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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Election of Officers.

BIpDEFoRD, Sept II.
The stockholders of the Pepperell and La
COMA companies have elected B. H. Wins
low clerk and George Dexter of Boston.
treasurer. The directors of the Pepperel
company are Thomas Wigglesworth. James
Longley, George F. Fabyan, John A. Blan-
chard, George Dexter, Charles =. Bowdtch
and Henry s. Green. Those of the Laconia
company are Thomas Wigglesworth, James
Longley, Charles l.. Thayer, George F.
Fabyan, George Dexter, John A. Blanchard.
Henry s. Green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
THE POLICE GAZETTE.
An Agent Fined $1,000 for it's Di.t,ihu.
ton in Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. IA.
W. Montross of the New York Police Ga.
zette was, today, convicted of distributing
an obscene pictorial newspaper and SEN
fenced to pay fine of $1,000 or to serve
twelve months in the chain gang. Several
weeks ago Montross came here by order Of
the proprietor of the paper named to make a
test cade under the law passed in 1878. The
proprietor is here and the trial excites much
interest The presiding judge stated that he
would impose the full penalty because the
defendant was seeking to get foothold for a
paper which had been suppressed for five
years. The case will be carried to the Su-
prone court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
MINERS RIOTS.
4 Woman and Child Killed and Others
Wounded.

READING. Pa, Sept. IA.
special from Hazelton says: fearful
riot took place yesterday at a coal mine on
the upper Lehigh. A number of miners
were discharged and they threatened to des-
troy the companies property. The consta
buarv were called out and terrible fight
with pistols occurred. A woman by the
name of Harding was struck by ball and
instantly killed Police Captain Hines was
shot through the hand. Nine miners were
arrested and eleven revolvers found on them.
A number of men were slightly wounded
and several officers were badly hurt in max
ing the final charge in capturing the rioters.
One of the miners took refuge in his house
and fired at the officers. They returned the
fire and rallied aud captured their man.
Finally quiet was restored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
IN TROl BILE.
Failure of the Storer Firm in Portland.

PORTLAND, Sept. IA.
The old firm of Storer Bros. & Co., and
later Storer, Bolster & Co, has failed. In
August this firm found its credit shaken, and
that to go on in business would hazard a
greater final loss. They sold out to Deering.
Millken 4 Co, hoping to meet all their liza
bilties. They find, however, that the amount
realized on the sale will not be sufficient to
pay in full and justice to the mass of their
creditors forced them to stop. They expect
the failure will not prove heavy, but can't
give figures yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
FIRE RECORD.
The We, dome Gets a ScOrchins-NO One
Injured and Loss of Property Small.
BosrON, Sept. IA.

BosToN, Sept. II.
A fire occurred at four o'clock this morn
ing on the upper floor of the northwest end
of Hotel Vendome, one of the largest and
finest hotel in the city, and the flames spread
through door to the staircase So rapidly
that a second alarm was quickly sounded.
The occupants did not try to save anything,
but escaped as speedily as possible from that
floor, some in their night clothes. The fire
did not get below the upper floor, but went
through the metallic roof over the elevator
and the elevator fell from its fastenings. but
the loss falling on the proprietors, being
mainly furniture and carpets. The total
damage will not exceed 5000. The fire
maturity caused considerable excitement.
although many guests knew nothing of it
until they came down to breakfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Election of Delegates to the New York
Republican State Convention.
NEW YORK. Sent.

NEW YORK, Sept. IA.
The republican primaries for the election
of delegates to the State convention was held
here tonight and passed off quietly. All the
republicans who voted the Garfield electoral
ticket in 1880 were entitled to vote whether
members of republican organization or not.
This opened the field to many more repnb-
hcan voters than heretofore and increased
the vote in most of the districts. Among the
delegates and alterna,es elected are VIM.
Dowd. Ethan Allen, Edward S. Pierrepoint.
Whitelaw Reid, Chauncy NJ. Depew and
Joseph Hart. There was some opposition to
Hart on account Of his connection with the
'sMorey letter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
STUCK IN THE MUD.
A Liverpool Steamer Goes on the Flats
in Boston HarbOr.

