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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Portland P0sfmastership.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 9.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8.
The case of Postmaster Goddard of Port
land amounts to just this No charges have
been lodged against him at the department,
although severa, Maine papers alege a short
age in his accounts and general mismanage-
ment, The officials have always supposed
the Portland office to be in excellent cond-
ton. The last regular inspection was made
in June by Inspector G. Ii. Bigelow of Yer
mont. He found the accounts all right, ex-
cept that the money order clerk was sh r,
several hundred dollars. The deficit was
promptly made up, and the inspector re-
ported that there was no evidence of any at
tempt at fraud. The clerk had been In that
pla &c for several years. and his fidelity .
unquestioned MIR. Goddard wrote to Post
master General Gresham few days since,
saying that he was ready for any investiga
ton, but it is not likely that one will be r.
dered until something more tan yible Oh
which to base it is produced. Regarding MIR
G ddard's holding the postmastershp and at
the same time devoting himself to the revis-
ion of the State statutes, another question
arises. 1t is not believed that his official
duties have been neglected, but an executive
order forbids federal officer TO hold State
Office. Mr.. Hatton holds that revising the
statutes is not an off ce in view of the order
but General Gresham vii make an inquiry
tefore deciding. He has been i'll for several
days, but will take the matter up this week.
IT Mr.. Goddard is dismissed, it will be on
account Of holding the Two places and not
any shortage in his counts. His term
expires January Is, 1884. The salary is
$1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
France and the Black Flags.

PARIS, Oct. 9.
The Figaro states that the agreement en-
tered into by France with the Black Flags in
Tonquin, grants the latter arrears to paw and
the free possession of territory between Lao
kai and Hung Hoa. 1t is reported that Col.
Badens, commanding the French forces from
Hal Phong, had an engagement with the
Chinese regulars at Bac Ninth, resulting in
defeat of the Chinese and that the French
gunboats will intercept their retreat This
dispatch probably refers to the movements
of Col. Badens from Hal Phong, mentioned
in Canton advi, es Oct. LIST, stating that Col
Badens started the Goth of September from
Hal Phong with $50 French troops, by tie
way of the Tai Binge river for BAG Ninth
1t had been previously reported that the
Black Flags at BAG Ninth had been rein
forced by regular Chinese troops, but later
advices state that the Black Flags retreated
to Loa kai If the reported defeat proves
well founded, the French have captured one
OF the most important strategic points in the
Data.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
Annual Meeting of the COrpOratOrs of
the Maine General Hospital.
PORTLAND, Oct.

PORTLAND, Oct 9.
The cOrporators of the Maine General
Hospital held their annual meeting this af-
ternoon. The directors report showed AIS
patients during the year, of which Isl were
free. An extension of the building is i'm
peratively called for The treasurer's re-
port showed the expenditures to be So, 1917,
of which patients had paid Sl2.545. The
superintendents report showed that 65 of the
patients were residents of Portland, 2S3 were
from other Maine towns and the remainder
from other cities. The number is steadily
increasing. Seventeen thousand dollars is
needed for the proposed increase accommo-
dation. The following officers were elected
Presdent-Wi lillian l.. Putnam.
Secretary-Frank R. Bartlett.
Directors for three years-W. w. Thomas,
II. w. Vose, Sydney Thaxter.
Standing Committee-Dr. |. L. Dana, S.
f. Spring, f. IL. Davis, Sidney Perham,
Henry Deering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
10 w A.
Sherman UndOubt-
eddy Elected.
The Largest Vote Ever POlled
THE Returns Delayed.
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Oct. 9


