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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-27
BUTLER EXPLAINS.
lie Made No Bargain With Secretary
Chandler on Board the Tallapoosa.

BosToN, Oct. 26.
Gen. Butler has addressed letter to r.
b. Abbott, Esq, of North Brookfed, Mass,
in answer to a request to explain the charges
that he (Butler) had made trade with Sec
retary Chandler in the interest of Blaine.
Butler says
"The story of meeting Chandler on the
Tallapoosa is a very plain one, Lieutenant
Greely, who was an old friend and constitu-
ent of mine and whom | tried to assist when
in Congress to carry out his ideas of the
North Pole expedition, had returned home
from that perilous and important voyage and
was to be received by the citizens of my
native State OF New Hampshire. Mr.. Chan.
dler invited several gentlemen of prominence
to go to Portsmouth. | went. The first
man met was Samuel j. Randlett, with
whom | was many years IN Congress, and
went on board the Tallapoosa with him and
there met Mr.. Chandler and other gentlemen
of distinction. | spent my time especially
in Mr.. Randletts company, and more with
him than other gentlemen on board. At my
request the Tallapoosa ran from Portsmouth
over to Cape Ann, where is my sea shore
home. On my grounds the survivors of the
3lst Massachusetts regiment were holding a
reunion uuder the auspices of Col. Jonas II.
French, their old commander and late pres
ident of the democratic State committee, Mr.
Chandler and myself made speeches to the
soldiers. Chandler went back to Portsmouth
on the Tallapoosa. Mr.. Randlett went to
my house and stayed with me over night.
made no bargain with Mr.. Chandler on board
the Tallapoosa about anything.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-27
BOW TO BOW.
The Teemer.Gaudaur Race Results In a
Draw-The Race to be ROwed Over.
.(Signed)

ST. LoUIs, Oct. 26.
The single scull race between Teemer and
Gauduar for $500 side three miles with
turn. Teemer to five Gaudaur five sec onds
start was rowed at Crevecaur Lake near here
this afternoon. The rain fell steadily during
the day and until half an hour before the
race. The attendance was small. The start
was made at $50 Z. NJ. Gaudaur got away
with 81 strokes and was leading about two
and half lengths when Teemer started, five
seconds later. Gaudaur maintained the lead
about a mile when Teemer spurted and gained
one length. Gaudaur turned first one length
and half in advance. Teemer spurted again
after turning and caught his antagonist and
gained lead of a clear length Gaudaur
spurted and drew up to a level with Teemer
and for about half mile the struggles were
persistent and desperate. Each was evident
ly doing his very best and neither one could
apparently get away from the other or gain a
lead of even foot and the finish was so
close that the referee, Thos J. Gallagher,
decided that neither had won, and that the
race must be rowed over. Teemer and Eph
Morris claimed the race by two feet, while
Parker, judge at the finish for Gaudaur,
claimed that the latter was one foot and a
half in advance. The referee, however,
whose boat was a little in the rear when they
crossed the line. decided as above, and gave
the friends of the scullers the privilege of
naming the day for the next trial. There is
no official time. The. keepers appointed by
gentlemen on the referees boat, timed the
men and gives Teemer 20.0S.
Eph Morris and J. A. St. john hackers
respectively of Teemer and Gaudaur, met
tonight and agreed to row the race over next
Sunday afternoon. The referee declared all
bets on the race today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-27
CELEBR RATION
OF the Centenary of Sir Moses Monte.
lfOriO.

BALToMoRB Oct. 70.
The celebration of the centenary of Sir
Moses Monteforio continued this afternoon at
Hanover Street Synagogue. The large audi
torium was completely packed. about 1000
persons being unable to gain admission. C..
B, +. Ulman presided and in opening the
proceedings made an appropriate address. He
spoke of the large charities of Sir Moses and
said that in dispensing of his benevolence he
knew only mankind. Rev. DIR. Kocheimer
read XCI Psalm, after which Central Jubilant
was sung bv the choir, Rev. DR.. B. Szold
followed with an Grafton in which he gave
full review of the life of Sir Moses from early
manhood up to his one hundredth year. The
celebration was made an occasion for the
collection of funds to Monteforio Professor
ship in Union Hebrew College. The celebra-
tion was not confined to those of the Hebrew
faith but to the christians of the denomina-
tons present A cOngratulatory cablegram
from Col. B. F. Ulman was sent to Sir Moses
with the wish that he may still longer live for
the benefit of mankind.
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MAINE lsISPATCHES.
BURNED TO DEATH.
Two Little Children Perish in the Flames
of their Burning Home.

