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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07
BALLOTING.


The Chicago convention held sway in Au-
gusta yesterday. 1t was all the talk from
one end of Water street to the other. Every
body was earnest and eager to get the latest
from the convention and every third man
you met was inquiring after the prospects of
Mr.. Blaine. So engrossed were our people
in the all absorbing, question that business
ON the street was almost at q standstill As
the time arrived for the convention to assem-
BILE, the bulletin board at the post Office
telegraph Office came in for its share of
attention and was often visited by anxi-
Gus ones. Shortly after noon when it
became known that the convention had COM
menced to ballot, the interest sensibly in
creased on the street and the crowd at the
bulletin b ard was augmented. There was
hurrying to and fro Passers by. to and
from their dinners, scanned the board for the
latest reports. The figures came promptly
and were rapidly bulletined. Almost every
man became a mathematician, and carried
about with him scrap of paper on which he
tabulated the results and made estimates.
All were enthusiastic for Mr.. Blaine, and
democrats and republicans alike entered into
the excitement of the day. The first ballot
gave Mr.. Blaine as large vote as was ex-
pected, and was received with sats-
faction. When the results of the Sec
ond ballot, 3491 votes for Mr.. Blaine.
gain Of l7A from the first ballot, was an
nounced. expressions of applause were
heard. Dispatches were now read from
chair placed at the entrance cf the post-office
instead Of being shown on the board On
the third ballot the excitement increased.
When the news came that Pennsylvania had
given Blaine gain Of Is votes shout went
up from the telegraph Office and when the
ballot having been ended it was found that
Blaine had gained a total of % votes the
crowd gave vent to their enthusiasm in an
other shout.
During the call of States on the motion the
crowd waited patiently for the result and
earnestly watched the operation of stretch
ing line between the post-office and opposite
building, on which to hang flag. When it
was found that the motion to adjourn was lost
it became evident that the Plumed Knight
was coming out ahead.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Owing to a change of Mons De Seve's en-
gagements elsewhere Miss Fogler's concert
will take place on Thursday evening, the 18th,
instead of Wednesday evening, the 1lth, as
heretofore announced. This will be pleas
ant news to our friends in Gardiner and Hal
lowell as many who desired to attend this
concert, could not on account of Madam Amy
Sherwin's concert which takes place in Gar
diner on the night of the llth.
The coming meeting of Kcnnebec Pomona
Grange, is to be held with Sidney Grange,
Thursday, June IL. The grange will open
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, in the Fifth Degree, and
the forenoon session will be devoted to the
work of that degree. Dinner will be served
at noon. In the afternoon the reading of the
Cleaner will be the first exercise, followed
BY discussion of the question: ''Resolved,
that the spirit of our grange obligations is
not carried out practically in the grange"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Ralph Beaumont, the labor agitator, who
to attempt to walk from Bangor to Cali
fornia, before the Presidential election, and
deliver speeches in support of General Butler
for President, lectured at City Hall, Bangor,
wednesday, to small audience. He spoke
against railroad and other monopolies. upheld
the Greeaback theory of money, and advocated
the support of Gen. Butler for President
Beaumont is ready speaker, with a good
deal of natural talent. His education is
evidently somewhat limited, but this will
probably make his speeches none the less
eneetive among the laboring people. the class
ne wishes to reach. He is evidently in earn
est He left Bangor about $50 Thursday
morning and lectured in Pittsfield last night.
de is due in Augusta shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

The clerk of the weather is now receiving
good many compliments. This weather is
gladly welcomed by all classes. Old Prob
predicts fine weather for tomorrow. Farmers
are endeavoring to make up for the time lost
on account of the bad weather of the past
season.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Every Person TO be . Real Persons
In this life must have specially; that is,
must concentrate the abilities of body and
mind on some one pursuit. Burdock Blood
Bitters have their specially as q complete and
radical cure of dyspepsia, and liver and kid
ney affections. june2t&w1w3p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

The sale of seats for the concert in Granite
Hall on the 18th. will open at the American
Express Office, Tuesday morning next,
oromptly at s o'clock. The holders of tick
ets sold in advance will present their tickets
At the Office at that time for choice of seats.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07
Church Notices.