The weather is reported fine all over the
State, it being warm and clear, which the
republicans claim is in their favor.
very heavy vote is being polled every
| where. and so far everything is reported TO
be orderly, although there is very deep feel
ing on all sides.
There are reports of fusion being made in
several portions of the State on the demo-
cratic and greenback tickets, but these re-
ports can be traced to no certain authority.
In Des Moines a very heavy vote is being
polled, but very quietly. A great many
ladies are at work and have lunches and
coffee near the polls.
At 8 o'clock tonight rain set in, which NAV
| interfere with the transmission of returns
Two reports only have been received. Van
Miller. Dallas county give a republican ma
iority of 100, gain of 81, and Brooklyn,
| Poweshick county, gives Sherman 23l, Kline
l49 and Weaver 20, republican loss of "a.
Stiles, rep, for congress, is votes ahead of
Sherman. So far as heard from nearly
5000 votes were cast in this city. The Sec
ond ward in complete gives Sherman 1923,
Kline 303, and Weaver 3. There are IA
| scratched tickets to be counted. The DEM
ocrats claim this ward by 20 majority.
| A special to the State Register from Aska-
loosa says: Three points in the 9th congress
|
Carol City, Carol county, gives Sherman
25l and Kline PAL, democratic gain of H.
| In the election returns tonight compar-
isons are made with the vote for Secretary
of State in 1882. The constitutional amend
ments are the regulation and taxation of the
liquor traffic, the prohibition OF the liquor
traffic, and an intermediate court. The
amendments to be carried must receive a
majority of all the votes cast for governor.
The weather is fine in all parts of the
State. The indication is the largest vote
ever polled, and consequently the returns
will be delayed. Secretary Newman had a
majority Of 1915 last year. There are
| 1919 wards and precincts in the State. Fifty
| four wards and precincts show net repub-
lican gain of 557. Out of a total vote of
l0,4l7 the first amendment gets 1894 and the
second $40 votes. One hundred wards and
| precincts show net republican gain of 6S2
in the total vote of % ,O32. The tirst amend
ment received $3.50, the second IL, 500
The second ward in Des Moines, in which
there are four-fifths of the saloons IN the city,
gives Governor Sherman 507 majority. The
democrats claimed it by POO. In the third
ward the republican majority on the straight
ticket is 1879, republican gain of l27. In
the fourth ward the republican majority is
273, republican gain of ~. Twenty
precincts show a republican loss of $50
| This does not include the three wards in
Des Moines, where Sherman has a majority
of 529.
| BURLINGTON, Oct. 8.
Returns come in slowly. The vote is
light on account OF the rain. The democrats
have carried the county by about 500. being
100 less than last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
A Baptist Minister'S Experience.

81 am Baptist minister, and before 7
thought of being clergyman graduated in
medicine, but left lucrative practice for INV
present profession, forty years ago. Twas
for manv wears sufferer from ouinsy.
Thomas Eclectric Oil cured me- was also
troubled with hoarseness and Thomas Eclec.
irlc Oil always relieved me. Ny wife AMI
child had diphtheira, and Thomas Eclectric
Oil cured them, and if taken in time il will
cure seven times out of ten. am confid ent
it is cure for the most obstinate cold or
cough, and if any one will take small tea
spoon and half fill it with Oil, and then
place the end of the spoon in one nostril aud
draw the Oil out of the spoon into the head,
by shifting as hard as they can. until the Oil
falls over into the throat and practice it twice
a week, | don't care how offensive their head
may be, it will clean it out and cure tn,
catarrh. For deafness and earache il has
done wonders to nv certain know ledge. 1t
is the only medicine dubbed patent medicine
that have ever felt like recommending. and
| am very anxious to see it in every place,
for tell you that would not be without it
in my hOu tor anv consideration. am
now suffering with pain like rheum ,tism
in NV right limb. and nothing relieves me
like Thomas Eclectrc Oh" DIR. f. +.
Crane, Cory, Pa. oct9l&wlw2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Report Of the Various COmmittees-LlOyd
W. Wells Of New York Elected
Treasurer.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 9.
The Episcopal convention reassembled this
morning. The committee dioceses re-
ported relative t. the memorial, asking con
sent to the creation of new diocese in
Carolina The committee recommended
consent be given. The committee on canons
reported favorably relative to changing the
name of the diocese of Illinois to that OF
Chicago. Both reports were adopted. Lloyd
w. Well= of New York appointed treas
urer of the convention.
The committee ON prayer book, to whom
was referred the proposed change in the
constitution imposing three years test OF
any alteration or adoption in the book be-
fore final adoption. reported adversely.
Rev. Or A. Toomer Porter of South
Carolina, presented the report of the con-
ference on relation of the church to the col
ored people of the South, held recently at
Sawanee, Tenn. 1t contained a draft of a
canon to be presented to the convention, pro-
viding that in any diocese containing large
number of persons of color, il shall be law
fdl for the bishops and ccnventi IN of the
same to constitute such population into
special missionary organ alton, under the
charge of a bish p 1t was referred to the
committee on canons.
Several propositions for alterations and
additions in the prayer book were referred to
the joint committee on PRAYER books.
Rev. Thos. \ tiaskins of the diocese of
Quincy. offered series of resolutions, which
were referred to the committee on education.
Rev. f. w. Taylor of the diocese of
Springfield. offered resolution relative to
the candidate for holy orders; referred to
the convention of canons.
On motion of Rev. Charles A. Richards of
Rhode Island, the report Of the committee on
canons relative to the tentative use of altera-
tons on the prayer book was made the order
of tie DAY for Monday next al II O'Clock.
After prayer by President Readsley the
order of the day was taken up, viz. the re-
port of the joint committee on the book of
common prayer.
Rev. w. X. Huntington of Massachusetts,
secretary of the committee, addressed the
convention. lie said the report must he
sifted, sooner or later it will be. 1t was
proposed to enter into a detailed discussion
of the matter. lie alluded to the great har-
mony which had prevailed among different
members OF the cOmmitte. although it would
not be becoming in them to praise their re-
port. They at least asked the privilege of
explaining it. He moved to enter into con-
sideration of the matter as a committee OF
the whole.
Rev. DIR. Fulton of Missouri said the rules
or the order did not provide for such a com
mittee. What is done in the committee
would be only recommendatory. The ques
ton is whether an effort would be to save
time.
Rev. DR.. Fulton wished to know what ben
eft was to be derived from the proposed &C
ton.
Rev. DIR. Huntington stated in reply that
the benefit would be in the freedom of dis
cussion.
The resolution was carried to 90 into a
committee of the whole and Judge Hugh W.
Sheefy, l.. d. D., of Virginia was called to
the chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

