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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
MOMENT OF PERIL.
Ferry Boat on Fire-Passengers Saved
by Dashing Through the Flames.

New YORK. Dec. Is.
The ferry boat Garden City, of the East
River Ferry Co., was burned at noon today,
in it's berth at the foot of James slip. The
boat is q wreck. 1t was valued at 100000
and partly insured. 1t had left the slip on
its way to Long Island city, and had got
barely its own length, heading up the stream,
when the flames burst from the deck above
the boiler. A dozen passengers and ferry
hands Who were on board saved themselves
by jumping to the bulwarks of the ferry
slip or by dashing through the flames to the
tanned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

The Maine members of Congress are
attending promptly to business in the
House. Messrs. Reed and Dingley have
introduced bills of Importance to their
constituents, and Messrs. Boutelle and
Milliken though new members are active.
Among the bills introduced by Mr.. MILL
ken is one for the erection OF a public
building in this city, for post-ofiice and
other purposes, and one to relieve ships
and other vessels from compulsory pilot
fees. Mr. Boutelle introduced bill for
the erection of public building at Houl-
ton, also a bill fer the construction Of
bridges across the st. John and st. Fran
els rivers. The Maine delegation is COM
posed Of wide awake and able men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
WANTED IN PORTLAND.
Arrest of a Fugitive from Justice in
Boston.

Boston, Dec. ID.
Thomas Conway was before Judge Adams
of the municipal court this morning to an.
swer the charge of fugitive from justice.
Conway is wanted in Portland, Me-, for
breaking and entering, also Jail breaking.
He is the man who stabbed two officers yes
terday while attempting to arrest him. The
court held him IN $500 for his appearance at
the same court ON the 18th, when he will
probably BIS remanded to Portland, Me-, to
receive a prolonged. sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

The New Age is bound to assail the po-
lice force OF this city with or without
cause. Its rawlings are the effect Of the
bitterest partizanship and nothing else.
We have no doubt the city government
will promptly deal with any officer who is
derelict in duty or illegally uses his po-
sition, where investigation has proved such
TO be the case. We have confidence in
the city government but receive state
ments made by the New Age in regard to
its political opponents az very unreliable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
OBITUARY.
Death of Mr.. Joseph s. CLARK Of Hal
lowell.
Especial to the Kennebec Journal. ]

Especial to the Kennebec Journal.
HALLOwELL, Dec. Is.
Death has removed another of our old
citizens. Mr.. Joseph S. Clark who was born
in Hallowell Oct. 25th, 1893, and has lived
here all of his life time died at his residence
on Second street Thursday afternoon at one
O'Clock. He was an upright, kind-hearted
man, respected and beloved by the whole
community and will be greatly missed-es-
pecially as he was thoroughly conversant
with the early history of Hallowell and
always took an interest in imparting any in
formation desired. He was a carpenter by
trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
State News.
CuNHERIANp.