BOsTON, Sept IA.
As the steamship Victoria, Capt Worth
ington, for Liverpool, was proceeding down
the harbor this morning in charge of pilot
David Kendrick, in thick fog. she struck
bottom on Governors Island flats and re-
manned hard and fast The place where the
steamship struck is soft mud and she came
out of water about five inches, being aground
from about amidships forward. The united
efforts of five tugs failed to start the steamer.
A lighter was sent down and will take out
about 800 tons of freight, when it is thought
the steamer will come off. At the time of
the accident the steamer was drawing 20 feet
forward and &c feet, ) inches aft.
LATER-Steamship Victoria was floated
tonight after 200 tons of her cargo was taken
from her. She will probably proceed to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
BY TELEGRAPH.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
The Phipsburg Tax Collector Departs
for OregOn-He Evidently In
tends to do the Right
Thing.

BATH. Sept. II.
Nr. Albion Dickinson, the tax collector Of
Phipsburg, started for Oregon this week.
Before going his accounts were examined by
the selectmen of the town and were found TO
be $1,000 short. His accounts have not be-
fore been examined thoroughly since he has
been collector. period Of some three years.
1t is supposed he used the money in his BUSH
ness. Before leaving ne decided all the real
estate he owned to the town, and his bonds
men will make up the balance.
Mr.. Dickinson has always sustained good
reputation, upright and reliable. Although
he is unfortunate in having to leave his af-
fairs in such situation, no one doubts his
honesty, and all believe him when he says he
cannot explain where the money has gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
st. Paul and Minneapolis.
TuE RrcErTIoNs OF THE NORTHERN PAclrt,
PARTY.

st. Paul and Minneapolis are great rivals.
Each therefore attempted TO Guido the other
at the reception of the Northern Pacific Party
A correspondent of the Philadelphia Press,
makes the following comparison:
The trades procession at ST. Paul was well
arranged and displayed energy, enterprise
and a well diversified trade. The growth of
the city was aptly illustrated by the original
post office in lS47 a little nest of pigeon holes
with receipts of S3.53 for the year, and the
busy work of to day carried on in splendid
new building, where the receipts were Sls3,-
600 last year. And vet there was nothing ever
attempted in the way of a trades procession
which could begin to rival the show of the
millers in Minneapolis. The guests of the
day came direct from the hearty reception mt
st. Paul, where they were received in car
riages, many rendered by private citizens. and
some driven by liveried coachmen. taken
through streets and under arches. which were
a mass of flowers and green, pelted with
bouquets on the road, and then seated to view
the procession on benches in the public square
in the shade of green trees, with a handsome
table under a marquee in the background
laden with everything to please the appetite.
Never was a reception better planned to
please and not to weary.
After this the tram was taken to Mime
apolis, where they were marched five or six
squares through the middle CT the streets.
ladies and all, hustled and jostled by the
crowd, and then consigned to hard chairs in
grand stand over the sidewalk, there to sit
for three mortal hours. and at least two ant,
half after they had been promised dinner.
And yet they were interested in spite of
themselves. There were one or two char
acteristic exhibits-sn old bull team which
was in use score of years ago. a pioneer
wagon that took part in the emigration in
1855, an Indian tepee. with full Indian
family, which astonished the German and
English guests nightly, and fac simile of
Northern Pacific passenger car filled with
little girls scattering flowers.
But the millers and the lumbermeu made
the procession. They began to pass by be-
fore o'clock at rapid pace, and at 5 they
were still in motion. Imagine perfect rep
resentstiou, twenty five feet high and pro-
portionately bro I'd and long, of a
mill capable of grinding up near
ly Is. 900 bushels of wheat a
dav, turning out 5000 barrels of -four iay
and shipping at the rate of sixty car loads
week. consigning direct all over the United
Kingdom. Germany and France. Then fol-
lowed loads of sacks of various sizes packed
to suit the foreign market, whether in Eng
land or China Already had one thoughtful
manufacturer seized upon the name for new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

