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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
THE CHOLERA.
Alarm and Excitement in England
Governmental Precautions.

LONDON, Aug. 30.
Much excitement has been caused in Can
terbury by the suicide of Il well known and
rich merchant, who cut his throat while i'll,
because he believed he had Asiatic cholera
The symptoms of his alment were pro-
nOunced by his attending physician to be
those of the plague, and the patient, when
notified that his case was hopeless, ended his
life before he reached what he believed was
the coming stage of choleraic agony. An
autopsy has been ordered, and every effort is
being made to allay the excitement. II is
declared that the suicides physicians were
needlessly alarmed by ian ordinary case of
severe cholera morbus.
Sir William Vernon Ilarcourt, the home
secretary, has issued circular to the officials
of English prisons, urging them to take eX-
traordinary precautions for the purpose of
keeping the prisoners in their charge clean,
and the prisons in the best possible sanitary
condition. in view of the continued prevalence
of cholera. The home secretary has also
issued an official notice to the factory inspect
ors, ordering them to give especial care to
the sanitary condition of all places wherein a
large number of operatives are employed,
and to give every necessary sanitary instruc-
ton to the factory hands. This action on the
part of the cabinet is accepted as an indication
that the government is more alarmed now
than they have been at any time since the
outbreak of the cholera in France, and that
they possess information of the actual intro
duction into England of seeds of the plague,
and entertain fears of probable outbreak OF
the scourge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
EXCITEMENT IN VERMONT.
Four Shots Fired at Boston Man and
His Wife by an Unknown Man.

BRATTLEBoRo, Vt, Aug, 81.
There is considerable excitement here to-
dav over what appears to have been a delib-
crate attempt at murder in Dummerston last
night DR. c. II. Shoes of Boston who owns
the Haven" farm about five miles north of
here and half way to Putney, which is carried
on by hired help. The doctors family have
spent considerable time there this summer
Last evening himself and wife came upon
the late train from Boston, arriving at Dunn
merston depot about II, where they were
met with team by the hired man. The
distance from the4depot to the house is about
a mile, the road being a dark one. When
about half way masked man suddenly
man suddenly jumped from behind a large
rock. and fired four shots at the party in
quick succession. Three of tine shot struck
the horse, which died after reaching home
the fourth passed over the party. There is
no clue to the ould-be-murderer, further
than the fact that young fellow about 30
years old registered at the Brooks House,
Friday, as John Josephs. He hired livery
team and went to DR.. Shoes farm, where he
inquired about the prices of sheep. He after
wards asked the time of the arrival of the
late train at Dummerston and since returning
the team he has not been seen. 1t appears
that the party who fire the shots had made
a mask of one of the legs OF his flannel
drawers, which he drew over Ais head after
cutting places for his eyes. The object of
the attack is unknown, unless il be robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
SHIP NORTHAMPTON.
Arrival at Newport-Her Future Move
ments Not Yet Decided Upon.
Providence, Aug. 80.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 80.
The II. B. n. ship Northampton, arrived
at Newport about 6 A. NJ, today after a pleas
ant run from Halifax, which port she left
Thursday noon. The Northampton is the
flagship of the North American and Yves;
India squardon, is double iron armor plated
ship of 1880 tons and 600 horse power, and
carries about $50 men.
Ii being Sunday, no salutes were fired. but
numerous officers called to pay respects to
Vice Admiral Sir John +. Commerell, c. B.
V. c., in command of the squardon. Admiral
Lace and Capt. Selfridge called in person
and their visits we're returned.
Admiral Commerell paid his respects to
the President on board the Despatch, and
later called upon Secretary Chandler at the
torpedo station. The future movements of
the admiral are not vet determined. The
ship will probably 90 TO Boston and Portland.
The admirafs family is with him, and during
the day Admiral Luce took Admiral CONNER
ell and the Misses Commerell for drive.
The Northampton will probably remain in
Newport until Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
MONMOUTH.