The Portland Press Of the 18th inst SAYS
There are now Eve English steamers in port.
The Polynesian, Capt. Barrett, from Liver
pool, Nov. Goth, arrived after a fine passage
yesterday noon. She brought = cabin, 5 in
tefnediate, 81 steerage passengers. and $50
tons cargo. The Montreal and Circassian
will sail Saturday.
The latest contribution to the talk and Cos
sip about the Portland postmastership contest,
10 an interview with Collector Dow in the
Portland Advertiser. The Portland Globe
had stated that Collector Dow Was working
for the appointment of Clark II. Barker, Esq.
Col. Dow says he is aud always has been
civil service reformer enough to consider
it indelicate IL not improper for Fed
eral ofhce-holders to actively interest them
selves in contests for appointments to
such positions. Accordingly he 10 not
nor has he been, working for any one
for the position Of postmaster. 1t is
stated by the Advertiser that the friends of
Clark H. Barker, Esq, claim that he has
more names on his petition than anybody
else. Judge Goddard has an excessively
signed petition for re-appointment Hiram
Knowlton, Esq, is circulating no petition,
but 10 relying on the influence of his friends
in Washington. A. F. Gerrish, Esq, Of
the Casco National Bank. has many infiu-
eutiut names On MS petitton- Inc foregoing
are all the candidates that are understood TO
be in the field.
Ar LARGE.
A list of cities and towns in this State and
the number Of persons in each. paying L.
s. special tax, - retail liquor dealers. was
complied last week from the books in the
ONCE Of Hon. +. J. Rollins, collector Of in
ternal revenue for the district of Maize. Two
hundred and seven towns are represented
against LIZ last year, . gain of IS. although
the actual increase in the number of liquor
dealers has been very small Last year there
we're l,l62 licenses, while this year there
are l ,l66. Portland shows an increase Of s
over last year. Lewiston, ID, Bangor,
2. Bath shows decrease Of nine.
Belfast, . decrease of four, Brewer an
increase Of s, Biddeford q decrease of -.
Calais an increase Of 5, Passport an increase
Of Z, Eden an increase of 4. Fort Popham
8, where there were none. last year; Gardner
decrease of s, Hampden an increase of 5,
H0ulton decrease of Is, Lewisten an in
crease of II, New Portland an increase Of 4,
Oakland an increase Of 6, Old Orchard an
increase sof 9. Rockland . decrease of Is,
Saco decrease Of 8, Oldtown IN increase Of
., and Watervills IN increase Of 8. An act
sal inezeass Of only Vas made IL The entire
etafo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
Suicide in Portland.

PORTLAND, Dec. 10.
Hiram Bascomb committed suicide at noon
today BY cutting his throat at his residence
on Broard street. He formerly kept the Mt.
Cutler House at Hiram, Me. Dependency
the cause. He was Go years of age. He
leaves one son, the principal of the High
school in Natick, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
HARD OUTLOOK.
A Mayor and Other Officials Implicated
in q Train Robbery.

NEW LAREDO, Mex, Dec. Is.
An order has been issued for the arrest of
Senior Quintona, mayor of this city on
charge of being one Of the principals in the
recent train robbery on the Mexican Nation
al railroad. The authorities Of the State of
Tampied refused to surrender him. Other
prominent Mexican officials are involved in
the robbery and the affair is assuming. Sc
rious national aspect. Several of the rob.
bers have escaped through delay of the off
cials in charge of the investigation of the
affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
A BEAUTY.
One Of Names Model Ships Leaves the
Stocks.

BRUNSWICK, Dec. l3.
There was launched, Thursday, from the
yard of Scolfeld Bros, Brunswick,
ship Scolfeld, 1000 tons, owned chiefly by
the builders. 1t is one of the strongest fn-
ished vessels ever built in Maine, designed
for general freighting business. 1t will be
commanded by Capt. Samuel Scolfield. 1t
will be towed to Portland, to be rugged and
fitted for sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

On the score accommodation Chicago
10 an excellent place to hold the national
conventions. But if the conventions are
not to be located permanently at any point.
other cities had right to put in claims
this year and object to Chicago being Sc
lscted for 1884 after having had the con-
vention In 1880. In rejecting Mr.. Frye's
proposition for new basis the committee
missed an opportunity to correct the injus-
tice which is unavoidable under the old
basis, and against which the argument is
strong and unanswerable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

Another murder in the State. this time
stRichmond, shows that the shedding OF
blood is upon the increase in our midst.
Notwithstanding the capital punishment
law enacted by the legislature last winter.
No previous period in our history is 30
dark and bloody with crime as the last
eight months of this year 1883.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

From L. B. Wright, Readfeid, Maine
have used Togus Cough Mixture in my
family for some time and consider it the best
remedy in the world for coughs and colds.
My wife was so hoarse she could not speak
aloud After taking two doses the hoarseness
was entirely gone. dec3t&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

There is quite mutiny among leading
democratic members Of the House over
the selection of Morrison a. Chairman Of
the Ways and Means Committee. None
Of them are willing to accept places upon
the committee with Morrison. and the
Speaker Is in quandary about the mat
Tar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

