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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
SPORTING.
THE TURF.
Fast Pacing on the Chicago Tro,ting
Park. Friday.

CHICAGO, Oct. ).
This was the opening day of the fall trot-
ting meeting. The weather was bright and
calm and the track fast. The first event of
the day was the race between the trotter
Fanny Witherspoon. record Il. and the
PAGER Fritz, record 2.lS. Fanny Withers-
poon won easily. In the last heat she was
pulled up just inside the distance stand but
nevertheless she lowered the record in 2.l63
The event OF the day was the successful
attempt of Commodore Kittson's PAGER John
son TO lower his record of 2.l0 The con-
ditions were most favorable for speed and
johnson was brought out and given warm
ing up heat in 2.l9S. Then he and Richball
were brought out and the judges announced
that they would be started about four lengths
apart, not to pace against each other but each
to beat his own record Richball has q rec
ord OF AHA. They were given the word both
going fast and level. johnson reached the
first quarter in 30 seconds, a 2 0S gait. Soon
after passing the quarter post Richball made
a very bad break and was jobbed the rest of
the way without attempt to make time.
johnson increased his speed slightly, reach
ing the half mile in l.031, or at the rate OF
2.07 for the mile. The second quarter was
covered in 3l4 seconds. Along the third
quarter the same terrific gait was kept up
and there was no Stacking of speed and the
mile was completed in the unprecedented
time of oct. The last quarter being paced
in ST. or at 2.05 gait. The horse and
driver, John Splan, were loudly cheered.
Richball then attempted to beat his own rec
ord, but only made the mile in 2l4. He
made no other attempt.
The closing race was an attempt of the
pacing mare Minnie R., hitched to a wagon
with running mate, to beat her record of
2,05. In this she was successful. The first
quarter was paced in 3l4, half mile in l.Oli,
three quarters in 3l4 and the mile in 203t
The third quarter in the heat was paced in
294, or at a rate of so for the mile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
DELUDED POLITICIANS.
The Democratic Programme Well Carr
ried Out-The Lowell Convention
the Scene of a General Melee in
Which the Police Take Part
A Fragrant Lilly in
the Centre.
LOWELL, Oct. 3.

LOWELL, Oct. ..
There was great confusion in the sth dis
trict at the democratic congressional conven-
ton this morning. The names of Hon. Chas
A. Lilly of Lowell and Mayor Breen OF Law
renee were put in nomination. Lilly took
the floor and said he would not accept the
nomination if single man in the convention
opposed him There were calls for Breen's
withdrawal by Lillys friends, and much con.
fusion resulted.
The Lowell delegates who supported Breen,
made disturbance and were put out. Law
renee, Andover. North Andover and Methuen
delayed their withdrawal.
Shortly after reassemblng this afternoon,
a motion for an informal ballot was carried
There was much confusion and statement
was made that Lilly would not accept the
nomination unless it was unanimous. When
the informal ballot was in progress, Law
renee man cast Breen ballot as the delegate
from Aver. He was detected and the ballot
thrown ont.
This excited Geo. Howe of Lowell Breen
delegate, who was very definite and insulted
the chairman and the convention. Jeremiah
Crowley denounced him in spirited terms and
urged the police to be called on to eject him
Crowley advanced toward Howe saying: "Be
still or you will be put out" Howe arose in
ehIeatehlhB nhnHeT, WueTeupOH lnOmas d.
Sawyer, Lowell delegate, thinking Howe
meant to strike Crowley, seized him by the
collar. The Lawrence delegates pounced on
Sawyer in body, and the Lowell delegates
rushed to the defense ofSswyer, creating the
most di.grsceful scene ever known in the
district. A general melee ensued, lasting for
several minutes. The police were called in
and elected Howe. Then there was very
violent time. everybody shouting at each
other, and the chairman being helpless The
Lawrence, Methuen and Andover delegates
left the hall with yells of anger. The con-
ventiun finally adjourned to next Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
BERBER FALLEN.
Gen. Gordon COnquering the Soudan by
Himself-The Rebels Fly Before
Him.