A bicyclers' tournament will be held
at Springfield. Mass. on Sept. Is, 10 and
20, under the auspices of the Bicyclers'
Club of that city. This club is said to be
the largest and most prosperous one of
the kind IN this country, and much inter
est is felt by wheelmen throughout the
country in the approaching tournament.
1t will take place in lIampden Park, sit
uated on the Connecticut river. The bicv-
clers will go into camp. and the strictest
discipline will be maintained. There will
be bicycle and tricycle. races each day, in
which the most celebrated wheelmen of
Europe and America will take part. and
for which prizes 10 the amount of 81 900
are offered. Music will cnliven the pro-
ceedings, and at night the grounds will
be illuminated by 5000 Chinese lanterns,
by the light of which old-fashioned village
green dances will take place. 1t is en-
pected that the tournament will do much TO
popularize the sport of bicycle and tricycle.
riding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
The Contents of a Bottle.
HA1,rAx n s Sent "A

HALIFAX n. s., Sept. IA.
A few days ago Capt. Haines of Freeport.
Digby county, picked up bottle containing
piece of paper on which was the following,
AS far as could be deciphered:
My God my God, this is % days at sea
in this dory; We are from the good ship
Catherine Jane on our-London to Boston.
and she foundered in squail, March 10, in
mid ocean. The hands all went down but
Elmer Jennison and l. Food is gone, and
we are most dead for-no sail in sight.
(Signed) JOHN BELL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
PROSPECTS FOR 4 RACE.
Ross Reply to COnly's Challenge.

New YORK, Sept. II.
In reply to the challenge of Peter II. Con-
" of Portland, to row Wallace Ross five
miles for $500 side, the latter today an
nounced that he would accept on condition
that Richard X. Fox be final stakeholder
have the naming of the water and appointing
of referees. Ross has deposited 500 with
Fox, while Comfy has put up the same
amount with the Portland Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
THE SENATORIAL COMMlTTEE.
The Establishment of Postal Savings
Banks Advocated.

New YORK. Sept IA.
The Senate subcommittee on labor and
education today received communications
from number of persons containing state
ments Of their views on the labor question.
Among those were Edward Atkinson, NJ.
Kranskop, dramatic author, VIM. Law
renee, President of the Association of Ameri-
can Economists, of Washington and others.
The first witness was j. A. Emerson (col-
ored) who advocated the adoption of a sys-
ten of postal savings banks in this city, sim
liar 10 those in London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
A Mysterious Affair.

ASHLAND, Pa, Sept IA
VIM. Runyan. a farmer, and his wife were
found dead in bed today at their residence in
Millville, Columbia county, with their throats
cut from ear to ear. They had apparently
been dead about a week. 1t is thought by
some that Runyan killed his wife and then
committed suicide, while others think the
couple were murdered by party of tramps.
A knife was found in the bed. There was
no signs of a struggle having taken place.
The couple had lived happily together. Run
van was p years of age and his wife 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Post Office Robbed.
CINCINNATI O.. Sent

CINCINNATI, D., Sept. IA.
The post Office at junction City, Perry
county, Ohio, was broken into last night and
the safe robbed Of all the postal notes of the
office. numbered consecutively from to
500, the first six notes having been issued
The thief also took the punch and office
stamp, thus securing an entire equipment for
issuing postal notes. The public is warned
again st receiving and postmasters against re-
deeming any postal notes issued from juno
ton City, Ohio, of the above described num-
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

CHICAGO. Sept u
WHEAr-unsettled; No. 3 Chicago Spring, a5, !:
95i Aug; Sept. 96i.
corn : easier at sof 5oi cash bid; 5oi 80,
Auz.: 50t Sept.
OATs-nrmer al cash; "a Aug. Is Sept.
kYE-qulef; 81.
BARLEY-lowef 60.
PoRK-at II 20 II Is for cash and II 10 a II %
Sept.
LARD = At los 8 OIL for cash; os . 9 OH
Sept.
6uLK AEAr-Shoalders. Is; Short rib, rs,
ShogtelsaH. 8 Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Oh, Whata cen.h,