Herbert VI. Heath Esq, delivered very
able address at Town Hall Wednesday on the
political issues. His remarks were
characterized by fairness and candor-
the democrats raised flag Thursday even.
ing followed by speaking by ID. J. McGilli.
cuddy Esq. of Lewiston. Judge Redmar
was announced to be present and consequent
ly there was a good deal Of disappointment
The line between Leeds and Monmouth i.
disputed and the commissioners are sur.
veying. Leeds claims the present
line is considerably 10 that town
Gen. Swift and Hon. +. Moody Boyntor
are to speak here the 4th, and it is ex.
pected there will be large meeting as
Mr.. Boynton was here five years ago, ant
was thought then by the opposition to be ex.
tremely smart--Quite a number are attend.
ing Poland camp-meeting.
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yERMONT'S ELECTION
To Occur Tuesday-A Heavy Vote Not
Expected.
WHITE RIVE Juxcrrox. Vt. A

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, Aug 81
The State election in Vermont will occur
Tuesday. There are no State or local istues
calculated to call out heavy competitive
vote indicative Of the full strength of the two
prominent parties. For this reason, and
from the fact that neither party has made so
active cavsss as in former presidential
wears, it may be that the aggregate vote in
this election will fall below that of 1880.
The vote of 1880. with which tho vote of this
year will be compared, gave an aggregate of
70. .694. OF this vote the republicans polled
+7,S4s, the democrats 1926, aud the green
hackers and scattering 1891. which gave Farm
ham. the republican nominee tor governor, a
majority of 25,0l2. The republican vote,
which in presidential years has seldom fallen
below two-thirds of the total vote cast has at
times exceeded this proportion; but the aver
age majority has been about 20, 600, with an
average total Of 80, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
A Tribute to Mr.. Blaine.


Rev. Spencer II. Bray OF the Humphrey
street Congregationalist church preached to-
night on "Our Arctic Heroes and their de.
famers." He attacked newspaper morals
and declare American newspaper reporters to
be scandal mongers. In closing he referred
TO the Gov. Cleveland and Maria Halpin
scandal, sverring that the public morals were
at low ebb when the only defense to be
interposed in Cleveland's behalf was. they
all do it = To Blaine he paid high tribute
saying that every American must be proud
OF man who when his wife's reputation was
assailed, stopped his campaign work. threw
aside all selfish plans and hurried attorneys
to the west to demand justice at the hands Of
the law.
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Buffers Movements.

NEW YoRK. Aug. 81.
Gen. Butler left here at six O'Clock on an
extended tour through the Northwestern
States via New York Central and Michigan
Central roads. He will arrive at Detroit on
Monday and will speak there in the evening
On Tuesday he will speak at Grand Rapids
in the afternoon and az Muskegon in the
evening From Muskegon he will go to
Chicago and will deliver an address at Lake
Front Wednesday evening. Leaving Chicago
Thursday morning he will reach Minnevpoli.
Friday and deliver an address at the State
Fair of Minnesota in the afternoon and on
Saturday will speak at Northfeld. He will
90 as far west as Omaha and return to New
York about September 18th.
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THE GREAT STORM.
More Details of the Damage in Indiana
and Kentucky.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug, 80.
The details of the great storm are coming
in slowly. There was no storm above Prince
ton or Rockport, Ind. Great destruction oc-
Cured at Harmony, Csrmi. GRANVILLE. Mt.
Vernon, Uniontown. and Henderson. Houses,
timber and crops were destroyed in this sec
ton, but no loss of lite has been reported.
The damage to the shipping IS slight, except
ing the capsizing of the steamer Belmont
At Uniontown the Commercial Hotel was
unroofed. Hamilton's new warehouse was
badly damaged. DR.. Browns new residence
was unroofed. and Eastwelfs old warehouse
was completely demolished. The opera
house at Henderson, Ky, was unrocfed and
many buildings were injured. The loss TO
this city is very heavy, and in the country
barns and crops suffered greatly. The heavy
hail has injured the corn crop.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
THE CHINESE W AR.
The Min River Free-Ofhcial Despatch
from Admiral Courbet-Con-
gratuIations.

