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Heavy Robbery.

The Falmouth Hotel has lately been suf-
ferer as far as some of its boarders and en-
ployes were concerned. Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Baker, of New York, had their room entered
1t Is reported, and Mr.. Baker lost two valuable
diamond studs, and Mrs. Baker an elegant
vinargrette, some jewelry and handsome
sa,chel. Mr.. Q. f. SWEET lost pair of boots.
A lady, 1t is said, had handsome emerald pin
surrounded with diamonds taken. Many OF
the domestics lost articles Of value from theii
rooms
1t is reported that detectives were put on the
search for the robbers without success
Finally Mr. Martin, the proprietor, in his en-
ergetic way, went to work, notified the police
and fixed suspicion on two boys employed al
the house. Some of the goods were recovered
at pawnbrokers, and, 1t is alleged, the tive
scamps went up ia the elevator and while one
kept watch the other, who had two pass keys
which were found on him, entered the rooms
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MAINE.
Fire in Kennebunkpert.

Flre hu AeuueDuuAPOrts
KENNEBUNKPoRT. Sept. 3.-The farm build
ings of Dea. Woodbury. Smith in this town
were consumed by fire Monday forenoon, in
cluding the entire contents, except portion Of
the psrlor furniture. Mr.. Smith and son were
absent and with the others Of the household
lost their entire wardrobe and $40 in money.
A westerly gale blowing toward the sheds and
barn made it impossible for the limited help to
save either tools or implements. The fire
probably started from a defect in the chimney.
Insured for 81 900; loss $4,000.
Accidents at waserviIIe.
WATRRyILLE, Sept. 3.-The ten-year old
daughter of James Fallon was drowned in
Lockwood Mills canal to-day.
The painters staging on City Hall fell two
stories with five men, one of whom, Chas.
Longley, was fatally injured. Both legs and
one arm were broken.
Fire i'm Parsonheld.
BIDDEFoRD, Sept. 3.-J. w. Dearborn &
Co.'S steam mill, Parsonfeld, was burned yes
terday morning. Loss $1,000; insured.
Temperance Campmecsing.
No. ANsoN, Sept. 3.-Sundsy was the last
day of the Temperance campmeeting. Three
thousand were present. The forenoon meeting
opened at 10 o'clock, R w. Dunn of Water
vile presiding, and there was speaking by G..
W. Emerson of Madison, and B. s. Kelley of
Winthrop.
The afternoon meeting began at 1.30, B. q.
Torsey of Winthrop, Grand Worthy Chief
Templar of Maine, presiding. There were
speeches by a. S. Burke of Skowhegsu, w. T.
Eustis of Dixfeld, and r. W. Dunn.
The closing rally occurred in the evening.
A. S. Burke presided, and there was speaking
BY Messrs, Kelley, Eustis, and Augustine
Simmons of North Auson. Over two hundred
signed the pledge during the day. The meet
ings have been successful, and reflects credit
upon Manager N. B. Buxton of North Anson.
The Methodist campmeeting opens to-day, TO
continue during the week.
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WEDNESDAYS GALE.
Further Details of ,he Damage Done.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Sept. 3.-Vessels srriv-
ing here from the Grand Banks report that the
storm was very severe. 1t commenced We'd
nesday at sunrise, continuing to blow nine
hours from the southeast, when it changed to
northwest, making a tremendous heavy sea.
The schooner Matthew M. Murray lost MAIN
sail. The Alice NJ. Staples ran nine hours un-
der bare pole during the heaviest OF the gale.
The schooners Augusta II. johnson, 7. l..
Mayo and Welcome had bulwsrks stove and
lost dories, and nearly all the other vessels re-
port more or less damage. Great anxiety is
felt for the safety of the Bank fleets, and it is
feared that vessel passed bottom up on
Georges belonged here. Capt. Nickerson, of
the schooner Bessy. just arrived at st. Johns
from the Grand Banks, left the fishing ledge
twenty miles north of Rodgers and 100 miles
off Cope Spear. Capt Nickerson describes
passing through q perfect sea of shattered
dories, broken booms, spare gaffs and other
gear Of fishing vessels No further reliable
particulars have yet come to hand. The Bessie
narrowly escaped going down with all hands
she Is badly strained and leaking.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-Steamer Yoxford,
British has arrived at this port She picked
up two laen in a dory on the Newfoundland
Banks. They belonged to the schooner Re-
porter, OF Massachusetts,.
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METEOROLOGICAL.
INDICATIONS FOR The NEXT TwENTY-FoUB