VIII You heed the warning. The signal ~.
haps Of the sure approach Of that mo-.
terrible disease Consumption. AK Won.
selves If you can afford for the sake Of .sv,a.
80 cts, to run the risk and do nothing 70, !,
We know from experience that Shiloh.s Gu.
will cure your Cough. 1t never fails. TIL.
explains why more than a Million RonIas
were sold the past year. 1t relieves Croa,
and Whooping Cough, at once. Mother, !.
not be without it For Lame Back. Side. .,
Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Soda h.
Bowditch, Webster 4 r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
kumOrs That shake Chicago Society.

CHICAGO, Sept. IA.
Refined circles here are still excited ever
the disappearance of DR.. II. Webster Jones
one OF the most skillful physicians in the
West. and Miss May Alexander Bigelow. a
woman of some literary fame. A despatch
to the Tribune from Quebec Saws DR.. Jones
in company with lady and little girl of
i've years whom he registered a. his wife and
child. arrived there on the first of August and
sailed for Liverpool of the 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
The Narrgausett Park Races.

Providence, Il. L., Sept. IA.
The Narragansett Park races were resumed
today. some 1000 were in attendance. In
the unfinished race of Tuesday, purse OF
$500, 2.24 class, Howard Jay won; best
time 2l4. In today's regular races, first
race, purse of $500, 2.4O class. Seoeb won !;
best time 224. Second race, special purse
of $4,000, Director won; best time 2.l9i
The third race, .33 class, was unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

The enervation and lassitade of sp,io,
time are but indications of the sluggish w.
ton of the blood. overloaded with carbo,.
ates accumulated by the use of heating fo,,
in winter. This condition may be remedial
by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, the b.,,
blood purifier known. septlI+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

About 900 Canadians are engaged
in the lumber business. and it is estimated
that they and those dependent upol them
constitute about oneninth of the popula-
ton Of the Dominion. The total product
OF lumber in Canada in 1881 was S3S 81, =
1852, or 80 for each inhabitant, of which
enough was sold abroad to bring into the
country S23, 99l ,0j2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Chr.
Bruises, Burns, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed 10
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sale bv +. q
Kinsman & Co. decIdSw1v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

There is no affinity between cheap and USE
less beef, wine and iron tonics and the Lie.
big Co.'S Coca Beef Tonic. a real renovant of
strength and restorative of health. at is the
best Tonic there is. Every physician to
whom l have recommended it has found it
So says Professor ii. b. DRAKE, NJ d.,
Detroit. Mich. 1t imparts new tone to the
liver, stomach, kidneys and bowels, and by
its regulative action affords relief from head
aches, neuralgia, constipation and languor.
Beware of limitations. sepll teod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

At reception rendered Gen. Sherman
in San Francisco the other day he said in
his bluff way that when he first knew the
city it was the most forbidding. God
forsaken place between Cape Horn and
the north pole, and that he would not
have given 25 cents for the whole place,
or for the inhabitants either.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

The older race of journalists in New
York has lost one Of its most conspicuous
figures in the death of Mr.. Hugh Hastings,
the editor of the Commercial Advertiser
lie has worn the harness well nigh half n
century, and up 10 the time Of the acct
dent which recently beiell him he was a
vigorous and persistent worker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Maine Vessel Ashore.

PORTSMOUTH, n. c., Sept. Il.
ASchooner Kate Carleton, from Cardenas.
West Indies, to Rockport, Me-, in ballast, is
ashore and waterlogged on the north side of
Ocracoke inlet. The crew, seven men, were
saved. The vessel will probably be saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Time to Stop 1t.

It's too bad, Sir or Madam. but don't get
brighten d. Your hair is falling off-that's
certain. A glance in the mirror, or an inves-
tigating committee of fingers tell the dismal
story. We won't discuss the possible cause
1t is enough that Parker's Hair Balsam used
now will prevent further destruction Is your
hair somewhat gray. too, and crisp? Alas,
yes. The Balsam will give back the original
color, softness and gloss. Not dye, not oily,
elegantly perfumed, perfect dressing.
Sep5tW&S&wl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
The Dover. N. H.. Races.

