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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
A $4,000 SUIT.
PROVIDENCE, S,

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 90.
In the court of common pleas TODAY, the
Union company sued VIM. Whitley in the
sum of $1,000, the amount of bond given by
VIM. Sprague and Mrs. Sprague as princi-
pals, and Whitley as surety, to the plaintiffs
when excepting to the judgment of a special
court of common pleas to the supreme court
in action Of the trespass and ejectment of the
Union company from a mansion on Young
Orchard avenue in this city. Under the d.
rection of the court the jury returned ver-
dict for the plaintiff, the bond to be chsncer-
lied hereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Farmers Crop Report.

CHICAGO, Sept. 90.
The crop report of the farmers review ~ill
say. There are no acres of corn today, that
the frost would injure. The corn bins during
the last month, have been swept cleaner than
usual, old corn being in great demand and
new corn not marketable. There is nothing
in the situation to indicate that there will be
any glut of this cereal on the markets. for
some months at least. In fact, it is only fair
to assume, with the depleted stock of old corn,
that another crop must be grown before corn
Will be drug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
eNNatrtoxn Cattle Market.

WATERFOWL. Mass, Sept. %.
BEEF CATTLE - Receipts 1893; cattle prices
firm; beef choice $50 975; extra at 500 q
90; first quality at oos7 sc; second at 100
so; third at 1 90 $50.
STORE CArrTE-working oxen per pair at iOoo
e25 milch cows and calves a 20d4s; farrow at
EB2s; fancy cows 50gS0; yearling i0s2O; two years
1880; three years 24g42;
SwINE-Receipts l7,722 Western fat, live, 6a6l
Northern dressed hogs at "A.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts s0Ss heads.
Sales OF sheep In lots at 2 50a4 so each;
extra o. so or 2Iaolc; spring lambs 4ia6l veal
calves 2la.l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Republican State Convention.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Sept. %.
The Republican Slate convention met here
today and organized with w. j. Whipper,
colored, as temporary chairman. After
speeches were made by several delegates,
urging the nomination of the Statet ticket the
credentials not being ready to report, the con-
vention adjourned until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.
The People Fear the English Troops
The Mahdi's Forces Well Armed. -

CAIRO, Sept. 23
Gen. Lord Wolsely will start up the Nile
on Saturday. 1t is thought he is awaiting
the further arrival of troops. A merchant
from Ell Obeid reports that the Mahdi has 20
Krupp guns and that 10000 of his 20, 900 fol-
lowers are armed with Remington rifles The
merchant also stated that 20 Europeans re-
mained at Ell Obeid.
Major Kitchener telegraphs that all is quiet
at Debbeth. The inhabitants of Mevawah
and Berber are frightened at the approach of
the English expedition and some are leaving
their houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
The English NAVY.

LONDON, Sept. %.
The English newspapers, in commenting
upon the vigorous campaign in Egypt, favor
an increase of the navy, and maintain that
the French navy is equal to if not greater
than that of England revelation of the
weakness of the English feet they contend,
would almost produce panic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Meeting of the City Government.

PORTLAND, Sept. %.
At a meeting of the committee from the
city government, on the Back Bay nuisance,
this evening, J. Herbert Shedd, civil engin-
the means of abatement. He recommends
the construction of an intercepting sewer,
whose outlet shall be in deep tide water. The
estimated expense of such scheme is $50, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
MAINE DISPATCHES.
THE STATE FAIR,
All Departments Well Filled With Ex.
hibits-GOod Races in the After.
noon.