INDICATIONS FOR THE NEXT TwKNTY-FoUB
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, ID. G.
Sept. 4, A. NJ.
For New England,
Foir weather, cool northerly winds, followed
by slightly warmer, variable winds bv Tuesday
night; rising followed by falling barometer.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Clear weather prevails in all districts with
cooler nortberly winds in Ohio valley, Middle
and New England States. Warm south to
west winds continue in the South Atlantic
and Gulf States and the temperature is rising
slightly in the Northwest with southerly winds
Fair weather is indicated for New England
and Middle States Tuesday and Wednesday
with slowly rising temperature. The temper
ature will rise slowly in Ohio and Mississippi
valleys and Lake region with fair weather on
Tuesday, increasing cloudipess on "Wednesday,
with occasional rain in the Mississippi valley.
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Hartford Railroad Accident.

HARTFORD, Sept. 3-An east bound p assem-
ger traln Oh lhe New York and New England
railroad consisting of seven passengers and one
baggage Car, jumped the track near New Bri-
tain TINS morning owing to spreading rails. II
collided with two freight cars standing on a
siding, smashing them to pieces. Engineer
Allen was badly cut about the head and arms, /,
but was not fatally hurt. No passengers were
Injured, although the train was running 25
miles an hour.
The accident 10 the passenger train on the
New York and New England Railroad at New
Britain this morning was due to trackmen
who were tapping ties. Tae switch had been
thrown out OF place temporarily, and was rot
readiusted in time for the passenger train to
pass, which was nearly due. The eengineer dis.
covered his train on the siding and reversed
his engine, but too late to prevent a collision,
which struck two freight cars, heavily loaded,
Standing ON the track, completely demolishing
them. The engineer was taken from under
the engine badly injured, but not fatally. The
train was making 70 miles sn hour, and the
escape of the passengers from injury is remark
able,
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-William j. Mer-
row was shot and killed on North Front street
this morning by Mrs. Emma Reckel, who fired
two shots at him from the window Of house
as be was passing on the way to work Both
shots took effect and he died in IS minutes.
The murderess was promptly arrested and
committed TO await the action OF the coroner.
The woman is 27 years old. Her husband died
five years ago, and until recently Morrow had
been supporting her. Having quarrelled,
however, he deserted her. Saturday she al
tempted to shoot him, but he wrenched the
pistol from her hands To-day she again
made the attempt and succeeded.
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SPORTING.
The Regatta.

LAKE MARANocooK, Sept. 3.-Plans for the
great race here tomorrow are nearing compile
ton. The Union Rowing Association crew of
Portland have just arrived. Hanlan. Hosmer,
Ross, Riley, Professionals, are expected on the
afternoon train from the west. Teemer and
others are on the ground. 1t cannot fail to be
wonderful exhibition Of aquatic skill. The
water is rather rough, with strong breeze
blowing, but we hope for better weather to-
morrow.
New Base Ball Association.
NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-A new base ball asso-
citation known as the American League of Pro-
fessiona Base Ball Clubs has been organized
and will hold a meeting at Pittsburg, Penn,
on the 18th inst for the purpose of arranging
for solid fouDdstion. The new league Will
abolish what is known as the Eleven Reserve
Rule. Thus far the clubs entered are tue New
York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Pittsburg, Chicago and Indian
polls The Cincinnati aud ST. Louis Clubs.
it is expected will be represented at the meet
ing alluded TO
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Tho Onio CaaI nIin.r.,

CLEVELAND, o., Sept 3.-Seventeen of the
twenty coal miners in the Masillon districts are
idle to-day. Two are paying tine advance OF
ten cents per ton demanded by the miners and
one is not heard from. The operators here
seem to be firm in their determination not TO
grant an increase. asserting that the condition
Of the market will not permit it. Up to, this
morning they expected the miners would con-
tinue at the former rates.
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FIRES.
A. Oxford, N. HI.

