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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
THE PRESIDENT.
Desperadoes Hoverns Near Y ellOwstOne
Park-A RumOr that They Intend
to Capture the Him.

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. %.
Considerable excitement in this city over a
report, which appeared in the Wood River
Times last evening, that a party of cowboys
had started for the Yellowstone Park to kid
nap President Arthur. Sheriff FAIRY has de-
tailed two trustworthy deputies to look the
the matter up, with instructions to summon
strong posse and arrest the kidnappers if
the facts are as stated. The Times saws:
''During the past two weeks number of
strangers, all well provided with good riding
animals and firearms. and resembling party
of regulators or Texas cowboys, have been
camped on Willow creek, and considerable
curiosity has been expressed as to the inten-
tons OF the party. Some accounted for their
outfit by describing them as a party organ
lied to go up into the Indian country on a
prospecting trip, while others believed them
| to be party of Arizona rustlers During
several days past some of the party have rid
den through the town in defiant manner
and mysteriously appeared From man who
came IN today, it lie learned that the party
who induced him to join and make certain
pledges of secrecy, were organized to proceed
to the Yellowstone park They left last night,
going on the stage road, and the informant
escaped during the night The object of the
expedition Is to corral and capture President
Arthur and party, and to spirit them away
into the mountain Businesses and caves. where
they will be fed. but kept prisoners while
members OF the party act as pickets to pre-
vent their being surprised and captured while
negotiations for ransom are conducted. The
captain or leader of the party has an idea that
heavy ransom will be offered by the per-
sonal friends of the president after the search
for the presidents party shall have been Civ
en- up, and that $500, 900 or more can thus be
extorted from the secret service fund and d.
vided among the party on the principle adop-
ted by Italian banditti. The escaped mem
Der of the party says that there are 65 men in
the outfit. some of whom were guerrillas in
the late war, and that five wild Shoshonc and
Bannock Indians go along as guides and
scouts, who are armed with repeating rifles
and scalping knives. The leader is Texas
desperate, on whose head price has been
set. and, with the exception of two Italians,
who left the railroad grade, and a few others,
the party are cowboys. A grand council was
held the night before last on the prairie. when
every man swore by his dagger in the fire.
light to do his duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
PLEDGING NOMINEES.
Mah"ne's Precautions Against Boiling
Members of the Legislature.

The Mahoneites seem determined to take
extraordinary precautions against boiling
members of the next legislature. The con-
ventions now being held through out the
State of Virginia for nominations to the
House of Delegates and the Senate are fur
nished with the blank form of pledge that is
to be signed BY every readjuster aspirant for
place in either branch of the legislature
which is first to be adopted by the nominating
convention as one of its rules. The pledge
read as follows: "WhOever shall be nomi.
mated by the convention to represent their
district and county in the Senate and House
of Delegates of Virginia shall, by their ac-
ceptance Of the same, stand pledged, without
qualification, to 60 into the readjuster caucus
of the legislature at Richmond, and as MEM
bers of the Legislature, to support and vote
for such measures as that caucus, by majority,
shall adopt" This pledge shall be signed by
each candidate before he can receive the
nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
A BRAVE IsOSTONIAN.
His Heroic Rescue of Two Exhausted
Baihers at COney Island.

New YORK, Aug. 25.
Detective Charles Chambers of the Isl
Brooklyn precinct visited Coney Island with
his wife and daughter yesterday afternoon,
and they all went in bathing in the surf oppo-
site Vandeveer's pavilion. After Mrs. Cham.
bers and her daughter came out of the water,
Mrs. Chambers noticed that her husband was
being carried out bv the undertow. She
screamed and called the attention of some OF
the bathers to his perilous position. A friend
named Gardner swum to him and aided him
to reach one of the iron columns of the pier.
They were both so much exhausted that they
had to cling to the columns. An attempt
was made to reach them with a small boat
but the boat was stove to pieces. A long
rope was then furnished from the pavilion
and young man named William McConnely
of Boston, swum out with one end Of it to
the men. They were then pulled to the
shore in an exhausted condition. The throng
cheered loudly at their recue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
THE MINNESOTA CYCLONE.
A Loss Of 5000, 900 in One County.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. %.
The correspondent Of the Tribune has COM
piled from official reports of the relief com.
mittee and of agents sent out by the county
commissioners, an estimate of the losses of
different farmers in Olmstead county. The
agents report that the path of the cyclone
was from east to west and was about ten miles
long. They have examined the condition of
fifty farms and say that every house and barn
on them was demolished, and much valuable
stock killed, farming machinery wrecked and
thousands of bushels of grain DESTROYED.
The loss to the farmers in the county is not
less than Se00, 900. In Rochester, much re-
lief work is being done. and s25. 900 have
been received; but the funds are still made.
quate. One hundred and fifty families are
destitute and rely on outsiders to shelter
them. A building association will be formed,
in the fund of which the money appropriated
for the erection of buildings will be placed
This money will be distributed pro rata, each
assisted person giving q note for the remain
der Of the cost of the Improvement of his
buildings. Two more deaths of injured per-
sons occurred yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
BARLOW'S AFFAIRS.
What He Says Concerning the Sale of
the SOuthe eastern Railroad.
BOsTON. Aug. 26.

