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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-06
CROP REPORTS.
Increased Acreage. Yield and Amount
of Live stock in the Southwest.


SEDALIA, o.. Aug. /.
A carefully prepared report of the grain
crops in the states of Missouri. Kansas. Neb.
rasks, Texas and Indian Territory, embracing
reports from nearly all parts of these states.
shows an encressed acreage yield in most
crops Is per cent. while the live stock increase
is "a per cent.
In Kansas the increase in acreage is Is per
cent in yield u per cent, while the stock in
crease is % per cent. In Texas the increase
in acreage is 10 per cant, in yield per cent.
and in live stock 30 per cent. Nebraska show
an increased acreage of IA per cent. and live
stock. 40 per cent. increase.
Indian Territory shows 10 per cent. less ac-
reage and yield, while live stock shows an
increase of 40 per cent. In Kansas. Missouri
and some parts of Texas the crops have been
injured by heavy rains while in Indian Terri
tory. and part of Texas drought has proven
detrimental. but the promise is altogether for
the largest yield ever recorded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-06
Portsmou'h City Election.
PoRTsMOuTH, Aug.

7 VhI HHVI IIIs y iUR p
The city election today, resulted in a sweep
ing democratic victory. Calvin Page, demo
cratic was chosen mayor over W. II. Sise,
republican, by vote Of 1908 to 434l the small
lest republican vote ever cast in this city.
The democrats for the first time in seven
years elected majority OF the city govern
ment. they choosing l3 of l9 councilmen, and
6 Of aldermen. Ward one was carried by
them for the third time since 1860. Tonight
large crowds gathered in Market square and
were addressed BY Frank Jones, Calvin Page,
f. c. Taylor of Boston, Daniel Marcy
Joseph Publitzer of New York. and John W
Caswell. Afterwards, the democrats paraded
the streets with brooms and music
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-06
foREIGN NEWS.
INTENSE RADICALISM.
Strong OppsItion to the English House
OF Lords.
BIRMINGHAM, Eng, Aug. ).

BIRNINGHAM, Eng, Aug. ).
At a meeting in Birmingham last nigh,
speeches were made by Rt Hon Jos. Cham
berain and Hon. J. Bright
Bright said the Tory majority in the House
of Lords Was aetuated by the same bitter ha-
tired of the liberals as in 1882. .'Who are
these:" ne asked. They were the spawn OF
the blunders of the wars and the corruption
of the Dark Ages of our history. They had
entered the temple of honor, not through the
temple of merit, but through the sepulchres
of their ancestors. They are no better than
their fathers; some of them are worse. for
their privileges have produced ignorance and
arrogancy.
The reform of the House of Lords, Mr.
Bright declared, was urgent and ineviteble.
creation of new peers, 10 pass the franchise
bill, would only get rid of the present diff
Guilty. What was wanted was limitation of
the veto power of the House of Lords.
Should the people submit or should they curb
the MOBILES as their fathers had curbed the
kings of EDgland?
Bright then proceeded TO explain the man.
ner in which he would like to see the pow er
of the House of Lords restricted. He would
allow the peers to retain their present power
during the first season that bill should be
presented TO them, but he would absolutely
preclude them from vetoing the franchise
bill or any bill the second time. Many persons
no doubt would think him too lenient to the
peers but he preferred remedies which, while
efiectual, would cause the least disturbance
to existing institutions.
Chamberlain read long and powerful
attack upon the peers. "The divine right OF
kings" he said. had been acknowledged 10
be dangerous, the divine right of the peers
was a ridiculous figment II the Lords re-
mained obstinate in their opposition to the
popular will, the present agitation would
continue to the bitter end" He l1oked for
ward ne said, with eager hope to the result
of this agitation. England, the chosen home
Of a self-governed people, would never be
subservlent TO the insolent pretensions OF an
hereditary class.
The meeting expressed its approval of the
sentiments expressed by the speakers, by fre-
quent and enthusiastic applause. A resolution
was adopted denouncing the action of the
House of Lords rejecting the action of the
franchise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-06
THE SPR AGUE ESTATE.
A Demand from the Creditors to Trustee
Chafee.
PROVIDENCE, II, l., Aug

PROVIDENCE, II. l., Aug. 8.
The creditors of A. and w. Sprague Man
ufacturing Co., representing claims aggrega
ting 81 100000 have formally demanded AT
accounting of Mr.. Chafee the trustee. The
paper requests the trustee at the earliest con
venience "to furnish us full detailed
account of all money paid out BY you and the
purposes for which the same were paid and
also like an account of all money received by
you as trustee and assignee, and the sonrces
from which the same were received, and gen
orally to tender to us full account of your
administration of said trust. You are also
requested TO sell as soon as possible, all re,
naming estate held by you as trustee and
assignee"
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ANDRoSCOGGIN REPUBLICANS.
A Large County Convention Held at
Auburn.

