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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
NEW YORK AROUSED.
in Front of the Sub-Treasury Bniid-
ing-Speeches by Gen. Gresham,
Mr.. Boutwell,. Levi II. Nor.
ton aud Others.

New YORK, Oct 20.
AT 2.l5 p. NJ, the Dry Goods Blaine and
Logan Association with 5000 men in line,
including four companies of 100 each from
the store of II. B. Claiin & Co, marched
down Broadway 10 a Blaine and Logan mer-
chants and bankers mass meeting, to be
held at the sub-treasury building on Wall
street. At Read street they were Joined by
the west side merchants association. At
Chambers street the hardware Blaine and
Logan men fell into line. At Maiden Lane
the jewellers and insurance mems organizs-
tions Joined the procession. At Wall street
the coffee and sugar men, and the Blaine and
Logan clubs of cotton, petroleum and iron
and metal exchanges sweiled the ranks An
immense throng gathered in front of the
steps of the sub-treasury and filled Broad and
Wall streets for blocks. j. II. Herrick,
president of the produce exchange, presided,
and among the vice presidents were repre-
sentatiyes of all exchanges and every branch
OF trade. Among the speakers were Secre-
tary Gresham, Gen. Hawley, Sherman s.
Rogers, ex-Lieut Gov. Stewart, 5. W.
Woodford, Levi 2. Morton, Senator Eugene
Hale and Alexander sullivan The greatest
enthusiasm was displayed, aud every men
ton of the names of Blaine and Logan was
greeted with ringing cheers.
Stands were erected on the treasury steps,
at the corner of Broad street and Exchange
Place and at William and Wall streets. H.
V. White presided at the second stand and
VIM. Dowd at the third. On the main stand
Secretary Gresham spoke first. He recount
ed the monetary achievements of the repub-
lean party in the last twenty years; the re.
ductiou OF debts added confidence in the
party the value OF our bonds in the markets of
the world; the f"llacy Of entruSting the tariff
revision 10 the democracy; and the general
folly of free trade until the United States
could control the markt Is OF the world He
referred TO Blaine's pledges to sustain the
civil sery ice reform, and claimed that Gov.
Cleveland would not be able 10 carry out any
refurmatory ideas, even # he had them.
Secretary Gresham was heartily cheered.
Ex-Secretary Boutwell, was the next speak
eF. He said the country was prosperous,
exactly in proportion as its laboring classes
thrved. lie dwelt on the growth of the
country under republican rule, and also spoke
on the tariff. Boutwell, ridiculed Gov. Cleve-
lands theory that the duties of the President
were simply executive, saying that the Presi-
dent had the appointment Of the secretary of
state, with whom rested all the attitude of all
foreign nations. The speakers mention of
the New York Times called forth Kisses.
Stewart l.. Woodiord also spoke amid en-
thusasm. The vast crowd sang "Amerca," 7"
and the meeting closed with cheer upon
cheer for Blaine and Logan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
The Following Claims Were Rendered
by the Court. Monday.
WAsHrSsroS. Oct. 20,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20,
/ In the court of commissioners of Alabama
claims, today, the following judgments were
rendered with interest at per cent from the
dates named:
No. 79l-Antonio LavaEsta, Sl07S, from
July 10, 1864
No. S5l-Cathsrine Potthofi. test. and No.
9%l. Geo. w. Byrne; Judgment for the United
States.
25Sl-Edward W. Wilson and No. 95O,
Francis 5. Armstrong; judgment for the
United States.
277l-Msnuel Marten, S295; December 5,
1861.
2sol-Jose Brass alias Bill Wood, Se75,
and No. 2SS, Manuel Lawrence, s275; Dec,
5. 1864.
S26-Augustine c. Thomas, $500; June
%. 1868.
645-Jose Pierce, S295; July s, 1864.
650-Manuel Debarows, S295 aud No 652,
John Church, 295; June rs, 1865.
657-Geo. Bolton, $500; September Is,
1862.
7OS-Manuel Tiexina DeLouza, 1925; June
IS, 1865
I0ls-John l. Moore. Sll7I; July 10.
l3l2-Mary A. Schmidt judgment for the
United States.
l552-Jose valludoas, s295; September 5,
1862.
l692-Jas, p. Dowd, S225; Aug. 20, 1864
l9el-A. Edwin Clark, admir- of the estate
of Manuel Lopez, S205; June -. 1865.
2l44-John r. Williamson, S405; May 3,
1868.
23S9-Wiliam w. French admir- ON the
estate of Albert Sears, Sl75; June % 1868.
23i9-James robin, Judgment for the
United States
2364-Wm, W French. admir- on the cs.
tate of John II. Rogers, S2l5; June 20,
1868
236G-Susan J.Wilson, adm'x OF the estate
OF VIM llapenv, S2l9; June %. 1868
2366-Wm Gardner, Joseph Lewis. John
Wirt and Joseph Silva, judgment for the
Us
26Sl--A. Edwin Clarke, admir- of the estate
of Joseph Lawrence George, $500; Dec 5,
1864.
2sll-A. Edwin Clarke, ,adm'r Of the estate
Of Antonio Silva, Sl75; July 5, 1864
2ol2-A. Edwin Clarke, adm'r Of the estate
of Antonio Pierce, S295 June -, 1865.
29O2-John }. Baekus, $3.50; July 3, 1861
4353-rhomas r. Lyman. Slls7; and No.
455S, Thomas LYMAN, surviving partner of
the firm OF Lyman 4 Marrett, SlS7; Aug
26, 1864.
4452-Charles Stephens, surviving partner
Of the firm Of 9. Stephens & Co, $1,000
July 10, 1864.
4i3j-John A. Raines, S495; Oct 10,
1864.
41S7-John Syme and David II. Syme, OF
the firm of J. Syme & Co, SljlI; July TO-,
1864.
4959-Charles G. Phillips, S239; June 81,
1868.
5l52--Jose Antonio Nova, S275.
5l53-Antone George Lawrence, 1915.
5l54-Jose Antonio, alias Silva, S203.
5l5S-Jose Vallendaco, S275; Dec. 3.
1864.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
4 DESCRIPTION
OF The Schooner Commander-Part of
the Cargo Saved.