Inc state fair favorablv opened this after
noon. Competent judges pronounce it the
best display ever made in Maine; this is es-
pecially true on the stock in which the
department numbers large. quality fair The
trult even surpasses expectations. The hall
display embraces the manufactures of Maine.
Lewiston mills are largely represented and a
splendid display of plushes and robes by the
Sanford mills.
AT the State fair. Howard & Ellis of Fair
field have herd of short horns. The other
large exhibitors are A. w. King of Charles.
ton and K. & c. d. Waugh. Herford herds
are shown by j. S. Gown of Pennington, f.
X. Holmes of Oxford, A. G. Underwood of
Fayette, Burleigh & Bodwell of Vassalboro,
and c. A. Atkinson of Norridgewock Bur
leigh & Bodwell exhibit a herd of newly i'm
ported Sussex cattle. In Maine JERSEYS,
Z, p. & A. G. True of Litchfield, II. 0. Spear
OF Lisbon, f. S. Dixon of Monmouth B. F.
Briggs of Auburn, NJ. c. Litchfield of Win
throp and S. M. King of Paris exhibit fine
animals. In American Jerseys, f. c. Cross,
John Hilbert of Lewiston, c.. +. Cobb of
Leeds, Alonzo Libby of Saccarappa. B. F.
Briggs of Auburn and j. F. Fenis of Portland
made exhibits. In Guerneys, ID. w. Clark
of Portland exhibits herd of fine animals
In Ayreshires, Alonzo Libby of Saccarappa,
a fine herd in Holsteins, J. |. Carville of
Lewiston, herd. @ J. Shaw of Portland
makes six entries of horses from his stud
farm. C. II. Nelson of Waterville also
exhibits stud of horses. There are 30
entries of stock horses.
In sheep, are Oxford Downs, Leicesters.
South Downs, Shropshires, Shortwools,
Merino and Texas. In swine, there are
Berkshires, Chesters, Yorkshires and Jerseys.
There is splendid exhibit of poultry by such
breeders as II. Z. Shurtleff, South Paris, c.
A. Whitcomb. Simpsons corner, j. F. Ferris,
Portland, +. +. Morse. Gardiner and others.
The Ames tool Co., of Boston, New England
Paint and Oil Co., Boston. Oliver & Co, and
w. II. Tuttle & Co., Canandaigua, N. Y, G..
Tyler, Boston, J. c. Bickford, Lewiston, A
L. Dennison & Co., Portland, Parker Ward,
Boston, 0. c. Tarbox & Co., Lewiston, John
J. Frye, Portland, c. A. Whitmore & Co ,
Boston, +. H. Libby, Auburn and ID. F. Killy
& CO., of Portland. exhibit tools and agricul-
tural machinery.
This afternoon. the following races occurred
for green horses, purse, 5000.
J. +. Miller, Lewiston. Olivette, l l
A. Chadwick, Vassalboro, Big,
.;nly |
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TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

james Server was hanged at Indiana, Pa,
Monday morning for the murder of his father
last November.
Capt W. II. James, United States engi-
neer of the upper Cape Fear river improve
ments. shot himself dead Tuesday moring.
DR.. A. J. Young of Dover, N. H.. who
was poisoned Monday has slightly improved
and the doctor thinks that he will recover.
The suspension of c. A. Minburn is an
nounced at the New York stock exchange
He has no outstanding contracts on the
board.
Scott Kimball freight conductor on the
Fitchburg railroad fell from freight train
was fatally injured.
Rev. Prof. John Lord Taylor died at An
dover, Mass, Tuesday, aged 70. He was
one of the most eminent divines in the Con-
gregational church.
The Oakwood Hotel, a handsome villa
structure, standing near the entrance to
Charter Oak Park, Hartford, Conn, was
badly damaged by fire Monday morning
John b. Page. ex-president and J. NJ
Haven, ex. treasurer of the Rutland railroad,
have been indicted by the grand jury of Rut-
land county for the embezzlement of S45, 600
A telegram from Davenport, Iowa, an
nounces the sudden death there Tuesday
morning. from paralysis of the brain, of
Frederick s. Nichols, editor in chief of the
Memphis Avalanche.
The managers of the National Temperance
Society at New York, Tuesday adopted a
resolution conRratulating the citizens of
Maine on the adoption of the constitutional
prohibitory amendment.
Tuesday afternoon Writer'S brewery and
Bauers' grocery at Elizabeth, N. j., was de-
stroyed by fire which followed the explo-
sion of the boiler in the brewery; loss sZ5,-
900. Two men were killed by the explosion.
In the supreme court at Dover, N. H.,
Tuesday forenoon, Matthew Brehony of
Rochester was arraigned for arson in setting
fire to Police Justice Wenthworth's barn
some time ago. He pleaded not guilty. The
trial will be long, as there are large num-
Der of witnesses on both sides.
The creditors of Stafford Co. of Fall
River, held a meeting Tuesday afternoon.
A. E. Bosworth, one of the trustees, read q
statement showing the assets to be s45, 900,
liabilities. $3.50, 900. A committee was ap-
pointed TO present statement to the creditors
and recommend a course of action. II is
probable that an extension will be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Tired of Life.