LEWISTON, Aug. 5.
Androscoggin county convention was held
at Auburn today DIR. Roscoe Smith of Turner
was chosen chairman and WIN. Pitt Wash
burn of Livermore and George Avery of Lis
bon as secretaries.
The county committee were made COM
mittee on credentials, and reported that 1923
delegates were present The following
ticket was nominated:
Senators-Wm. ID. Pennell and A. ID.
Roak
Judge of Probste-A. Il. Savage.
Sherff-Hillman Smith of Auburn.
Register of Probate-Nathan W. Harris.
County Attorney-Frank l.. Noble.
County Treasurer-Fred q. Watson.
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PE>OBSCOT REPUBLICANS.


BANGOR, Aug. ).
The republican county convention met
here today. Frank L. Patten of Newport
was chosen chairman and c. S. Pearl and j.
w. Donigan secretaries. The committee on
credentials reported that sc towns were rep
resented by PA delegates. The following
ticket was put in nomination;
For Senators-John l.. Cutler, Phillip
Wilson and Samuel Libby.
County Attorney-Fred II. Appleton.
Sheriff-C. ID. Chapln of Orington.
County Treasurer-B B. Thomas.
Judge of Probate-J. II. Burgess.
The convention was addressed by Con-
gressmen Reed and Boutelle.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY CONVEX.
TION.
A Complete Fusion Between the Dem.
Ocrais and Greenbackers.
PORTLAND. Aug. ).

PORTLAND. Aug. ).
The Cumberland county democratic con-
vention met at zen o'clock Tuesday morning
al Portland. Daniel W. True of Portland
was nominated for senator by the Portland
district and Isaac L. Skolfeld Of Brunswick
for senator of the eastern district.
The greonback county convention met at
the same hour and nominated the following
ticket:
For Senators, for the two remaining sena-
torial districts-Edwin L Poor of Sebsgo
and Charles A. TildeI. of Cape Elizabeth.
Sherif-Issac ID. Sawyer of Portland.
Judge of Probate-A. F. Moulton of Scar
bOro.
Register of Probate. A. Gallagher of
Portland.
County Attorney-Elliott King of Port
land.
County Treasurer-Kimball Eastman of
WestbroOk.
county committee was appointed to fill
all vacancies The fusion between the two
conventions was complete.
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LAYING OF rHE CORNER STONE
OF the Pedestal of Bartholdi Statue of
Liberty at Bedloes Island.


NV York, Aug 5
The corner stone Of the pedstal of Bsrthol.
di statue of Liyeriy WAS laid At Bedloes Island
at :. so O'Clock. TODAY. amid the booming Of
guns. strains of music and the shouting Of an
enthusiastic multitude. Despite the rain.
numerous guests witnessed the festivities
Gen. Hancock. sccompsnied by Gen. SAWYER
and Major VIM. Arthur stood under umbrel.
las throushout the ceremonies. The corner
stone was laid with full masonic rites. Near
ly 800 masons were present. including dele
gates from Alabama, Texas. Louisiana. Ohio.
North Carolina. Minnesota Canada Wash.
ippton Territory. Illinois Dakota. and Vir-
ginia.
AT . O'Clock. in pourinc rain. the crowd
gathered around the pedestal. Among the
invited guests were fyrus ". Field. Msyor
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FROM NEW YORK.
Rooney Condemns the Nomination o
Cleveland.

NEW YoRK, Aug 3.
John Rooney presided at a meeting of the
national committee Of the national labor party
IN this city, today, at which resolutions were
passed condemning the actions of w. r.
Casey and others, claiming to represent the
national labor party in approving certain acts
OF Gov. Cleveland and declaring that these
persons had no such authority, and recon-
mending their expulsion from the erganiza-
ton. Rooney made a speech condemning the
action of the Chicago convention in nominat-
ing Cleveland as indicating want of states
manship, wisdom and judgment and predict
ing his defeat in November next.
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FRENCH CANDIDATES.
The State Convention in New York
Officers Chosen.
NEW YORK, Aug.