Railroad construction does not show
that abatement for this year that the gen.
eral reports had caused US TO look for
The total number of miles of new track
laid thus far IN this year is 1881 This has
been exceeded in corresponding periods
only three times in the last twelve wears.
The new road built this year will not equal
last years mileage, but will come up very
nearly to that of 1881. The completion
of the Pacific railroads will be represented
by corresponding shrinkage in the
monthly mileage of railroad construction,
but there is enough building going on to
make the showing very fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
HALLOWELL.

The new and beautiful hall of Sanborn
Lodge of Odd Fellows was dedicated bv the
Grand Lodge of Maine, on FRIDAY evening.
it being the first anniversary of the institution
of the lodge. The following grand officers
were present: Grand Master Crockett of
Portland; ID. G. NJ. Conant, Oldtown; Grand
Warden Capen, Augusta; Grand Marshal
hummer, Portland; Grand Chaplin Kicker.
Portland; Grand Herald Mason, Biddeford.
i.eralds, Messrs. Bean, Boyd, Merchant and
hilbreth of Hallowell. After the dedicatory
services Grand Master Crockett made an in
teresting speech giving history of Odd
fellowship, and some interesting statistics in
regard to the Order. Noble Grand Nve of
Sanborn Lodge, in a short speech, gave a
hearty welco ne to the grand officers and
visiting brothers, which was followed by
speeches by D. G. NJ. Conant, CIR.
Warden Capen, Grand Chaplin Kicker,
Past Grand Hobbs of Augusta, Towne
Of Watervilie, burlington of Gardi.
ner, Bean OF llallowell. Brother Judge knight
of llalowell, and others. After the speeches
all repaired to the banquet hall and partook
of a collation. prepared under the direction of
Brother J. S. Choate. The remainder of the
evening was spent in a social way The
members of the Lodge take just pride in
their fine hall, which is finished and furnished
in elegant style. The Lodge is in very
fourishing condition, having made rapid and
substantial growth, now numbering lis
members.
Geo. b McClench has purchased all of he
property formerly owned by j. F. McClench
4 Co.. which includes the dam, machine shop,
foundry, blacksmith shop, store house, and
the machinery, ETC., and will continue the
business formerly carried on by bis brother
Frank, lately de 'eased.
e. A. Cole was drawn last Saturday to
serve as juror at the October term of the
Supreme Judicial Court.
Benz j. King had his foot badly jammed
while at work at Granite Wharf Monday
morning.
John Herrick has brought five bushels of
peaches into this market, which were raised
on his farm in West Gardiner
j. +. Huntington OF Norway and E. A.
Thomas of Mechanics Falls, are on a brief
visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
BRUNSWICK.
Fair OF the SagadahOc Agricultural and
Horticultural Society.
BRUNSWICK, Oct. 9.