FITCHBURG. Mass, Sept. %.
l.. j. Brown dry goods merchant of this
city, cut his throat with razor at his home
this forenoon. There is no hopes of his re-
covery. He has been in the dry goods busi-
ness here for 2S years, and was representa-
tive to the legislature in rs and 70 and a
prominent citizen. Overwork is supposed to
have been the cause tor the act.
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Death of a Berwick Farmer.

DOVER, Sept. %.
Nathaniel Hodsden. the farmer OF Berwick,
Me-, who fell out of his wagon few days
ago, and whose back was broken, died Tues
a.v forenoon, after much suffering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Programme for Mr.. BIaine's Visit to Ohio.
COLrMRrs. O.

COLUMBUS, o, Sept. %.
According to the programme prepared by
the republican state committee. Blaine will
enter the state Friday. Sept. 26th, by way of
Ashtabuls, thence by way of Elmira, Norwalk
and Fremont, to Toledo, thence to Sapdusky,
via Tiffin, Kenton, Bellefontaine. Urbana and
Springfield, thence to Cincinnati. via Hamil-
ton, thence, via Xenia to Columbus, thence
to Bellevue, via Newark and GAINESVILLE,
passing out of the state, October 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Bank Closes Its Doors.

WEST LIBERTY, Sept. 90.
The Logan National bank closed its doors
yesterday. The suspension is caused by the
cashier loaning nearly all the available funds
to one firm 1t is said the loan 10 well secured
and that depositors will lose nothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Base Bail.

At Buffalo-Buffslo 1, New York 5. Game
called at the end Of the fifth inning on &C.
count of rain.
At Detroit-Detroit 8, Boston 8. Game
called on account of darkness at the end of
the ninth inning.
The following is the standing of the league
games up to date
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Sentenced for MansIaughter.

Bosros, Sept. 20.
Charles Elliott who pleaded guilty last
week 10 manslaughter in causing the death of
his wife, Harriet Elliott on Lynde street, on
July Goth last, was sentenced Tuesday to four
years in the State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Deserters Arrested.

MADRID, Sept. %.
A special sergeant and seven privates in
the northeastern country deserted from their
post today, and taking the treasure chest OF
their regiment with them, crossed into France
shouting, "Vive, vive Gorilla" They were
placed under arrest and deprived of their
arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
PUT YOUR HAN:

In vice, turn the screw until the
pain is all you can possibly bear,
and that's Rheumatism; turn the
,crew once more, and that's Neu-
ralria. Such was the definition of
these two diseases given his class
bv Professor in medical college,
and he added: "Gentlemen, the
medical profession knows no certain
cure for either" The latter state
mcnt is no longer true, for it has
been proved time and again that
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Fire at Fort Fairfield.

Fort FAIRFIELD, Sept. %.
B. Gathenale's dwelling house at Fort
Fairfield was destroyed by fire. Monday,
with quantity of starch. Loss, 81 800. No
insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
The Latest Report from Italy.

ROME, Sept. 20.
Reports from different parts of Italy for
the past "a hours give a total of 435 fresh
cases of cholera and 265 deaths. At Naples
there were psi fresh cases and l52 deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
indications for the Next "a Hours


War Department,
u ofnce OF the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Sept. 24.-lA NJ.
For New England and Middle States.
partly cloudy weather and local rains higher
temperature, lower barometer; variable
WINDS becoming southerly. Cloudy weather
and local rains in the northern part, fair in
'ne southern part and nearly stationary tenn
perature, east to south winds, lower barome-
ter.
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Scalded to Death.

