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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
DEATH ON THE RAIL.
A Collision Causes Four Hundred Kegs
OF Powder TO ExplOde-Several
Persons Killed.

CINCINNATI, Aug. II.
A despatch to the Times-Star from Lex
ington, Ky, says the Mount Sterling accom-
mediation train going to Lexington, ran into
the rear car of a train on the Kentucky Cen
trail railroad at Winchester crossing this
morning, exploding 400 kegs of giant powder
The depot was wrecked and the engine blown
to atoms. Engineer Schuler was not found.
Yard Master Randall was killed, and Con-
ductor McMchael fatally injured. Several
others are supposed to be killed. full re-
port is not yet received.
LATER-The Daily Press reports that
disastrous accident occurred at 6.3S o'clock
this aftereoon at Winchester, Is miles from
here, the Kentucky Central and Chesapeake
4 Ohio railroad crossing At the hour
named, freight train on the Kentucky Cen
trail road stood directly across the Chesapeake
& Ohio track. A car containing 400 kegs of
blasting powder stood Immediately upon the
crossing. A Chesapeake & Ohio train ran
into this, smashing the car and upturning
several kegs of powder which were ignited
by the sparks from the engine. most ter
rife explosion followed. Debris was thro
to an immense height, and people for five
miles around were attracted to the scene
Conductors McMichael and Martin were IA
tally injured, and five other persons so badly
building, the engine OF the Chesapeake &
Ohio train, and three of the Kentucky Gen.
trail cars were totally wrecked. This is about
the most serious railroad accident that ever
occurred in Kentucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
BY GRAPH.
MAINE DISPATCHES.
THE AROOSTOOK MURDER.
Description OF the Fight by an Eye.
witness.

PORTLAND, Aug. II.
A special to the Advertiser reports an in
terview at Presque Isle with Davenport, the
brother law of Hanson and Swanback, and
their neighbor in Chapman plantation. Dav-
export was witness of the fatal quarrel.
After some words, he says, Swanback fired.
Davenport saw the wadding fall from Han
sons breast after the discharge. Hanson
had his gun in his hand. He seemed to falter,
after he was hit, but rallied, brought his gun
from his side to his shoulder and fired,
wounding Swanback in the hand. The
smoke of Swanback's gun had all disappeared
before Hanson fred Hanson then took
three steps back and fell forward still hold
ing his gun, which went under him. Dav-
export says that Hanson worked at the lock
of his gun after he was shot, and is confident
that he did not fire until some Sec
onds after he received Swanback's
shot IN the breast. 1t seems that they had
been continually in trouble and once before
took their guns to settle dispute, but did
not use them. Hansons reputation was bad
and he was considered an ugly customer by
his neighbor. Swanback also is reported as
a very unpleasant neighbor. He has little
sympathy in Presque Isle and the general
opinion is that it would have been good
thing if Hanson's shot had settled the whole
business without further trouble or expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
SPORTING.
FOREST HILL.
Program of the Regatta.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Aug. IL.