BRUNSWICK, Oct. 9.
The 10Th annual fair of the Sagadahoc
Agricultural and Horticultural Society
opened on the society grounds at Topsham
today. The show of stock is fully up to
every previous year in number and is supe-
rior in quality, notably so in Jerseys. Of
poultry there is a fine show, both in number
aud quality. There is good display of veg
etables and fruits, that of apples being larger
than expected. OF fine quality of miscel-
laneous articles there is the usual exhibit
The receipts are large for the first day
There will be trotting tomorrow afternoon
for the society premiums. The track is in
excellent condition, and if the weather con
tinues good there will be large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

The Washington Continentals of Schen-
ectady have determined to institute legal
proceedings against Henry Ward Beecher
for the recovery of damages incurred by
the company last spring by his non-fuIfll-
ment Of an engagement to deliver lee.
ture for them. They want $500, saying
that to pay the debts contracted for the
proposed lecture required $3.50, and they
would have cleared $3.50 more had Beech
err acted up to the contract.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
BY TELEGRAM
PORTLAND.
Hearing on the Portland Il Osdensburg
Railroad Case.

Hearing on the Portland 4 Ogdensburg
Railroad Case.
At the railroad hearing this evening Mr..
Stephens, president of the Canadian Pacific
railroad, spoke on Portland's facilities for
becoming great Atlantic port. He said the
Canadian road would be finished a distance
of POO miles in two years. They were anx-
ious to get foothold. He held that he had
seen many things he was not aware Of be-
fore and wanted little more time to con-
slider the purchase as they did not want to
make any mistake.
Nathan Cleayes said he represented George
p. wescott, who also wished to make an Of
fer for the road.
Mayor Deering stated that parties in New
York had written in regard TO the Portland
& Ogdensburg. They had sent messenger
here Saturday. He was given all the infor-
nation that could be given and today they
telegraphed 1--WE are ready to meet the
council when you are ready to name price
for the property and make a prompt settle
ment Of the question" The gentlemen rep
resented a syndicate who are ready to pay
money for the road, and they propose to run
it in the interest of Portland, and if they pur-
chased they should make arrangements with
the Canadian Pacific road for the travel to
come over this road.
After further discussion the meeting ad-
journed subject to the call of the mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
NEWARK CITY ELECTION.
The Democrats Elect Their MayOr by
635 Majority.

NEWARK, n. J.. Oct 9.
At the city election today the democrats
elected Haynes mayor by majority of 635
over Lang, rep, and carry out of the IA
wards. The democrats elected aldermen
and the republicans 8. Of the adIdermen
holding over ii are democrats and repub-
licsns. The common council stands II dem
ocrats to IL republicans, democratic gain O.
? The board of education is composed of
Is democrats and IL republicans with one
vacancy, democratic gain of 8. Of the
chosen freeholders are democrats and s
republicans, republican gain of 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

The Boston Trav eller. speaking OF the
wonderful memory of the late Charles C.
Hazewell, one of its editors. says In
his knowledge of history. ancient and
modern. he was surpassed by none OF his
contemporaries. in this country or Europe
He was walking encyclopedia of hstori-
cal and biographical knowledge, and with
the literature of the past and his own age
he was as acquainted as few men have
been. He read much. and his memory
clear to the last. retained it all. He once
said that he could repeat every line OF
Hawthornes Scarlet Letter. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

twenty-dollar gold piece and a silver
dollar we're found on William Pettg's per-
son after his arrest. in Portland. Oregon.
The coins were followed out, and in each
hollow was mirror, and while thew
were lying on the table at an angle of five
degrees behind stack of coin in front of
the dealer.h could see every card held by
his opponents.
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Crazy or Drunk.