CONCORD, N H., Sept 3.-Daniel +. Tillot-
sons homestead, two large barns and other
out-buildings, with most of their contents, in
Oxford mile and half from the village,
we're burned Yesterday afternoon. The loss iG-
ciuded large quantity of farming tools and
products, embracing sixty tons of hay, foety
tons Of straw and four hundred bushels of rye.
In addition to his farming operations MIR. Til
lotson is widely known as an extensive dealer
in bark and lumber in New England and
Canada. His loss is estimated at S20,0c9, with
an insurance Of S15,Co0 The fire is Supposed
TO have been accidental.
A Brattlebsro', VI.
BRATTLEBoRo, Vs., Sept. 81 Wards build
ing, three-story wuodBn vehement house on
Canal street, was burned at O'Clock this
evening. 1t was occupied by six or seven
families, most of whom lost their effects. II
was owned by M. d. Hawes OF Leominster
Mass; loss $4,000; insurance $500. Thomas
Lynch jumped from third-story window aud
was injured in the back. The residences OF
j. l.. Barrett and III. +. Brooks adjoining were
badly damaged and saved with difficulty.
At Lawrence, Mass.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 3.-The carriage
manufsctory of Q. ~. Ferg uson on Broadway
this CITY. was burned this evening Loss S5,-
600; fully insured. The fire originated in the
paint shop BY spontaneous combustion.
Al Fernandina, Fla.
FERNANDIsA, Fla, Sept. 3.-An entire block
OF buildings was burned here Sunday morning.
Loss about $50 900; insured for $4,000.
Saw MilIs Burned.
CARMI, H., Sept 3.--The saw mill of Zieg-
Ter & Reinwad was burned Saturday night.
Loss $4,000; insurance $4 ,0c0. Sixty-fve men
ara thrown out OF employment.
Elsewhere.
The house Of Carlos Phinney, Glastonbury
(Ct) farmer, was robbed of $50 Friday might
and then burned down, together with the barn
the family being awakened by the fire. The
loss is from $25Co to $4,000; insurance $500.
An entire block of buildings at Fernandina
Fla, was burned Sunday morning. Los,
about $4,000; insured $1,000.
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FOREIGN.
Lull in English Politics.
Preparations for the Coming Campaign.
French War Vessels Fitting Out
at Shanghai.
Chinese Troops Advancing.

Toxv, c.. nv, -,
.,ias, ,issp9N, cep'. o'-lnere ls iuil In En-
ksu poil.ics, consequent. upon tne close OF the
paama.nen.aIy o.;. session. Inc leaders OF the re-
ss,r sPsu"s. paf.les are preparing programme Tor
sne,. anpaign, Whlcn promises 10 DO the most
Sa,,sbnrn s,nce .ne ,ast genera, slecsio9. LORD
Sir Michael Hicks Rsach and Mr.. Stanbons
are arranging addresses in varions districts pf
the country. Sir Charles Dixie and Mr.. Cham
berlian are making electoral stnmp engage
ments Mr.. Gladstone will mako All electoral
tour in Midlothian. Ali these avents ara re.
garded as significant of a coming general elec-
tion next YEAR The povernman, II Il arnect-
ed, will hiring a hin ass;milatina .ha horpnoh
and county franchise for England andpTrsIand
with redistribution of the seats, cutting
dowh the irish representation and giving
more members TO Scotland and England
Wnether the Dill passes or Is rejected, disso-
luton is inevitable.
LONDON, Sept. IA despatcb IN tba T;nss
from Hong Kong atates n "a renortad tha, TX .
900 Chinese troops have crossed Monohai and
are proceeding 10 Naidnono snnsdrar ~
yessels Ia loading At Shanohas with troons
ammunition and torpedoes. pS'
n.u,s, ~ s,rxcn,..
.~.
cs1.ls 1uhS 49, ~, Sep.. ep 90 Iew uays aSo ?. ~
ooa'es, asou e, = plospoSnous n lnoronsnt oi Dui-
rvi Vase, p'orinoo ~ SuoooS, uiou ouuooniy
rolsoh'hs Was Suspee.eo, 1is anu sue sspnacu was
professor of toxicology in Laval university, has
discovered that death was caused by strychine
and the widow aged "A has been arrested
charged with the crime. II is known that sbe
lately obtained strychnine from druggists in
Sherbrooke.
Michael Daviu,s Statement.
DUBLIN, Sept 3-A mass meeting was held
Yesterday at Cappamore Police were present
in force and press reporters were in attend
'nh;ot IN ,Sa ao,sereS .s an III
rannical operations of landlordism in ireland
six thousand house-holders had been deprived
of their homes within the quarter ending the
first of July.
Funeral of Courr de Chambard.
p.n, c.. 49, ..--I a-..;... 4.
49,, Ahs, 1ep', o.As que aunessl services ~
Sa sno snsP1n ia az yesy sne Gum
40 40 Chns, Jsu soS .aAo sao Pl1oeaooo VI Eoun.
t,.at ha wo~id rot a;aa,,. ,ha ,.;stas ~ ,hss
Gnnn,ss ';S nos ,,S u.sp'1 no WISHES Tt, Sho
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New Bnue RaII A..ocintian,
Serious Drought i'm virginia.

