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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The will of Senator Anthony was filed in
the municipal court at Providence, r. I. .
Monday. The legacies are about 5000, 600
The bulk of his property goes to his sister
and relatives.
Sarah Bernhardt will make the tour of
North and South America, starting in 1885,
She is engaged for one year at a salary of
GO, 900 pounds.
The proprietor of Hotel Splendide at
Odensberg, Scotland, has departed with all
the available cash in the establishment. It is
supposed he has gone to America. He is
wanted by the authorities on a charge of
fraudulent bankruptcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
NEW YORK FAIR.
Five Thousand People At end the Farm
ers' Festival.

ELMIRA, Sept
This is a gala dsv for Elmira Gov. Cleve-
land accompanied by Private Secretary Le-
mont and Adjutant General Farnsworth,
arrived here this morning. At the governors 5
special request no demonstration was made at
that hour. aside from a salute of 81 guns by
the Cleveland battery. The party was met
at the depot by Lieut.. Gov. Hill, NJ. H.
Arnot and number of prominent citizens
A large number of spectators were on hand.
The governor was driven directly to the res
idence of Arnot, whose guest he will be. At
IL O'Clock, in company with the managers of
the institution, the governor visited the State
reformatory.
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The Canadian Exploring Expedition.
OuEBEC. Sent s

QUEBEC, sept. >.
letter received here from w. A. Ashe, a
member of the Canadian exploring expedition
to Hudson Bay, states that in the first week
of August the expedition was in good health
and spirits and had safely reached place
called Nsih. on the Labrador coast near Davis
Inlet, and about midway between York Point
at the northeastern extremity of the Strait of
Belle Isle and Chadley, and at the eastern
extremity of Hudson Straits. Very rough
weather and great deal Of ice had been
constantly met after leaving Halifax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09

TO the Honorable County Commissioners Of Me
Counties Of hnOr and Lincoln:
Gentlemen-
The undersigned citizens of said countless respect
fully represent that public road highway very
much needed and required in said counties, and
would be of public convenience and benefit begin.
ming at the town road in Union in said county Of
Knox, near the dwelling house of Mrs. Harriet Law,
at or near the line or homestead farm OF benjamin
Mathews; thence in n south westerly direction over
the land occupied by sad Mathews TO the Medomak
river; thence across said river to land of Wilbert
Daggett in Washington In said county of Knox; and
then continuing in n south-westerly direction over
the land Of said Daggett and land Of Mrs. Julia A.
Weaver In Waldoboro In said county Of Lincoln,
and perhaps over land Of others) to the town road
leading by Bornheimers Corner or North Waldo.
boro to Washington. We therefore respectfully pc.
tion your honorable bodies to take such action in
the premises as the law requires, and then proceed
and examine tine said route and lay out a road as
prayed for In this petition.
April, 1884.
(Signed) +. +. JACKSON,
and Il nfhera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09

We, the undersigned, have
used WdkO Bitters, ,Gnd cheer
fuLIy rec0nsns end them as the
hest medicine ace ecer used for
jmDurities of the blood, anil
the cure OT all stomach trOub-
les. incLuding dyspepsia, loss
of 0ppetite, indigestion, sick
head0che, and general de-
HLity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the sub.
IN scriber has been duly appointed Executor Of
the last will and testament Of
CALEB 1OWLE, late OF West Gardiner,
In the County OF Kennebec deceased tesate and has
undertaken that trust BY giving bond as the law
directs. All persons. therefore, having demands
against the estate Of said deceased are desired TO
TO said estate requested TO make immediate pay
menf to ORREN Z. TOWLE.
Sept. ], 1854. wswS0s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
The Plague Bulletin.

MALES, Sept. 8.
The cholera epidemic has had the effect of
psralyzing trade in this city. One thousand
fishermen and a large number of workmen
are out os employment. Most kinds of busi-
ness are at a standstill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
A Baby Found Dead.

