question to Come up on
Monday.
WAsHrsGroS. Oct. 6,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.
The Supreme Court of the United States
will reassemble for the October term of 1882,
at noon, Monday next. All the justices are
expected TO be present. The number of cases
on the docket, today is 975; the number of
cases docketed at the corresponding time last
year. was 933. Among the most important
OF the assignments for Monday, is the politi-
cal assessment case of Gen. Newton Curtis,
in which leave will be asked to file petition
for writ of habeas corpus and argument
beard thereon. The writ is asked for bv the
petitioner in order to relieve him from i'm
prisonment under Judgment of the circuit
court for the southern district Of New York.
The principal question in the case is as to
the constitutional validity of the statute To
confer jurisdiction upon the court below over
the offense specified in the indictment. Among
other important cases which are assigned for
Monday, or which will probably come before
the court early in the term, are the original
bond cases of the State of New Hampshire
and the State of New York VS.. the State o!
Louisiana.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
BANGOR.
Closing Day Of the Monroe Cattle show
aud Fair.

BANGOR, Oct &.
Monroe fair closed today with the largest
attendance ever on the grounds, some 5000
people being present to witness the races,
which would have been greatly enjoyed but
for u sad accident resulting in the death of
Adelbert Kelley of Newburg. After the
horses of the three minute class had been
called for the second heat, collision Oc-
CURED throwing the driver of Lydia Thomp-
son from the suiky. The horse then dashed
around the track and while coming down the
stretch Kelley attempted to stop the animal,
but was thrown down receiving injuries which
caused his death within an hour Other parties
attempted to stop the runaway causing the
animal TO collide with a double team from
this city, and one of the horses was killed
by having the sulky shaft run into his neck.
The trotting horse was apparently uninjured.
The 3 minute race, with six starters, was won
by Priscilla of Hartland; time 2 394. The
2.40 class was won by Uncle John of Skow-
hegan; time 2.37. Free for all race was won
by Ezra l. of Bangor: best time 2,26. Camors
did not start.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
MARINE NEWS.
F,fty.One Shipwrecked Sailors BrOug hit
to New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, Oct 6.
The Times Democrat special from quar-
antine says: The steamship Atlantic brought
from Vera Cruz ~ sailors from five Nor
wegian vessels and four sailors from one
American vessel, the Commodore Dupont
all wrecked on the coast of Mexico during
the gale of Sept. 9th. OF the seven vessels
at anchor at Tampico, Pueblo and NeuvO,
Mexico, during the night. five went ashore
and are total wrecks, breaking up on Shelv-
ing Beach. They are the Swedish bark
Israel with crew of III men; Norwegian
bark Lawrence, men; Norwegian ship
Mexico IL men; Norwegian bark Hesperia,
ii men, and Norwegian bark Bien, 10 men.
Rarometers began to fall Friday and both
anchors were let go on each vessel, but the
force of the wind was SO great that the ves-
sells were dragged on the shore in q short
time and broke to pieces. EACH vessel has a
quantity of mahogony on board, having just
commenced loading. No lives were lost.
The captains of the wrecks sent the mates
and crews to New Orleans, while they re-
main in Frontera to attend the surveys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07

The Railway Age reports the construc.
ton Of I .209 miles Of main track in the
month of September, and total for nine
months of the present year of S.075 miles.
1t estimates the total construction for the
entire year at l0. 800 miles. an amount Tar
greater than ever before built in one sea
son. The largest amount of track con.
structed during the past month-l54 miles
was in Iowa The construction in the
other leading States was as follows
Pennsylvania, 81 miles; Georgia, "a
California, 80; Colorado. 81 Texas, 81
and New York, II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
BY TElE0R APH.
Associated Press kilograms TO the !'siif
Kennebec Journal.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
PORTLAND's MISSION RALLY.
Closing Sessions Of the American Board
Of Foreign Missions.
PoRTLASD, Oct .