PARIS, AuS. so.
Admiral Psvrou. minister of marine, has
received the following despatch from Admiral
Courbet;
MIN RIVER. Aug. 29-6 7. NJ.
Thanks for the expression OF satisfaction
on the part Of the government. | cannot too
warmly praise the officers and crews. The
operations in MIN river have been concluded.
They were attended with complete success.
All the batteries along the river have been
destroyed. and most of the cannon exploded
with gun cotton. We were obliged TO leave
some intact, because the men, in order 70
reach them, would have been exposed to a
heavy musketery fire, 10 which no reply
would have been possible All our ships left
the Min river today, and several of them
have already reached the Malson anchorage.
| shall arrive there tomorrow with the Dugnav
and the Trouin. The latter has served as my
flagship since Monday. Our losses during
the week were l0killed, including one officer,
and Is seriously and 2S slightly wounded. In
the Mingan and Kin Pal channels there were
several casemated batteries. Two OF these
were clad from II to 80 centimetres thick
with plates of sheet iron, boltei together,
The calibre of the Chinese guns ranged from
II 10 2l centimetres.
Minister Ferry has sent the following tele-
gram to Admiral Courbet:
The country which hailed YOU as victor at
Sontay, is now 7our debtor for another deed
of arms The government of the republic
is happy to express nations gratitude 10
your admirable crews and their glorious
leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
GreenbaCk Nominations.

KOCkLAND, Aug. 30.
The straight greenback convention at the
court house today. 80 delegates being pres
ent The following nominations were made
Senators-Elkanah Spears of Rockland
and A. +. Brown of Union.
Sherif-S. :. Harley of Thomaston.
Clerk of Courts-A NJ. Wingate of Union.
Judge of Probate. p. Wellmsn of Cam
den,
Register of Probate-J. p Hobb of Hope,
County Attorney-D. W Pierce of Cam
den
Comfy Treasurer-John F. Lothrop of
Rockand.
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MAINE DISPATCHES.
STILL THEY COME.
A Blaine and Logan Flag Raised by "A
Life Long Democrat,
Especial to the Kennebec Journal

Especial to the kennebec Journal
BATH, Aug. 30.
Col. Wildes p. Walker, life long demo.
crat OF much prominence in this State, raised
large Blaine and Logan flag at his resi-
dence in Topsham, Saturday evening There
was very large attendance and band of
music. Everything bids fair for large
gathering at the republican mass meeting
at fopsham, Wednesday afternoon, Sept.
3rd. Mr. Blaine will be present and large
number of speakers. Should the weather be
stormy arrangement have been made for
twenty-five hundred people in the fair build.
ing.
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A DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR.
A Free Fight Aboard a Barge-One Man
Ins antIy Killed With a Beer Glass.

New YORK, Aug. 81.
Between seven and eight hundred employees
of the Empire Steam Laundry Co, which
carries on large establishments here and in
New Jersey, embarked ou a barge this morn
ing for an excursion to Lenden Grove, Staten
Island.
When few miles beyond Elizabeth, n. j.
a gang of roughs began to clean out the lunch
counter. Geo. Koph, who was in charge,
endeavored to protect his wares, but in so
doing was roughly handled and finally struck
Oh the head with beer glass and instantly
killed. The crowd took possession Of the
bar, and after drinking all they wished threw
overheard 40 kegs OF lager. The captain
headed the boat for this city and the desperate
fighting and rioting continued until landing
was made. The police arrested john Behan,
who is believed to have killed Koph.
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The Prohibition Amendment.

INV + TVN, mug. 'I.
City Hall was crowded this afternoon on
the occasion of the meeting in behalf of the
prohibition amendment. ExGov. Dnglev
presided large choir from different
churches furnished music. Hon. John b.
Finch of Nebraska made an eloquent address
in support of the amendment. The meeting
was one of the largest ever held here. In
the evening Mr. Finch addressed another
crowded audience at Auburn Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-01
NORTHWESTERN WHEAT CROP.
The Harvest Over-A Moderate Yield in
DakOta-LOwer Prices.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 30.
The harvest has passed and the grain has
been saved. Late rains have done harm and
caused yexatious delays. but fIom every por-
ton of Minnesota and Dakota come reports
that wheat has been cut and stacked under
favorable conditions. There is no reason for
rebate on the estimates that Minnesota and
Dakota will contribute $4,000. 900 bushels of
spring wheat to the worlds supply. The
Weld of winter wheat will he considerably
larger than that of last year The test of the
thresher thus far shows estimates for southern
and central Minnesota to have been below the
truth, while the central portion of the Red
river valley the guesses overrated the yield
From Hillsboro north the yield is all that
could be asked for, but south to Moorhead
and below, more fields gave less that sixteen
bushels to the acre than an excess to that
amount
Damage by hail has been local, and suffi-
cient to cut away any special figure in the
total. Corn needs at least a week of warm
bright weather
correspondent at Fargo, OAK, says THAT
the wheat yield will be a moderate one is set
tied beyond doubt. Sixteen bushels to the
acre is my final figure for the average. The
damage in the regions struck by hail storms
will be heavy. The loss by hail in the
northern section of the territory is stated to
be less than one half of per cent and has
very little effect on the general result. The
weather of the past week has been clear and
warm, and the belief is growing that corn
could be largely raised in this section The
few fields that have been planted are in a
very promising condition, with splendid
prospect for fine crop. There has been no
sign of frost, and another week of hot tenn
perature will almost bring the kernels out Of
the milk and beyond injury by mild degree
of frosty weather. The price here has been
gradually declining for the past two weeks
until it is now G6 cents for new number /
hard.
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EIe ction Notice.
STATE OF MAINE,