FALL RIVER, Mass, aug. II.
The following is the program of the re-
gatta at Forest Hill. Fall River. tomorrow:
Professional single sculls-Distance two
and one-half miles with turn, $500. Entries,
Hanlan, Courtney, Plaisted, Ross, Lee. Ten
Eyck, Hosmer. Riley. Mckay, Teemer. Con-
ley, Elliott, Gael. Casey. Driscoll. Gaudaur,
R. w. Hamm, Albert Hamm.
Amateur single sculls-Distance one and
one-quarter miles, open to all amateurs ELI
gible TO row. Prize. gold watch valued at
500. Entries, ]. A. Pilkinton, New York;
d. ). Casey, Boston; A. j. Rowland, Fall
River; Joseph E. Lewis. Boston; John j.
Murphy, Boston; Penney E, Vail, Boston;
J. P. Buckley, Portland; j. II. O'Neil,
Chelsea; W. E. O'Connell, Portland.
Amatuer single scull-Distance one and
one-ouarter miles, open to Fall River anna
teurs only. Prize silver water pitcher.
valued at $50. Entries, A. j. Rowland;
William S. Wood, r. n. Hathaway, j. d.
Brady of the Anawan boat club; John Muir
ply, Frank Splain and John S. Kelly of the
King Philip boat club.
Consolation -ace-Distance two and one
half mills with turn, open to all entries fail
ing to win a place in the previous race.
Prizes, SIS, $50 and S25.j
The referee is Captain E. H. Tingley of
the Narragansett boat club, Providence.
The first race will be called at $50 p. NJ.
Oarsmen are expected to arrive by special
train from Sterling tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
THE UUNIISTON FOOIl
Es'sk. & 0.... View H,sss
OF the Fort Popham Summer Re-
sort Association at Fl. Pop
ham, Maine.
now oPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The EUREKA HOUSE has been thoroughly reh
ovated and refurnished, and will be under Wv
management of j. NJ. TAYLOR of the Sagadah's
House, Bath.
The OCEAN VIEW HOUSE IL an entirely neS
house throughout, and Is conducted By WI !"
THOMPSON Of Boston. ma
The scenery at Fort Popham Is unsurpassed. W.
magnificent Beach, four miles in length, aI' ",
ample facilities for bathing and driving. no" an
Sail boats, Billiard and Pool tables, owint- ~
Croquet grounds for the rnusement of guests. ihe
Steamer PERCY " makes daily excursions 10 POM
OF interest about the mouth Of the keDLebec. in.,
is a daily mail, and boats connect twice each VIZ
with Ste amer Islander and trains OF the n ,t
Central. Telephone at the Eureka House. rie,
milk and vegetables from the farm Of toe Asso0,a
ton. Round trip tickets for sale at all stations "a
Maine Central X. r., and ON steamer lslander an
star of the East. For rates for rooms ana o gnt
apply to C V, SMITH, Local Manager AZ run
july2ltf A"g"''"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

It has long been supposed that England
did not intend to pay her national debt,
but the Commons has just voted to begin
the work. and. as the debt amounts to the
cheerful sum of S3,s1i. 900. 900. it is a job
not to be done in hurry. The first item
70 tackle is the "terminable annuities. :"
which amount to 1866. zoo, 900. and are to
be paid in twenty years. which will be
S4S. $780, 900 year. When that is done
there are nearly three thousand millions
more. but the feeling is that it is neces-
sary and must be done if commercial
supremacy is to be maintained. 1t will
take nearly ninety years to do it at the
rate mentioned above, while. if new wars
intervene. IL will take longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
LAKE wAsHACUIN REGATTA.
HanIan Takes First, HOsmer Second
and Lee Third Money.

FITCHBURG, Mass, Aug. II.
At the regatta at Washcauin Lake today
5000 people were present. Of the professionals
entered all bat Courtney, Plaisted and Hamm
started. In the pools Hanlan and Ross were
the favOrites against the field. The course
was across the lake and return twice, making
three turns, distance of about two miles.
Lee got water first, but all pulled nearly on
a line for the first quarter of mile when
Hanlan pulled out of the bunch and easily
held the lead to the finish. Hanlan made
the first turn in minutes and 10 seconds,
with Lee second, Ross third, Hosmer fourth.
Ross passed Lee on the second half mile, but
made mistake and went around Hosmers
stake. In turning Hosmer hit Ross boat
and the latter soon stopped rowing on ac-
count of some trouble with his boat. Hanlan
made the second turn in minutes and third
in 10 minutes and 20 seconds, with Hosmer
second, Lee third, Ten Eyck fourth, Teemer,
fifth, and the race closed with the first four
in the same positions. The time announced
was Hanlan, 1910; Hosmer, 1913; Lee,
l3.454; Ten Eyck, 3.50!; Mckay, Is 500
Driscoll, 14.04; Teemer, l4.0S; Elliott,
1925.
j. w. Frazier of Boston was referee. Eu-
gene Morality of Worcester and w. j. Ma
hony of Boston were the judges at the upper
stake and J. j. Cleary of Worcester and E.
Hayden of Boston judges at the lower stake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

quarter. The Point of Pines House 10 veil
built summer hotel large enough to accom-
modate about Is times the number Of guests
that they are at all likely to have until . new
departure has been made in the management
ofthe place. After supper, an extended stroll
along the beach and about the place discover
ed the 'spines." There are three of them. the
large one nearly or quite 25 feet in height !!
We could not quite reach the top of another
with q walking stick. A conupdrum presented
itself Was this place named after the big
hotel, or was the big hotel named after the
place, or were the poor lonesome pines named
after the unfortunate pilgrim, who like our
selves. had been taken in and could only pine
to reach some other point ?-Bosfon Cores
pondenee of the Troy Budget.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