BATH, Sept s.
The fourteen weeks old infant of Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace ?. Berry of Bath was found dead
in bed Monday morning. 1t is supposed the
mother lay on the child and smothered it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Sept.s.
FLOuR-hrm.
WHEAT hrmer; No. q Chicago Spring. 7Oa7ei;
Sept. 76l an.
UoRN- firm At 56a56i.
0Ars-frm PSI.
RYE-easier; 81
BARLkY- firm GA.
PORK at Is 90 a is 90.
LARD a 10 az Is.
BULK MEAT-Shoulders, 676; Short rib, 10 90;
Shor' Nlsar. 10 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09

1t is the old, old story; Love at first sight
A vale in the beautiful moonlight night both
catch a dreadful cold and give up all hope,
but finally find relief in a bottle of Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup, get married, and are at last
happy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
A DOUBLE SUICIDE.

President and Cashier of a New Jersey
Bank Get Into TTOuble-They Cam
not Face the People but Prefer
Death-An Account Ofthe
CTOOkedness of the
Transaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09

| amendment. He thinks the amendment will
have 5000 majority. The State temperance
headquarters are thronged. There is great
rejoicing among the friends OF the measure.
Thirty-six towns in the first district give
Reed about 500 ahead, the rest of the towns
will probably increase this little.
Whole county ticket elected. First district
will giAe Reed over GOO majority.
FARMINGTON.
Robie, 472: Redman, 36S; H. B. Eaton, 26 !;
Eustis, 2; republican gain over 1882 of II.
The republican gain in Phillips is 60, Avon
80 Temple 80 or more also republican gains
in other towns. 1t is reported that the
amendment had large majority in Farming
ton. The indications are that there will be
so republican majority in Franklin county.
DOVER.
From returns now IN Piscatauuis county
will give over COO republican majority. All
the county officers are elected and three rep
resentatives. A republican gain of 800.
ELLSWORTH.
The republican ticket in Hancock county
is elected by 1000 majority. All of the nine
republican representatives are elected. Han
! cock gives large majority for the amend
ment.
THE FIRST DISTRICT.
Fitly-seven towns in the First District give
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Gong to the Naval Academy.

ANNAPoLIs, Nd, Sept. s.
c. F. Hughes of Maine has successfully
passed the examination for admission to the
naval academy.
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CALAIS.
PORTLAND.

Rev. H. c. Munson, secretary of the
amendment association, has received returns
from As towns, which give 1884 for the
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FINANCIAL AND CoMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.
Ereatns Report.

Rreatns Report.
NKw YORK. Sept. s.
Money easy between from as and closed at 5
Prime Mercantile paper, 81 n 81. Exchange steady
s2i for long, and s4i tor short. Governments steady
Closing 0ids;
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BATH, Sept.S.
Robie, ll74 opposition, 62S A gain of
81.
John S. Elliott elected representative
The whole county ticket probably republican.
BIDDEFORD.
BrDDEFoRD, Sept. s.
All the towns heard from outside of Bid
deford make large republican gains. The
republicans will carry the county from GOO
to 800 majority.
KITTERY.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept. S.
Kittery-Robie 40; Redman 246; Reed
459; Cleaves 25l.
SKOWHEGAN.
SKowHEGAN, Sept. 8.
Robie $50; Redman 35l. republican
gain of 49,
The vote for the amendment stood 6G4
for to l25 against. Indications are that all
the republican county officers are elected
MECHANIC FALLS.
Minot voting indicates more than 100 gain
for Robie over the vote of 1882.
Poland indicates gain of 70 for the repub-
licans on the governor vote.
BELFAST.
Probably the whole republican ticket in
Waldo county, including senators, is elected
by 200 majority, except perhaps sheriff and
treasurer. Probably six republican repres-
entatves are chosen.
CLINTON.
Redman, 24O; Robie, 200. republican
gain of 40.
ROCKLAND.
Robie, 1901; Redman, sos; II. B. Eaton,
S5; Eustis, l. A republican gain of 1888.
FARMINGDALE.
Robie. l20; Redman, IS. republican
gain of 80. This is the largest majority
since 1864
WHITEFIELD.
Robie, l76; Redman, IFS. Republican gain
of 23.
MT. VERNON.
Robie, 1872; Redman, ll2; republican
gain of AZ.
VIENNA.
Robie, l02; Redman, 46; a repu blican
gain of l5.
OAKLAND.
Robie, 32S; Redman, lSl; republican
gain of 81
RICHMOND.
Robie, All; Redman, 269 republican
gain of52.
Harrison Springer, republican, was elected
to the legislature
MACHIAS.
Washington county gives about 1000 repub-
ican majority. Elects out of 10 mem bers
to the House.
BOWDOINHAM.
The following is the vote Robie. 309
Redman, ITO; Robes majority 1879; Yes.
25s; No, 81.
BOWDOIN.
Robie, III: Redman, So Yes, l43 No, AZ.
PRESQUE ISLE.
There is a republican gain of 113 over the
democrats in Presque Isle, Mapelton and
Washburn. The whole republican county
ticket is elected. Seven out of the ten repre-
sentatives in Aroostook county are republi-
cans. Yes was voted unanimously on the
amendment.
FASTpORT
Senators elected in Washington county,
B. Hume and E. A. Austin, republicans
representative, Simeon Stevens, republican
GORHAM.
Edward Hadding, rep, is elected
representative.
WINSLOW.
Frederick c. Thayer. rep, is elected repre-
sentative to the legislature. The amendment
was generally voted by both parties five to
one in favor.
CALAIS.
Twenty-Five towns in Washington county
give Robie 1909, Redmsn, 2492, republican
majority of l4l7. The same towns last elec-
ton gave Robie 1000 majority. The vote of
the remaining towns on the whole will be
about equal. and Robie will have 800 and
probably l,400 majority in the county. The
republicans elect both senators by large
majorities, and seven representatives sure
possibly eight out of the ten. Returns from
all over the county show large republican
gains.
PORTLAND.
Rev. H. C. Munson, secretary of the
amendment association, has received returns
from As towns, which give 1884 for the
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I
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Sept. 81 A. VI.
For New England and Middle States,
cloudy weather and local showers southerly
winds; slight fall in temperature.
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BIDDEFORD.
KITTERY.