BANGOR, Sept. 90.
The three year old child of Edwin Giles of
East Eddington, fell in a tub of boiling water
yesterday afternoon and was scalded to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
Salt Rheum

william Spies, Elyria, o., suffered greatly
from erysipeas and salt rheum, caused by
handling tobacco. At times his hands would
crack open and bleed. He tried various prep
.,ations without aid finally took Hoods Sar-
sanarilla, and now says: Il am entirely we'll"
"My son had salt rheum on his hands and
~, the calves Of his legs. He took Hoods
earsaparilla and is entirely cured" j. B.
STANTON, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Made
only by c. /. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
New York stock Market.
Chicago Produce Market.

tHtNAoO, Sept.
fLoUR-hrm.
wHKAr-ar armer; No. Chicago Spring 7Sla7ol;
Sept, 75l 76a.
CORN firm at bea60.
OATs-frm Is.
RNE-easer, 81.
BARLkY-hrm 6S.
PORK al 10 rs n IL 90.
LARD "a 702l n 20.
BULK MKAr-SaouIders, rs: Short rib SO.
Shor' clear. 10 O6.
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Madame Nilsson Still in England.

LONDON, Sept %.
The announcement of the sailing of Nine.
Nilsson for New York is incorrect, Before
her departure for America che will sing in
Albert Hall on the 8th of October.
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MAINE GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Inc annual meeting of the corporation will oe heia
O'Clock in the afternoon of Tuesday the i4tn Gay
IAN in Portland for the purpose of eecting ofhcers
the ensuing year, and of transacting such other
lsness as may legally be presented. By order OF
I directors. +. r. BARRETT, Sec'y.
Portland, Sept 20. 1884. sep2sdtd
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AND COMMERCIAL
new YORK Money market.
Eventno Report.

NEW YORK, Sept. 70.
Money easy between from 1 az and closed At II
Prime Mercantile paper, 81 q 81. Exchange steady
s2l for long, and s4 for Snort Governments steady
Closing hida.
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Boston WOoi Market.

sept. %, 1884.
The sales for the week comprise I, ,S22, 400 lbs.
OF domestic fleece and pulled and 1870 800 lbs OF for.
eign. making the weeks transactions foot up 1902,
200 lbs.
The total amount of the sales Of various
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
HAS YOUR BLOOD.

become impure and the circulation bad2 Are
You predisposed to or have you inherited scrofu-
lons humors? Use vcgetne faithfully and Il cure
isoertain. There is not a remedy made that has
performed so many wonderful cures of scrofula
ARE YOU DYSPEPTIC
and in need Of something to aid the organs of di-
gestion? vegetine taken in small doses is the
very best'remedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-24
ARE YOU DYSPEPTIC
DO YOU WANT

amedicne for any disease caused by an impure
condition of the blood, as Salt Rhcum. Rheuma-
and Debility? Always get one that is kNOWNto
possess merit like vegetine and you are sure to
be satisfied.
WE MAKE STRONG CLAIMS
forVegetine but yet are able to back them with
the strongest kind of testimony from the patients
themselves
25dMw Seow &weow2m
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WHEN

you are ovcrworkcd in body mind and feel
run down" or "tircd out" then is the time to
use Negotine, It is just the thing to restore your
strength.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-20

MILEsBURO JoTTISGs. or late we have
had two important additions addea 10 our
town. Mr. Bingham has opened tin shop
and stove room IN Cars store room, Mr.
Bingham is practical mechanic. and j..
ready TO all all orders In bis line. Mr.
Roland MAllory has started q blacksmith
shop in the Bermonl shop where be is al
ready doing a fair business. He makes
horse shoeing . speciality. We are all
waiting iwpstisn,ly for the eommsnce-
ment OF the new railroad. Quite q num-
ber Of the lAboring men expect TO got
work. Everything looks favorable for .
speedy beginning. Quite : number of
Italians are seen on our Streets every day
A little patience, boys 1t vii! soon start
There is one case of scarlet fever In our
town and much anxiety 10 manifested for
fear this dreaded disease will spread
among our little folks VIM Hall, our ex.
policeman and lamp lighter says he now
enjoys the pleasures Of q civilian-the first
time in two years. Billy is stAunch Dem
ocra,, and tha, i' why the stalwari Coun-
Gil appointed his successor. They still
stick to their promise that no Democrat
shall have 3 smell in the borough affairs of
Milesburg 1T is shameful, the condition
the pavements are in. There IL not twenty
rods Of good pavement inside the borough
limiu The mud is shoemouth deep in
most Of the sidewalks II IL almost impos-
sible for woman and children 70 get through.
IL does not speak we'll for the property
owners. BOOMERANG.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-20
DEATHS.