LONDON, Oct. }.
Sir Evely Barring has sent a dispatch to the
government that Gen. Gordon, after having
bombarded Berber for some time, effected an
entry into the place and recaptured it. The
rebels and hostile inhabitants fled when the
bombardment ceased.
After attaching his proclamation to trees,
Gen. Gordon started for Berger. On the day
after his arrival the general placed two
steamers in the middle of the river and
opened bombardment upon the town. The
boElbardment lasted until late in the after
nooD. Gen. Gordon afterward proceeded in
the direction of Dalizeen. Subsequently
Gen. Gordon thoroughly chsstised the inhab.
itants of DaliZeen. 1t is stated that the whole
population of Berber has fled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
A HOT WAVE.
Thursday Night the Hottest on Record
in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 3.
Last night was the hottest on record in this
mart of the country. The Thermometer never
fell below ~ all night and rising as high as
so. At midnight strange sensations were
felt by the citizens. many of whom reared
an impending disaster of some KIND as the
air was so close and sitting,
A. Dnluth and other points in the north
,,ast The thermometer was low and at Helena
A snow storm was reported.
Sr Louis was the only place where the
temperature was reported as high as here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The taial Of the United States steamer
Dolphin has been postponed until Monday,
on accounts Of defects in the machinery.
The secretary Of state at Washington Is
informed that the latest date at which Amer
ican exhibitors can get permission to exhibit
at the Antwerp exhibition, May 2. 1895, is
December l4th.
The trial of James Dacey for the murder
of man named James Graynor at Wood
stock, ILL.,, about six months ago, Friday,
resulted In verdict Of guilty and the afixing
of the death penalty.
John Teemer, the oarsman. has accepted
the challenge of P. Connolly for four mile
race for $500 side, TO take place the latter
part of October, Connolly to have 10 seconds
start,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS
of the Recent Railroad Accidental
Large Number Killed and Wounded.

ST. PAUL. Oct. 8.
Thd following additional particulars of the
railway accident yesterday on the North Wis
consin railroad near Bayfield, have been
learned:
The train consisted of three fat cars and
had crew of % men, who were all riding on
into the washout, bursting its boiler, and the
escaping steam added to the horrors of the
disaster. Every man except one was either
killed or wounded. Tive johnson brothers
and Mcconnell were killed outright and nine
others badly scalded. The wounded were re-
moved to Ashland where four more died be-
fore morning. 1t is believed that three more
will die. Ten cofins were ordered this morn
ing from St. Paul, indicating that the number
of victims was even greater.
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Cleveland Pilgrimage.

BUFFALO, Oct l3.
Gov. Cleveland passed quiet morning.
breakfasting in his apartment at 10 O'Clock
with Mayor Banks, Erastus Corning, Simon
Rasedale, and Capt Mccall, who accom-
panied him from Albany. Calls were re-
ceived from a number of prominent citizens
Quite number of ladies accompanied by
their husbands called to pay their respects to
the governor.
In company with bis Albany friends he took
a short drive about noon, returning to his
hotel at one O'Clock for dinner. An informal
reception will be held in the parlors of the
Genesee House tins afternoon. The governor
leaves for Albany on the l1.30 P. NJ. train,
arriving at the capitol at $40 tomorrow.
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PURE INVENTION.
False Rumors in Regard 10 the Treasury
Portfolio.
WARRINGTON. Oct. 3.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.
1t was rumored today in regard to the
treasury portfolio that Judge Drummond
have been prevailed upon to continue duties
in Illinois until March 4th, next. so that Sec
retary Gresham might remain nj the head of
the treasury department until that time.
When the report was repeated to Secretary
Gresham he pronounced it pure invention
and said he knew of no such understanding.
The secretary said further that he did not
had passed between the president and Judge
Drummond. The period Of ten days, during
which Hatton may hold the office of post
master general, expires tomorrow and it will
be necessary to designate or appoint perma-
nently some person to till that office before
Monday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
TEXAS FIEN DS.
Desperadoes shoot PeaceabIe Citizens
and Depart UnhaTmed.