PORTSMOUTH, Sept. s.
Kittery-Robie 40; Redman 246; Reed
459; Cleaves 25l.
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WINSLOW.

Frederick c. Thayer. rep, is elected repre-.
sentative to the legislature. The amendment
was generally voted by both parties five to
one in favor.
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EASTPORT.

Senators elected in Washington county,
B. Hume and E. A. Austin, republicans ;
representative, Simeon Stevens, republican.
GORHAM.
Edward Hadding, rep, is elected
representative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-09
PRESQUE ISLE.

There is a republican gain of 113 over the
democrats in Presque Isle, Mapelton and
washburn. The whole republican county
ticket is elected. Seven out of the ten repre-
sentatives in Aroostook county are republi-
cans. Yes was voted unanimously on the
amendment.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
WEATHER REPORT.
War DEPARTMENT.

Indications for the Next "a Hours.
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Redman. 3l4, gain of IS. Nye, rep, sena-
ator, ran 80 ahead of the ticket. On the
amendment the vote stood, yes, $50; no, III
BELFAST.
BELFAST. Sept. s.
Belfast gives 800 republican majority, the
largest she ever gave, gain of l24.
AUBURN.
AUBURN, Sept. S.
Auburn gave PA republican majority over
all, a republican gain of 50.
CALAIS.
Calais gives 400 republican majority, gain
of Sc.
Robie, 1856; Redman, l4l; republican
gain of 46
VASSALBORO.
Robie, 3S2; Redman, IFS: a republican
gain of SO.
BANGOR.
BANGOR, Sept. s.
Five hundred majority for Robie and Bou.
telle. A game of l40.
The majority for the amendment is 573.
BATH.
BATH, Sept. s.
Robie, INA; opposition, 62S. gain of
81.
John S. Elliott elected representative
The whole county ticket probably republican.
BIDDEFORD.
BIDDEFoRD, Sept. s.
All the towns heard from outside of Bid
defOrd make large republican gains. The
republicans will carry the county from GOO
to 500 majority.
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THE FIRST DISTRICT.

Fitly-seven towns in the First District give
Reed SOB majority and is constantly increas-
ing.
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BOWDOINHAM.

The following is the vote Robie. 300
Redman, 10; Robes majority 1879; Yes
25s; No, 81.
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FAIRFIELD.

FAIRFIELD, Sept. s.
The election here resulted in Robie, 4s2
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HALLOM ELL.