BosroN, Aug. 26.
Bradley Barlow stated concerning the sale
OF the Southeastern railroad to the Chapman
syndicate that the report made by Chapman
to the New Jersey syndicate of the condition
OF the Southeastern was very favorably re-
ceived, and the syndicate decided to purchase
the road at a sum sufficient to paw the total
liabilities of the road-about SO. 500, 0OO, pro-
viding satisfactory arrangements could be
made with the creditors. A contract has
been signed by Barlow and the capitalists
represented in the syndicate. wherein Barlow
agrees to transfer his interest and relinquish
his right in the Southeastern for q specified
amount, and the syndicate agrees to purchase
conditioned on its being able to effect ar
rangements for bdying up claims which vari-
Gus parties have against the road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

vlNO LET House and stable on Perham St ,o,,
l. the Jail Only two minutes walk from Ws,a,
s.. Apply to FRANK l.. HAMLEN,
1une2lfu 70 Sewall it., Ausus,a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
Two Men Have Their skulls Crushe d
While Stealing a Ride.
POUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Aug.

FOUGHKEEPSIE, N. :, aug. 70.
Three young men, Nathan Freeman, and
Henry L. Mitchell of Cambridge. Mass, and
a stranger said to have been waiter in the
Parker House, Boston, got on the top of a
sleeping car of the train which left New York
on the New York Central & Hudson River
X. r., at 6 o'clock last evening while it lay
at Peeskill, their purpose being to steal q
ride to Albany. While the train was passing
through Roa Hook Tunnel, Mitchell and the
unknown man had their skulls crushed by
striking the top of the tunnel. freeman was
not injured. The bodies of the two men
were taken off at this station and will be
buried in the cemetery here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

COTTAGE to rent at Hammond's Grove. Addr...
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

ENOR SALE.-My residence on Crosby Place
JOSEPH L. BADGEP
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
NEW York, Aug. %

New YORK. Aug. %.
Schooner La Hama of Lubec, Me-, Hough-
ton, from ST. John for Philadelphia, with a
cargo of laths, was towed into this port Sat
urday, waterloeged and in distress. Capt.
Houghtou reports on Aug. "a, at half past
nine in the morning, when of Chinicook in a
dense fog he was run into by the bark Amer.
lea on the starboard side, cutting his vessel
down TO the waters edge.
The fore rigging was lost. bulwarks and
foressil. The damage to the bark is I'M.
known. At the same date at O'Clock they
fell in with the steamer Caledonia from New
York port for Glasgow, which towed the bark
TO New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
Oh. What 4 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 Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
FOREIGN NEWS.
Coaat De Chanbord's su2eriags aad
Death.

LONDON, Aug. %.
Count De Chambord's suferings just before
his death were fearful. but he maintained his
fortitude to the last. The Countess De Cham
bord vas carried from the sick room uncon-
scious. The friends and members OF the
household were admitted to the death cham
Der at eight O'Clock, and all kissed the hand
of the dead count and were deeply moved.
The body will be embalmed Sunday. The
causes of the counts death were cancer In
the stomach. ulcers and atrophy Of the kidney
and disarraneement of blood vessels Inc
Count and Countess of Bardi and the Duke
and Duchess of Madrid were present when
the count died The legitimists propose to
hold grand demonstration at GOritz, on the
occasion of the celebration of the obsequies
there. Count Bardi closed the dead mans
ewes The body is shrunken to skeleton
The remains will lie in state in the sick room
until after the post mortem examination.
when they will be taken to the grand saloon
The Daily News, in an article on Count
De Chambord. says his death, like his life.
will not affect French politics. The event
belongs to the romance of history and not to
its business. The Times says it sees little
ground TO anticipate any movement in France
favorable to the Orleans princes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

The Boston Advertiser of Saturday says :
1.-The brutal assaults on the character of
the late President Garfield will make the
country take the greater interest in the
account of the laying of the foundation of
the monument to him in San Francisco.
Al the ceremonies. Yesterday. it is said
that more than one hundred thousand
people were present. The men who are
trying to make political capital by SIAN
dering the good name of Garfield are an
swered. in part, by this magnificent dem
onstration. The nation, which two years
ago was watching over the dying Presi-
dent, has not forgotten him, nor will it
fail to remember his recent assailants.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

The action of the democratic State com.
mittee Of New York is likely to make
things lively at the Stale convention. The
convention will meet at Buffalo on the
18th. The democratic State committee
adopted the resolutions submitted by the
so-called county democracy, and which
give to that faction the control of the pri.
maries Of New York for the choice of del.
egates to the next State convention. John
Kelly has consequently gone home. ex.
pressing determination to have harmony
even if he has to promote 1t with club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
The Health OF Pensacola.