PORTLAND, Oct. 20.
Early Friday evening Mr.. VIM. T. Pan
coast who lived on Munjoy Hill, Portland,
after writing letter to his mother stating
that he was contented and happy and getting
along nicely, started out to see a physician
He had hardly reached the gate when his wife
opened the doors and called to him that the
house was on fire. Upon looking back it
was seen that the upper story was in a blaze.
Two children, Clifford and Amy, aged two
and four, had been put to bed early in the
evening and a kerosene lamp left burning
IN the chamber as was the usual custom
The father made frantic efforts TO reach his
children, but the smoke and heat overpowed
him So that he fell to the floor near the bed
and was just able to craw out with face
hands and arms burned. and his hair singed.
1t is supposed that the fire was caused by
the overturuing or explosion of the lamp.
The flames extended to a neighboring house
occupied by Eliphalet Greeley, but after a
stubborn fight by the fire company was sub
dued, and the bodies of the children recov-
cred, shockingly burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-27

"CHIcAGo, Oct. 25.
Capt. John H. Rallston.
Harrisonburg, Va,
My Dear Sir Your letter enclosing a Pc
tition containing over 500 names of confeder-
ate soldiers. residing in your locality request
ing me to deliver an address at your place on
political issues, which are presented to the cit
izens OF this republic for their decision, is
received. l regret exceedingly that my en-
gagements are such that l cannot comply
with the request, made in such kind and gen.
erous manner as this has been. 1t does
seem to me that the people of Virginia who
are willing to lay aside their former
prejudices and move forward in a direction
that will give them prosperity and be cslcul-
ated to develop great mine of wealth that
lies buried beneath the soil and should
adopt the policy of protective tariff and invite
Northern capital to invest in manufacturing,
etc., in their State and assist in the growth
and development of the various industries
that your country is well adapted to the peo-
pie of the South. BY adopting this policy
you will move forward to greater results in
the future. Those who are so prejudced they
cannot think or speak of anything but the
misfortunes of the past and who refuse to aid
and assist US in adopting policy that will be
beneficial TO any part of the country, will,
perhaps, continue to cling to their prejudice.
Let the march of the progressive
people of your country pass them by the
wayside and move forward in the direction
of grand results for their people in the future
by joining and associating themselves with
the progress which has shown ability for
opening the way and to bring about the
grandest results ever achieved by the people
of anv nation heretofore. These men who
address me in so kindly a manner recognize
as brave men, such as must take forefront in
bringing Southern people out from the lead
of men who kept their country depressed
and who have never shown the ability to
develop the great sources of wealth that are
everywhere found in their part of the country,
Convey to these men my regrets at my ina
bilIty to visit them during the campaign, and
at the same time give them my kindest re-
gard for the very complimentary manner in
which they have addressed me personally.
With great respect, am very truly,
(Signed) JOHN A, LOGAN.
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NAVY REGULATION.
Amendments Proposed by the Board of
Officers Now In Session at the
Navy Department.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 26.
The board of officers now in session at the
navy department for the purpose of amending
portions of the navy regulation relating to
enlisted men, among others, an amendment
on which they agreed, is one which provides
that hereafter honorable discharges will not
be issued to men in the naval service, but
instead, those who deserve such discharges
will receive continuous service certificates
This proposed amendment also provides that
commanding afficers when discharging men
shall examine their records, and if they show
the average of four. shall issue certificates to
them but if they do not show such average
they shall issue general discharges only, and
men shall forfeit the benefits of previous
good service. Another amendment which
the board agrees on provides for the issue of
good conduct badges every six wears instead
of every five years as at present.
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BIG FIRE.
FIGURING Mills at Manchester, N. H..
Badly Wreched by Fiames-Three
Men Injured by a Fall.
MANCHESTER, Oct. 25.