HALLowELL, Sept. 8,
This city gives $50 republican majority
Robie, AGO; Redman, $50; republican gain
of II.
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Robie, All; Redman, 269; a republican
gain of52.
Harrison Springer, republican, was elected
to the legislature,
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SkOWHEGAN.

SKowHEGAN, Sept. s.
Robie $50; Redman 35l. A republican
gain of 3S.
The vote for the amendment stood 6G4
for to l25 against. Indications are that all
the republican county officers are elected.
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Washington county gives about 1000 repub.
lican majority. Elects s out of 10 mem bers
to the House
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RICHMOND.

Robie, $685. Redman, lSl; a republica
gain of 81.
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Redman, 3l4, gain of IS. Nye, rep, sena-
ator, ran 80 ahead of the ticket. On the
amendment the vote stood, yes, $50; no, III
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-23
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Mary Ellen Chase says "there will be
three women to one man in heaven"
Then there will be two women out Of
every three that will be almighty lone
some and don't you forget lit, Mary Ellen.
A Star Colder-The one caught out In
blizzard. = 1t Is far easier to meet
success than to overtake it. You may
shatter OF scatter boom, If you will, but
the hopes Of its owner will cling to 1t
still.
There are eight circuses in Rome, !"
says an ancient history. And do you
know when Forepaugh came out and said
that his was one of them, Barnum came
right after him and said that his was the
other seven.
Said Bass-who, his acquaintancss say,
will never see so ngain--to lady friend
in sportive manner: "Well, we'll, we are
bothof us getting old, aren't wei" "Beg
your pardon" was the reply, 1--WE are
not getting old bat older"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-23
Items of Interest.


The Chief Justice Of Connecticut is
accused Of starving his cattle.
John C. Perry, the newly appointed
Chief Justice for New Mexico, is dead.
A colored baby show, containing 1903
infants. is now in progress in Chicago.
Tho authorities in Cuba are arming
the laborers aud employees on the public
roads,
r. H. F. Robertson, formerly Chief
Clerk Of the Mint here, has gone TO
Mexico.
An lone item says that worms have
destroyed the prospect for peach crop
in that section.
Sleep il Is very healthfui. There IL
nobody who knows this better thnn the
hired girl, esrs cially in the morning.
The Mormon women are sealed unto
their husbands. but we are not informed
as to the kind Of scaling whacks used.
A pile II one million ne-dollar bills
would be forfy.fve feet high. III you
have any doubt Of this make the pile.
The next National Convention Of the
Irish National Land League Of America
will be held in Boston, N August next.
Congressman Sumner has so far re-
covered from his recent illdess as 10
appear at the Capital, but he is still
weak.
Miss Lucy Van, Of Elgin, ILL.,, became
insane over tie grnundless ISLANDERS
which a few gos.ips circulated concern
ing her.
'.Toilet Secrets for Homely Women"
is the title Of late book. 1t is pub
lished in Boston and is intended for
home circulation.
There is physician in Rochester
whose heart makes only twenty six pull
tations a minute. He is A years old,
and enjoys excellent health. The aver
age for healthy men Is sixty five heart
beats 10 the minute.
In the case OF the Southern Pacific
Railroad branch line vs. John White,
involving certain lots in section s, Los
Angeles Land District. Secretary Teller
has affirmed the decision OF the Land
Commissioner in favor Of White.
A German process Of preserving eggs
is 10 take bushel or more Of lime.
slack it with eight or nine pals Of water,
draw the water off, and then pack the
eggs iu lime. The lime water closes the
pores in the shell and excludes the air.
The eggs will then keep for two or three
years.
Countess Kissier has given dinner to
assist in bringing ont daughter Of Mrs.
Bonanza Mackay, and with queer idea
of furnishing something that should be
strictly American as part Of the enter
tainment, twenty banjeists were hired
10 play and sing such naiionalitics as
"Yankee Doodle and Dixie Land"
Immigration has fallen off considera
bly, during the last eight months. Dur
ing that period 266. 22s immigrants land
ed in this co"ntry, one-third Of them
coming from Germany. During the
same months of last year over 800 900
came, Germany contributing the same
proportion. The immigration from Ire
land amounts, according to these re-
turns, TO less than ten per cent. of the
whole.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-23
Press Pleasantries.