Judge Black of Penn. has been relieved of
the immediate trouble of which he was suf-
sering, and is now resting comfortably.
John Dewey, editor of the Irish Nation,
has been sentenced to sixty days imprison-
ment in the penitentiary for libelling August
Belmont
The business failures the last seven days
Throughout the United States and Canada are
10. compared with 1872 of last week. The
New England States had %.
Eight thousand dollars worth of silks were
taken from the warerooms of w. Dazian, of
Union Square, New York, early Thursday
morning by expert burglars. No arrests
have been made.
The Bennington, VT, battle monument
association today adopted the design sub
mitted by Prof. We're. The monument will
cost 100000.
Taylor Banks, colored, was hanged Friday
at Scottsboro, Ala, for the murder of Tur-
ner Woods in 1880.
Demo Caset was hanged at Little Rock.
Ark Friday, for the murder of Geo. Banks
at Argenta, opposite Little Rock.
A. Burmann was nominated bv the demo-
cratic central committee of Minnesota, FRI
day, for governor in place of w. w. McNair,
who declined. Burmann has accepted the
nomination.
Schooner King Philip. Capt. Mitchell, from
Weehawken for Jonesboro, Me-, with coal,
while off Whitestone Point light about four
O'Clock Friday, was run into by an excursion
barge which carried all her head gear and
stove in the port bow and quarter rail. She
was towed to City Island leaking badly and
will be repaired before proceeding. The
barge proceeded on; damage not ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

Civil Service Examinations will be held
within the next ten days at Louisville,
indianapolis, Cincinnati I and Boston.
The only question that has been discussed
between the civil service commission and
the Treasury department relates to the
examination Of applicants for the 81 900
clerkship. That clerkship in the Treas
ury comes outside of the grades or classes
established. and it was uncertain whether
$1,000 appointees should undergo the
higher or lower graded examination.
The commission holds to the higher and
the Treasury acquiesces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
Galveston in a Water Famine.
GALVESTON, Texas, Aug.

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. L.
This city is on the verge of a water fam
inc. Cisterns are drained, gardens dried up
and the effect of the drouth is plainly seen in
the poverty of the vegetable market. For
weeks many persons have been depending on
the liberality of their neighbors for water
enough to drink, having exhausted their sup
ply. Now most of those who were well pro-
vded for at the beginning of the dry season,
are almost completely without supply. And
the indications of extreme want to which
some are driven Is found in a notice posted
in front of one of the best known restaurants
in the city, viz: "Ciosed until it rains" A
slight rain has fallen, but not enough to
charge the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

"ANTED.-Lustom coat makers to work in
w shop. Apply TO ). l.. HUNTINGTON,
augf'u Augusta Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

ing the months of August and September,
with Hay Fever, and have tried various rem
edies without relief. | was induced to try
Ely's Cream Balm; have used it with favor
able results. and can confidently RECON-
mend it to ali similarly afflicted Robert w.
Townley, (ex-Mayor) Elizabeth, N. J.
l have been Hay Fever sufferer for three
years; have often heard Ely's Cream Balm
spoken of in the highest terms; did not take
much stock in it because of the many quack
medicines friend persuaded me to try the
Balm, and did SO with wonderful success.
This recommendation you can use for the
benefit of Hay Fever sufferers. Z. S. Geer,
Syracuse, N. Y. Price 80 cents.
aug7teod&w2w
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Oh, What a Cough.

Will you heed the warning. The signal per-
haps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease Consumption. Ask your
selves if you can afford for the sake of saving
so cts, to run the risk and do nothing for it.
We know from experience that Shiloh's Cure
will cure your Cough. 1t never fails. This
explains why more than a Million Bottles
were sold the past year. 1t relieves Group.
and Whooping Cough, at once. Mothers do
not be without it For Lame Back. Side, or
Chest, use Shilohs Porous Plaster. Sold by
Bowditch Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
House of Commons.