The Norristown Herald advises repub-
licans not to bother about . presidential
candidate yet. Let republican voters be re-
presented in the convention, and there will
be no difficulty in finding nominee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

A second count of the vote cast in Ohio
in October on the prohibitory amendment
is now in progress, and it is showing some
grave errors in the vote as it was returned.
Numerous instances are cited to prove that
there was fraud or great negligence in
the first count. If the ratio OF dscrepan-
cies thus far discovered holds good
through the State. it is highly proba-
BILE that the amendment will be found to
have been carried One estimate places
the vote lost through erroneous and false
returns at 1900. The measure lacked
only 81, 500 of adoption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
SPRINGFIELD. Mass. April 10. 1881

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. April 10, 1881.
81 have been sick with pleurisy and pneu-
monia. 1t left me with a very hard hacking
cough. All the physicians and medicine did
me no good. A friend advised me to try
Adamson's Cough Balsam, one bottle of
which did me more good than all the doctors
and medicines l have tried; and l shall rec
Ommend it far and near
MARY A. BRoCKwELL.
decll +&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

Mr.. S. NJ. Curtis. of Brooklyn, NY, SAYS
he applied to the best physicians he could
find, and used every remedy recommended
for a severe cough he had for over four
months with no success. and by accident
heard of JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP. took
two bottles and was entirely cured. For sale
by Allen & Co, Augusta.
noyo0tSwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

This machine is propelled by steam. and
will carry two people twenty miles in an
hour, it is said. 1t is quite an invention but
does not compare with Burdock Blood Bit
tiers. which will carry the invalid along the
road to health to beat all. declld&wlw2p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
Probable Loss of a Vessel.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec Is.
The bark Fannie II. Loring with a cargo
of coal, valued at $4,000, left here Nov
eth, for Portland, Me. Nothing has been
heard from her and it is feared she is lost
with all on board. The crew consisted of
Capt. Soule and ten men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
Shoe Factory Burned.

BRIDGToN, Dec ID.
The citizens this town are subscribing lib
orally to build large shoe factory for any
manufacturer wishing to locate here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

'To err is human" but to provide your
home with a bottle of JADWIN'S TAR
SYRUP. is only to prove your good sense,
Sold by Allen & Co., Augusta.
uovo0+ Swtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
THE wOMAN's CRUSADE.
Ali the County Called Upon to Cele.
brate the Tenth Aaniversary.
NV YoRK. Dec IL.

NEW YORK, Dec. l3.
The National Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union has issued . call to each State in
the Union, asking every local society, Of
which thsre are about $4,000, situated in
every state and nearly every territory, to cell
CITRATE With appropriate exercises the tenth
anniversary Of the Womaa's Crusade, which
viii occur Dee. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
WEATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - Hours

War Dept Office of Chief Signal Officer, /
Washington, ID. c., Dec. Ill A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
warmer threatening weather; increasing
,oufherly winds, with gales on the coast fall
ing barometer; cautionary Signals from New
York = Passport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

''Wonders will never cease" is truism
that can be said of JADWIN'S TAR SYRUP
for those who have used it declare it to be
wonderful cure. Sold by Allen & Co, Au-
gust. nov20f&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
Vessel Captured and the Crew Shot.

ST. THOMAS, Dec. ID.
On the 18th ult., a Haytien war vessel,
Dessolenes, captured the schooner Bazelais,
from Kingston for Jamaica, and five of the
crew-Arthur Allen, Edward Williams, Auch
illus Noel, Petit Jearily and Alfred Nelson.
were shot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

And get Kemp's Botanic Liver Pills for
Headache, for Biliousness, for Torpid Liver,
for the complexion. Use no other. Sold by
Bowditch, Webster & Co. Sample bottle
free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements, NOT preceding three lines
coming under the head of WANTED, For SALE
To LET, LOST, &C., toiU be inserted here one tim
for 90 cents three times for 40 cents. and one oes
for s q cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

General Longstreet gives it as his opin-
ion that there is not much chance for re-
publican party in any Southern State ex-
cept Virginia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

$4,000 would not purchase from me what
Switt's Specific Is. s. s. has effected in my
case. 1t has cured me of Malarial Rheuma-
tism. ARCHIE THOMAS,
Springfield, Tenn.
dec4d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
8silu yennebtf JOnrnzl.
Augusta. Friday Noraine. Dec. n.