PETERSBURG, Sept. 3.-The drought of the
past two months has done and is still doing
great damage TO crops throughout South Viz
ginis. Unless there is an early fall of rain the
loss will be incaiculable. IB some sections not
more than half crop of corn can be harvested
The same may be said Of cotton and tobacco.
La some counties no rain has falloD since June.
Streams sre fast drying up, rendering milling
operations impossible. The river here Is 80
low that the millers cannot do more than one
fourth their usual work.
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whv a Horse ..Interferes."

The reason horse interferes, i. e.,
"cuts," is purely anatomical. If the animal
s'toes outward" reject it for the road; 1t is
valueless; and for slow use, half-price is
enough; for breeding. probably good for
nothing. Tle toe, knee and shoulder are
all in line with each other, hence at every
step the foot is behind its mate, and in
bringing it forward it cuts, cuffs or interferes
a point near the toe striking the opposite
fetlock, or above it. There is no remedy.
The shoulders are not parallel, but set OBJ
liquely, the same as the foot. A horse so
made cannot hep cutting or if horse toes
inward it is impossible for it to hit. The
smith cannot make him cut, nor prevent 1t
in the other case.
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Judge HoadIv I..x.. Chi.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 3.-Judge Hoadly, the
democratic nominee for governor. started TO-
night for Philadelphia for medical treatment
His family physician says he is laboring under
malarial trouble and severe nervous prostration
growing out OF his ard aous labors In his cam
paign. His soJourn in Philadelphia will de-
pend upon the orders Of the doctors.
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r.c.ne of the murder.rof DR.. BACON.

SAN FRANcI:co, Sept. 3.-Dr. Chalfant, who
in April, 1879, shot DIR. Bacon, agent of the
Boston Rubber Tootbplate Company in Bald
win Hotel i'll this city, ESCAPED from the San
Quentin State Prison last evening. Chslfant
ras condemued 10 ten years imprson IN ent,
nd had already served four years. A petition
Tor his release is now in course OF signature
among the dentists Of Paris.
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Charles NJ. Elliott was shot By Joseph Rer-
dell. Sunday night, jim, Cincinnati, and died
yesterday morning.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Naynl |


PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 3.-United States steamer
Portsmouth sailed this morning.
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Storm King Bridge Project.

Gentlemen from Boston and committee
representing manufacturing interests had a
lengthy conference with General Manager
Swan, Of the Storm King bridge project, to-
day. at the company's Office here, relative to
Corporation in building bridge across the
Hudson. They stated that the manufacturing
interests of the east we're deeply interested in
this proposed short and unbroken route to the
coal mines and cotton fields of the south,
which by the saving in rehandiDg would RS
duce the cost ON freight for coal to the east aud
on manufactured goods for the south. They
pledged the East for doing its share towards
building the bridges and road and requested
Mr.. Swan to visit the Eastern States for a fur
ther conference.
Railroad Conductor Arrested.
Conductor johnson, whose ill-advised stop
page OF his train to eject passenger on the
Long Island Railroad yesterday, caused the
loss of two lives, was arrested today The
hrsk ami alsn lava heel, arrastad
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Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12

A MAN living near Overton, Cooper
county, went to brush heap one
morning last week and gathered up
an armload of sticks to kindle fire
in his house, and when the fire began
to blaze up he was Mortified 10 see his
whole load of kindling-wood move
from the fire and begin crawling about
the room, having developed from the
heat to good-sized rattlasnakes.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12
P. L. BURWELL,
Nov ~ General Superintendent.
Georges Creek and Cumberland r. r.
PASSENGER TRAINS.
Commencing Wednesday, Nov. 9s, 1882.
(By Philadelphia time, which is minutes
earlier than Baltimore time.)