MANCHESTER, Oct. 25.
The most disastrous fire that has occurred
in this city for years, broke out at 2.45 this
morning, in the Touring mills of Charles II.
Hill & Co. The fire originated in the root
worked downward into the third and second
stories. There we're about 400 bu. oats. 600
of corn. 1000 barrels of flour, lis casks of
cement, $50 casks of lime, 33 tons of bran,
10 tons of middlings and 100 bags of meal in
the building, and this was more than half
DESTROYED. The building was entirely gut
ted. the roof and third story are gone and
the machinery destroyed. The loss exceeds
s24. 900. Assistant Engineer Ruel B. Man
ming, Orin E. Kimball and Fred S. Bean are
injured. The first named is injured seri-
ously by falling down the elevator well.
There was an insurance of $4,000.
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FRANCE AND CHINA.
China Gives Great Order tor Munitions
of War.

LONDON, Oct. %.
The report that England was about to me-
diate between France and China with a view
to an amicable settlement of the present diff
ticulties was altogether without foundation.
The Chinese government has given immense
orders fer munitions of war. in London, Ber-
lin and other cities. Arrangements have
been made for the consignment of heavy
guns and small arms. Among the purchases
already made are 5000, 900 cartridges which
were made during the Franco German war.
These are being shipped for London. Experts
say that the powder in these cartridges would,
at this late day, be unable to eject the bullet
from the muzzle of the rifle. An intimidation
of French blockade of the island of For
mossa, has informed the minister, Ferry, that
the British government reserves the right of
questioning the validity of the blockade in as
much as there has been no formal declaration
of war by France.
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BLAINE IN NEW YORK.
A Dinner TO be Given Him by NUM-
ber of Prominent Men IN the Great
Metropolis.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.
The following correspondence has taken
place between gentlemen of this city and
Hon. J. G. Blaine:
NEw YORK, Oct. 22.
To Hon. James q. Blaine, Indianapolis,
Ind:
The undersigned. with other republican
friends, request the pleasure of your COM
pany at dinner at Delmonico's, in this city,
on any evening Of the coming week that may
best suit your convenience.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) WIN. NJ. EvARrs,
j. j. AsroR,
LEVI p. MORTON,
c. w. FIELD,
DAVID Down,
WILLIAM Down,
ALoNZo B. CORNELL,
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct %.
Hon. William NJ. Evarts and others, New
York
accept with much pleasure your very
kind invitation to dine with you next week,
ana indicate Wednesday evening as one
agreeable to myself, but shall gladly leave
the assignment of time to yourselves.
(Signed) JAMES G. BLAINE.
About 200 gentlemen will join in the din
ner to Mr.. Blaine and il will take place at
Delmonico's. New York, at I o'clock. Hon
VIM. Ii. Evarts will preside.
In the republican parade to be held next
Friday evening there will be number of
men from the Board of Fire Underwriters
and from the Edison Electric Co On the
helmets of each of the Edison men, probably
400 or 500 in number, will be l6 candle
power incandesceut lamp, supplied by
flexible wire from dynamo mounted on
truck and drawn by horses with similar
lamps on their crests. The men will be
stationed on a line of ropes along which the
wire will be run.
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IN MEMORY or GARFIELD.
Unveiling Of a Statue to the Memory
of Gen. Garfield.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. %.
Notwithstanding the rain storm nearly all
day. quite number of ladies and gentlemen
assembled in the lower park grove this after
noon, and took part in unveiling the statute
erected TO the memory of the late President
Garfield. The exercises consisted of ad dresses
and reading ofletters. The dedicatory speech
was made BY DIR. p. S. Reilly, secretary Of
the Memorial society. There was music, aud
reading of letters from President Arthur and
Gov. Crittendon. memorial of the occa-
sion was also presented to Carl Caur, the
sculptor, by Mrs. Helene Futch, formerly q
resident artist Of his native town in Ger
many.
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NEW YORK POLITICS.
Nominations for Various Offices in
New York.

New YORK, Oct. 25.
The following nominations were made
tonight:
Congress, llth Dist.-Gen. Jas. r. Obeirne,
rep.
7th Dist.-Lispsnerd J. Stewart, rep.
Independent (O'Brien) democracy nomi-
mated the following ticket this evening:
Mayor-Levi n. Bates.
Controller-H. Hastings Grant, Gncum-
bent
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas
Jerome Buck, Richard S. Laremore and
Hugh s. Cole.
District Attorney-Rastus Ransom, Presi-
dent Arthur's former Law partner.
President of the Board Of Aldermen-Mr.
J. Boyhsm.
Coronor-Chas. K. Deutsch.
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A FRAUDULENT CLAIM.
Secretary Gresham Investigating the
Charges of Fraud in the FIRST
ComptrOIler's Office.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.