Senator Logan permits the statement
that be will oppose the bill for the relief
Of Fitz John Porter - vigorously this
winter a. ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
MNANoIAL AND Colr1r1ROrAL
new York Money narket

Evcntno Report.
NEw YoRK. Dec. Is
Money loaned between from 2a2l and closed ct u
Prime Mercantile paper, "a. Exchange steady
sll for long and s4 snort. Governments steady
ElOaiuS hide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

FINO LET.-One house on Grove street, and three
i offices and store Water street.
Nov. 9Th. JAMES W NORTH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
For Safe.

NOR SALE OR TO RENT.-Store and store
IL house AT Getchell's Corner, Vassalbors', near
NJ. C. X. X. station The above buildings in good
repair; price $500. Apply to
CnAS. Is. STUART,
decSdlw So. China, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

IIOTEL TO LEr.-1he well known Central
III House" AT the corner of state street and
Western avenue, Augusta will be let response
Bile party on favorable terms. For information apply
to address LENDALL TITCONB,
septlO4eowtf Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

vINO RENT.-A small tenement on Gage, near
L Water street. Enquire OF l.. II. w. SMITH,
nov6dtf No. IL Crescent ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

NOR sALE.-Hou -es in different parts nf the
II city, ranging in price from $3.50 to $4,000. Also
a desirable store on Water street. Also good farms
in this city and elsewhere. Apply at the Office Of
4. =. FOGG,
next south American Express Office feb26tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14
To Let

ITO L.T-A desirable house on Hospital street,
i within three minutes walk of the bridge. Ten
or eleven rooms, in good repair. with good furnace;
also good stable. will rent 10 a small family for
the winter at nominal price, or for longer term at
a low rent. Apply at the office Of u. 5. FOGG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-14

NOR SALE AT A RARGsAlN-A house On
E Patterson ST. of modern and beautiful design,
Just completely finished. newly blinded, papered and
painted throughout II was built entirely by days
work; has II rooms; can be used by two families
one: has water above and below, and the pumps and
pipe are new Ii be purchas ed at much below
cost. Cash payment, or at least half down.
Call on JOHN l.. STEVENS,
uovoGtff Western Avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-11
A BLUE RIDGE VALLEY
Correspondence Of THE EVENING star.


VALLEY HOME, FREDERICK Co., VA. Aug. TO-
1t Is delightful ride from Washington to
Winchester by rail through Harper's Ferry up
the Shenandoah and thence over a fine road to
this place. When travelling through Virginia
the mind invariably goes back to the dark days
of few short years ago, and We sigh over the
dismantled landmark which now only serves,
however, as an index to q page Of history.
Crumpled ruins, whose grim walls stand out as
mural monuments for the dead past but as the
cars speed on the blue outline of those noun
tains. whose characteristic gives them name, is
seen only dimly, as II q mirage, and then the
sharp outlines are unmstakable-blue. bluer
and still more blue. until o turn in the road
aud they vanish from view; now the silver
Unread OF old Potomac can be discerned, and
we stu feel as If we were within easy reach of
our latch string. We know the Potomac and
why should not 1t know us?
Inere Is no mistaking 'Harper's Ferry;" 1t
rings out clear for the reason that the intelligent
conductor knows the train stops here long
enough Tor the inquisltive passenger to find out
the name, and. as he, the intelligent conductor.
ID careful OF his reputation, he docs not want to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-11