NEw YORK, Aug. ).
Geological hall was decorated with the
French and American flags in honor of the
New York convention of French candidates
which began its session yesterday. The con-
vention was called to order by J. +. Tency,
president of the executive committee. The
president made speech of welcome and the
remainder of the morning session was devot-
ed to the presentation Of credentials and the
reception Of badges. At the afternoon ses-
sion the officers were selected as follows
PresideRt-E- Rousseau of Troy.
Second President-E. Elebel of New York.
Third President-Joseph Lemicux of Roch.
ester.
Secretary-J $. Debonty Of Glen Falls
Assistant, Secretary-C. d. Mallet Of wes,
Troy.
About $50 delegates had arrived at P. VI
yesterday, from stations north of White Hill
to attend the convention.
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A Decrease of Immigrants.
WASHINGTON. Aug

WAsHISsToS, Aug. ).
The number of immigrants that arrived
during the year that ended June 80, in the
Custom Districts Of Baltimore, Boston, De-
troit. Huron. Minnesota, New Orleans, New
York, Passamaquoddy. Philadelphia and San
Francisco, was 500, 1874 being 81, ,49O less than
during the preceding year, and 260, $50 less
than during the year ending June 80, 1882
The principal decrease was in immigrant.
from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland,
Germany, Italy and Sweden. The only in
crease was from Austria. During the month
Of June there arrived in the districts above
named, 53,62s immigrants, decrease of 10,
4s6 as compared with June, 1882.
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Republican Rally.
SoUTH PARIS, Me-, Aul

SoUTH PARIS, Me-, Aug. 5.
The opening republican meeting of the
campaign was held this evening. There was
very full house. T. Rounds presided.
Congressman Dingley addressed in lengthy
speech. He said, the great issue of the cam
paign is tariff.
This he discussed at considerable length
showing that the republican party favored
tariff for the protection of home interests and
interests of labor
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BAD BLOOD.
/ Blow that May Result in the Death
of a Berwick Man.

SoUTH BERWICK, Aug. ).
No little excitement prevails in So. Ber-
wick, over an affair which is likely to termin-
ate in the death of the victim Andrew Cheney,
who is employed as fireman of the Eastern
X, r. In an interview with the prisoner
Melvin Littleield a youth of 81 years. the
following particulars were learned. On his
arrival Monday evening from Portsmouth to
Conway Junction, his home, he started down
the track in pursuit OF three young girls with
the purpose of accompanying them home. One
of them is the daughter of the victim. Cheney
Immediately started after Littletield, overtak-
ing him and accusing him of following his
daughter. which Littletield denied. Some
words passed between them whereupon Cheney
struck Littlefeld knocking him down, besides
repeating blows, after which Cheney returned
to the depot. Littlefield turned and followed
him knocking him down. As Cheueys head
is cut severely it shows that the assault must
have been made with a club. Littletield claims
the cuts were caused by Cheney falling on a
rock. Littlefeld was arrested and taken into
custody by Deputy Sheriff Horne and will be
arraigued Tuesday.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Produce Market.

NEW York, Aug. 5
FLoUR-Receipts, ~, ,43y; exports, l,2lf sales a,
$50; No. 2, rs 90; fancy white Western, extra,
8 so a 90; common to good, 20 a 3 20; good TO
choice, rs a6O0; City mill extra, 40 90
superine,2 20 a 25; ST. Louis extra, 40 a 8 90;
winter wheat extra, 40 a60O; Minnesota extra,
2 30 a d Is.
wHEAT-Receipts, 27O. 300; exports, ii3 564; sales
l7s,ooO; No red. s9li No. red, s4l; elevator
No. Red State, o3; No White state, 02.
RYE-hrm.
BARLEY-oasier.
CoRS-Receipts $500 bushels; exports. "a, ITO;
sales, $4,000; spot No 3, 81. No 2, 63l
OATs-Receipts, 2i,HO; sales, 5000; No 3, IS;
do White AZ; No 2, SO a 36I; do white. ~ a 42I
No |, 81; do White, a: Mixed Western. 81 a Ssi
White do, 40 a AZ; White State, ~ a IS.
SUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed "a a II granulated,
6t white extra G, 81 a 81; yellow. ii a4l; mould,
PKTRoLEUM-United, IN bid.
TALLow-easieT.
BEEF-steady.
PoRK-Mess spot, 10 so 10 rs; clear back.
IL 25
LARD-at a 8; refined, As.
BUTTKR-easier.
CHEEsE-frm.
FrpightR-RtpadY.
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DYNAMTrER DAILY
interviewed by a Representative of the
Press.