WASHINGTON, Oct. %.
Secretary Gresham is investigating the
charges of fraud in the first comptroller 9
Office, made by J. J. Barker. formerly a
clerk in that Office.
The sec. etary gave a hearing today to
First Comptroller Lawrence and Mr.. Barker,
and as result of the statements made by
Judge Lawrence, the secretary gave an orde r
for full investigation of Mr.. Barker's allege d
connection with the fraudulent claim, which
passed through his hands but was stopped by
another clerk in the same Office. The ques-
ton to be determined on this branch Of the
investigation, is whether Mr.. Barker had any
knowledge of the fraudulent character Of this
claim.
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Arrival OF Mr.. JOy.

NEW YoKK, Oct. %.
James F. JOY of Detroit, Mich, arrived
here today from England. He refused to be
interviewed. He would be required to read
of what has bsen published before he could
speak with reference to the conversation he
had with Beecher relative to M. Blai ne.
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October II, 1888.

KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court at Au-
Gusta, on the second Mond0y of October, 1854.
A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT, purportinR 10 be
~ the last win and testament Of Sarah viner
late Of winthrop, In said county. deceased,
having been presented for probate:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be Riveh three
weeks prior to the second Monday Of Nov.
ember next, in the kennebec Journal, q newspaper
printed in Augusta, that all persons interested may
attend at Court Of Probate then to be holden a
Augusta, and show cause, II any, why the said
allowed. as the last will and testament Of the said
deceased.
EMERY o. BEAN. Judge.
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Schooner Aground.
VINEYARp HAVEN. Mass, DC

VINEYARD HAVEN. Mass, Oct 2j
Schooner Kate Walker of Bangor, Capt
Leathers, from port Johnson for Portland,
with a cargo of coal, in making this harbor
last evening, grounded on Tow Point West
Chope. She was tloated today by steam tug
Elsie and lighter Oak without apparent dam
age and towed to anchor in this harbor.
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Mine on Fire.

CONNELLsFILLE, Id., UCt- 70,
Calvin mine at Dunbar was discovered to
be on fire today and the entrance was closed
BY earth and rocks in the hope of smothering
the flames. Smoke is rising from the gang
way from Anchor mine adjoining and il is
feared this mine is also on fire. Calvin works
include 60 acres of land and 80 coke ovens,
and the Anchor 10 working 100 ovens and
large tract Of coal.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that ct the next session OF
the Legislature the Edwards Manufacturing Co. OF
Augusta, Me win petition to be relieved from any
ofi.gatlon to longer maintain any lock in the Ken
neoec Dam at said Augusta, and for the repeal Of
anyiAct requiring the same; By
Augusta, Me-, Oct. 10, isel VsWSs
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Beware of ScroMka

scrofula is probably more general than any
,.he, disease. 1t is lnsidious in character,
IA ,uanifests Itself in running sores, pustular
~,,,,tiops, boils, swellings, enlarged joints,
.,sresses, sore eyes, etc. Hoods Sarsaparilla
s,rels all trace Of scrofula from the blood,
kayjnp il pure, enriched, and healthy.
~ was severely afflicted with scrofula,
md for over year had two running sores
~ ray neck. Took five bottles Of Hoods
s1rsaparilIa, and consider myself cured"
= 2. LoyRJoY, Lowell Mass.
r A. Arnold, Arnold, Me-, had scrofulous
.,,es for seven years spring and fall. Hoods
sarsapariIla cured him.
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Death of Mrs. SandersOn.
MoNMouTu Oct 25

MONMOUTH, UCt. 70.
The mother of Rev. X. SanderSon of Lew
iston, died at her home in Monmouth, Sat
urday morning, aged rs years. Her funeral
services will be held at the Methodist church
in Monmouth at II o'clock next Tuesday.
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Fell Dead on the street.
FARMINGToN, Oct. %.