FLAroSIA, Tex, Oct. 8.
Wednesday evening at New Prague station
three unknown men dismounted before the
store of E. Krezek and shot and instantly
killen Krezek. report frem a few miles
south of here states that the desperadoes also
shot and killed farmer on the road, and
rumors have been circulated of other similar
cases further south. Officers with posse of
farmers are in pursuit of the murderers. No
robberies have been committed. The cause
of the murders is a mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
A DIsHONEST STAKEHOLDER,
Capt. Dillon Holds Money That is I'm.
lawfully Waged and Refuses to
Return 10.
TORONTO, Oct. 3,

TORONTO, Oct. 3.
Capt. Dillon of the Toronto rowing club
was charged before the magistrate today with
being the stakeholder Of money unlawfuly
waged. He pleaded guilty and was remanded
for sentence. The charge was based on the
fact that two men named Rogers and Turn
bull deposited with him 800 in bets on the
result of the double scull race for the cham.
pionship of America. Dillon complained to
the detectives that he had lost the money or
had been robbed Of it, which. coming to the
ears Of the county attorney, led TO the inform
alton laid against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Good Tsmpl.r.. Aroo.tooL Excursion.

Secretary Brackett informs us arrange
ments have been made for an excursion to
Aroostook, to attend the Grand Lodge ses-
sion at HOulton, Oct. 3. The NJ. c. X. X.
have kindly arranged to put on a special
train at less thaR half fare rates. II will
leave Portland at $40 A. NJ, Tuesday, 7th /;
Augusta, 9.l5. Fare from Augusta aud near
stations, Sc so round trip. There are large
number of Good Templar Lodges in Aroos-
took, and many will visit from the West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
DEATH IN ICELAND.
Terrible Hurricane DESTROYS and Dis
ables Ill VesseIs-The Loss Of
Life Great.


LONDON, Oct. 3.
Intelligence has just been received here of
a terrible and disastrous hurricane in Iceland
on the llth of last month. Accounts so far
received show nineteen trading vessels and
sixty fishing boats were lost and thirty two
vessels disabled. The most appalling feature
Of the hurricane was the loss of life. The
exact number of those who perished has not
yet been ascertained, but it is known that
there were large number of deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Maine Congratulated.

LONDON, Oct 3.
The committee of the United Kingdom
Alliance Temperance Organization has adopt
ed a resolution congratulating Neal Dow and
the State of Maine for having in the recent
election secured such majority for pro-
hibition. They say that by reason of this
vote they anticipate great results will accrue
to the rest of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
THE WILL
OF the Late Private Henry of the Greedy
Expedition.
CHICAGO. Oct. |.

CHICAGO, Oct. l.
The will of the late Private Chas. b. Henry
of the Greedy expedition. who was shot for
stealing provisions was filed for probate today
1t is written in pencil on a scrap of paper
about the size of postal card, torn from
blank used in the navy. Ii is dated at Camp
Clay, Ellesmeres Land, May 8, 1884, and is
as follows:
81, Chas. B. Henry, being of sound mind
and health, declare this to be my last will and
testament. All my property, pay due, and
that may become due l bequeath to my
parents, brothers and sisters now alive, TO be
equally divided among them. VIM Helems,
of 20 South street, Chicago, appoint as my
executor.
(Signed) CHAs. B. HENRY,
Private 9Th Cavalry, U. S. Army"
The will is witnessed by Lieut.. Kislingb bury
and Private Bender. The postal card to Mr..
Helems tells of the condition of the command
saying, Eleven already has died and the
remainder expected death"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Close of the Knox County Fair.

RocKLAND, Oct. 3.
The Knox county fair closed four days
session today. The fancy exhibit is richer
than that of the State fair and the vegetables
of better quality. The attendance was good
and the result financially encouraging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Coun, erfeitrr Arrested.

PRILApELPHIA, Pa, Oct. 5.
A secret service agent. this afternoon, ar
rested a notorious counterfeiter, Joseph
Gordon, upon the charge of passing counter
felt Bland dollars and he was committed in
default of $4,000 bail, TO answer at court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Pmrifes the Blood

Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peculiarities 1st, the combination Of
remedial agents; I'd, the proportion; Sd, the
process Of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine Of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown
Send for book containing additional evidenc.
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
puriies my blood, sharpenS my appetite, and
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla beats all others. and
is worth It's weight in gold" !. DARLINGTON.
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s5. Made
only by C. I. HOOD & Co, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Base Ball.