LONDON, Aug. ).
John DAILY, convicted dvnamiter, have been
interviewed by a representative of the press.
He says he was one of four conspirators
whose movements were directed from Amer
lea. The bombs that were found in his house
at the time of his arrest were handed to him
on a street in Liverpool by fellow conspira-
tor who FASTENED away.
The bombs were not for use in Birmingham
but in London where Daily would have handed
them TO another conspirator. He suspects
that one of the conspirators turned informer.
Members of the society who have arrived
from America have their eyes on this man
and will interview him.
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KENTUCKY SHOTGUNS.
Fatal Shooting at an ElectiOn-DeadIy v
Shots Elsewhere-NObody Knows
Who Did il.

MoREHEAD, Ky, Aug. 5.
During an alteration last night between
VIM. Grumbo and II. G. Grice, the latter was
slightly wounded, Solomon Bradley instantly
killed, Edward Summerman fatally wounded
and John Martin slightly hurt Bradley was
prominent citizen and was trying to stop the
fight when he was shot. There was large
crowd standing around and others were acci-
dentally shot. 1t is not known who did the
shooting.
ENTERPRISE, KY, Aug. 8.
During the difficulty here about election
troubles last night, X. NJ. Gritty shot two
unknown men and received shot in the
head. All the wounds are supposed to be
fatal.
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The State of Maine.

ST. JOHN. n. B., Aug. ).
An attempt was made last night to raise the
steamer State of Maine from the rocks at
en- boats that had been lashed alongside
careened and parted and the effort had to be
abandoned for the present.
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A Daughters Misery.

Eleven years our daughter suffered on q
bed of misery,
From a complication of kidney. liver,
rheumatic trouble and nervous debility,
Under the care of the best physicians.
"Who gave her disease various names,
"But no relief,
And now she is restored To US in good
health by ms simple a remedy as Hop Biuers,
that We had Stunned for wears before using
it"-rHE PARENrs
Father is Getting Well.
"Ny daughters say
How much better father is since he us, d
Hop Bitters.
lie is getting we'll after his long suffering
from disease declared incurdble.
And We are so glad that he used your Bit
ters. ~ LADY Oi Utica. \. Y.
AS- None genuine without a bunch of green Hops
on the white label. hun all the vie poisonous
stun with Hop" or "Hops" in their name.
aug decd
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The Dead Heroes.

NV YORK, Aug. 5.
Col. Sutherland, medical inspector on Gen
Hancock's staff, obtained from the board of
health today permits to receive and to remove
to the ir burial places the bodies of the dead
heroes of the Greely expedition. The cause
of the death in each permit is put down as
starvation
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A Hoax.

PORTLAND Aug. I.
The item telegraphed from here regarding
the schooner Oriental of Calais, is hoax,
The schooner has undertaken job of floating
a wrecked schooner now ashore on Ram ISL
and, so the Captain anchored his schooner as
near as was safe. He is busy daytimes on
the wrecked schooner and sleeps on his own
at night.
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The Presidents Vacation.

KINGSTON, n. Y, Aug.
President Arthur and his daughter Nellie,
Miss Jessie McEllory and Gen. Sharpe left
bv special train for the Hotel, Kaaterskill,
this morning and arrived there safely. At all
stations along the line crowds of people
cheered the president. At Chichester a
salute was fred. At the hotel the president
received quite an ovation from guests.
The president says he greatly enjoyed
the trip. The party will remain
there o week.
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FROM WATERVILLE.
District Convention-Hon. ID. III. Thing
Nominated for Congress.
WATERyILLF, Aug.