II man has other qualifications to go
with ii, ii Is good thing for him to be
honest.
'.Can nm Ethiopian change his skim
Rec. DR.. King. No, sir.--Phitaeieiphia
Call, Snakes skin--Rockland Courier
Gazette.
A Connecticut minister has denounced
kissing games-at church sociables. Evi-
IDENTITY the parson never has any luck
himself
When man is in rum, your honor,
be should do as rum'uns do" was the
excuse that downtown topper gave for
his ill-behavior.
Mrs. Baker of Oxford, Conn, who is
w years old, never employed doctor
until the other day. Her recovery is
now despaired of.
The ancient leap year girl, who
'wouldn't marry the best man living,
has just engaged herself TO q street loafer.
She stuck to her word.
There are 80, 600, 900 worth Of cattle
in Colorado, not counting the cheap cat
tie that sometimes get into the Legisla-
ture and United States Senate.
Sheriff Hawkins, who 90 bravely faced
the mob in Cincinnati, was formerly q
newspaper man. Sarcastic people will
say that is where he got his gall
An Indiana boy was sentenced TO four
years imprisonment for stealing suit Of
clothes. Out in Indiana it is pretty
serious thing to lose a suit OF clothes.
"Here, waiter, take away these fried
oysters. They are bad" '1 know IL,
cir, but we have given you two more
oysters than you called for, to make up
for II.
Thero Is . align on a building at Los
Angeles, California, which has been read
by q woman, with the aid Of the electric
light, five miles out at sea. II must have
been an ico-cream sign.
The nswest salad is made Of sliced ap-
pies and sherry wine. Tho special ad-
vantage OF this salad for private parties
is said 10 be that no one will desire to be
helped the second time.
A neighboring paper. reporting re-
cent social, says The opening piece
was rendered BY mule quartet' The
reporter wrote Il male quartet, butths
composjtor knew bettsr,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-23
DR.. J. 8. Griffin.
Dr.. Joseph Kurts

No. ses Main street, opposite Baker Block
sHEye and car discasss trsatsd with the care Of
. specialist ap22
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-23
WEEKLs HERALD.
TIE SONG OF THE PowDBR BAG.

I.
I'm tiny little powder-bag
And serve lady fair,
can whiten up o rugged skin
Aud give pleasing air.
When begin my ,,iggest work,
From dimpled chin TO eyes,
can mask a homely dainsei
In a wonderful Disguise.
The lovers OF the fancy ball
Who wish masquerade,
VIII throw away all other helps
When once they seek my aid:
When put on an ample overlay
On forehead, cheek and nose
There's hardly any other need
OF masks and dominoes.
III.
I'm handy little powder-bag
And WELD magic power;
can cover up Wrinkle with
A prompt supply Of -four;
can Kill a Rrcpp Of :rackles,
II l bit the proper place,
And spread future biscuit on
A gentle maideri's face.
Iv.
fiit about through merry crowds
And kiss the fair and gay.
But sparkle in my glory
At the Wednesday matinee;
I'm highly priced assistant, too,
At theaters, ween,
And It's pretty hard TO beat mo
On transformation scene.
v.
The gallant beaux all envy me
Ny never-ending fun.
And they feel most consuming sish
To do what have done.
Oh you little dude, you exquisite.
You masher. and you wag-
Now wouldn't you like TO change about
And be powder bag.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-23
HALE . CO.
HALE & CO.,
z and 9 Spring St.


For the past two weeks we have been
busy arranging our store. making room
for the new goods which are arriving
daily. We are now prepared to show
the most complete stock Of general dry
goods to be found u Southern California.
Our Dress Goods Department has bean
remarkably increased. The latest East
srn arrivals consist Of complete lines in
al the new fabrics in plain and fancy,
bright and sombrs colsrs, and great
many Of the newest combination suit
ings, which were carefully selected by
our Eastern buyer. The display Of these
goods Il beautiful and attractive and is
sure to b. admired.
The enormous sales which are made In
our Silk Department is sufficient proof
that our prices are honest and quality
the best. A new line Of the well known
and popular Guinet Silks has just been
received and are marked at figures which
will insure . speedy sale.
Our Black Dress Goods stock is larger
than ever, and now contains variety of
the nsweat fabrics which the Eastern
market affords. Ladies desiring Black
Dress goods should call and examine
our stock and get prices.