PEINCEroN, Mass, oct. 20
The wrecked schooner Commander lie.
about mile west of Race life station, three
feet above low water mark, broadside on A
steep beech. She is listed to seaward with
her decks living at an angle of 60 degrees.
Her starboard side is washed away from the
rudder port forward to the torergging. The
seams are open on the port side 3 or 4 inches.
The planking is started badly and the decks
broken up. Her main and mizen masts are
gone close to the deck. the foremast split and
useless, being held in place by the forerIg-
ging. The stern is buried about feet in the
sand and the hull is fast filling. Efforts viii
be made TO save all possible of the wreck,
which will be sold at auction. Part of the
sails, rigging and both anchors and chains
were saved. Half of the cargo is saved with
prospect of saving more if the weather
holds good. The cargo is insured in the
Providence 4 Washington company of PROV
idence. X. l. TIE Commander was built in
1868, in Fair Haven, Conn, 10y n. G Gibson,
of oak. chestnut and yellow pine. iron and
copper fastened. VS. rebuilt in 1873 and
cassed -, five years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
GOV. CLEVELAND.
Assaulted by a Man Recently Elected
from the Capitol.

ALBANY, Oct 20.
As Governor Cleveland was going from the
executive mansion to the capitol al Albany
about . this morning he was assaulted in
front of the medical colcgeton Eagle street
by Samuel Boone Of Elmira, vha struck AZ
him with his right hand The blow was
warded oil aud the man repeated the attempt
several times without hitting the governor 10
the face. He then dsrted toward "A pile of
cobble stones but vas intercepted by DR.
George II. Houghton before he could obtain
missile. Boone then returned to the attack
Of the governor, when DR., Houghtou seized
and held him and the governor leisurely
resumed his walk Dr. Houghton then
released Boone, who quickly went to his
boarding house on Lancaster street where he
was arrested shortly after.
The governor proceeded to the capitol
alluding only casually to the matter to the
attaches of the office. In the police court,
Boone pleaded not guilty and asked for two
days to prepare his case as he wanted to tele-
graph to Jddge Smith of the superior court
to defend him The case was put down for
Wednesday morning.
Boone's brother-in-law fred into crowd
Halloween night and was sentenced for two
years. Governor Cleveland, when pressed to
pardon him, looked into the case and refused
Boone and his wife recently visited the gov
ernor and became so clamerous that they
we're elected from the executive chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
RISE In THE OIL.
Great Excitement Among the Brokers at
Pittsburg, Pa.

PITrsBURG. Pa, Oct. 20.
Oil was excited today and heavy buying
prices advanced strongly. The market opened
at 60l. advanced to 65 and at noon sales were
made at GA 7-S. ID. NJ. Foster, member of
the petroleum exchange, who was short 25,-
900 barrels and unable TO meet the contracts,
was sold out under rules E. B. Thompson,
another prominent broker. also failed. He
was short 250, 900 barrels.
In the afternoon the upward tendency in
the old market continued and the excitement
was intense. The prices advanced TO 694 in
a few minutes and at 2 o'clock stood 81 7-S. at
2.30 II was reached.
Then the market advanced to 7l4 aud the
scene that followed has seldom been equalled
at this exchange.
Brokers shouted themselves hoarse and
trampled on each other in their frantic endea-
vors either to buy or to cover. Crowds
fiocked to the exchange and the lobby was
filled with ''lambs." After reaching ia the
market fell off to 6s4 and closed at 60
The transactions we're estimated at 10000
900 barrels.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
FINANCIAL AND coMMERCIAL,
New York Produce Market.