Dasly, S,sndays excepted.
LEAVE CUMBERLAND
7.30 a, m. and $3.50 p. m, for Lonacon-
ing, 300 a. m and 1.55 p. M, for Bedford,
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York.
LEAVE LONACONING-
1l.3O a. M, connecting for Bedford,
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York,
and 5.15 for Cumberland only.
Round-trip tickets (good for the day) on
the Georges Greek and Cumberland Rail
road at reduced rates, the Conductor fur
nishes "Return Checks" at all stations
where there are no ticket offices.
Apply day or two in advance, at Have
Street Station, in Cumberland. or by tele-
phone to Vale Summit Station, for carriage
arrangements between Vale Summit Sta
ton and Dams Rock amp return, at so cents
per passenger.
(Excursionists for DAMS ROCK can
leave Cumberland at 7.30 a. M, (Sundays
excepted) and returning leave Vale Sum-
NIT at IL noon or 5.45 p. IN. Railroad fare
90 cents for round trip. Railroad and car
riage, 81 for trip from Cumberland to
Dams Rock and return.
JAS. A. MILLHOLLAND,
DecS General Manager.
BALTIM o RE & OHIO RAILROAD.
nN and after Nov. 12, 1882, trains will
~ arrive and depart as follows:
CUM NJ afERLAND.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12
ALMOST AS BAD.
What The PerpEeXed Physi-
CLANS do im Cases of
Emergency.

10 / LII tell you the honest TRUTH an
i swered the doctor. "Brght's Dis
case hothers the medical men almost as
badly as cancer does. Having passed Il
certain stage, both point straight to etern.
ity. 1t may be unprolossional to let out
the secret, but whenever patient comes
to me with Bright's Disense, or any kid.
ney trouble acting like it, tell him TO put
en- BENSON'S CAPCINE POROUS
PLASTER without delay"
The doctor spoke by the card. The
Capcine goes right to the spot. If you
can be helped, the Capcine will do it,
Look out for frauds. Is the word CAP
CINE cut in the middle Of the plaster? If
so, you are all right. Price 25 cents
Seahuly 65 Johnson, Chemists, New York
Highest awards. Apr 20 I'm
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12

A MAN AGED AT EIGHTEEN
There is in Schuyler county, No., a
young-old man, who, without ap.
parent cause, living plainly on a
farm, has in eighteen ysars passed
through the physical changes of four.
score. At the age of 6 he had all
the development of strength and
muscle usual in lad of Is. At IL
his beard was grown, and gray hairs
appeared. Now, at IS, h. is as de-
crepit as any old man, and seems
tottering on the verge of the grave.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12

"UNEAsY lies the head that wears
a crown" in Russia. Coronation in
that country means headoff, an
armoff or Romanoff. A dynamite
pudding with toy pistol embedded
within its portals will give the nm
happy Czar quiet reposs after the
ceremony of the coronation is over
ODynamite Rossa's recipe for rulers
of empires, etc.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12

Why THEY CALL HIM "OLD MAN"
-"Yes, that's sadly so" said jenkins.
my hair is turning gray and falling
out before its time. Use something7
| would, but most hair restorers are
dangerous" "True," answered his
friend, "but Parker'a Hair Balsam il
as harmless as it is effective. I've
tried it, and know. Give the Balsam
a show and the boys will soon stop
calling you old Man Jenkins. It
never fails to restore the original col.
or to gray or faded hair. Richly per-
fumed, an elegant dressing.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12

The wheat in the northern part Of
Texas is reported to be late, bat looks
we'll. Rye and barley are not prom
ising. The corn is all planted. The
planting Of cotton is still in prog rsss.
The acreage will not be as large as
last year owing to the low price and
scarcity oflabor, The season is about
twenty days late.
Frostburg mining journal., 1883-05-12

AN investigation of the peach
prospect in Delaware made by the
statistical agent of the United States
Department of Agriculture for that
State, shows that the apprehenaions
of damage by black frosts of April %
and 20 were not realized. The or.
chards made fair growth of WE'LL
ripened wood last season, the trees
are healthy and now in general bloom,
though not SO full as last year by
twenty per cent. There is large
increase Of orchards in New Castle
county.