Church NOt1cea.
Mr.. Bradlee will preach in Eureka Hall at
230 p NJ
Rev. S. X. Smith. D. d. of Waterville,
well and favorably known TO the church
going people of Augusta, will supply the
pulpit of the First Baptist society to- morrow.
Services at 1890 A. NJ. and P. NJ.
"Children's Day" will be observed at the
Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. The
church will be decorated under the supervis.
ion of Mr.. F. A. Brick and all of the services
will be of a character to interest and instruct
the little folks. At 1890 A. NJ. in addition
to recitations and special music, there will be
"Children's Sermon" by the pastor. In the
evening a concert exercise will be given by
the Sunday School, comprising programme
prepared especially for the Centenary year Of
organized American Methodism.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

The meeting at Riverside Wednesday to
take action in regard to the erection of .
creamery At that place was not prolific of any
very tangible results, but few being present.
The meeting adjourned to Tuesday, the 18th
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

The urchin begins to 6ok wistfully At the
river and he eagerly awaits the day when the
vsser will become of sufficient high tempera-
.r,a IN alloW of bathing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07
Local Notices.

HeThe fall term of the Hallowell Classi.
cal and Scientific Academy. will open Tues
day. Aug. 26th. For catalogues or further
information address the principal.
may3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Mr.. Hatch is in the city introducing his in
,eptiop for laying floors. He has orderd 1000
NJ bis machines to be made by Dexter firm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Prof Pullen and Job Springer have re-
turned from Kents Hill, where they have
been filing three days musical engagement
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Jason Scribner, the murderer, who was
transferred from the State Prison to the In
sane Hospital few weeks since, appears to
be gradually failing in health, and his recov-
cry is regarded as very uncertain. He keeps
his bed all the time and is unable to keep any
food on his stomach, very unfavorable
symptom. He seems to be in sort of a dazed
condition and does not readily recognize
those at his bedside. His brother and his IA
year old son visited him Thursday. He did
not appear to know the boy at the time, but
yesterday asked if his son had visited him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

A yessel-load of hard pine timber has A.
,;ved here for the Edwards Manufacturing
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

A>I will give notice that after this date l
shall not receive nor deliver any work on the
Sabbath. WM. E. HOLLIS,
june2t1w 68 Court St.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

List of patents issued to Maine inventors
for the week ending June 3, 1894. reported
fer us by Coombs & Mason, solicitors of
patents and counsel in patent cases, Wheel
wright & Clark's Block, Bangor, Maine
J. W. Bolton, Lewiston, liquor funnel: ID.
Houghton, Skowhegan, wire-cutting ma
chine W. II. Moore, Gardiner, machine for
making bed Stats; A. c. Spaulding, Rich
mond, lifting jack; c. X. Miller, and G. II.
Cleveland, Camden, shirt. Whole number
for the week-Patents. 444; designs, IL;
trademarks, 16; labels, 6; reissues, /;
total. 4S2.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

H.Baldwin's dry air refrigerator, the best
thing out. at o. Williamson's, sole agent,
No. 6, Union block, Augusta. If
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

Mr.. L. H. Hodges of Gardiner, won the
club badge 1t the shoot Of the Cushnoc Gun
club, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

The graduating exercises Of st. Cstha-
.;,e,s Hall will occur June 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07
"MR. BLAINE Is NOMINATED
How the News was First Received Il
Augusta.