NkW lORk, OCT. ".
FLouR-Reccpts, ~. .Sei; exports, 6so4; sales, ID,
100, No, 2, 2 % 3 50; fancy white Western, extra,
so a 90; common TO good, % as IS, good to
choice, 5 ~ aS75; City mill extra, 2S a 4 IS;
superine ne,2 90 90, st. Louis extra, 2 70 a 90;
winter wheat extra, 800 a57e; Minnesota extra,
3 90 ASS
wnkAr-Reccipts. SSp, $50; exports. lsp,sso; sales,
so. 1000; No. red. sol, No. 2 red. IS; elevator
No. Red State, ~, Nc white state, 3d.
RNE-dun
BARLkY-caser.
CoRN-Recepts $3.50 bushels; exports, s,2sOi
sales, $4,000; spot No >, 6dl; No ?, 90.
OATs--Receipts, pd7oo; sales, $4,000. No 3, sol;
do White. 3lli No ., sll Sil; do White. S2l Sss
No l. Sll; do white, 50, Mixed Western, SiA ~;
white do, SSl a 80; White State, ~ a S5l.
SUoAR-Cut loaf and crushed 0a6i, granuated,
81; white extra {, 81 R5i; yellow, ~ AZ; mould,
o..
PKTRoLEuM-united, 6SI bid.
lAIlow-easier.
BREF-steady.
Pork Mess spot, 10 rs a i70O; clear back,
10 00.
LARD-af 4 n 10; refined, 2 W.
BUTrER-easier.
CHEESE--hrn.
Freights-stcady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
An Offer of Settlement Made by China
and Rejected by France.


LONDON, Oct. 20.
Paris correspondent of the Telegraph
states positively that the court at Pekin offers
through the Washington government to pay
100000 francs TO compensate the French
for their losses. not as owing to an error, but
in order TO smooth the way to settlement
The correspondent says: M. Ferry consid
cred the offer too small America is so sat
istied with ChIna's attitude, which she re-
CARDS worthy of defending, that Frelinghuy-
sen has ever declared his inability to under
stand the reluctance Of France to an amcabe
settlement of the difficulties.
1t is reported that a great exodus of Chi
Dese from Shanghai is taking place. This
movement is caused by fear that the French
are going to besiege the city The Chinese
embassy at Berlin has received despatch
from its home government confirming the
report that the Chinese forces under Lin
Ming Schuan defeated 500 troops at Tamsiu,
Oct. Is. The French operations at that point
were frustrated by means of torpedoes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
NAlNE DlSPATCHES.
A MAINE MANS BAD RECORD.
The Absconding Portsmouth LAWYER
Said To be a Richmond Man.


PORTSMOUTH. ". H., Oct 20.
Henry X. Drew, the lawyer who absconded
after having obtained it is alleged, consid-
erable money from a number of persons.
came to this city two years ago from Rich
mond, Maine, having been compelled to
leave there owing to the fear of prosecution
on account Of blackmailing liquor dealers.
He rented an Office and lot of law books here
and had small legal practice. About six
months ago he procured loan of citizen.
giving in return bill of sale of law books as
security. lie also is said to have procured
deed OF property from an agent client and
then sold the property TO third party. Drew
was once a candidate for county attorney of
Sagadahoc, Maine, but was defeated It is
alleged he attempted to obtain money from
prominent members of each political party
by writing begging letters.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
FELL INTO THE HOLD.
FaIaI Accident NJ Baih-Onc Man, and
Perhaps Two, Killed.