The surgeon of the marine hospital service
today received the following telegram from
Pensacola. Fla:
inspection report satisfactory; only a few
houses found unclean, and those received im-
mediate attention; no sickness of a serious
nature in the city; Murray reaffirms the cor
rectness of the post norton; directors here
much excited over it, and the people much
elated; inspect the same three times a week
personally; navy yard reports three cases.
COULTMAN."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
The Rebate on Tobacco.

The internal revenue bureau today receiv-
ed from the collector of the 4th district of
Texas, a schedule of 100 claims for rebate
on tobacco, etc, amounting to $4,000. The
aggregate of the amount of claims for rebate
received to date is about 50, 100000 The
schedules are all in with the exception of the
4th district of Virginia, % Tennessee, I'd
Minnesota, 9TH Indiana and the district of
Colorado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

Have you Heart Disease in any form il
90 use DR.. Graves Heart Regulator; 80
years have proved it sure remedy for or
Ranic or sympathetic Heart Disease. 81 per
bottle at druggists.
Heart Disease has brought many to an un
timely grave. The heart is as liable as other
organs to disease; il you have it even in the
slightest form use DIR. Graves Heart Regu.
lator. 81 per bottle. aug2lfeod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

We have speedy and positive cure for
Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker mouth and Head
Ache, in SHILOH6 CATARRH REMEDY.
A nasal Injector free with each bottle. Use
il if YOU desire health and sweet breath.
Price so cts. Sold by
Bowditch. Webster Co.
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Meeting of the Central Labor Union.

New YORK, Aug. 20.
At meeting of the Central Labor Union
today notice of withdrawa al was received from
the Brass Workers Union. The session was
caused by the recent action of the union
in excluding reporters from their meetings.
A resolution to boycott the Sun, because as
they allege it is imicable to working mems
interests, was unanimously adopted. Strikes
will be ordered tomorrow on a number Of
new buildians where non-union men are en-
ployed. The union members of various
building trades will go out together.
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Launching at Bath.

BATH, Aug %.
I. NJ. Hagan & Co, on Saturday, launched
the pilot boa; Maud Helen, go tons. owned
and commanded by George II. Fader of
Brunswick, Ga.
f. Soule Co. launched the three-masted
owned in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

The first appointment in the treasury de-
partment under the new civil service rules
was made today to fill 5000 vacancy in the
National Bank OF Redemption agency of the
the treasurer's Office. The civil service com
mission certified the names of four ladies to
the acting secretary of the treasury who Sc
lected Miss Mary F. Hoyt of Connecticut,
which was first on the list.
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Collision at Sea.

LONDON, Aug. &c.
A collision occurred at three o'clock this
morning of Eddystone light in the English
channel between the French steamer St.
German, bound from Havre for New York.
and the steamer WOODBURY. from the east by
the way of Suez canal. The Woodbu-n sank
Immediately and 10 of her crew were drowned
The St. German has arrived at Plymouth
disabled where she landed her passengers,
and those who were saved from the Wood.
burn.
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Next ConcIave at st. LOUIS.

SAN Francisco, Cal. Aug. %.
At last evenings session of the grand en-
campment of Knights Templar it was voted
to hold the next conclave at St. Louis. al
though on a standing vote Boston was at first
selected, but some members urged so hard
for st. Louis that a recons liberation was car
ried, and, by the help Of proxies, the latter
place was secured. Former residents OF
of Maine gave the grand commandery of that
state a fine dinner last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
Horse and Wagon Stolen.

BIDDEFoRD, Aug. 25-
Frederick T. Hllman had a horse, wagon
and harness stolen from his barn last night
the team was valued at $3.50. The horse was
black and straight bodied, and the wagon
covered. Suspicion is directed toward Fore
man, an employee of Mr.. Hillman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

According to the Albany Journal there
are fewer factional divisions among the
masses of republicans Of New York State
to-day than there have been at any pre-
vious time since the first years of Presi.
dent Hayes's administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27
Gallant Rescues.