FARMINGToN, Oct. %.
Albion w. johnson, dealer in pumps, ETC.,
at Pennington, was found dead in the road
near North Pennington, Friday afternoon,
having died instantly of hereditary disease.
His age was 60 years.
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Seriously Injured.
BRIDGTON, Oct. %,

BRlDGToN, Oct. %.
John Il, Goss of Bridgton was cunning at
East Denmark, when the gun slipped on a
rock and was discharged, the charge passing
into the groin and abdomen. The case is
serious.
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Salt Rheum

william Spies, Elyria, o., suffered greatly
,,oro eryslpelas and salt rheum, caused by
handling tobacco. At times his hands would
e,.ck open and bleed. He tried various prep
,ratlons without aid finally took Hoods Sar-
s,,arIla. and now says: " am entirely we'll"
Nv son had salt rheum on his hands and
-, tbe calves Of his legs. He took Hoods
eoreapar.lla end is entirely cured" j. b.
STANTON, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold BY all druggists. 81; six for 50. Made
only by CT HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Sad Case of Poisoning.

GRAFTON, w. Va, Oct. 25.
Mrs. johnson of Westford, while tempor-
arily insane. administered arsenic to her two
stem children and herself last night, and all
three died.
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Farm Buildings Burned.

BANGOR, Oct. 26.
The farm buildings of Andrew Tarr of
Hampden, which were burned Saturday.
were unoccupied. Loss $1,000; insurance
$1,000.
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Fire in Biddetord.

BIDDEFoRp, Oct. 26.
A small soap factory and stable annexed,
owned by Horace B. bennett, together with
valuable horse, were burned last night.
Loss Sl200,
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Three Inches of Snow.

BANGOR, Oct. &c.
Three inches of snow fell at Greenyille
during yesterday and last night.
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Registration in New York.

New YORK, Oct. 25.
The registration in this county today was
90 7S4. making total for the four days of
24o. .95l. Last year it was lS2,354 and IN
1880, ZIG 925.
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2NING. OCTOBER 27. 1884.

appropriate remarks. A committee of the
Irish American Blaine and Logan club pre-
sented very complimentary address. speak
ing of Mr. Blaine as one whose whole public
life has been devoted TO the developement of
American industries, and as the champion OF
human rights and the incorporating de-
fender of free ballot in every State from
the ST. Lawrence to the Gulf. Mr..
Blaine replied in fitting terms TO both ad-
dresses
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A NOBLE LETTER.
Gen. LOgan's Reply to an Invitation from
the Confederate Soldiers of Virgins
ia TO Address Them.
Chicago, Oct. 25.

CHICAGO, Oct. 70.
The following is copy of the letter sent
BY Gen Logan in reply to the invitation sent
him by soldiers of Rockingham county, Va
to address them:
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BY GRAPH.
" EATHER REPORT.
Indications for the Next - Hours.
War Department

War Department, \
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Oct. 27.-l A. NJ.
For New England and Middle States
generally fair weather, followed by increas.
ing cloudiness and local rains winds becon.
ing southerly and brisk; lower barometer
higher temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-27

NEw YORK, Oct. 25.
The following correspondence has taken
place between gentlemen of this city and
Hon. j. G. Blaine:
The Portland daily press., 1884-08-22
The Slanderer.

The editor of the Argus knows well
enough that the letter of Mr.. Blaine to Dis
trict-Attorney Walton of Androscoggin, re-
printed In the PRESS day before yesterday,
was not an after thought. 1t had been print
ed, with its date, before, and was put in type
with the proper date, September "a, 1859,
the other night, but the line was accidently
detached in connection with a headline
marked out in the preof.
The squirming of the editor of the Argus to
escape from the disgraceful position in which
he has been placed by the publication of his
emphatic disclaimer of any intention to i'm
pute wrong-doing to Mr.. Blaine and his con-
fession that he had no knowledge which
would justify such an imputation, is what
might be expected. The only effect of it is
to show how severely he is wounded.
And like wounded viper he spits venom
into the air. What could be palmer illus
tration of the sneaking and the dastardly
than the way this impius editor takes to in
sinuate monstrous calumny against po-
litical opponent? He appears to have the
soul of a wanton defamer without the cour-
age. His villainous innuendo has been al
ready replied to by Mr.. Blaine's despatch to
Col. Holloway. SIT is utterly and Gbonin-
ably false in every statement and every i'm
pkcdtion"