AT Cleveland-Cleveland G. Boston Z.
At Chicago-Chicago l3, New York 8.
At Detroit-Detroit 4, Philadelphia 5.
At Buffalo-Bufalo IL, Providence 2.
The following is the standing of the leagu
games up to date.
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Found Dead in the Woods.

PENNINGTON. Oct. 8.
Pbenius Gordon of Chesterville was found
dead in the woods near his home today.
coropor's Jury has been summoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Hoods Sarsapa1Ma

Combines, In manner peculiar to itself, the
hest blood-purifying and Strengthening RENE
dies Of the vegetable kingdom. You will find
this wonderful remedy effective where other
medicines have failed. Try it now. 1t will
purify your blood, regulate the digestion.
and give new life and vigor to the entire body.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me great good.
was tired out from overwork, and it toned
me up" MRS. G. 4. SIMMONS, Cohoes, N. Y.
81 suffered three years from blood poison.
/ took Hoods Sarsaparilla and think 1 am
cured" MRS. NJ. J. DAVIS, Brockport, Y.
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Mortuary.

FARMISGToN, Oct. 3.
Leonard F. Green of Wilton, a member of
the county commissioners, died Friday morn
ing. He was formerly member of the leg
islsture, and was a prominent citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04
Mr.. BLAINE'S TOUR.

He Makes an Early Morning Speech to
the Young Men OF CincinnatI-Hi
Journey from Cincinnati to Col.
umbus-The Demonstration at
Columbus one Of the Great.
est of the Whole Trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04

Vegetine is great panacea for our aged
fathers and mothers for il gives them
strength, quiets their nerves, and gives them
Natures sweet sleep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04

War Department,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Oct. IA. NJ.
For New England and Middle States.
threatening weather aud light local rains
fresh southerly winds; nearly stationary tenn
perature; lower barometer.
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FINANCIAL AND coMMERcrAL.
>ew York Money market.
Hrenias Report,

NEw YoRk, Oct. 3.
Money easy between from lala and closed AT II
Prime Mercantile paper, 5A q. Exchange STEADY
81 for longsand "a for short. Governments steady
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SAYS.

Therefore the moon, the governess Of foods
Pale in her anger, washes all the air
that rheumatic diseases may abound"
Whether the "pale moon" has increased the
size Of her wash as the world has increased In
population may be a question, but It's a fact be-
yond question that Rheumatism has increased
untilitdoe "aboundv in "all the air" and thou
sands OF human beings are bound and tor
mentcd with the excruciating pains that only
Rheumatism and Neuralgia can inflict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-04

Don't suffer any longer with the pains and
aches OF Rheumatism, which make life a
burden to you. Relief, speedy and perma-
nent can be procured at the nearest drug
store, in the form Of Kidney wort. Elbridge
Malcolm of West Bath. Maine says; Twas
completely prostrated with Rheumatism and
Kidney troubles and was not expected to re-
cover. The first dose of Kidney Wort help
ed me. Six doses put me on my feet, it has
now netirely cured me and / have had no
trouble since" sept3Ot&weod
You may hurrah for Blaine and Lincoln
from now Hntil election day and not get
hoarse II you will only use Jadwin's Pine
Tar Syrup. For sale by Allen and Co.
apr7t&wlm
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BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.

Indications for the Next "a Hours.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-05

his daughters skirt slid into Gib's little narrow cot and the young woman said amen very fervently vAen the father commended Gib to the care of an ever merciful Savior. s<
 "The old Baptist church in the village here was fiourishing in those days, al- thongh its present reputation for being haunted was stronger then than now. There wasn't a foot of ground in the brush nor house in the village that the revenue officers didn't search when they heard of Gib's escape, but somehow they never thought of the steeple on the Bap- tist church. When the storm had blown over a fsh-boat sailed out from the mouth of the creek one night al mid night, and six hours later parsons wife kissed the deacon's daughter over there by the Sugar Loaf and wished her the long life of happiness the pluck of herself and her smuggler husband had earned" :" -Exehange.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-05
!" 70 Rounds, U. S."
Exchange