DOVER. n. H., Sept. IA.
The 2.4O race was won by p. Cum
mings' Minnie c. of Lowell. Time, asst
The driver of Minnie c., Sayward Hill of
Brockton, had his foot badly crushed and re-
ceived other injuries in a collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

How to mitigate the toll of wash day during
these hot summer months is worth knowing.
we are assured that James Pyle's Pearline
does it effectuallv, without the slightest dan
ger to the finest fabrics. aug2l t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Ross aud Courtney.

New YORK, Sept. IA.
In regard to the offer of James Keenan, OF
Boston to match Charles E. Courtney to row
Wallace Ross five miles, Ross says If Mr.,
Keenan, will send on 500 for u forfeit I"
Richard K Fox he will arrange a match with
Courtney and wager $1,000 against $1,000 on
the result
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Dyspepsia g. Liver Comp,aiut.

Is it not worth the small price of 10 cents
to free yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, if you think so call at
our store and get bottle of Shloh's Vital
izer, every bottle has printed guarantee on
it, use accordingly and if it does you no good
it will cost You nothing. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster 4 Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

Fifty thousand people participated in
the reception to the Willard party at Port
land. Oregon. The procession was five
miles long, and the city was mignifcently
decorated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

Dakota is blessed at the present time
with two constitutional Conventions. The
convention for the Northern half of the
territory met at Fargo Wedne sday. That
section, having secured the capital and
just acquired a through Pacific railroad,
is inclined to consider itself the whole
territory. and aims to secure admission
into the Union without a division. The
Southern Dakotans are intent on separa-
ton, and as they have the advantage in
point OF population, probably will secure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
A Terrible Death.

BUTTE. Mont, Sept. II.
A miner named MINIS while ascending the
shaft of the Gagnon, yesterday, fell back
wards from the cage, 800 feet, to the bottom,
and was chrushed into an unrecognizable
mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

Republican managers in Ohio regret
Hoadly's absence more than the demo-
Gratis. Every time he spoke he made
votes for Foraker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Wells, "nough Oh CORN. ;,

Ask for Wells Trough on Corns' l5c
Quick, complete, permanent cure. Corns,
warts, bunions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

Many times you want to keep meat or fish
for several days. Lay it in solution. of Rex
Magnus over night and you can keep it for
weeks. You can also keep milk a week or
more by stirring in little of the "Snow
Flake" brand uly 24t&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

In the Hop Plaster are united Fresh uo,.
Gums and Balsams, and its power is wondI,
ful in curing Back Ache, Sprains, Bruiss.
Neuralgia, Pain in the Side or Soreness an.
where. Thousands testify to this
ptl2+dSwtf
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Steamer City of Atlanta Heard From.

WILMINGTON, n. c., Sept. II.
The steamer City OF Atlanta, for New
York, for whose safety grave fears have been
felt, was towed into Smithfield, last evening,
by the United States revenue cutter Colfax.
She encountered a severe gale off Hatteras,
during which the engine room was deluged
and the fires extinguished. Seven feet of
water were in the hold when taken in tow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
AbscOnded.

JACKSON, Ohio, Sept II.
County Treasurer Milton G.. Keenan, has
absconded with $4,000 of the county funds
He is married and has a family. but it is
thought he eloped with young girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
Honesty the Best Policy.

In advertising medicine it is best to be
honest; deception will never do; the people
won't stand it. Let the truth be known that
Burdock Blood Bitters cure sc-ofula, and all
eruptons of the skin. This medicine is sold
everywhere by druggists. septllt&wlwp2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15

The French republicans are already
putting their heads together to discover
the best way of celebrating in 1889 the
centenary OF the French Revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-09-15
The Walking Match.

BALTIMORE. Sept IA.
The score of the walking match at II
o'clock tonight was as follows:
Hart, $40
Ellison, $40
PanchOt, 35S