A perfect billow of enthusiasm rolled over
Augusta yesterday afternoon when the first
news reached the city of the nomination OF
Hon. James G. Blaine as republican candi-
date for President of the United States W hen
the words came over the wire "Mr. Blaine Is
nominated. shout arose from the throats
of people on Water street such as was never
heard here before. 1t was q perfect triumph.
Men became wild and almost frenzied. They
wrestled with each other. They laughed and
shouted for joy. It seemed as if they could
not be satisfied. One young man took on his
coat and vest, threw them aside, and proceed
ed to grab and pull around every man he met.
1t was not long ere Water street was welinigh
carriages blocked up the way,
and where there were not vehicles. the space
was occupied by people. At 20 minutes OF .
o'clock, and in less than five minutes after
the news came, q mammoth flag was swung
to the June zephyrs between the block IN
which is located the newspaper mailing room
of the post Office and the block opposite. on
it was inscribed the words:
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07
Our Next President .
JAMES G. BLAINE. =

As the banner was run up it was gree'eo
with steutorian cheers. Men fairly shouted
themselves hoarse. Next they went up the
street opposite Hendee's where a large por-
trait of Mr.. Blaine had been hung out
Here they again broke into storm OF cheers
which awakened the echoes far and near. Mean
while the bells rang out from the steeples
and added strength to the pandemonium. A
small cannon was placed on the railroad
track and repeatedly fred. Windows and
doors Of publishing houses, stores, dveinng
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

PMuADRLPHrA.
J. G. BLAINE:
A thousand congratulations. Pennsyl-
vania viii give you . majority without
parallel. E. CARoLL BREwsrKR.
vERGKNxKs, VT.
J. G. BLAINE:
Accept my hearty congratulations. Yer
mont will do her whole duty.
FEE. WooDsRrDGE.
]. G. BLAINE:
Ny congratulations to country. the party,
and to you. predict your election and .
perfect ~ we'll ~ prudent administration.
ELLIS H. RoBERrs.
CLEvKLASD, ONO.
]. G. BLAINE:
Please accept my congratulations. Har-
mouy reigns. EDWIN CoLKs.
Et Cetera.
The Bangor delegation was headed BY
Judge Humphry. Mayor of Bangor. Col. A.
B. Farnham acted a. chief marshal of the
Queen city forces. Among the prominent
men from Bangor were Gen. Charles Hamlin
and Ex-Gov. Davis.
Five hundred Belfast men were desirous of
coming over to aid in the glorifcation but
were unable to, as they could secure no train
for the purpose.
Glover's band, of Lewiston, accompanied
the down river men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

- IL prevented by using our CRUDE CAM
Mm 40 PHOR when putting away furs. woolens,
XNb3 &c. PARTRIDGE BROS'., Drug
Store, under Granite Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

UTTRe Pea Seeds, and many kinds of
OA ~ Choice FLOWER SEEDS,
.NWEE7' At our drug store under Granite
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-07

AEGreat care has been taken in the manufacture
of our clothing that 1t should be well sewed and
trimmed, and stylish made for fine trade, at liberal
reduction in price from custom garments-kS
mar2odTT&Sn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
The vandalia,s livestock Traffic.

N S, McI<een, livestock agent of the Van
dalis, has submitted his annual report to the
higher officials of the road, which shows that in
the year 1888 there were forwarded from St.
louis s, 45S carloads of live stock; of this num-
Der 4, 813 were turned over to the Chicago, St
Louis and Pittsburg at indianapolis, 297 to the
C., l., St L. & G., IL to the G., II. 6 l., 6 10 the
j., NJ. & l., 70 to the Bee-line, l to the l., B. &
W. and 191 were consigned to indianapolis proper
MIR. McKeen's statement shows remarkable in
crease of shipments to Pittsburg and Allegheny
City, and that while there was an increase of
fully 40 per cent to the places above named,
there was a corresponding decrease in Buffalo
shipments over the other pooled lines. The five
roads doing the east bound livestock traffic out
of East st. Louis last year forwarded total of
20,39S carloads of live stock, a gain of 3 507
cars over the shipments of 1882. The Vandalia
forwarded 5,45S; the l. & st. L., 4,34l; Wabash,
1856; Chicago g. Alton, 1884; the Ohio, 9, O19.
There were fully 1900 cars diverted, during the
year, from the Vandalia to even up per cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Divorce Matters.