WATERvILLE, Aug. ).
The democrats of the third Congressional
district was opened by speech by Hon. S.
s Brown. Hon. ID. H. Thing of Mt. Yer
non was nominated as Representative to Con
gress and Charles B. Hazelton of Belfast for
presidential elector. Resolutions were passed
endorsing the platforms of the State and Ma
tional conventions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-06

THERE iSA TIDE IN THE AFFAIRS
OFMN. WHICH TAKENAT The FLOOD
LflDS ON TO FORTUNE. " ALSO THERE
BARENEDH, POTENT AND HARMLESS,
but sure, uhich, taken in time, 7uW lead 10
tie specify relief and cure Of Dyspepsia,
loss Of Abbettc, BihOHsreSS, HeadGchs,
arising tram dis0ydeyed stomach, and all
5m5W troubles Of the Stomach, Bowels
Or Liver.
This 0aiuGbie remedy is the [. F
Atg00d' s Medicine or BheyS, the t0rmua
0fwh'chN dfeyent from thafQf all other
AtT00dS Biheys.
F0y many years il has held its place
as a h0asehOd remedy, and is Arrays
aoyfhy Of the highest confidence.
GET The TRUE MEDICINE, BEARING
TIE REGISTERED TRADE MARX" "L.F..
N LARGE Red LETTERS.
TAKE MO IMITATION.
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New Nork stock Marker.
Better Than Yacalinn.

This is pre-eminently the vacation month,
when thousands seek rest and recreation.
But to those who suffer the depressing effects
of summer debility, the disagreeable symptoms
of scrofula, the tortures of billousness,
dyspepsia or sick headache, there is more
pain than pleasure in leaving home. To
such we say, give Hoods Sarsaparilla trial.
1t will purify your blood, tone up and
strengthen your body, evpel every trace of
scrofula, correct billiou-ness. and positively
cure dyspepsia or sick headache. Take II
before you ~, AMI you will enjoy your
vacation a thousand fold aug5d&wlw
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THE RELIEF EXPEDITION.
General Orders Issued by the Secretary
of the Navy.

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., Aug. 5.
The secretary of the navy has issued gen
eral orders as follows:
L. 5. ). TALLAPoosA.
PORTSMOUTH HARBoR, n. H.
August 9Th, 1884
Rear Admiral ). b. Luce, Commanding the
North Atlantic Station, Portsmouth Har-
Dor.
Sir In forwarding TO you the enclosed
general order. concerning the Arctic relief
expedition To be communicated to your COM
mand, take occasion 10 unqualifedly com
mend the officers and men Of the North At.
lantic Squadron for the alscrity and zeal
with which they performed their duties on
the occasion of the public receptions Of Fri
day and Monday.
Very resp'y,
(Signe6) WM +. CHANDLER.
Secretary Of the NAVY.
The following is the general ORDER
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9th, 1884.
The navy department announces TO the ser
vice the safe arrival at Portsmouth. n. H.,
on the tirstd day of Aug, of the Thetis, Bear
and Alert, composing the Arcltc relief
squadron, after having successfully accom-
plished the object of their mission, in the
rescue of Lieut., Greely of the army and the
other survivors OF his party. The depart
ment extends its cordial and earnest congrat-
ulations TO Commander Schlev, commanding
the expedition, and to the officers and men of
his command upon the distinguished success
OF their efforts and takes this occasion of
publicly commenting the courage, zeal and
judgment with which the executed their diff
ficult and dangerous duty. The names Of
the vessels of the reliet squadron form a part
of this order.
(Signed) WIN. L. CHANDLER,
Secretary of the Navy
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Education in Ireland.

LONDON, Aug. ).
In the Commons, COurtnay, financial Sec
retsry to the treasury, stated Trevylan, chief
secretary for Ireland, would introduce next
year bill relating to the education in Ireland
which would deal with the subject of school
teachers.
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Polo.
OLD Orc

0LD ORCHARD, Aug. ).
The 18th game in the Maine State Polo
League was played tonight between the Old
Orchards and the Woodfords resulting 3 to
in favor of the former.
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Advertising Cheats II!

1T has become so common to begin an
article, in an elegant, interesting style,
"Then run it into some adyertisemen mt that
we avoid all such,
"And simply call attention to the merits
of Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as
possible,
ITO induce people
ITO give them one trial, which so proves
their value that they will never use ANYTHING
else"
"THE REMEDY so favorahly noticed IN all the
papers,
Religious and secular, Is
Having large sale, and is supplanuns all other
medicnes
and the proprietors OF Hop Biters have shown great
shrewdness and ability
"ln compounding q medicine whose virtues are so
pApahle TO every ones observation"