 On the return of the 18th corps from the relief of Knoxville, af,er having marched all the way from Memphis and Missouri-one of Sherman's hummers, an lrishman who had been a roustabout on the levees of St. Louis-came s,rag- gling along behind the column on a cold, dreary day, fer that section : his knap- sack slung on one shoulder, his blanket over the other across his breas, and tied at his left hip, a greasy. but empty haver- sack his pants worn and rem, in many places and in others sewed up with cord i; no peak to his cap, his musket at re- versed arms" and altogether presenting the appearance of general disgust and demoralization. Of from the road he was attracted by headquarters tent and sentinel in neat and comfortable uni- form. whom he approached and accosted, when the following dialogue ensued:
 l say, Siniinil, could ye tell me where me rigiment is."
 " What regiment do you belong :o:n
 Eighth Misshory, sure.r
 What division ?"
 Morgan Ill TLl Smi,'s. av eoorse."
 What brigade ~
 Phwa, brigade: Faith. an don't ye know it's Giles Smit's-,he Sucund brigade of Morgan Ill's division.
 What corps is 1t in !'
 Phwat coor isit :: An, thin, ye black guard, doesint everybody know that it's the Fifteenth coor?"
 How could tell whas corps you be- longto, when you have no army badge?'
 "Noa badge, is i,:-Coor badge. Nov, thin, phwa,'s coor badge:"
 Do you see that crescen, on my partners hat? Well, iha.'s the badge of his corps-the Eleventh and this star on my cap is the badge of my eorps-the Twelfth"
 Ho, ho, see now. Thim's the lights yer Potomac byes have to show home some dark nights. Yez, takes the moon and shtars along wid yez."
 Laughing at the witty remark, the sen- tinel responded; Well, whats the badge of your corps:"
 Hesitaiing a moment to gather a thought, then making a left face and skipping his hand on his cartridge box, the lrishman replied: Dye see thatT' Then a moments pause "Forty rounds in my car.ridge-box and twenty in my pocket-that's the badge of Lo- gan's 18th coor, do yer mind that. that kem all the way from Vicksburg to help yer Potomac felle,s foigh, at Cha,ta- noogy."
 The incident having been related to General Logan the same evening by an ofiicer who overheard II. the cartridge box bearing the legend 70 Rounds, U. Logan as the corps badge, and general order to that effect issued nex; day
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-05
Justin Mecarthy's Home.
lLondon World i

Justin McCarthy, the vice-presiden, of the Irish parliamentary party, and MT. Pamell's able lieutenant, dwelIs in a house which, like member of the Sal vation Army, has undergone recent con- version. No. $ Ebur2 street is said to have been Tn olden tines a suburban tavern, known as the Rose and Crown. and after it was made famous by Gay and Rich, the Beggars' Opera. Snucturally 1t has remained the same: and Mir. Nc. Carthy, who has a keen and delicate her. ception of humor, takes great pleasure in showing aesthetic guests where the bar parlor must have been, and where the room in which the author of Black. eyed Susan" the Trivia, and the opera which made Gay rich and Rich gay,n took his ease. The ancient bxr-parlor is m ante-room of" greenery yallery hue. and hung with etchings and drawings of eminent persons by eminent hands. Here, and in the parlor and rooms above, are many pleasing. amusing and sugges- tive works of art. such as portraits of Miss Eien Terry in various attitudes: a fancy skeech of Mir. Whistler, by Pellesrini Ii: a capital sHetty Sorel,s by Mir. Walter Sickezt; charming little work by MT. Macbeth, A. R. A.; another by Mrs. Collier Ms- Watts' Daphne" and por- traits cf Mrs. Steel, Messrs. Dillon, Davitt and Parnelle and of him whom ve Sear v must call the late Mir. O'Dcnoyan, Throughout, the house has an artistic air. rsaecting accurately the sympathies of . cultivated man endowed with tender sen sihilities.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-07-05
A Special Invisasson.

We especially invite trial by all those suaerers fom Kidney and Liver com plaintS vho have hilsd to obtain relief 1om other rsmedies and from doctor. Nsfuss's gEsat remedy, Kidney-Wors, has snecsed cuEes in many obstinase cases. U acss at oace ca the kidneys, Liver and boweaA cleansing the system Of all poison oes humogs and restoring healthy con- ditco q those important organs. % not b. discouraged bat try it.