LONDON, Aug. Il.
Mr.. Dodson, chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster. stated this afternoon in the Com
mons that it was an undoubted fact that the
foot and mouth disease had been carried from
England to America. He said that the Can
aiian cattle now suffering from the disease at
Bristol. had been in contact at Liverpool with
infected animals which had come from Ire
land.
The House of Commons this afternoon
adopted the clause in the Irish tramways bill,
devoting $4,000 pounds of church surplus for
emigration in Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

A copper tablet to be placed in the cor
ner stone of the Garfield monument in
San Francisco bears an inscription read
ing in part: ITO the memory of James
Abram Garfield. who faithfully served
his county on the battlefield. in con-
gress, and as President of the United
States of America. Born Nov. 10, A. d.
1881. Died Sept. 10. A. d. 1881. from
wounds received at the hands of an assas-
sin. May his illustrious career serve as an
example and his memory remain sacred
In the hearts of his countrvmen, Erected
by the voluntary contributions of the Pa
ciic coast OF the United States Of America
God and our country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

Manv men daily polish their boots who
never give thought to the condition of their
hair. except to harrow it casually with brush
and comb, OF submit it to the paralyzing at
tentions of the average barber. What hap
pens? Why, this From neglect, mental
anxiety. or any of a score OF causes, the hair
turns prematurely gray and begins to fall
out. Parker's Hair Balsam will at once stop
the latter process and restore the original
color. An elegant dressing, free from grease.
aug7tw&s&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

General Meigs. who is in charge of the
work on the new Pension Office building
was presented with two costly lawn vases
by firm who have the contract for fur
nishing the terra-cotta used in the build
ing. He shipped them back at the ex-
pense OF the sender. after giving vigorous
expression to his views on the subject of
bribery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

'IO LII. Rooms i'll stone store on Water street
L Augusta, nearly opposite Post Office up iva
nights, been occupied tor Photograph bushes, The
last hfteen years. Comprising the whole OF tue thio
noor, and besides work room has rooms suitable for
a small family; supplied With pipes for water and
other conveniences. ill let for any Legitimate, bu,i
ness. Apply to FRANK l. il AM I'm
aprZfu ~ Sewall ST., Augusta.
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Neninataens 81 the Govsrnes.

Nominations ~ the 0ovsFnss.
The following nominations have been made
BY the Governor:
yusttees of the Peace and Quorum.-Pres-
ton S. Houghton, Lewiston: George +.
Whidden, Pressure Isle; William Clark,
Lincoln; John J Watts, Brooks; Andrew A.
Skinner, Warren; Charles A. j. Farrar,
Auburn; Horace B. Hartman, Casco;
James B Geichell. Unity Plantation.
Nota,ies Pu5iie.-J. Foster Percival,
Waterville; w. ii. Fogler, Belfast.
Register of Probate of Piseataquis County
-Wainwright Gushing. Foxcroft.
Inspector of Fish.-Wiiliam II. Shurtleff.
Portland.
Fish and Game WardenS Horace b.
Harmon, Casco: w. r Goodwin, Stetson
Ofcers to enforce the far for the prevention
of cruelty to animals William b. Lapham,
Augusta; Hiram Reed, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
Bucklen's Arntca Salye,

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
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 to
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by +. G.
kinsman & Co. decld&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

The Minnesota Democrats have been
unable 80 far to find a man willing to ac-
cept their nomination for Governor. The
candidate named by the State Convention
peremptorily refused the doubtful honor.
and the ticket has since been running
around like hen with its head cut off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
Dyspepsia & Liver Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price of IS cents
to free yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, if you think so call at
our store and get bottle of Shiloh'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
Rowditch Webster & Co
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FOREIGN NEWS.
MOB Law IN BOHEMIA.
what viii. Bismarck do About iss
LONDON. Aug. II.

A mob Of 500 men attacked the Jewish
quarter in Prague Wednesday night. The
rioters were dispersed before they had done
much harm The frequency of riots is cans-
ing much alarm among the authorities IN
Austria. The police and military officers
have been ordered to crush with the utmost
energy every outbreak, however small. Forty
of the populace and six police were wounded
in riot at Agromon, Tuesday. The mob
subsequently forced the Jail and released the
rioters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18
Accidentally Shot.