There can be something heroic in a med
icine well as individuals. Burdock Blood
Bitters have effected many a gallant rescue
among the suffering sick. Thousands have
escaped the miseries Of dyspepsia and ner-
vous debility through the use of this wonder
full medicine. 1t is emphatically the best
stomach and blood tonic in the world.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

All persons suffering from Coughs, Colds,
Asthma Bronchitis, Loss of Voice or any
affection of the Throat and Lungs, are re-
quested to call at Kinsmans Drug Store and
get trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Dis
cOvery for Consumption, free of charge,
which will convince them of its wonderful
merits and show what regular dollar size
bottle will do. Call early.
dec26t&wev6wly
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BISMARCK, OAK, %.
A special dispatch to the Tribune from
Fort Buford says great excitement prevails
there over a raid made on the Gros Ventre
Indians by Crees. The Crees sneaked in and
run off lot of horses belonging to the Gros
Ventres. They we're followed by the latter
to the Little Muddy river, where fight en-
sued, in which several were wounded on both
sides. Lieut.. Robinson Of the 7th Cavalry,
with 26 men, is in pursuit of the thieves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

GALLArIN, Mo-. Aug %.
In the James trial yesterday afternoon Mrs.
Hite testified: In March, 1882, the defendant
came to our house with Dick Liddell and
Jesse James, all armed They came the next
month acting as though they we're frightened.
and watched the windows with guns in their
hands. Did not see Frank James the 9th of
April. Hite's first wife was Frank James
aunt" Alter testimony Of minor importance
the court adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

Many times you want to keep meat or ish
for several days. Lay it in solution of Rex
Masuus over night and you can keep il for
weeks. You can also keep milk week or
more BY stirring in a little OF the "Snow
Flake" brand. uly 24t&wlm
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SPORTING.
Base Ball.

At Boston-Boston 8, Providence 3.
At Philsdelphia-New York 5, Philadel-
phia 2.
At Chicaeo-Chicago IS. Buffalo a..
At Detroit-Cleveland 3, Detroit l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

In the Hop Plaster are united Fresh Hops,
Gums and Balsams, and its power is wonder
full in curing Back Ache. Sprains, Bruises,
Neuralgia. Pain in the Side or Soreness any
where. Thousands testify to this.
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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
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
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ARe.lIy sood Thing.

Is the universal expression from all who use
PEARLS White Glycerine for the skin. 1t
beauties the complexion and makes the skin
soft, clear, aud healthfui. besides removing
all imperfections. Druggists sell it.
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The Body of One of the Unfortunates
Found.
WELLS, Aug. &c.
The body of Greenough Thayer of Cam
bridge, Mass, has been recovered.
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The Sprague Litigation.

Providence, Aug. 25.
The Sprague ladies, failing to give bonds
- assignees of William and Amasa Sprague
IN the mater of the QHidneck Company. the
Supreme Court today removed them and ap
pointed Gorham P. Pomeroy assignee.
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Cholera Reports.

ALEXANDRIA. Aug. 26.
Twenty-Five death from cholera occurred
here yesterday.
LONDON, Aug, &c.
1t is reported that Cholera has broken Out
at Sumatra.
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Secretary Chandler.

BAR HARBOR, Aug. %.
The Tallapoosa, with Secretary Chandler
on board, has left here for PASSPORT.
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Billiards.

SAN Francisco. Aug. 25.
Sexton won the 1000 point billiard match
in twelve innings. Shaeffer scoring 100. The
highest run was 43l, made by Shaeffer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-08-27

Make your fortune by honest industry.
temperance and ffugality. Use the true 81.
f." Atwood Medicine. Trade m.-k L. F."
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Butler at Bar HarbOr.

BAR HARBOR, Aug &c.
Governor Butler IN his yacht America has
arrived at this port. He was on shore today
visiting friends.
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Decline of Man.

Nervous Weakness. Dyspepsia, Impotence,
Sexual Debility, cured by Wells Health Re
newer" 81.
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Kinds Radical Corr Remover. pat up u
Portland, Me-, 10 sold ell over the country.
Nearly two thousand gross sold last year.
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The democratic extra session has cost
the taxpayers of the State of Pennsyl-
vania up to date $23l 900.
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Wells Trough on COrns."
Ask for Wells Trough on Corns." l5c.
Quick, complete, permanent cure. Corns,
warts. bunions.
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WEATHER REPORT.


War Dept Office of Chief Signal Officer, |
Washington. d. c., Aug 27-l A. NJ. I
For New England and Middle States,
fair weather; winds mostly northerIy; rising
barometer; stationary temperature.
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Flies, reaches, ants, ed-bugs, rats, mice,
gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by Rough
on Rats Is C.
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BY TEIE OR APH.
IN DISTRESS.

A Disabled Maine Bark lowed Into
New York.
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For Safe.

STORE and S'oreh0ase tor sale at Cs,.,.,
~ Corner. Nassalbor0. The above are co.
dious and In good condition. Apply to '"o-
CHAS. b. STUART
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