PORTLAND, Oct D.
The closing sessions of the American Board
took place this A. NJ. This is said to be in
many respects one OF the most pleasant meet
ings that has ever been held. The weather
vas propitious. The hospitalities Of citizens
without distinction of denomination. have
been generous and abundant. Many dis
the closing meeting. Eloquent speeches
we're made by some of the ablest men of the
denomination.
The enihusis m of crowded audiences and
will make this meeting memorable in the
history of the board. President Hopkins Was
in the chair at the closing meeting. Re-
ports were made on new members and on
the Mcronesian mission by Hon. VIM. Hyde.
A letter was read from Hon. F. II. Allen,
formerly chancellor Of the Sandwich Island,
commeDdin8 missionary work there. DR..
Todd made report on Spain followed with
Jones reported of the Zulu mission followed
by Rev. Mr. Pixley, a missionary for twenty
seven years to Africa.
Addresses were given by Missionaries K.
Hitchcock on Turkey; Schoufae on Austria !;
Atkinson on Japan; Davis on Japan; Blod-
gett on China. The name Of twenty-five sis-
sionaries on their way to their fields, were
read by Secretary Clark. Resolutions of
thanks to the people of Portland for their
hearty reception, were passed, followed with
an address by DIR. Hopkins, and responded
to by Rev. G.. A. Dickinson, chairman of the
committee of arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
new nAnPsHIRE.


MAxcHEsrER. n. H., Oct 6.
Bartholomew Ryan and wife Catharine'
had hearing before L. S. Commissioner
Bartlett today. on charge of obtaining pen
sion by fraud. In 1871 Ella Kennick, who
at that time lived with the Ryans at Milford,
applied for a pension, and afterwards remov-
ed to Massachusetts,. Three years later pa
pers came to Milford announcing that pen
sion had been granted. They fell into the
hands of Ryan who took his wife and went
to Nashua. where she presented the pension
papers. and she has ever since drawn the
money including arrearsges amounting in all
to about $500. The hearing was not con-
cluded today. and Ryan and wife were CON-
mitted to jail in default of bail. Ryan admits
the fraud, and claims that it is all his fault,
that his wife acted under his instructions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
EGYPTIAN DoINGs.


LONDON, Oct 6.
The Daily News Alexandra special says
Arabi has telegraphed here for counsel. Per
sons applied to declined to defend him, it Is
said. because they are afraid of losing their
clients. Arab, therefore, will probably be
convicted with ease.
The Daily News Cairo special says an i'm
portant phase of the political situation here
is the growing difference between the Egyp-
tisn ministers in regard to the future form
of government. One party favor the auto
cratic system for some years, and another
party advocates retention and development
of the system established under the first con-
stitution.
The Daily News Berlin special SAYS the
negotiation of the powers on the Egyptian
question is progressing fayorably. The ex-
erlions Of Germany to bring about a friendly
understanding between the powers most in
terested in the Eastern question, are meeting
with considerable succ. %.
ALEXANDRIA, Oct 6.
There are 80 cases of typhoid fever in
Ramleh hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07

Notwithstanding the excellent business
prosperity of the present year. the num-
Der Of business failures for the past nine
months has been somewhat in excess OF
those for the corresponding period of last
year. The number for the nine months
ending Sept. 80, 1882. was 1897. with
liabilities amounting to S69, ,523.Sl3, as
against $500 failures. with liabilities OF
s5l .0j9.010. for the same time last year
The increase OF Liabilities is principally
in the Middle and Western States. and
many OF the failures in the Middle States
are said to be due to the financial and
business disturbances in New York city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07

The Boston Traveller says Zone out
come of the recent great temperance
demonstration at fremont Temple will be
an appeal to the temperance people of the
State. urging them to endeavor to secure
the election OF members of the legislature
pledged to vote in that body in favor OF
submitting to the voters a resolution so
hibit the manufacture and sale of intoxi-
eating liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-10-07
PRESCOTT. THE MURDERER.
Assisted by Sympathixing Pirates in
WaldobOro.
TnoNAsToN, Oct 6.

TnoNAsToS, Oct 6.
Charles Z. Prescott, who escaped from the
Maine State Prison few days since, was at
the house of Aaron Stahl, on Dutch Neck,
Waldoboro, Wednesday night and took sup
per with the residents there who are helping
Prescott. A man by the name of Gross gave
him biscuit and apples. Prescott procured
black coat and overalls. The arrest of
parties on Dutch Neck who are assisting
Prescott to elude the officers and escape is
threatened, and will probably take place.