BArH, Oct, 30.
Monday forenoon, Engine Co No. ,. was
watering J. F. Chapmsn's ship, A. F. Ropes
The pipeman, Warren Williams OF Bath, and
John Faley, the mate. of n S. were on the
spar deck, on plank holding the pire. They
fell back in the hold, distance of fifteen
feet. 1t was not known how the accident
occurred. When they were discovered
williams was dead and Faley senseless.
They were Immediately removed to their
boarding house. Faley's chance for recov-
cry is slight. Williams skull was crushed.
LArER-John Foley, who fell in the hold
of the ship Albert G. Ropes this afternoon,
died at 4.30. He belonged in Maitland, n.
S., and his body will be taken home for
burial,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
MILLS STARTING UP.
More Favorable Outlook in Augusta,
Georgia.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Oct. 20.
The Enterprise factory which has been shut
down for six weeks, will commence running
on full time today, The Augusta and the
King mills are running on full time. Wages
have been reduced twenty-five per cent. The
three mills employ six hundred. One of
them is undergoing repairs from the recent
fire and is having additional machinery put
in. The Algernon mill is also running. Some
other small mills which have been shut down
for several weeks. will soon commence run
ming at reduced wages. All the mills can run
on full time to meet the demand of trade and
come out even, In the depressed condition
of the cotton goods trade, all mill men hope
to keep running on full time at reduced
wages.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
MOODY AND SANkEH.
Large Crowds Attending the Meetings
in Portland.

PORTLAND, Oct. 20.
The attendance at the Moody meetings was
not as large this forenoon as yesterday.
Moody conducted the services, after which
there were addresses by Moody and several
of the city clergymen on What more can be
done to reach non church goers?" At noon
there was prayer service, conducted by
Moody. There were several requests for
prayers for friends. This afternoon at three
o'clock there was very large attendance.
This evening at 30 there was a meeting
conducted by Mr.. Moody. The subject was
1.-The Holy Spirit for Service
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
A GREAT CONFEDERATION.
The Fire Sweeping Everything-A Great
Excitement.
wArERrowx. y. Y. Oct. ;


A special from Carthage says, "A conts-
grafton began this P NJ, in the Eaton planning
mill in West Carthage, spreading through
several factories and Dwellings. The flames
Jumped across the river and are now burning
fercely. with high wind. rising at the time
Of writing. Ii looks as though the entire
village would be destroyed Full 80 buildings
have been burned and many families are
homeless; some did not save anything The
fire is now on both sides of the principal part
of the town and water seems to be powerless
to stop the progress of the flames Ii is i'm
possible TO describe the scenes and incidents
of the confiagration or get any estimate of the
loss. Many are moving goods into the coun-
try, and those unable TO get teams carry
their goods BY hand into vacant lots in the
suburbs. The Watertown and Lowville fire
companies are now aiding the Carthage fire.
men. The telegraph and telephone wires are
burned down. The leaves. dried grass and
trees helping spread the flames "
UTICA, \, y, Oct. 20.
The most destructive fire that ever visited
northern New York, broke out in Carthage
at II A. NJ and burned all this afternoon.
The fire started from some ashes thrown from
Revtll's tannery and set FIRE 10 Eatons plan
ing mills, spreading rapidly to Ross furniture
factory and Farrars tub factory, crossing the
river to East Carthage and caught in the Guy
Otis mill and destroying factories and build
ingS on Rvther and Pringle Island The
flames spread 10 all the houses on Spring
street, Mechanic and Church streets, burning
the new opera house on Main street.-the Epis-
copa and Presbyterian churches and many
residences School, Upper James, Clinton
and the east side of Name street are all in
ruins, The lo-s j. estimated At $1,000, 900
There are not enough dwellings ID town to
shelter the inhabitants. Carthage was exten-
sively engaged in manufacturing and all in
dustries are ruined.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
4 FALLING STAGE.
Several Men Seriously Iniured-MoTe
BurslarIes at Newport.
PRONlDENCE. Oct. %.

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 20.
painters stage fell 25 feet from ST. Tere-
sas Roman Catholic church, on MontOn av-
enue, this morning. Frederick Fsrnum of
Pawtucket had leg end arm broken, and was
otherwise injured
Andrew J Cooke Of Georgiaville, was also
badly injured and taken home. Both were
insensible when picked up. Peter Schouler
of this city, was deluged with paint and hurt
in one arm and leg, though no limbs were
broken. Thomas Sullivan saved himself by
clutching a rope.
More burglaries are reported from Newport
During Sunday night, John J. Corrzs store,
Thomes street, was entered and ransacked,
and James G. Thurston's store was entered
and the till emptied of considerable money.
Morris Rosen's store was also emptied.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Fuller Drug Store, Y. g. Kins
man & Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
shooting ARRAY.

Providence, X. l., Oct 20.
This noon, at his residence, 80 Pine street,
Terrence Cummisky. moulder by trade,
fatally shot his wife. Fannie s. Cummisky
The couple had disagreement and he fred
at her through a window. The shot not tax
ing effect, he took deliberate aim and fred
three shots at her, one struck her face under
the right eye, the second under the left ear
and the third in the left shoulder. Cummisky
then gave himself up to the police. The
woman will die.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
OTHER PEOPLES MONEY.
Latest Development in Recent Fall
ure-fieavy Losses.