STATE oF MAINE,
County Of kcnnebcc, -
To the Inhabitants OF the CITY OF Augusta qualified
according to the constitution and laws Of this
State to vote for State nnd County OtiiCers.
You are hereby notified to assemble at your re.
specttVc ward rooms in this city, on Monday, tn q
eighth day of september, \. D., 1851, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon then and there give in Nour votes
for Governor two senators and two Representatives
10 represent you In the State Legislature, County
Attorney, sheriff. County Treasurer, Judge of Pro-
bate, Register of Probate, CLERK Of Courts and one
Representative TO the Congress OF the United States.
Also TO give in their votes upon the following
question, viz shall the Constitution of the state Of
Maine be amended as proposed by resolves of the
February, In the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and Vighty-thrce, TO wit:
AMENDMENT.
"The manufacture of intoxicating liquors, not IN
cludug cider, and the sal" aud keeping for sale Of In
toNicaiing liquors, and shall be forever prohb
tted. Except, however, that the sale aud Keeping
for sale Of such liquors for medicinal and mechanical
purposes and the arts and the sale aud keeping for
sale of cider may be permitted under such rrgula-
tious as the legislature provide. The legislature
shall enact laws with suitable penalties for the sup.
preston of the manufacture, sale and keeping for
sale of intoxicating liquors, with the exceptions
herein specified"
Shall the constitution be amended so ~ to prohibit
forever the manufacture, sale and keeping for sale
OF intoxicating liquors as provided by the srid
amcndAenty
aud those opposed enc" upon their ballots.
The polls will close nj O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Board Of Aldermen will be In open session in
Granite Hhu building, In said city, on Thur rsday,
Friday and saturday next preceding said day Of
election from to II O'Clock in the forenoon and
from to O'Clock In the afternoon of each of said
aud for receiving evidence Of the qualification Of
voters whose names are not on said lists.
THOMAS J. LYNCH, City Clerk.
Augusta, Me, Aug. 27th, 1874.
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New Church Convention.

PORTLAND, Aug. 80.
Twenty-Five delegates were present at the
convention of the New Chnrch in Portland,
Saturday, representing Bath, Fryeburg,
Bridgton and Bangor. DR.. Dixie of Bath,
presided. The report of the committee on
the revision of the constitution was accepted.
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Held in $1,000.

BANNOR, Aug. 30.
Frank Murphy was arraigned in the police
court today, charged with an assault, with
intent to kill, on William w. Hicks, on
SUNDAY last. and was held in $1,000 for trial.
The trial of Frank Hersch on charge of
arson was begun in the supreme court today.
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Hendricks Wants.

INDIASAPoLIs, Aug. 81.
In concluding his speech here last evening,
Hendricks said II cannot express how
earnestly desire the vote of Indiana. Al.
though did not want the nomination, now
that have got it, the vote of Indiana is the
desire of my heart "
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Rising the State of Maine.

PORTLAND, Aug. so.
The wrecking company have completed
arrangements at Point Lapreaux, and will
make an effort to raise the steamer State of
Maine at high water at six o'clock this even
ing, weather permitting.
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Representative Nominated.

ELLSWORTH, Aug. 30.
At republican caucus at Ellsworth, Sat
urdsy, Gle. Burrill was unanimously nomi-
mated as representative to the legislature.
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Base Ball.