Judge Taylor yesterday granted Huldah A.
Gates divorce from John J. Gates, on proof of
drunkenness and cruel treatment. Special
Judge Rowland divorced Simeon T. Lewis from
Mary A. Lewis, on account of abandonment, and
Robert Gordan from Julia A. Gordan, on account
of cruel treatment the plaintiff in the last case
being given $780,
Judge Walker granted a divorce to Isaac N
jackson from Lavina D. Jackson on proof of
adultery The plaintiff testified that his wife
had eloped with man named Vance, who had
been taken into the family and cared for since
his boyhood.
james Williamson has applied for divorce
from Anna Williamson, to whom he was married
in February 1881, alleging adultery and evil
associations.
George W. Cullen wants a legal separation
from Jennie Cullen, TO whom he was married
in Morgan county, in 1878, alleging cruel treat
ment and abuse
George Warner wants a divorce from Maggie
Warner, whom he accuses of drunkenness and
evil ways They were married in st. Louis, in
1882
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees
Of the Indiana University will receive sealed propo-
sails for contracts two college buildings the
city of Bloomington in Monroe county. Indiana. in
accordance with plans and specifications furnished by
George w. Bunting, which to be in the Office
of said Bunting over L. 5. Ayres in the city Of
Indianapolis and also in the Office of the Secretary of
the Board in Bloomington. Bids will be received for
the contract of both buildings for the bid
der may elect and they must be fled with James L..
Mitchell esq at his law Office in Vance Block in In
diauapolis by the 18th of March, 1851 ut 10 clock
a. M. at which time they will be opened and the con
tract let Each bid must be accompanied with bond
in the sum OF $4,000. conditioned that the bidder
will enter into contract within six days therefrom,
and give such bond for the performance Of his con
tract as the Board may require if the contact be
awarded to him.
The contractor will be required to complete his IN
dertaling by the LIST day of December 1884. Month
ly estimates will be made by the Supervising Arch
teet of all work done and materials furnished and the
contractor will be paid 80 per cent of the same, and
the remaining 10 per cent. will be retained until the
contract is completed and the work received by the
Board when it will be paid
Thirty thousand brick will be furnished by the
Board on the ground and such of the bricks remain
ing from the ruins of the building destroyed by fire
last summer suitable for irSt-class work and
such Of the stone and iron in said burned building as
be utilized will be at the service Of the contractor
whore it is The contractor shall have the priv
ilege of the stone-quarry on the ground free of
charge, but he is to work the in such
least to iniure the grounds.
Those who bid on the houses separately will
slider the bricks the ground and the old bricks
and cut and iron the site of the old building
in connection with the lesser of the two houses.
The Board reserves the right to reject any all
bids
D. D. BANTA,
President Board of Trustees Indiana University.
March 5 1854.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Miscellaneous Notes.

The number of loaded freight cars which
passed through the Hoosac tunnel last month,
east-bound was 4, 934, against 5, 1873 in February
1883.
A member of the Fries executive says there is
TO foundation for the bearish rumors that the
Erie company is in pressing want of money. He
says also the company owes no floating debt and
the business continues remuneratiye and salts
factory
From the twenty fifth annual report of the
railroad commissioner of Maine, it appears that
there are thirty railroads in that State, in
Guiding branch lines, and three horse railroads
Nine of these roads are managed by the Maine
Central and three by the Grand Trunk, so that
practically, the number of railroads is much
smaller. There are 1,0I9.52 miles of railroad in
Maine but twenty-six and oHe-half miles of the
road were built i'll the State in 1888.
Measures are being taken by the land depart
ment of the Atchson, Topeka & Santa Fe to in
augurate very complete and liberal policy for
encouraging immigration into New Mexico. Tila-
BILE lands in all parts of the Territory will be
purchased to be sold again to immigrants, and
the company will take all necessary action to
give those who buy of it perfect titles, a matter
of prime Importance in that Territory, where
there is so much uncertainty on this subject
The general agents of the roads centering at
Denver, a month since, decided to fix the com
mission for ticket brokers at So for the month of
February, 50 eor March, 81 for April, and on the
LIST of May to refuse to pay commissions 1t has
been charged by several roads that certain
offices had not abded by the rates fixed at the
meeting, but had been paying 81 and s. com
are a good deal disturbed over the matter, it is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08