NAN FkANNISNU,
The failure of A. NJ. Bowman, capitalist
and real estate broker, announced Thursday,
proves more serious than was at first suppos-
cd. Ii is pretty well settled that the misap-
propriation of money placed with him for in
yestment will reach $500, 900. He was a
heavy borrower from the bank of Californis,
hut il is believed the bank was fully insured.
Bowman, who is i'll in bed, has been placed
under arrest.
The bank of California win sustain loss
of SOS. 900 by a failure of A. w. Bowman.
The Oakland Savings Bank is creditor for
s45. .oOo. Henry L. Breed of Boston, had
$3.50, 900 entrusted to Bowan, but the amount
of his loss is not known. The several heavi-
est losers are persons now travelling in Eu-
rope.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
Brooklyn's Preparations.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.
The republican campaign committee Of
Kings county announces that Mr.. Blaine will
visit Brooklyn on the 2sth and 29th, and ar.
rangements are in progress for grand parade
and campfire at Ridgewood Park by the
veterans of the war who support Blaine, and
9 reception 1t the Academy Of Music.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21

Messrs. r. @. Kinsman & Co. are always
alive to their business, and spare no pains TO
secure the best Of every article in their line
They have secured the agency for the cele-
brated DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. The only certain cure known for
Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Asthma, Hay Fever. Bronchitis, or any affec-
ton Of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on q
positive guarantee. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size S1.00
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
Gen. Logan Addresses Large Crowd.

DUBUKE, Ia, Oct. 20.
Gen. Logan arrived here shortly after
noon. The reception committee met him at
Galens and escorted him to this city. His
arrival was greeted with the roar of cannon,
bands of music, marching, political clubs and
a multitude of people. Gen. Logan was es-
corted TO the Ssnnier House, where he was
followed by a large crowd to whom he bowed
Acknowledgements from portico. At O'Clock
he was escorted to Washin Park, where he
addressed q large crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
ESCAPED FROM CAPTIVITY.
Two Men Accused Of Murder Escape
from Justice.
EnRr WORM. Tex Oct. 20

FORT WORTH, Tex, Oct 20.
J. Cartwright, famous detective arrested
on Saturday night by the state rangers and
officers from New Mexico on warrant for
murder, escaped from his ctptors last even
ing by the all of his friend jim McIntire, ac-
cused with Cartwright, and arrested, Satur-
day, at Wichita Falls The men arrested are
wanted for the murder of two Americans
whom they are charged with having first
arrested as officers of the law and then de
hberately murdered.
AUSTIN Texas, Oct. 20.
Adjntant General Kingley left today for
Fort Worth 10 enforce the order of Governor
Ireland, to have Jim Cartwright, Desperate
turned over 70 New Mexican authorities II
IS stated that the people OF Fort Worth viii
resist his surrender and n collision, which
will result in bloodshed, is certain to follow
tonight
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21

Insurance is a good thing whether applied
to life or property. No less q blessing is
anything that insures good health. Kidney
Wort does this. 1t Is natures great remedy.
II is mild but efficient cathsrtic. and acting
at the same time on the Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels, II relieves all these organs and
enables them TO perform their duties per-
fectly. II has wonderful power See advt.
oct2l tendGM1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
The Blaine Suit.
INDIANAPOLIS.

ISDIASAPoLIs, Oct. 20.
In the United States court this morning
the case of Mr.. Blaine VS.. Indianapolis SEN
tinel for libel was set down for trial on Dec
23d. The defendants had subpoena issued
for Blaine which they intended to serve on
him tomorrow. An agreement, however,
was entered into between the attorneys that
all writs and subpcnas should be served on
Blaine's counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21

glad to uncover his head in the presence of
his sovereign. So uncover in the presence
of the only earthly sovereign. acknowledge
and bow with pride TO the free people of
America.
After Blaine, Mckinley was called for and
made brief speech. Blaine WAS driven 10
the residence Of Hon. Jesse L Williams
where he will spend the night. After tea the
clei gvmen of the civ called on him in a
body. Tomorrow he will GO to Indianapolis,
making several stops BY the way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-10-21
Ex.Mayor Grace Nominated.

New YoRK, Oct. 20.
The meeting of citizens at the Academy of
Music tonight was made up Of democrats and
republicans. Oswold Ottendorfer. Frederick
p. Condert. Charles p. Miller, VIM. A. Cole,
WIN. Wood, Horace White, DIR. Howard
Crosby were among those present The
building was crowded. Ex-Mayor VIM. r.
Grace was formally nominated for mayor.