An English woman in Chicago engaged in
teaching calsthenics lays down the following as
cardinal principles in the art Of walking:
To walk upon the ball instead of the heel of
the foot. Nine out of every ten persons walk
upon the heel 1t communicates a lar to the
spine which is very Injurious, while placing the
ball Of the foot down first, II persisted in, will
result In gliding and graceful walk. The En-
glish and French are the most graceful walkers
because their mothers give them proper teach
ing when they are young. All of the bad walks
which characterize the Americans and the Ger
mans are due to the fact that no care is taken
with them when they are infants. They are al
lowed to walk before their limbs are strong
enough to support them. and they are also left
a great deal to themselves. The mothers should
guide them and teach them to walk, and they
would not be 80 kn0ck-kneed and bow !imbed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-11

From the British Medical Journal
Many people, "a soon - sea-sickness CON-
mences, have recourse to oranges. lemons eto.
Now oranges are very much to be avoided on
account Of their bilious tendency, and even the
cases Of extreme nausea
Champagne, too, 10 very common remedy,
and. without doubt, In many cases does good;
but this appears to be chiefly due to its
exhilarating effects, N, II IL be discontinued.
the result is bad, and . great amount of pros
tration follows.
Creosote is q very old but still very good
remedy, and, In cases accompanied by great
prostrafion, is very useful; but IL given In the
early stage OF sea-sckness, II Is often followed
by very bad results, and even increases the
nausea.
Bicarbonate OF soda is used In slight cases
as 1t relieves nausea and checks the frequent
eructations which often follow attacks Of sea-
sickness; but In severe cases II is absolutely
useless. and, In fact, it very often prolongs the
retching.
A very good remedy I'm the earlier stages Of
seasckness is a teaspooniul of Worcester sauce.
How this acts l cannot say; but il, without
doubt, relieves the symptoms and renders the
patient easier. Its action is probably Of astimu-
| liant nature.
Hydrocyanic acid Ia Of very little service. and
most acid mixtures are to be avoided, except
that, perhaps for drinking purposes. when II 10
best to acidulate the water with a small QUANTITY
OF hydrochloric acid.
or all the drugs used found the most eG.
| fectual was bromide of sodium. When bromide
| OF sodium Is given in doses OF ten grains three
times day, the attacks entirely subside the ap-
petite improves and the patient is able to walk
about with comfort.
In all cases of sea-sickness IL Is very desirable
that the patient should take sufficient food 90
| that at all times the stomach may be comfort
ably full for by this means overstraining during
fits OF retching Is prevented and the amount OF
| nausea Ia diminished. The practice of taking
small pieces of dry biscuit Is not of much use as
although the biscuit lie retained by the stomach
yet the amount taken Ia never sufficient to COM
| fortably fill the stomach. Soups milk -puddings
and sweets are to be avoided as they Increase
| the desire to be SICK and are followed by sick
ening quotations. Fat bacon Ia easily borne
and does much good II only the patient can con-
quer his aversion TO IL. When taken I'm moder.
ate quantityit acts like charm, and Is followed
by very good results.
But Of all food. curry is the most useful In
sea-sckness. and is retained by the stomach
when all other food has been rejected Next to
curry, would place small sandwiches of cold
beef, as they look nice on the plate, and are
usually retained by the stomach.
In conclusion, l would advise that brandy
should be used very sparingly as I'm many cases,
IT induces sea-slckness and Its chief use IL con-
fined to those cases where the prostraton 10
very great, and even then champagne is moro
efectual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-11

singular coincidence or premon.tion. az ono
may prefer to call it, is reported from ColesviIle
Broome county. On Sunday, July Is. Charles
COmstock. boy Of ten years, son OF Judge J.
u. Comstock, told his parents that he had been
writing about something remarkable which
would soon take place. He was In perfect
health, there was nothing to suggest anxiety,
and nothing more was thought of his remark
until. the boy having died suddenly and his
funeral having been appointed for Friday, July
"a, at pm, paper was found containing tho
following memorandum I'm his handwriting:
within twelve days after to-day. on Friday, at
three minutes past o'clock In the afternoon,
something remarkable will happen"