Yesterday, Ed Richardson, whose poker game
was pulled" by the police some weeks ago, was
brought before The grand jury, and, when in
terrogated regarding the game declined to tes-
tify, 10y the advice of his attorneys, on the
grounds that case was now pending against
him in the Criminal Court. and he did not want
to criminate himself The refusal was reported
to Judge Norton, who heard the argument of
Richardson's attorneys, Messrs Davis 6 Wright,
and then ordered the defendant to testify regard
ing other people who We're gambling at the time
the raid was made, or else suffer a heavy pen
atty for contempt. Mr. Richardson concluded
to testify
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Will Do Better This Year.

The year 1883, taken as a whole, was bad one
for the Bee-line people. An analysis of Presi-
dent DevereuXs statement shows that in com
parison with the results of the year 1882 there is
shown decrease in gross earnings of sos 99655
Or 2.23 per cent; an increase in operating ex-
penses of $54, 604 49, or / 81 per cent decrease
in net earnings of $l53 600 SO, or TO- 80 per cent
a decrease in tonnage of 227, S74 tons, or 827
per cent; decrease in tons one mile of 50, 975,-
134 tons, or 81 per cent; a decrease in freight
earnings of $780, 69956, or 2S7 per cent; a de-
crease in freight expenses of 500 992 35, or g. 05
per cent; decrease in net freight earnings of
$50. 70I21, or 2 40 per cent; an increase in net
freight earnings per ton mile of .Ol3 cent, or
b.7 per cent; a decrease in passengers carried
of 1926. or 5.72 per cent; a decrease in
local passengers carried of 5000, or 4l9
per cent; decrease in through passengers
carried of 23,24E, or 1329 per cent; a de-
crease in passengers carried one mile of
l,21l, 1865, or 2.1 per cent. decrease in
passenger earnings of $34576 20, or 345
per cent; an increase in passenger operating ex-
penses of $l24, 596 6S, or 1856 per cent; de-
crease In earnings per passenger per mile of .01S
cent or 81 per cent; decrease in earnings per
local passenger per mile Of .091 cent or g. 40 per
cent; an increase in earnings per through pas
Senger per mile of .03l cent or l. "a per cent; an
increase in cost per passenger per mile of 1928
cent, or p per cent 1t should be borne in mind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Failed in Organizing TheA. Pool.

A telegram from Chicago states that the gen
teral managers of the Northwestern roads form
ing the Central Iowa and Northwestern Traffic
associations, held meeting yesterday in order
to organize pool in place of the old associa-
tons, but it was discovered that any uniformity
of action was not possible To add to the Difficult
ties of the situation the representative of the Chi
cago & Northwestern road failed to attend the
conference, and in consequence an adjournment
was taken without date. The Central Iowa as
ISOLATION remains in force until April and the
Northwestern until March 10. Whether another
effort will be made to organize pool is matter
of doubt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-08
Superior Court.

Room No. Hon Napoleon B. Cavlor. Juigs
Huldah A. Gates VS. John J. Gates Divorce
granted on the grounds of drunkenness and cruel
treatmment.
Fred w Reynolds VS.. Samuel II. Cobb; damage
suit Change Of taken to johnson County
Court
Henry c. Wiley VS.. c., c., C. & l. Railroad Com.
panyi damage suit. On trial by jury.
Room No 2-Hon. l.. Rowland. judge pro tenn.
Simeon It. Lewis VS.. Mary A. Lewis; divorce suit
Decree granted on grounds of abandonment
Robert Gordah VS.. Julia J. Gordan. Divorce
granted plaintiff defendant given $3.50.