VIM Googins of Ellsworth, while drunk
or insane, entered the store of G. w. Merrill
& Co., Bangor, this afternoon, and drew a
revolver on the clerk, Walter Stetson, and
threatened to kill him. After a severe tussle
Stetson wrested the pistol from him and
marched him to the police station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
Agricultural Fair.

PENNINGTON, Oct. ..
The agricultural show and fair opened to.
day. 1t is the largest and finest display of
cattle ever seen here. The display of sheep.
swine poultry and mechanic arts is good
The attendance is large The premium for
town teams was won by Jay, Pennington
second, Wilton third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

Mr.. Cushing, the student of Zuni anti
quities, has made some interesting finds
among the tombs of that ancient Indian
tribe. The oldest thing. perhaps, was a
bundle of prehistoric cigarettes made of
cane and corn leaves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

Acting Secretary OF State John Davis,
Monday received despatch from U. s.
Consul eymour at Canton, stating that
he is alive and we'll The report that he
had been massacred by Infatuated natives
Is, therefore, a canard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

Butler is carrying his tanned human
skin cry TO the last extreme 1t is said
to be the intention of his campaign mana
gers to print republican tickets on ma
terial which is close imitation of the hui
man article after tanning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

Jay Gould is credited with the desire to
establish rival to Newport on Long Is
land sound. and in furtherance of that am
bition he is negotiating for Burns Point,
the site of old Fort Trumbull, near Mil
ford, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
France Looking More Cheerful.

PARIS, Oct. 9.
An official dispatch from Saigon says the
situation OF affairs in Tonquin is much i'm
proved. An epedmic has decimated the
forces of The Black Flags aud many are de-
serting. The enemy has abandoned the
works in the villages near Ha moi and re-
treated beyond Dai and the canal towards
Lai Mai. They have also partially evacua.
ted their works in and around Sontay. The
French troops are in excellent health and
spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

The price of school land in Texas was
formerly 81 and 81 an acre, and the prices
Of other land suffered. But the last Leg
islature fixed the prices of school land at
81, So and 81 an acre, and the time is
past when land in Texas can be bought
tor so cents or 81 an acre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
Stores Entered aud Robbed.

The store of f. C. Smart of this city was
entered last night and goods stolen. J. b.
Chase & Co.'S store in Orono. which was
broken into Sunday night was entered again
last night and considerable quantity of
goods stolen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
" GATHER REPORT,
Indications for the Next Il Hours.

War Dept Office of Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID c.. Oct l0-l A. NJ [
For New England and Middle States,
fair weather in the southern portion; fair
weather in the northern portion, preceded by
local rains; winds mostly southerly; station
AIRY or falling barometer, rising temperature,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

NEW BEDFORD, Oct. 8
The annual convention Of the Massachu-
sets State Firemens' Association met here
today. j. S. Damren of Boston presiding.
Sixty-three delegates were present The
morning session was occupied with prelim-
mary business, an address by the president
and speeches of welcome BY Mayor Wilson.
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Boy Missing.

Last Sunday forenoon Daniel Cousins,
nine year old son of Nathaniel Cousins of
Biddeford, left his home to visit friends in
Saco, since when nothing has been heard Of
him. Fears are entertained that he was
drowned in the Saco river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10
Arrest Of Railroad Officials.

HUNTERS PoIST, L. 1, Oct 0.
Thos. Middleton, conductor, and Samuel
3. Ayers, brakeman of the Manhattan Beach
train, which collided with the Flushing train
here Sept 10th, were arrested TODAY, charged
with manslaughter, and held for trial BY the
grand jury. Other arrests of railroad Off
Gals are expected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-10

"A protective tariff enriches the few at
the expense OF the many" says the Brook
lyn Eagle. This is the old refrain, but it
Is not true now. and never was A pro-
tective tariff enables us to manufacture
goods in this country. which. but for the
tariff. we should have to go elsewhere to
buy. Experience shows that in the long
run the home competition engendered
soon brings the price down as low as it is
abroad before competition exists.