GEAALLl.-J ysslh GrLfH'.s - E.Isr. 80. CaHiif
oouat' Pa disd Narth "a. lss4. asca % yeSrs
one Hluuth ard T. day
lie was married to Esther Smcltzer
Feb. 10Th, 1884, in which relation they
lived over 30 years. Thcir union was
blessed with 10 children. eight preoed
ed the father to the spirit world. Two
sons. R"ys. Charlie. and Andrew Gamley.
arc ~ @ ministry. Brother q. was a
consistent member Of the Ey. a4socia.
sion about ~ var. Disease, DIR ,psv
and consesli "a f the lung. lie ieaves
widow and ",cht caildr.n and large
c3:cl' of irl"u3- % mourn his lose Bot
w. have cy"iy reason TO he'ieve that
their los. !, ~ eternal gain. Funeral
service by th" writer. ssalsicd by the
Rev. y. Miller, of t g Reformed church.
=. {. WEupENEYEK.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-20
Tho Printers Points.
An Arab came to tho river aide.

An Arab came 20 the river aide
With donkey bearing an oBsiIsE;
Eui he ~ouid not try 10 ford tie tide
Por bs had too good an >.
--Bost1n Giobe
30 he csmpsd ali night by the rtrer side,
And reinsinsd tili the tide had ceased to swell
Iof he knew. should the donkey from life suLslds
lie would never hBd Its :.
Salem Sunbeam,
IL the morning he sought u ford the tide.
when the donkey stopped of the ~aiet % qlsr
Tie rider fell on, let the obsik slide,
Thus snOrding ns~spspst'
Rome Senhu>i
Bat IN the eve when the tide sAs Low.
And the sun had set on The vegetation.
lie stirred up tis mule aud made IL 20,
Nor 80. he stopped by AM.
-Ptttsburg ComBerci0i- Gds,tfc.
spon the, reached their Journeys end.
Tue mule ~ss iriFkry under The leah
Aud while the gifls looked brightly On.
The mule and matter cuts
--Fh'Sa. Evening Ns'cs
ADd Shsh IN, man got on the mule
Hrlo,ksi 60 charming and so grand
iaeb gifI leap year privilege took.
And bsgged h.n 20 arseIt hef Es-
--Monthiy Cnion
lie thought II WAS against The rule
F"r a girl To pop the que'tipn.
- ha sunk his sIur into The nuis.
Aud quickly Isn thatt
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1884-03-20
-Five-cent singhsm-Garman :.


Penn HALL ITENs.-Rev. DeLong, OF
Bellefonte, preached . very able and inter.
esting sermon on Sunday March ID, In the
Town Hall. Subject, Parable Of the
Labores."
John Hickman purchased out Of the
drove Of horses ct Centre Hall one Of tbs
finest young horses on this side, for the
sum Of S2l0.
Charles Rocker has been 10 Muney TO see
his parents and his -. Its ell right,
Charles.
Mr.. Guise intends TO build . new house
At Spring Mills this summer. II is 70 be
Of the latest designs.
Prof X. Smith hes returned home from
Ihinols. Since his arrival he has taken
unto himself helpmeet. Prof, We wish
Jon happy and prosperous life.
Mr.. Elmer Weaver, from AaroRsburg,
hes accepted the olerkship 1T Fishers store.
j. w. Bartges left for Reading, Phiis-
delphia snd adjoining cities, on business
trip.
Rev. J. II. Evans gave our village .
short and friendly call on Saturday last.
J. H. Fisher hss been suffering with >
carbuacle on the back Of bis neck. Glad
10 hear ot bic getting better.
Mr.. Wells Evans and wife have been 81
Lycoming county to attend the funsrul Of
Mr. Hess, the father of Mrs. Evans.
AorSTAfs RoY.