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 6, Detroits 5.
At Bostou-Boston ), Chicago 6.
At New York-New York 9, Cleveland ,.
At Philadelphis-Philadel 5, Buffalo 5.
The following is the standing of the league
yames up TO date
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ass- 9n House ! !sscy Hysilg Establishment
wat.rst.,Augustn, NJ e., ESTABLISHED
EMILE BARBER a CO.

Awarded First Premium at Maine State Fair
Any kinds OF Dress Goods, in the pieces, or mad
nto garments, Ribbons, Fringes, Sacks, Velvets
Slippers, Kids, Feathers, etc., dyed or
oleansOd, and finished equal TO new.
and pressed ready 10 wear. Carpets and Lace Cur.
tain soleansed. Velvet trimmings of sleghs dyed and
restored TO their primitive color wthou any rippnR
Goods received and returned promptly by express
Send for circular price list. Prices reduced Orders
solicited by mail, express or In any Agency. Reds
called and delivered II desired.
II. PENNIMAN. Agent for Winthrop.
Miss l.. GROVENOR. Agonf Uallowsli.
Mrs. GOODWIN COLE, Agt, Gardiner.
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STATE AGENCY

the New England Grape IA / Lace Hennishing geo
Old Grape Laces, Herman ana Grenadines, however
solled or faded reHnished, ranted equal TO new.
New Grape greatly improved.
NIB. White Laces handsoneIY cleansed at lowest
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STEAM FEATHER BED RENoyATlNe

Feather Beds, Pillows and cured hair oleansed By
steam. Tine only way that moths and worms can be
destroyed. IL Is absolutely unsafe TO beds and
pillows after sickness death until they have been
thoroughly renovated bv steam at the
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PICK POCKET

"A aa Persons who have had their pockets picked in
det.Asse, TINS summer, and especially the man who
I,sks NJ party attempting TO pick his pocket at
nce,;nisa ahocook, Aug u, at the republican mass
rrc1as' near the entrance ef the dining hall, are
ion ~ 70 communicate, at once, all the informa
Iowen ney can TO Ira NJ. True, Deputy Sheriff, Hal.
10 eo, e ,hat sufficient evidence may be obtained
ines,s TWO OF the gang OF pick pockets that have
sxss,tS eu me state, who now are in Augusta jail
Ansns .le M Seton of the grand jury. Sept. ,, 1855
>I' lse4' sug22d&w Sep;7
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Uc. the undersigned, hare
uscJ Wake Filters, ,dmd cheer
tniIU rPc0IuHcH them as the
best mcdiciHc ere erer Uscd for
Impurities Of the bLOOd. and
the cure NJ al stomach trOHb-
les. MciH'iin1 dDspepsi0, loss
of 0ppetjte, jndigeStiOn. sick
hedd0che. ana general de-
bijtY.
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BY TELEGRAPH,
WEATHER REPORT,
Indications for the Next "a Hours.
War Department,

dI department.,
ONCE Of the Chief Signal Officer.
Washington, ID. c., Sept. Ii A. VI.
For New England and Middle States.
fair weather; northwdsterly winds, becoming
variable and nearly stationary temperature; :;
higher barometer
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NO. 2O7.

More mothers. more fathers, more children
made happy by the use of Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup than by all the other known remedies
on earth. For sale by Allen & Co.
aprIt&wlm
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Fans of new and elegant
designs just opened at
Pierce's Book Store.
NEW FIRM
JONES BROTH'Rs"

Having taken my brother, Il. II. Jones, into
partnership with me, at the Allen & Small
building, Bangor ST., we are prepared to
do all kinds Of Job Work,--Sawing and
Planning, Band Saving and Turning. We
shall keep on hand COffins and Caskets,
Brackets and Modillons; and are prepared
TO make at short notice, door frames, win
dow frames, and get out house finish to
dimension. Office tables and counters made
TO order, and all kinds of cabinet work So
licited. Screen Doors and Window Screens
furnished at short notice. Good work and
low prices guaranteed.
jAyE 4. JONES. ETHEL 4 JONES.
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fAklS. AnC, nu.
Admiral Peyron. minister of marine, has
received the following despatch from Admiral
Courbet:
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Corner Bridge and Water Sts.. Augusta. Me. opp,.
site keGGebcc Bridge. tcbttly