LEWISTON, Aug. IL.
While practicing on the rifle range this af-
ternoon John ID. Bubier, marker, stepped in
front of the left target just as shot was
fired. The ball struck him in the muscles of
the face, passing completely through and
producing an angry wound. He is comfor-
table tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

Out OF 5,4l7 leather establishments in
the United States seventeen have failed.
Our only security that we shall continue
to have leather is to be found in the 8, 400
that remain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

The curative power of Ayers Sarsaparilla
is too well known to require the specious aid
of any exaggerated or fictitious certificate.
Witnesses of its marvellous cures are to-day
living in every city and hamlet of the land.
Write for names if yon want home evidence.
augl 4eOd&wIw
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LONDON, Aug. II.
dispatch from Nomulah says that Col.
Badens made a sortic the 9th inst. supported
by gun-boat. He proceeded northward.
and out fanked and drove out the enemy.
The 18th inst, with 1900 men, he attacked
the earthworks of the Anamites, who aban-
doned their works in confusion. The can
non were hauled off by elephants. The loss
of the French was two killed and six wound
ed. The enemy's loss was heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

Millions of bottles of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
have been given away as Trial Bottles of the
large size. This enormous outlay would be
disastrous to the proprietors, were it not for
the rare merits possessed by the wonderful
medicine. Call at Kinsman's.
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Avered Clerrym..-

Even the patience Of Job would hoo.
exhausted were he preacher and ends. v,ne
ing to interest his audience while tbsv WI
keeping up an incessant coughing. mails ere \.
impossible for him to be heard. We,
very easy can all this be avoided bv ,;, nov
using DIR. Kings New Discovery for npy
sumption, Coughs and Colds. Trial ho,. IN
given away at F. G. Kinsman & Cos V S.s
store. +swore,,ug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-18

The new Legislature Of Kentucky con-
tains 8 republicans. and SO democrats in
the Senate, and II republicans. 2independ-
ents, and Sc democrats in the House, and
one district to be decided on account OF a
tie vote.
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A Ball Given to the Knights Templar,

SAN Francisco, Aug. IL.
A ball rendered to the Knights Templar
last evening at the Pavilion was attended bv
700 persons. The building was handsomely
decorated. The object Of the tciennial COM
mittee giving this ball in advance of the of.
fetal proceedings was to raise money to pro-
vide for after expenses The receipts are
estimated at 5000, representing about $4,000
nek
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The Natural skin Remedy

Is PEARLS White Glycerine. You have only
to use one bottle to convince YOU that Its
curative qualities upon the skin are wonder
full. For infants and children it is indispensi-
Bile. Druggists keep it. augl4teodlw
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The Republican State Committee has
opened the fall campaign in New York
State by calling the republican convention
to meet September 10. date which en-
sures longer canvass than is usual in an
off wear
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The First National Bank of Indiana Re.
Organized.
IyDr.x.porrs Aus

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. II.
The reorganization of the First National
Bank Of this city was completed last even
ing. The stock of the bank has been in
creased from e400, 900 to $500 600 paid in
capital. The following is the list of officers
A. II. English. preaident; E. F. Claypool,
vice president; John c. McCatchion, cashier.
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LONDON. Aug. II.
The Commons continued in session until
nearly this morning. The discussion was
on the governments estimate. The irish
members were very active throughout the
night and took occasion in the course of the
debate to point out various grievances to
their people, such as the conduct of the po-
lice during the election riots at Wexford, and
the Imprisonment of Mr.. Harrington. The
de bate was of heated and personal charac-
ter.
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The SIade. Prize Fight.

KANSAS CITY, Ang. y:
Harry Hill of New York is chosen referee
in the coming Slade- Mitchell prize fight.
An investigation of the law shows that the
restrictions upon prize fighting are very
stringent, both in Missouri and Kansas. 1t
is stated that the Missouri statute forbids any
one to train in that State for prize fighting.
Slade is now in training at Independence and
this discovery of the law may cause change
in the proposed arrangement.